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GillBOND™ A197 and A193 are 300°F (149°C) curing epoxy film adhesives formulated with flame retardant properties. Suitable for use in commercial and defense aerospace applications.
• Aerospace grade film adhesive
• Composite to composite bonding
• Composite to metal bonding
• Metal to metal bonding
GillBOND™ Film Adhesive | A197 | A193 |
Nominal weight, psf (gsm) | 0.030 (147) | 0.060 (293) |
Color | Light Green | Blue |
Width, in (mm) | 49 (125) | |
Roll Lengths, yds (m) | 10, 50 (9, 46) | |
Carrier | Nylon Scrim |
Adhesive: Epoxy film with nylon scrim carrier
Curing is recommended at 300°F (149°C), at least 15 psi (103 kPa), and cure time between 30-90 minutes.
Typical Cure Cycle:
Cure cycle of 300°F (149°C) for 90 minutes is used to generate Performance Properties
ASTM | Property | Test Temperature °F (°C) | A197 0.03 psf (146 gsm) | A193 0.06 psf (294 gm) | Substrate |
D1002 | Lap Shear psi (MPa) | -67 (-55) | 3,475 (23.9) | 3,534 (24.4) | 0.063″ 2024-T3 AI, 1″ x 7″ with 1″ overlap |
75 (24) | 3,483 (24.0) | 3,527 (24.3) | |||
180 (82) | 2,798 (19.3) | 3,104 (21.4) | |||
D1781 | Metal to Metal CD Peel in-lb/in-width (N/25mm-width) | -67 (-55) | 49 (218) | 55 (245) | 0.020″ and 0.063″ 2024-T3 AI, 3″ x 12″ |
75 (24) | 58 (259) | 63 (281) | |||
180 (82) | 68 (303) | 74 (330) | |||
D1781 | Honeycomb Sandwich CD Peel in-lb/3in-width (N/76mm-width) | -67 (-55) | 27 (240.3) | 54 (480.6) | Skin: 0.020″ 2024-T3 AI Core: 2.2 MIL, 1/8″, 8.5#, 5052, 3″ x 12″ |
75 (24) | 38 (338.2) | 69 (614.1) | |||
180 (82) | 36 (320.4) | 70 (623.0) | |||
C297 | Flatwise Tensile psi (MPa) | -67 (-55) | 1,370 (9.4) | 1,802 (12.4) | Skin: 0.020″ 2024-T3 AI Core: 2.2 MIL, 1/8″, 8.5#, 5052, 2″ x 2″ |
75 (24) | 1,116 (7.7) | 1,572 (10.8) | |||
180 (82) | 830 (5.7) | 1,135 (7.8) |
Figures shown reflect typical values and should not be used as design specifications.
Shelf life is from day of manufacture according to the storage temperatures listed below. Working life defines the time that is outside of storage temperature.
Storage Condition | A197 and A193 |
Shelf Life at 0°F (-18°C) | 2 years |
Shelf Life at 40°F (4°C) | 6 months |
Working Life at 75°F (24°C) | 15 days |
This product is safe to use and apply when recommended precautions are followed. Before using this product, read and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which provides information on health, physical and environmental hazards, handling precautions and first aid recommendations. For industrial use only. Keep away from children. Additional information can be found at: www.thegillcorp.com. For sales and ordering information call 1-626-443-6094.
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