Description / Abstract:
Form
This specification covers filled, thermosetting resin compounds
capable of being applied and cured in place between the surfaces of
mechanically fastened (joined) structures.
Application
These products have been typically used as molded shims during
assembly of aircraft components and parts requiring good flatwise
compression properties and adhesion to metallic or nonmetallic
materials, but usage is not limited to such applications. In most
applications, the compound will be required to adhere to only one
of the mating surfaces; i.e., the compound is not intended to be an
adhesive. Each application should be considered individually.
Classification
Resin compounds covered by this specification are classified as
follows:
Class 1: Two part epoxy or modified epoxy base with separate
harder or curing agent.
Type 1: Two part epoxy or modified epoxy, normal Cure cycle
material: 5 hours after mixing at 75 °F ± 5 to reach Shore D
Durometer Hardness of 55, determined in accordance with ASTM D
2240. At Shore D Durometer hardness of 55, fastener holes may be
drilled and assemblies containing AMS3726D Class 1 Type 1 material
may be disassembled without damage to the material.
Type 2: Two part epoxy or modified epoxy rapid cure cycle
material: 2 hours after mixing at 75 °F ± 5 to reach Shore D
Durometer hardness of 55, determined in accordance with ASTM D
2240. At Shore D Durometer hardness of 55, fastener holes may be
drilled and assemblies containing AMS3726D Class 1 Type 2 material
may be disassembled without damage to the material.
Class 2: Precatalyzed epoxy or modified epoxy base polymer
supplied in sheet form.
Class 3: Precatalyzed epoxy or modified epoxy base polymer
supplied as a liquid in a tube or other suitable container.
Safety - Hazardous Materials:
While the materials, methods, applications, and processes
described or referenced in this specification may involve the use
of hazardous materials, this specification does not address the
hazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to ensure familiarity with the safe and
proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessary
precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all
personnel involved.