3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 15
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- Unsupported film adhesive of nitrile-phenolic type, supplied with a protective liner
- Formulated to offer maximum in elevated temperature strength and still retain good flexibility, peel and low temperatures properties
- Produces exceptional strength characteristics with very short cures
- Similar in composition to 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Bonding Film AF 31
- Adhesive can be cured at 350°F (175°C)
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 15 is 3 mil thick, orange colored adhesive film that provides long-term durability and meets specific challenges for metal-to-metal bonded structures.
Many of 3M's adhesive films are designed to bond composite panel or honeycomb sandwich panels for a variety of structural applications
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 15 provides excellent performance with easy-to-use shop handling properties. These adhesive films are available in a variety of weights and carriers to meet a range of needs without imposing excess material costs. With high fracture toughness and peel strength, AF 15 provides a reliable, long-term durability and meet specific challenges for metal-to-metal bonded structures.
The following 3M primer is compatible with AF 15:
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives Primer EC 2174
AF 15 supply high fracture toughness and peel strength through a spectrum of environmental conditions and are easy to work with. Once cured it provides high bond strength from -67°F to 300°F (-55°C to 150°C) for use in multiple designs through multiple environments.
What is Structural Adhesive Film?
The fewer rivets you have in your aircraft the better. Structural adhesive films enable the designer to get more innovative with their parts, and reduce the overall number of rivets required on your structure. This thermosetting modified epoxy in film form can be used for bonding a wide variety of substrates, including metal, honeycomb and composite. Structural Adhesive Films come in a variety of weights and thicknesses, minimizing the weight while maintaining the structural integrity.
The films are available in supported versions, which are typically used for monolithic bonding or honeycomb sandwich. They are also available in unsupported form for reticulation onto honeycomb. These films can be cured from temperatures as low as 180°F to as high as 350°F. Because these films are less messy and don't required mixing, they offer efficiencies in the design process. They are easier to use than typical paste adhesives.
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Adhesive bonding enables a more lightweight structure because it allows you to use more lightweight composite, as opposed to the metallic materials that were used in previous designs. Structural adhesive films are employed anywhere you are trying to bond metal to composite. This offers good erosion performance while minimizing weight.
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