Adhesives
Table of Contents
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
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Adhesives
Selection Guide .........................................................5-1
Adhesive/Sealant Product Characteristics Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2, 5-3
Adhesive/SealantSelectionTable..........................................5-4
Installation Guide ...................................................5-5to5-7
Tyco Electronics manufac-
turers Raychem adhesives
and sealants to accommo-
date a wide range of appli-
cations, materials, and
environmental conditions.
Raychem adhesives include
both thermosets and ther-
moplastics.
Thermosets are curable
two-part epoxies or
crosslinked elastomers.
Thermoplastics are hot-melt
adhesives that flow when
heated and set when
cooled. They reflow when
reheated to simplify
component repair.
Tyco Electronics also
manufactures Raychem
products that include a
thermoplastic adhesive or
a mastic-type sealant for
water holdout applications.
The sealants adhere to non-
oily substrates and can be
removed where reentry is
necessary.
To determine the adhesive
or sealant most compatible
with a Raychem part, you
must know the part’s
product type.
Use the Adhesive/Sealant
Selection Table on page 5-4
to determine a Raychem
part’s product type and the
adhesive/sealant compatible
with that type.
Use the Adhesive/Sealant
Product Characteristics
Table (pages 5-2 and 5-3)
to be sure the adhesive or
sealant has the product
characteristics your appli-
cation requires.
To use the Selection Table,
follow these four steps:
1. Under “Substrate
Category,” find the prod-
uct material and product
name/part number for the
Raychem part.
2. Across the top of the
table, find the part’s
product type and dash
number.
3. At the intersection of the
substrate category (prod-
uct material/name/part
number) and the product
type (by designated
dash number) you will
find the part number for
the most compatible
adhesive for the
Raychem part.
4. See the Adhesive/
Sealant Product
Characteristics Table to
verify the characteristics
of the adhesive/sealant
you selected.
Selection Guide
Note: Users should independently
evaluate the suitability of the
product for their application.
Before ordering, check with
Tyco Electronics for most
current data.
Adhesives
Adhesive/Sealant Product Characteristics Tables
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Operating
Product Precoat Temperature Product Available Form/
Type Designation Type
Range Designation Packaging
Thermosets
S-1006 — Epoxy/ -55°C to 135°C S-1009 Kit 8 50-ml dual syringe
polyamide [-67°F to 275°F] S-1006 Kit A Ten 3-gram packs
two-part paste
S-1009 — Epoxy/ -55°C to 135°C S-1009 Kit A Ten 3-gram packs
polymercaptan [-67°F to 275°F] S-1009 Kit 8 50-ml dual syringe
two-part paste
S-1255-04 — One-part epoxy -55°C to 200°C S-1255-04 Tape [3/4 in. x .020 x 100 ft.]
tape adhesive [-67°F to 392°F]
S-1125 — Epoxy/polyamide -55°C to 150°C S-1125 Kit 1 Five 10-gram packs
two-part paste [-67°F to 302°F] S-1125 Kit 2 Two 10-gram packs
S-1125 Kit 3 One 100-gram pack
S-1125 Kit 4 Five 10-gram packs
S-1125 Kit 5 One 10-gram pack
S-1125 Kit 8 50-ml dual syringe
/225 Precoated -75°C to 150°C Precoat only on —
latent-curing [-103°F to 302°F] -25 molded
epoxy/polyamide parts
Thermoplastics
S-1017 /42 Hot-melt/ -20°C to 60°C*** S-1017 Tape [1 in. x .010 in. x 50 ft.]
polyamide [-4°F to 140°F]
S-1030 /180 Hot-melt/ -80°C to 80°C S-1030 Tape [3/4 in. x .010 in. x 33 ft.]
polyolefin [-112°F to 176°F]
S-1048 /86 Hot-melt, -55°C to 120°C S-1048 Tape [1 in. x .026 in. x 100 ft.]
high performance [-67°F to 248°F]
S-1124 /164 Hot-melt/ -55°C to 105°C S-1124
elastomeric [-67°F to 221°F] Tape [3/4 in. x .018 in.x 10 ft.]
polymer
S-1297 /97 Hot-melt/ -20°C to 90°C] S-1297 Tape [1 in. x .010 in. x 10 ft.]
polyamide [-4°F to 194°F]
adhesive
Sealants
S-1278 — Hot-melt grey -40°C to 90°C S-1278-01 Tape [1 in. x .062 in. x 25 ft.]
butyl sealant [-40°F to 194°F] S-1278-02 Tape [33/4 in. x .125 in. x 10 ft.]
