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Lakeshore LX-5 Structural Epoxy
Two-part toughened epoxy adhesive · high-shear · −55 to +180 °C
LX-5 is a two-part, toughened epoxy for structural bonding of metals, composites and ceramics. It cures at room temperature to a high-shear, impact-resistant bond line and holds its strength from −55 to +180 °C, suiting it to aerospace, automotive and general industrial assembly.
| Lap-shear strength (steel) | 31 MPa |
| T-peel strength | 8 N/mm |
| Tensile modulus | 2.9 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 4.5% |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 82 °C |
| Service temperature | −55 to +180 °C |
| Mix ratio (A:B) | 2:1 by volume |
| Pot life (100 g, 23 °C) | 45 min |
| Property | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lap-shear (aluminium) | 26 | MPa | ASTM D1002 |
| Lap-shear (steel) | 31 | MPa | ASTM D1002 |
| Lap-shear (CFRP) | 22 | MPa | ASTM D1002 |
| T-peel | 8 | N/mm | ASTM D1876 |
| Impact (block shear) | 18 | MPa | ASTM D950 |
| Exposure | Resistance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water / humidity | Excellent | No loss after 1000 h at 40 °C / 95% RH |
| Mineral oils & fuels | Excellent | Full retention after 30-day immersion |
| Dilute acids / alkalis | Good | Minor softening above pH 12 |
| Ketones & chlorinated solvents | Limited | Not recommended for continuous exposure |
| UV / weathering | Good | Slight chalking; overcoat for appearance |
Abrade and solvent-degrease both faying surfaces. Dispense through a static mixer, apply within the 45-minute pot life and clamp to a 0.10–0.20 mm bond line. Handling strength is reached in 10 hours at 23 °C; a 60-minute post-cure at 80 °C develops full strength and raises the glass transition.
- Lap-shear method
- ASTM D1002
- T-peel method
- ASTM D1876
- Block-shear method
- ASTM D950
- Safety data sheet
- SDS-LX5-EN