Sikasil® AS-790

Fast curing industrial assembly sealant & adhesive

Sikasil® AS-790 is a 2-component, non-corrosive, exceptionally fast-curing silicone sealant and adhesive designed for industrial processes.  

  • Allows fast handling of bonded parts
  • Excellent adhesion to many substrates
  • Outstanding UV and weathering resistance
  • Long-term durability
  • Pumpable over long distances
 
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Overview

PRODUCT BENEFITS

  • Allows fast handling of bonded parts
  • Excellent adhesion to many substrates
  • Outstanding UV and weathering resistance
  • Long-term durability
  • Pumpable over long distances
 

Areas of Application

Sikasil® AS-790 is designed for high demanding and fast processing industrial assembly and sealing applications. Typical application areas are in appliances and automotive. Common substrates are metals, particularly aluminum, glass, metal primers and paint coatings (2-part systems), ceramic materials and plastics. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.  

Product Details

Properties

Sikasil® AS-790 (A)

Sikasil® AS-790 (B)

Chemical base

2-component silicone

Color (CQP001-1)

 

mixed

White

Black

Black

Cure mechanism

Polycondensation

Cure type

Neutral

Density (uncured)

 

mixed calculated

1.37 kg/l

1.08 kg/l

1.34 kg/l

Mixing ratio

A:B by volume

A:B by weight

10:1

13:1

Viscosity (CQP029-6)

at 0.89 s-1
600 Pa·s 500 Pa·s

Consistency

Paste

Application temperature

ambient

5 ─ 35 °C

Snap time (CQP554-1)

5 minutes A

Tack free time (CQP019-3)

10 minutes A

Shore A hardness (CQP023-1 / ISO 48-4)

40

Tensile strength (CQP036-1 / ISO 527)

1.6 MPa

100 % modulus (CQP036-1 / ISO 527)

1 MPa

Elongation at break (CQP036-1 / ISO 527)

200 %

Tear propagation resistance (CQP045-1 / ISO 34)

2.5 N/mm

Service temperature (CQP513-1)

-40 ─ 150 °C

Shelf life (CQP016-1)

12 months B

6 months B

CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure

A) 23 °C / 50 % r. h.

B) storage below 25 °C

CURE MECHANISM

Sikasil® AS-790 starts to cure immediately after mixing the two components.
The speed of the reaction depends mainly on the temperature, i.e. the higher the temperature the faster the curing process. Heating above 50 °C could lead to bubble formation and is therefore not allowed.
The mixer open time, i. e. the time the material can remain in the mixer without flushing or extrusion of product, is significantly shorter than the snap time indicated above.
Advice on specific applications is available from the Technical Department of Sika Industry.

Application

Surface preparation

Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease, oil and dust. Surface treatment depends on the specific nature of the substrates and is crucial for a long lasting bond.

Application

Before processing Sikasil® AS-790 both components have to be mixed homogeneously and air-bubble-free in the correct ratio as indicated with an accuracy of ± 10 %. Most commercially available metering and mixing equipment are suitable. For advice on selecting and setting up a suitable pump system, contact the System Engineering Department of Sika Industry.
Consider that the B-component is moisture-sensitive and must therefore only be exposed briefly to air.
Joints must be properly dimensioned.

Tooling and finishing

Tooling and finishing must be carried out within the snap time of the adhesive. No tooling agents must be used.

 

Removal

Uncured Sikasil® AS-790 can be removed from tools and equipment with Sika® Remover-208 or another suitable solvent. Once cured, the material can only be removed mechanically.

Hands and exposed skin have to be washed immediately using hand wipes such as Sika® Cleaner-350H or a suitable industrial hand cleaner and water. Do not use solvents on skin.

Overpainting

Sikasil® AS-790 cannot be overpainted.

Application limits

Sikasil® AS-790 may only be used for serial application after a detailed examination of the corresponding project details by Sika Industry.

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