S-1305 — Hot-melt grey -40°C to 90°C S-1305-01 Tape [1 in. x.062 in. x25 ft.]
butyl sealant [-40°F to 194°F]
*Shelf life from date of manufacture.
**For specific adhesion properties, see product specification sheets.
***Passes cold bend at -40°C [-40°F] per RT-4204.
****Only S-1006 Kit A conforms to MIL-A-46864.
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Adhesives
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Adhesive/Sealant Product Characteristics Tables (Continued)
Shelf life* at
Pot Life Curing or below
at 23°C [73.4°F] Conditions 25°C [77°F] Specifications** Comments
1h 96 h at 20°C [68°F] min. or 2 years RT-1006 General purpose harnessing adhesive.
1 hr at 120°C [248°F] 1 year Kit 8 RK-6612 Not used on Viton®fluoroelastomers, silicone
MIL-A-46864**** or Kynar®;20-minute pot life
20 min. 24 h at 20°C [68°F] min. or 2 years RT-1009 General purpose harnessing adhesive
1hr at 95°C [203°F] 1 year Kit 8 Not used on Viton®fluoroelastomers or silicone;
20-minute pot life
45 min at 120°C [248°F] One-part epoxy tape used with Viton®fluoroelastomer
2h at 155°C [311°F] min. or 1 year RT-1014 harness systems. Heat cure required
15 min at 240°C [464°F] (2 hours at 155°C [311°F])
90 min. 24 h at 20°C min. or 18 months RT-1011
1 hr at 85°C [185°F] RK-6619 Good fluid-resistant epoxy used with
1 year Kit 8 VG-95343 System 25
Cure during installation 36 months VG-95343 Precoated epoxy system for System 25
of molded parts RK-6630
— 120°C [248°F] Unlimited RT-1050/1 General purpose harnessing adhesive
Standard precoated adhesive for -3
and -4 molded parts
—120°C [248°F] Unlimited RT-1050/6 Good low-temperature flexibility
RK-6017 Available as a preinstalled tape for
molded parts
— 160°C [320°F] Unlimited RT-1050/3 Requires high temperature to achieve
RK-6626 bonding. Highest service temperature
for hot melt
— 135°C [275°F] Unlimited RT-1050/13 Requires reflowing in an oven at 150°C [302°F]
for 90 minutes. Designed to bond to
-51 molded parts.
— 120°C [248°F] Unlimited RW-2019 General purpose harnessing adhesive
Standard precoated adhesive in
Sigmaform molded parts, CES and
CSGA cable entry seals, and SST-FR
heat-shrinkable tubing
— 110°C [230°F] Unlimited RW-2020 General purpose sealant and cable
breakout area filler
— 110°C [230°F] Unlimited RW-2021 Halogen-free, flame-retardant sealant
and cable breakout area filler
*Shelf life from date of manufacture.
**For specific adhesion properties, see product specification sheets.
***Passes cold bend at -40°C [-40°F] per RT-4204.
****Only S-1006 Kit A conforms to MIL-A-46864.
VITON is a trademark of DuPont
Performance Elastomers
Adhesives
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Adhesive/Sealant Selection Table
Substrate Product
Category Name Molded Part Material Dash Number
Examples -3 -4 -6 -8 -12 -25 -50 -51 -55 -71 -100 -125 -130
RNF-100 S-1006 S-1006 ———————S-1006 ——S-1006
Versafit S-1009 S-1009 ———————S-1009 ——S-1009
Polyolefin CRN S-1017 S-1017 ———————S-1017 ——S-1017
BSTS S-1030 S-1030 ———————S-1030 —— —
SST S-1048 S-1048 ———————S-1048 —— —
HR S-1297 S-1297 ———————S-1297 —— —
S-1009 S-1009 — S-1009 — S-1125 —— —S-1009 — S-1009 —
Kynar®S-1048 S-1048 ———————S-1048 — S-1048 —
Fluoro- S-1125 S-1125 ———————S-1125 — S-1125 —
polymer RT555 ————S-1255 ———S-1255 ——S-1255 —
HCTE ————S-1255 S-1125 ——S-1255 ————
CONVOLEX ————S-1125 ———S-1125 ————
S-1006 S-1006 ———————S-1006 —— —
Vinyl PVC S-1009 S-1009 ———————S-1009 —— —
S-1017 S-1017 ———————S-1017 —— —
DR-25 —————S-1125 S-1125 S-1125 —— ———
S-1006 S-1006 —————S-1124 — S-1006 —— —
NT S-1009 S-1009 ———————S-1009 —— —
S-1017 S-1017 ———————S-1017 —— —
Elastomer NT-FR —————S-1125 — S-1124 —— ———
SFR — — * —————— — ———
SRFR — — * —————— — ———
Viton®————S-1255 ———S-1255 ——S-1255 —
VPB ——————S-1125 —— — ———
——————S-1255 —— — ———
Zerohal XFFR — ——— ———— — —S-1030 ——
ZHTM — ——— ———— — —S-1030 ——
*GE RTV 108 used with SFR SRFR and -6 (silicone) molded parts.
