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ELECTRICAL GROUP

Selection and Use of Adhesive Mounts

Application Chart

Since Panduit manufactures

adhesive backed mounts with

a variety of adhesive types,

this chart should be used as a

guideline for choosing the best

adhesive for often-

encountered conditions. Each

type of adhesive is rated good,

fair or poor for some specific

mounting surfaces and/or

chemical environments.

Surfaces

Rubber Based

Foam Tape Mounts

Acrylic Based

Foam Tape Mounts

Epoxy Applied

Adhesive Mounts

Plastics

Wood

Glass

Painted Surfaces

Powder Coating

Metal

Paper

Concrete, Stone, Masonry

Good

Good

Fair

Good

Good

Good1

Good

Not Recommended

Good

Good

Good

Good

Fair

Good1

Good

Not Recommended

Good

Good

Good

Fair

Good

Good

Fair

Good

Chemical Resistance

Water

Oil

Gasoline

Dilute Acids

Dilute Alkalis

Organic Solvents

Outdoor Exposure

Good

Poor

Poor

Poor

Good

Poor

Not Recommended

Good

Fair3

Fair3

Fair3

Fair3

Fair3

Good

Poor

Good

Fair

Fair

Fair

Not Recommended

Good2

Adhesive Information

Foam Tape

PANDUIT foam tape properties have been

developed with thorough laboratory testing and

research. Double coated foam tape used on

PANDUIT adhesive mounts is manufactured by

Panduit under strict quality requirements which

ensures consistent, high quality backing for safe

use on adhesive mounts. Each package of mounts

has an expiration date and a Quality Control lot

number printed on the label which ensures

traceability to the conditions of manufacture.

Epoxy Adhesive (EMA)

Epoxy activated mounts use two components, a

resin and a hardener, which must be mixed

immediately prior to use. The epoxy should be

handled with care, and skin contact should be

avoided. The flash point of each component is

200°F (93°C). Use in a well ventilated area.

PROPERTIES

Rubber

Adhesive

Acrylic

Adhesive

Backing Material

Backing Density, lbs./cu. ft.

Thickness Inches (PSTC-33)

Total

Less Liner

Liner Material

180° Peel Adhesion, oz/in width

Static Shear, hours

(MIL-T-60394A)

72°F/15 psi load

72°F/10 psi load

72°F/5 psi load

158°F/2 psi load

Elongation - (PSTC-31)

Closed cell

polyethylene foam

6 (nominal)

.040

.035

Paper

100†

500+

1000+

2000+

100+

500%

Closed cell

polyethylene foam

6 (nominal)

.039

.034

Paper

100†

—

—

—

200+

500%

1. Not recommended for use on

copper or brass.

2. Mounts manufactured from outdoor

material only. For specific

applications, individual testing prior

to extensive use is suggested.

3. Depends on concentration,

exposure time and chemical

composition.

Components

Resin (White)

%

Hardener (Black)

%

Epoxy Resin

46

Calcium Carbonate

47

Calcium Carbonate

46

Polymeric Mercaptan

32

Ti 02

7

Hindered Phenol

9

Aromatic Plasticizer

6.4

Styrene

3

Ethyleneglycol

1.5