User Guide

Process
Applicator is assembled by inserting the plunger at the rear of the 3M
™
EPX
™
Plus II Applicator. A duo-pak adhesive
cartridge is inserted in a slot on the front of the applicator. The mixing nozzle is trimmed for the desired bead size and
inserted into the front of the cartridge with a twisting motion. A bead of the desired thickness is applied to the part by
squeezing the handle. 3M
™
Scotch-Weld
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Structural Plastic Adhesive is advanced through the mixing tube and applied to
the posts. The two pieces of the product are pressed together and secured while the adhesive cures to a permanent bond.
For More Information
• See 3M
™
Scotch-Weld
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Structural Plastic Adhesive DP-8005 brochure (78-6900-9921-9)
• See 3M
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Scotch-Weld
™
Structural Plastic Adhesive DP-8010 brochure (78-9236-7084-4)
SIC
3089 – Plastic Products Molding
Key Decision Makers
Company Owner, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager
3M, Scotch-Weld and EPX are trademarks of 3M.
Industrial Business
Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Devleoped in USA
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© 3M 2003
For Additional Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550. Address
correspondence to: 3M Industrial Business Customer Response Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush
Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada, phone: [phone]. In
Puerto Rico, phone: [phone]. In Mexico, phone: [phone].
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform.
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the user’s application.
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and Liability
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BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3M
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Product Comparison
3
M™ EPX™ Plus II Applicator
3M
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Scotch-Weld
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DP8010 3M
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Scotch-Weld
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DP8005 Comments
Peel Strength
Open Time
400 PSI
35 PIW and smooth
10 Minutes
180°F Heat
Resistance
8 PIW and shocky
3 Minutes
300 PSI
Scotch-Weld DP-8005 is comparable
to Scotch-Weld DP-810 on metal
Scotch-Weld DP-8010 has a longer
open time yet the handling strength is
not compromised
Stronger than many substrates at this
temperature
1.5 – 2 Hours
Time To Handling
Strength
2 – 2.5 Hours Improved cycle time