VITON is a trademark of DuPont
Performance Elastomers
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Adhesives
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Installation Guide
Substrate Preparation
Procedures
Preparation of the substrate
depends on the part to be
bonded. Following are two
preparation procedures.
The first applies to plated
metals and adapters; the
second applies to polymer
molded parts, cable jack-
ets, and tubing materials.
Plated Metals and Adapters
Thoroughly degrease the
surface with a clean cloth
or paper wipe dampened
with a solvent. The cloth or
paper should not be
saturated with the solvent.
Allow the part to stand for
a minute or two to allow
complete evaporation of
the solvent.
Molded Parts, Cable Jackets,
and Tubing Materials
Carefully and evenly abrade
the surface with #320 emery
cloth. Wipe contaminants
and abraded particles away
with a clean cloth or paper
wipe dampened with a sol-
vent. The cloth or paper
should not be saturated
with the solvent. Allow the
part to stand for a minute
or two to allow complete
evaporation of the solvent.
Note:
IAvoid contamination of the pre-
pared surface. If using primer,
apply it according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions and allow it to
dry.
IEpoxy adhesives may cause skin
and eye irritation. Be sure to
observe the handling instructions.
IWhen using hot-melt adhesives on
substrates with high heat-sink
capacity (such as connector back-
shells), preheat the substrate until
it is hot to touch, then apply the
adhesive tape and shrink the
molded part in place.
Caution:
The use of cleaning solvent
is described in the prepara-
tion of various components
for adhesive bonding.
Please observe the solvent
manufacturer’s safety rec-
ommendations. Several
Raychem epoxy adhesives
and solvent base primers
are also described in some
cases. For specific handling
precautions, please consult
the appropriate Raychem
material safety data sheet
for the adhesive being used.
Installation Procedures
The three sets of installation
instructions that follow are
based on the type and/or
form of adhesive or sealant
to be used.
Select the set of instructions
that applies to your
application.
Tape Adhesives and Sealants
Connector Boot
1. Degrease the area of
the adapter to which
the boot will be bonded,
using appropriate
solvent on a paper
tissue or clean cloth. Do
not abrade the adapter.
2. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with
a tissue or clean cloth
dampened with a
solvent.
3. Lightly abrade and wipe
25.4 [1.0] back inside
each end of the boot.
4. When using primer,
apply a thin, uniform
coating to the bonding
surface and let it air dry
(15–20 minutes).
5. Double-wrap the
adhesive tape around
the cleaned area of the
adapter, placing slight
tension on the tape as
you wrap. Tack the ends
in place with a soldering
iron or hot tool.
6. Double-wrap adhesive
tape around the cable
jacket where the end of
the boot is to be located.
7. Position the boot on the
adapter and the cable.
Apply heat, starting at
the connector end.
8. Recover the connector
end of the boot onto the
adapter and continue
heating until the area is
fully recovered and the
adhesive tape is prop-
erly melted.
9. Complete the recovery
of the boot, continuing
toward the cable end.
Heat the cable end of
the boot where the
adhesive is placed,
until the part is fully
recovered and the tape
has properly melted or
flowed. The tape should
appear wet, form a bead
or fillet between the
cable and boot, and
show no definition
between the layers
of tape.
10.Where oven curing is
required to complete
adhesive bonding, heat
the assembled harness
in a preheated oven
according to the
following schedule:
S-1255-02:
2 hours at 155°C [311°F]
S-1124:
90 minutes at 150°C [302°F]
Transition
1. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with
a tissue or clean cloth
dampened with a
solvent.
2. Abrade and wipe the
inside of each transition
opening.
