Metalset™ A4

Aluminum Filled Epoxy Resin Cement

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Metalset™ A4 is a powerful epoxy adhesive that has been used for years by all branches of the U.S. Military as well
as every major airline and auto manufacturer in the world. Metalset™ A4 is used for hundreds of industrial bonding
applications and offers excellent adhesion to porous or non-porous surfaces. It can be applied to vertical surfaces
without sagging and cures overnight with negligible shrinking.
Once cured, Metalset™ A4 offers good machining qualities (sanding, drilling, tapping), and resists alkalies, dilute acids
and solvents. Applications include stopping leaks in pipes, valves and tanks (i.e. car gas tanks), bonding like and unlike
surfaces, filling metal joints, dents, etc., anchoring bolts in wood, concrete, and repairing metal surfaces.
Bell Spec - Metalset A4 meets all quality requirements and can be certified to Bell Spec 299-947-099 Rev. D (see reverse
side for details)

PROCESSING RECOMMENDATIONS
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
PREPARATION... Safety - Use in a properly ventilated area
(“room size” ventilation). Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber
Mix Ratio: 1A : 1B by weight or volume
gloves to minimize contamination risk.
Mixed Viscosity, Paste-like Store and use material at room temperature (73°F/23°C). This
product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.
Specific Gravity, g/cc: 1.43
A clean, dry surface is essential for successful adhesive bonding.
Specific Volume, cu. in./lb.: 19.5 Porous materials are simple to bond, provided they are dry. The
surface should be sanded till clean followed by wiping surface with
Pot Life: 22 minutes (73°F/23°C) solvent (acetone, MEK, mineral spirits). Let solvent evaporate fully
before applying A4.
Cure time: 16 hours (73°F/23°C) Non-porous surfaces (metals, plastics, coated woods) should
be sanded, sandblasted or chemically etched. If sanding or
Color: Metallic
sandblasting, follow with solvent wash. Let solvent evaporate fully
Barcol 935 Hardness: 71 before applying A4. Epoxy adhesives do not perform well on metals
such as nickel, chromium, tin or zinc or on soft thermoplastics like
Tensile Strength, psi: 3,600 polyethylene. An option would be to try a polyurethane adhesive
(such as URE-BOND™ from Smooth-On).
Elongation @ Break: 1.2%
Because no two applications are quite the same, a small
test application to determine suitability for your project is
Sag Resistance: 1/4”
recommended if performance of this material is in question.
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension, psi: 165,000
MEASURING, MIXING, APPLYING...
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression, psi: 160,000
Metalset™ A4 is mixed one part A to one part B by weight or volume.
Compressive Strength, psi: 7,500 If dispensing from tubes, squeeze out equal amounts from each tube.
Try to be as accurate as possible. Mix thoroughly for 3 minutes to a
Heat Distortion Temp: 180°F / 83°C uniform grey color (no streaks) and apply to prepared surface at a
thickness of 1/32” - 1/16” (0.08cm - 0.16cm). Fit other surface over
* All values measured after 7 days at 73°F/23°C epoxy and apply even pressure using clamps or weights. Handling
time is 4 hours. Full cure is 16 hours.
Note; Typical technical data and performance
properties given for reference only. Not for CURING...
specification purposes.
Metalset™ A4 will cure in 16 hours at room temperature (73°F/23°C).
Applying mild heat will cure A4 faster–150°F/65°C for 2 hours.
 Post Curing - After A4 has cured at room temperature, heating the
Safety First! epoxy to 150°F (65°C) for 4 to 8 hours will increase physical properties
and performance. Let cool to room temperature before moving bonded
substrates, machining, etc.
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
this or any Smooth-On product should
be read prior to use and is available upon
ADHESIVE PROPERTIES...
request from Smooth-On. All Smooth-On (Tensile Shear Adhesion - ASTM D1002)
products are safe to use if directions are
Substrate Exposure Test Temp Value, psi
read and followed carefully.
AL 2024-T-3 None -50°C 1000
Keep Out of Reach of Children AL 2024-T-3 None 25°C 2400
BE CAREFUL - Metalset™ A4 Part-A is AL 2024-T-3 None 80°C 800
irritating to the eyes and skin. Avoid AL 2024-T-3 30 days in tap water @ 25°C 25°C 3100
prolonged or repeated skin contact to
prevent possible sensitization. Use only AL 2024-T-3 7 days in 100% RH @ 65°C 25°C 3100
with adequate ventilation. If contaminated Cold Rolled Steel None 25°C 4300
flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Remove from skin
with waterless hand cleaner then soap and
water. Refer to MSDS. Metalset™ A4 Part-B CERTIFYING TO BELL SPEC...
causes burns to the eyes. May burn the skin
and cause sensitization. Vapors irritate the
Metalset™ A4 meets all quality requirements and can be certified to Bell
respiratory tract. If contaminated, flush eyes Spec 299-947-099 Rev. D, IOM 80-2017-017. There is a fee associated with
with water for 15 minutes and seek medical certification. Contact Smooth-On, Inc. for further information at (610) 252-
attention. Remove from skin with soap and 5800 (8:30-5:30 Eastern Time).
water. Use only with adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT - The information contained

in this bulletin is considered accurate.
However, no warranty is expressed or
implied regarding the accuracy of the data,
the results to be obtained from the use
thereof, or that any such use will not infringe
upon a patent. User shall determine the
suitability of the product for the intended
application and assume all risk and liability
whatsoever in connection therewith.

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