Loctite 3463 Metal Magic Steel Epoxy Stick
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Loctite EA 3463 Metal Magic Steel is a two-component, steel-filled epoxy supplied as a stick. The resin is a grey paste and the hardener a black paste; mixed, it is metallic black. It suits restoring metal parts worn by mechanical damage or corrosion.
You mix it by hand, twisting and kneading for 2 to 3 minutes until the colour is uniform, then apply it like putty. It cures at room temperature after mixing, and it cures under water.
Where this product is used
- Stopping leaks in pipes
- Repairing holes in tanks
- Filling oversized bolt holes
- Smoothing welds
- Repairing non-structural defects in castings
- Restoring metal parts worn by mechanical damage or corrosion
Features
- Two-component, steel-filled epoxy, mixed colour is metallic black
- Mixed by hand: twist and knead for 2 to 3 minutes
- Gel time 3 minutes, working life 4 minutes at 25 °C
- Cure time 10 minutes at 25 °C
- Cures under water and adheres to most damp surfaces
- Compressive strength 50 N/mm² (ISO 604)
- Hardness Shore D 70
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Loctite |
| Chemical type | Two-component steel-filled epoxy resin system (stick) |
| Appearance | Resin grey paste; hardener black paste; mixed metallic black |
| Mixing | By hand, twisting and kneading for 2 to 3 minutes until the colour is uniform |
| Gel time (ASTM D2471) | 3 minutes |
| Working life (25 °C) | 4 minutes |
| Cure time (25 °C) | 10 minutes |
| Compressive strength (ISO 604, 1 week at 23 °C) | 50 N/mm² |
| Lap shear strength (ISO 4587, grit-blasted mild steel, 1 week at 23 °C) | 3.8 N/mm² |
| Tensile strength (ISO 527-2) | 18 N/mm² |
| Hardness (ISO 868) | Shore D 70 |
| Glass transition temperature (TMA) | 54 °C |
| Application temperature | 15 °C to 30 °C; not onto surfaces above 66 °C |
| Storage | Optimal 8 °C to 21 °C, unopened, dry |
Choosing the right option
For a steel-filled putty with a 30 minute working life, see Loctite 3471 Fixmaster Steel Putty - 454g. For a ceramic-reinforced coating, see Loctite Nordbak Brushable Ceramic White 1Kg.
See also: Loctite 3471 Fixmaster Steel Putty - 454g, Loctite Instant Mix 5 Minute Epoxy 14ml, Loctite 3801 Epoxy Adhesive Syringe 29.5ml, Loctite Nordbak Brushable Ceramic White 1Kg.
Using it
Twist and knead the stick for 2 to 3 minutes until the colour is uniform, then apply it like putty. Working life is 4 minutes at 25 °C.
Apply at 15 °C to 30 °C. Do not apply to surfaces above 66 °C.
It cures under water and will adhere to most damp surfaces. It can be applied to wet surfaces, but bond strength will be lower.
The cure time of 10 minutes is at 25 °C. The strength figures are measured after one week at 23 °C.
Storage and handling
Store unopened in a dry place. The optimal storage temperature is 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or above 28 °C can adversely affect the properties of the product.
Limits and safety
Suits non-structural defects in castings. Not recommended for pure oxygen or oxygen-rich systems, or as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidisers. Read the safety data sheet before use.
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