New Potting Material Withstands Exposure to Harsh Chemicals

Henkel Corp.'s LoctiteE-40EXP is a two-component,room-temperature-curing epoxypotting compound designed to pass UL testing requirements forexplosion-proof electric motors and maintain more than 85 percent of its compressionstrength following exposure to 13 harsh chemicals. Henkel developed thispotting material in anticipation of the revised UL-674 requirements for pottingand sealing compounds used in hazardous locations.

Used to pot and seal wire conduits, Loctite E-40EXP isolates the electric motorfrom hazardous vapors and chemicals that could cause an explosion. Clean andfast-curing, Loctite E-40EXP can be used in any size fitting, potting orsealing application. The material will not expand and experiences very littleshrinkage, facilitating accurate dispensing.

Loctite E-40EXP is available either in user-friendly 2:1 static mix cartridgesfor easy dispensing or in bulk for high volume applications. This material cures in approximately 2hours at room temperature and contains no carcinogens, ensuring worker safety.

In addition to motor applications, Loctite E-40EXP is suitable for assemblingor repairing pumps, fans, lighting, electrical connectors, sensors and probes.

New Potting Material Withstands Exposure to Harsh Chemicals