3. When using primer,
apply a thin, uniform
coating to the bonding
surface and let it air dry
(15–20 minutes).
Adhesives
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Installation Guide (Continued)
4. Double-wrap the tape
around the abraded
areas of the cable,
placing slight tension
on the tape as you wrap.
Tack the ends in place
with a soldering iron or
hot tool.
5. Center the molded part
over the transition area.
When properly posi-
tioned, the part should
not fit tightly in the
“branched” area of the
breakout. A tight fit may
cause the part to crease
or wrinkle as it recovers.
The tape should extend
slightly beyond the end
of the transition.
6. Apply heat to the center
of the transition. Recover
one leg of the transition,
moving heat from the
center of the transition
to the adhesive opening
of the leg. Repeat the
procedure on each leg
of the transition.
7. Continue heating each
end of the transition until
the part is fully recov-
ered and the adhesive
tape has properly
melted or flowed. The
tape should now appear
wet, form a bead or fillet
between the cable and
transition, and show no
definition between the
layers of tape.
8. Where oven curing is
required to complete
adhesive bonding, heat
the assembled harness
in a preheated oven
according to the
following schedule:
S-1255-02:
2 hours at 155°C [311°F]
S-1124:
90 minutes at 150°C [302°F]
Thermosets
Connector Boot
1. Thoroughly mix the two
parts according to the
instructions provided
with the kit.
2. Degrease the area of
the adapter to which
the boot will be bonded,
using appropriate
solvent on a paper
tissue or clean cloth. Do
not abrade the adapter.
3. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with a
tissue or clean cloth.
4. Lightly abrade back 25.4
mm [1.0] inside each
end of the boot.
5. Using a spatula, apply
the mixed adhesive to
the adapter and shrink
the boot to the end
of the adapter.
6. Apply adhesive to the
cable jacket and
complete the shrinking
process.
7. With a clean cloth,
remove excess adhesive
from all areas
immediately.
8. Follow the curing
conditions outlined in
this guide.
Transition
1. Thoroughly mix the two
parts according to the
instructions provided
with the kit.
2. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with a
tissue or clean cloth.
3. Abrade and wipe inside
each opening of the
transition.
4. Using a spatula, apply
the mixed adhesive to
the cable jacket.
5. Apply heat to the center
of the transition. Recover
one leg of the transition,
moving heat from the
center of the transition
to the adhesive opening
of the leg. Repeat the
procedure on each leg.
6. Remove excess
adhesive from all areas
immediately with a
clean cloth.
7. Follow the curing
conditions specified
for “thermosets” in the
“Adhesive/Sealant
Product Characteristics
Table” on pages 5-2 and
5-3.
Adhesives
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
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Adhesives
Installation Guide (Continued)
Molded Parts Pre-coated
with Thermoplastic
Adhesive
Connector Boot
1. Degrease the area of
the adapter to which
the boot will be bonded,
using appropriate
solvent on a paper
tissue or clean cloth. Do
not abrade the adapter
or inside surface of the
boot.
2. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with a
tissue or clean cloth
dampened with solvent.
3. Position the boot on the
adapter and cable.
Apply heat starting at
the connector end.
4. Recover the connector
end of the boot onto the
adapter and continue
heating until the area is
fully recovered and the
adhesive is properly
melted.
5. Complete the recovery
of the boot, continuing
toward the cable end of
the boot until the part is
fully recovered and the
adhesive is properly
melted. The adhesive
should form a bead or
fillet between the cable
and boot when fully
melted.
6. With a clean cloth,
remove excess
adhesive from all
areas immediately.
7. Follow the curing
conditions outlined in
this guide.
Transition
1. Lightly abrade the
bonding area of the
cable jacket with #320
emery cloth, then wipe
off loose particles with a
tissue or clean cloth
dampened with solvent.
2. Center the molded part
over the transition area.
3. Apply heat to the center
of the transition. Recover
one leg of the transition,
moving heat from the
center of the transition
to the adhesive opening
of the leg. Repeat the
procedure on each leg
of the transition.
4. Continue heating each
end until the part is
fully recovered and the
adhesive has properly
melted. The adhesive
should form a bead or
fillet between the cable
and transition when
fully melted.
5. Follow the curing
conditions specified
for “thermosets” in the
“Adhesive/Sealant
Product Characteristics
Table” on pages 5-2 and
5-3.
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Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Adhesives
Engineering Notes
