Huntsman Araldite® 2013-2 – Structural epoxy adhesive for secure metal bonding

Araldite® 2013-2 is a high-strength, two-component epoxy adhesive designed for bonding metals and rigid materials in demanding environments.

Description

Araldite® 2013-2 is a two-component epoxy adhesive developed by Huntsman for high-strength structural bonding. Its advanced technology ensures excellent performance even under harsh environmental conditions. This adhesive combines mechanical strength, durability, and gap-filling capabilities up to 5 mm, making it ideal for bonding metals, composites, and multi-material assemblies. The formulation is intentionally free of added bisphenol A (BPA) and not subject to CMR labeling, offering a safe, strong solution that complies with current industry regulations. It is supplied in recycled plastic cartridges that reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 36% without altering the application process.

Features Araldite® 2013-2

Below these lines we present the main characteristics of the product:

• Technology: Two-component epoxy.
• Working time (RT): 2 hours.
• Setting time (RT): 6 hours.
• Filling capacity: Up to 5 mm.
• Tensile strength: 36 MPa.
• Elastic modulus (tensile): 2,580 MPa.
• Elongation at break: ≈ 2.6%.
• Maximum continuous operating temperature: 80 °C.
• Excellent chemical and weather resistance.
• Applicable in vertical position.
• Recycled cartridges: CO₂ reduction up to 36%.

Applications Araldite® 2013-2

• Joining of metal and composite parts.
• Structural assemblies in aeronautical, railway and industrial sectors.
• Gluing rigid or dissimilar materials.
• Vertical applications and demanding environments.