S1009-KIT-A

Tyco Electronics Corporation Specification RT-1009 300 Constitution Drive This Issue: Issue 6 Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA Date: July 7, 1999 Replaces: Issue 5 THERMOFIT ADHESIVE S-1009 Epoxy, Flexible 1. SCOPE This specification covers the requirements for one type of adhesive for use with heat- shrinkable, plastic and rubber tubing and molded components. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The specifications and standards listed in Table 1 underTest Metho shall form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 MATERIAL The adhesive shall consist of a two-part modified epoxy resin. The components are combined in a ratio of 1:1 by weight or volume. 3.2 COLOR One component shall be light amber, the other shall be purple. The components shall be properly mixed when the purple color disappears. 3.3 PROPERTIES The adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 1. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS 4.1.1 Qualification Tests Qualification tests are those performed on adhesive submitted for qualification as a satisfactory product and shall consist of all tests listed in this specification. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Check for the latest revision. Page 2 SPECIFICATION RT-1009 ISSUE 6 4.1.2 Acceptance Tests Acceptance tests are those performed on adhesive submitted for acceptance under contract. Acceptance tests shall consist of the following: lap shear, and pot life. Other tests shall be performed as often as necessary to ensure compliance with all requirements of this specification. 4.2 SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.1 Qualification Test Samples Qualification test samples shall consist of not less than 90 grams of adhesive. 4.2.2 Acceptance Test Samples Acceptance test samples shall consist of not less than 30 grams of adhesive from each lot. A lot shall consist of all adhesive from the same product run offered for inspection at the same time. 4.3 TEST PROCEDURES Prior to testing, each specimen shall be thoroughly mixed for 1 to 2 minutes. 4.3.1 Peel Strength Peel Strength shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 1876. The substrates shall be a 0.032-inch thick strip of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy and a polyethylene molded slab (Raychem part number 000A022-3). Cross-head speed shall be 2 inches per minute. 4.3.1.1 Assembly of Specimens a) Aluminum Substrate Preparation The aluminum strips shall be pre-cut to 1-inch widths. They then shall be cleaned in a solvent or alkaline solution and subsequently etched with a solution consisting of 30 parts water 10 parts sulfuric acid (specific gravity 1.84) 1 part sodium dichromate If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Check for the latest revision.