PERMABOND TA 4202
MMA structural adhesive for industrial applications
High-strength MMA structural adhesive 1:1 — 24–25 N/mm² steel, impact and peel resistant.
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Permabond TA4202 is a high-strength MMA structural adhesive in a 1:1 ratio — slightly higher steel strength than TA4200, similar processing.
TA4202 positions itself as a slightly stronger variant of TA4200 — similar pot life and processing, but with 24–25 N/mm² steel shear strength.
High-strength MMA structural adhesive in a 1:1 ratio — 24–25 N/mm² steel shear strength. Similar profile to TA4200, with slightly higher final strength.
What distinguishes Permabond TA 4202
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Permabond TA 4202 in direct comparison with related products of the TA series.
Permabond TA 4202 Current product | Permabond TA 4200 → | Permabond TA4204 → | Permabond TA 4246 → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 24–25 N/mm² steel | Slightly lower | Lower strength | Aerospace Premium |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 volume parts | 1:1 | 1:1 | 10:1 |
| Handling strength | — | — | — | 2–4 min |
| Steel shear strength | 24–25 N/mm² | 23–25 N/mm² | 18–20 N/mm² | 33–35 N/mm² |
| peeling resistance | — | — | — | 150–180 N/25 mm |
Technical data for PERMABOND TA 4202
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| brand | Permabond |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| Container | 50 ml, 500 ml |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 |
| Processing time (pot life) at 25°C | 2-3 minutes |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Physical properties A | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (A) | Methacrylate |
| Color (A) | Pink |
| Specific gravity (A) | 1.0 |
| Physical properties B | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (B) | Methacrylate |
| Color (B) | Green |
| Viscosity (B) | 3000-5000 |
| Specific gravity (B) | 1.0 |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Glass/Glass | 3.5 N/mm² |
| Glass/Aluminum | 4.6 N/mm² |
| Glass/steel | 4.2mm² |
| Dielectric strength | 30-50 kV/mm |
| Volume resistance | 2 x 1013 Ohm.cm |
| Peak temperature (°C) | 180 |
| Properties of the adhesive | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap filling capacity up to | 0.5 mm |
| Handling strength at 23°C | 5-10 minutes |
| Functional strength | 20-25 minutes |
| Final strength at 23°C | 24 hours |
| Properties of the permanent bond | |
|---|---|
| Peel resistance (ISO 4578) | 250-300 N/25mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | gray |
| Electrical properties | |
|---|---|
| dielectric constant | 4.6 MHz |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75-80 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 24-25 N/mm² |
| Aluminum (sandblasted) | 26-28 N/mm² |
| aluminum | 3-6 N/mm² |
| carbon fiber | 10-11 N/mm² |
| PMMA | 3-4 N/mm² SV |
| ABS | 5-6 N/mm² SV |
| PC | 3-4 N/mm² SV |
| Epoxy FRP | 4-7 N/mm² |
| PVC | 8-9 N/mm² SV |
| Glass/Polyester | 1-3 N/mm² |
| Hot-dip galvanized steel | 1-3 N/mm² |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| coefficient of thermal expansion | 80 x 10-6 1/K |
| thermal conductivity | 0.1 W/(mK) |
| Storage temperature (°C) | 2-7 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -40 to 150 |
For binding values, please refer to the technical data sheet (TDS) in the "Documents" tab.
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Technical Data Sheets (TDS) 3
Frequently asked questions about Permabond TA 4202
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
MMA structural adhesive 1:1 — 24–25 N/mm² steel, high strength and impact resistant.
TA series MMA structural adhesives typically operate using a no-mix process: initiator on one surface, adhesive on the other—upon joining, the initiator activates the adhesive. Mixing ratio: 1:1 by volume. Handling strength after 2–10 minutes, final strength after 24 hours at 23 °C.
MMA (methyl methacrylate) structural adhesives offer higher impact and peel strength than conventional two-component epoxies—important for dynamically stressed bonds. The no-mix application with a separate initiator eliminates pot life limitations. Curing time is typically faster (minutes instead of hours).
Permabond TA 4202 bonds reliably: Steel: 24–25 N/mm². Substrate failure is common with polycarbonate and PVC (bond stronger than material).
Permabond TA 4202 does not have specific aerospace approvals like TA4246 (Boeing/Airbus). For industrial applications without aerospace requirements, the product is approved according to Permabond standards.
Permabond TA 4202 is a structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 24–25 N/mm² steel (1:1 volume mix). Permabond TA 4200 is a standard (1:1) — slightly lower.
From the Permabond MMA range: Permabond TA 4202 (structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 24–25 N/mm² steel); Permabond TA 4200 (standard); Permabond TA 4204 (low); Permabond TA 4246 (aerospace 10:1). For aerospace premium, see TA 4246 (Boeing and Airbus approved). For highest industrial strength without an aerospace surcharge, see TA 452.
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Product specifications
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| Container | 50 ml or 500 ml |
| brand | Permabond |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 |
| Processing time (pot life) at 25°C | 2-3 minutes |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Physical properties A | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (A) | Methacrylate |
| Color (A) | Pink |
| Specific gravity (A) | 1.0 |
| Physical properties B | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (B) | Methacrylate |
| Color (B) | Green |
| Viscosity (B) | 3000-5000 |
| Specific gravity (B) | 1.0 |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Glass/Glass | 3.5 N/mm² |
| Glass/Aluminum | 4.6 N/mm² |
| Glass/steel | 4.2mm² |
| Dielectric strength | 30-50 kV/mm |
| Volume resistance | 2 x 1013 Ohm.cm |
| Peak temperature (°C) | 180 |
| Properties of the adhesive | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap filling capacity up to | 0.5 mm |
| Handling strength at 23°C | 5-10 minutes |
| Functional strength | 20-25 minutes |
| Final strength at 23°C | 24 hours |
| Properties of the permanent bond | |
|---|---|
| Peel resistance (ISO 4578) | 250-300 N/25mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | gray |
| Electrical properties | |
|---|---|
| dielectric constant | 4.6 MHz |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75-80 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 24-25 N/mm² |
| Aluminum (sandblasted) | 26-28 N/mm² |
| aluminum | 3-6 N/mm² |
| carbon fiber | 10-11 N/mm² |
| PMMA | 3-4 N/mm² SV |
| ABS | 5-6 N/mm² SV |
| PC | 3-4 N/mm² SV |
| Epoxy FRP | 4-7 N/mm² |
| PVC | 8-9 N/mm² SV |
| Glass/Polyester | 1-3 N/mm² |
| Hot-dip galvanized steel | 1-3 N/mm² |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| coefficient of thermal expansion | 80 x 10-6 1/K |
| thermal conductivity | 0.1 W/(mK) |
| Storage temperature (°C) | 2-7 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -40 to 150 |
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Documents and datasheets
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) are available for download:
- Permabond TA 4202 - Fiche Technique FR.pdf (303 KB)
- Permabond TA 4202 - Fiche de Sécurité FR.pdf (424 KB)
- Permabond TA 4202 - Safety Data Sheet EN.pdf (420 KB)
- Permabond TA 4202 - Safety Data Sheet DE.pdf (425 KB)
- Permabond TA 4202 - Technical Data Sheet EN.pdf (321 KB)
- Permabond TA 4202 - Technical Data Sheet DE.pdf (324 KB)