PERMABOND TA4204
MMA structural adhesive for industrial applications
Cost-effective MMA structural adhesive 1:1 — industry standard bonding.
Documents
Internal reference:
49-4204.KT.G050
HS code:
49-4204.KT.G050
Permabond TA4204 is the cost-effective entry-level variant of MMA structural adhesives in a 1:1 ratio — for standard industrial bonding applications without premium strength requirements.
With a steel strength of 18–20 N/mm², TA4204 is below TA4200/TA4202 — a cost-effective choice for general industrial bonding applications where premium strength is not essential.
Cost-effective MMA structural adhesive in a 1:1 ratio — entry-level option for standard industrial bonding applications without premium strength requirements.
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Permabond TA4204 in direct comparison with related products of the TA series.
Permabond TA4204 Current product | Permabond TA 4200 → | Permabond TA 4202 → | Permabond TA439 → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 18–20 N/mm² steel | Higher strength | Higher strength | 10:1 No-Mix |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 volume parts | 1:1 | 1:1 | 10:1 |
| Handling strength | — | — | — | — |
| Steel shear strength | 18–20 N/mm² | 23–25 N/mm² | 24–25 N/mm² | 20–25 N/mm² |
| peeling resistance | — | — | — | — |
Technical data for PERMABOND TA4204
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| brand | Permabond |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| Container | 50 ml |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 |
| Processing time (pot life) at 25°C | 1-2 minutes |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Physical properties A | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (A) | Methyl methacrylate |
| Color (A) | Colorless |
| Specific gravity (A) | 1.0 |
| Physical properties B | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (B) | Methyl methacrylate |
| Color (B) | Colorless |
| Viscosity (B) | 10000 |
| Specific gravity (B) | 1.0 |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Glass/Glass | 9-10 N/mm² |
| Glass/Aluminum | 13-14 N/mm² |
| Glass/steel | 15-16 N/mm² |
| 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 | 3 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) | 50 N/25mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | gray |
| Electrical properties | |
|---|---|
| dielectric constant | 4.6 MHz |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 50-60 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 18-20 N/mm² |
| Aluminum (sandblasted) | 15-17 N/mm² |
| aluminum | 12-14 N/mm² |
| carbon fiber | 21-23 N/mm² |
| PMMA | 4-5 N/mm² SV |
| ABS | 3-5 N/mm² SV |
| PC | 2-4 N/mm² |
| Epoxy FRP | 11-13 N/mm² |
| PVC | 4-6 N/mm² SV |
| Glass/Polyester | 6-8 N/mm² |
| Hot-dip galvanized steel | 14-17 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 TA4204
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
MMA structural adhesive 1:1 — 18–20 N/mm² steel, cost-effective standard variant.
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 TA4204 bonds reliably: Steel: 18–20 N/mm². Substrate failure is common with polycarbonate and PVC (bond stronger than material).
Permabond TA4204 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 TA4204 is a structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 18–20 N/mm² steel (1:1 volume mix). Permabond TA 4200 is a standard 1:1 (1:1) — higher strength.
From the Permabond MMA range: Permabond TA4204 (structural adhesive MMA 1:1 — 18–20 N/mm² steel); Permabond TA 4200 (standard 1:1); Permabond TA 4202 (high strength 1:1); Permabond TA439 (aerospace 10:1). For aerospace premium, see TA4246 (Boeing and Airbus approved). For highest industrial strength without the aerospace surcharge, see TA452.
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Product specifications
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| brand | Permabond |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| Container | 50 ml |
| Mixing ratio | 1:1 |
| Processing time (pot life) at 25°C | 1-2 minutes |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Physical properties A | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (A) | Methyl methacrylate |
| Color (A) | Colorless |
| Specific gravity (A) | 1.0 |
| Physical properties B | |
|---|---|
| Chemical group (B) | Methyl methacrylate |
| Color (B) | Colorless |
| Viscosity (B) | 10000 |
| Specific gravity (B) | 1.0 |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Glass/Glass | 9-10 N/mm² |
| Glass/Aluminum | 13-14 N/mm² |
| Glass/steel | 15-16 N/mm² |
| 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 | 3 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) | 50 N/25mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | gray |
| Electrical properties | |
|---|---|
| dielectric constant | 4.6 MHz |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 50-60 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 18-20 N/mm² |
| Aluminum (sandblasted) | 15-17 N/mm² |
| aluminum | 12-14 N/mm² |
| carbon fiber | 21-23 N/mm² |
| PMMA | 4-5 N/mm² SV |
| ABS | 3-5 N/mm² SV |
| PC | 2-4 N/mm² |
| Epoxy FRP | 11-13 N/mm² |
| PVC | 4-6 N/mm² SV |
| Glass/Polyester | 6-8 N/mm² |
| Hot-dip galvanized steel | 14-17 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 TA4204 - Fiche Technique FR.pdf (303 KB)
- Permabond TA4204 - Fiche de Sécurité FR.pdf (407 KB)
- Permabond TA4204 - Safety Data Sheet EN.pdf (403 KB)
- Permabond TA4204 - Safety Data Sheet DE.pdf (407 KB)
- Permabond TA4204 - Technical Data Sheet EN.pdf (323 KB)
- Permabond TA4204 - Technical Data Sheet DE.pdf (324 KB)