Product Description Sheet

®
LOCTITE AA H3151
Known as
LOCTITE® Speedbonder® H3151
December 2013

Description
Loctite® AA H3151 is a sag-resistant, two component, Typical Bulk Properties Typical Value
methacrylate adhesive system formulated to bond automotive Tensile Strength, psi, ASTM D 638 3100 to 3300
grade cold rolled steel without the use of an external primer. Elongation, %, ASTM D 638 15 to 25
H3151 provides a long open time (40-60 minutes) allowing Modulus, psi, ASTM D 638 190,000
manufacturers to correctly position parts for proper alignment.
This adhesive contains 5 mil glass beads to insure adequate Performance
bondline control. Loctite® AA H3151 is an easy to use 1:1 Tensile lap shear strength was tested per ASTM D1002 and
adhesive that forms resilient bonds and maintains its strength D3163 on fully cured specimens. Aluminum is “as received”
over a wide range of temperatures. It is also suitable for unless where noted.
bonding a wide variety of plastic and metal substrates without
the use of additional primer.
Lap Shear Strength vs Test Temperature
Etched Aluminum FRP
Recommended Substrates: Steel, aluminum, stainless steel, Aluminum
FRP and many plastics. -40ºF 3000 2100 700
-20ºF 3400 2300 750
Features 75ºF 4500 3200 790
Long open time 180ºF 2700 2300 1100
Non-sagging gaps filled to 1/2 inch 250ºF 700 300 250
Superior impact and peel strength
Little or no surface preparation
Consistent bondline thickness Shear Strength after Environmental Exposure, psi,
ASTM D 1002
Offers excellent tolerance to off-ratio mixing
FRP FRP to Aluminum Carbon
100% reactive Aluminum Steel
Excellent environmental resistance Control 790 1100 3200 3400
No primer needed Water 750 890 2200 3900
1:1 mix ratio Salt Water 800 270 800 3900
Unleaded 1000 1200 3600 3600
Typical Uncured Properties Part A Part B Mixed Gasoline
Open Time @ 70°F, mins --- --- 45 to 60 Diesel Fuel 790 1000 3900 4000
Fixture Time @ 70°F, mins --- --- 60 to 120 Motor Oil 700 1000 4000 3900
Color Cream Light Light NOTE: All FRP bonds failed in Fiber Tear mode. Metal bonds failed in
Yellow Yellow cohesive mode.
Viscosity, cP 60,000 to 60,000 to ---
80,000 80,000
Shear Strength after Environmental Exposure psi
Specific Gravity 1.01 0.96 0.99
Steel, ASTM D 1002
Weight per Gallon, Lbs 8.42 8.03 8.22
2 Weeks 4 Weeks
Mix Ratio o
120 F/100% RH 3850 2930
By weight 1 1 ---
By volume 1 1 ---
Shear Strength, psi, ASTM D1002 Typical Value
Aluminum 3600
Peak Exotherm Curve –10 Gram Mass Steel 3780
Stainless Steel 3750
200 Zinc Dichromate 2600
Polycarbonate 690
Degrees Fahrenheit

Fiberglas >1840
150
Gelcoat >1440

100 Block Shear, ASTM D4501 psi Typical Value

PVC 1890
ABS 1570
50

2
Side Impact Strength, kJ/m , GM9751P test Typical value
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 18 0 200 Aluminum 30 to 35
Time, minutes
 Product Description Sheet
®
LOCTITE AA H3151
Known as
LOCTITE® Speedbonder® H3151
December 2013

Storage
T-peel, pli, ASTM D1876 Typical Value Loctite® AA H3151 should be stored in unopened containers in
Steel 40 to 50 a dry location at 40oF +/- 5 F. For further specific shelf life
Aluminum 10 to 20 information, contact your local Technical Service Center.
GENERAL INFORMATION Data Ranges
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as and/or range. Values are based on actual test data and are
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. verified on a periodic basis.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Note
Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS). The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
Handling and Application on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this
Mixing: It is highly recommended that either meter mix TDS. The product can have a variety of different applications as well as
equipment or cartridges with static mix nozzles be used to differing application and working conditions in your environment that are
properly ratio and dispense the adhesive. For hand mixing, beyond our control. Henkel is, therefore, not liable for the suitability of
combine Part A and Part B in the correct ratio and mix our product for the production processes and conditions in respect of
thoroughly. Once mixed, Loctite® AA H3151 should achieve a which you use them, as well as the intended applications and results.
We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to
uniform color. This is important! Heat buildup during and after confirm such suitability of our product.
mixing is normal. To reduce the likelihood of exothermic
reaction or excessive heat buildup, mix less than 100 grams at Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or
a time. Mixing smaller amounts will minimize heat buildup. any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
Applying: Bonding surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
contamination. Extensive surface preparation is not required liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
for Loctite® AA H3151, and good bonds can be formed on most
In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin
substrates after a solvent wipe. To assure maximum bond Technology Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada, Inc.the following disclaimer
strength, surfaces must be mated within the adhesive's open is applicable:
time. Use enough material to completely fill the joint when
parts are clamped. The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results
Curing: Parts should remain undisturbed during the interval obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the
between the adhesive’s open time and fixture time. After the user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's purpose of
fixture time is achieved the material has reached handling any production methods mentioned herein and to adopt such
strength. Cure temperatures below room temperature (70°F - precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and of
75°F) will slow the fixturing time. Temperatures above room persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
temperature will shorten the open time and the fixturing time.
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from
Clean Up: It is important to clean up excess adhesive from the sale or use of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation
work area and application equipment before it cures. specifically disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
Denatured alcohol and many common industrial solvents are damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of
suitable for removing uncured adhesive. Loctite® AA H3151 is various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as
flammable. Keep containers tightly closed after use. Keep representation that they are free from domination of patents owned by
away from heat, sparks, and open flames. others or as a license under any Henkel Corporation patents that may
cover such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel
Electronic Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies
France SAS and Henkel France SA please additionally note the
following:
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®
LOCTITE AA H3151
Known as
LOCTITE® Speedbonder® H3151
December 2013

In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal

ground, Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the
concerned delivery.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the

following disclaimer is applicable:

The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including

the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this
TDS. Henkel is not liable for the suitability of our product for the
production processes and conditions in respect of which you use them,
as well as the intended applications and results. We strongly
recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm such
suitability of our product.

Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or

any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.

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