Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® EA 3471
Known as FIXMASTER STEEL PUTTY
August-2022

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Curing Properties

LOCTITE® EA 3471 provides the following product Gel Time @ 21 °C, minutes 35 to 40
characteristics: Working life, minutes 30
Technology Epoxy
Chemical Type Epoxy Cure Speed vs. Temperature
Appearance (Resin) Grey The graph below shows the shear strength developed with time
Appearance (Hardener) White on grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and
Appearance (Mixed) Grey putty tested according to ISO 4587
Mix Ratio, by weight - 6.25 : 1 150
Resin : Hardener 45 °C
Mix Ratio, (by volume) 2.5 : 1 125

% of Full Strength
35 °C
Resin : Hardener 25 °C
100
Cure Room temperature cure after mixing
Application Metal Repair 75 15 °C
Application 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
Temperature 50
Specific Benefits ● Will not sag or shrink
● Rebuilds worn parts fast - limits 25
downtime 5 °C
0
● High steel content - cures to a 0 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 24
metal-like finish Time, hours
● Superior adhesion - bonds well
to all metal substrates TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Cured @ 25 °C except where noted
Physical Properties:
Tensile Strength, ISO 527-2 N/mm² 27.8
LOCTITE® EA 3471 is a steel reinforced, two-part epoxy repair (psi) (4,040)
putty that cures to a metal-like finish and can be machined, Tensile Modulus, ASTM D638 N/mm² 9,360
drilled, tapped or filed.Typical applications include (psi) (1,357,180)
repairing non-structural defects in castings, making jigs and Compressive Strength, ISO 604 N/mm² 61.7
(psi) (8,940)
fixtures, sealing vessels, tanks and valves, resurfacing worn
Compressive Modulus, ISO 604 N/mm² 3,400
air seals and filling cavitated areasThis product is typically (psi) (521,740)
used in applications with an operating range of -30 °C to 105
Flexural strength , ASTM D790 N/mm² 56.4
°C (psi) (8,190)
Flexural modulus N/mm² 3,500
(psi) (507,540)
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Shore Hardness, ISO 868 , Shore D 82
Resin:
Glass Transition Temperature, ASTM E 1640, °C 60
Density @ 22 °C 2.43
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ISO 11359-2 K-1:
Below Tg 43×10-06
Hardener: Above Tg 125×10-06
Density @ 22 °C 1.08 Elongation, ISO 527-2, % 0.49
Volume Shrinkage, % 1.63
Mixed Properties: Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM F 433, 0.523
Weight per volume kg/L 2.64 to 2.76 W/(m·K)
(lbs/gal) (22 to 23) Abrasion Resistance, ASTM D4060: mg 156
1 Kg load, CS-10 wheels, Weight of Material Lost
Health and Safety
Electrical Properties:
Flash Point - See SDS
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohm-cm 1.1×1015
Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohms 3.1×1015
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

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Shear Strength grit to a depth of profile of 75 to 100 microns and a degree of

Lap Shear Strength : cleanliness of Near White Metal (SIS SA 2½ /SSPC-SP 10).
Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) N/mm² 9.6
(psi) (1,395) 3. After blasting, metal surfaces should be cleaned with
waterless cleaner, e.g. with Loctite® SF 7611™ (Loctite® Pro
Strength Parts Cleaner), and be coated before any oxidation
or contamination takes place.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE 4. Metal that has been in contact with salt solutions, e.g.
Cured for 72 hours @ 21°C seawater, should be grit blasted, high-pressure water blasted,
Lap Shear Strength : and left for 24 hours to allow any salts in the metal to sweat to
Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) the surface. A test for chloride contamination should be
performed. The procedure should be repeated until chloride
Hot Strength concentration on the surface is below 40 ppm.
Tested at temperature

150 Application
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

Mix resin and hardener according to mix ratios listed or transfer

125 entire kit onto a clean and dry mixing surface and mix material
vigorously until a uniform color is obtained.Apply material to
100 prepared surface by first forcing a thin layer deep into the
texture of the substrateThen Immediately build up to the
75 desired finished thickness
50
InspectionVisually inspect for pinholes and misses just after
25 applicationOnce the coating has cured, repeat visual inspection
to confirm it is free from pinholes, misses and mechanical
0 damagesControl thickness of the coating, especially in the
0 50 100 150 200 critical pointsPerform a test with a holiday detector to confirm
Temperature, °C coating continuity

Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
350
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

150 °C
300
Coverage
120 °C To achieve a 6 mm (.25 in) thickness, the coverage rate will
250
95 °C be 278cm² (43in²) for 0.45kg (1lb), excluding overthickness,
200 65 °C repairs, etc.
180 °C
150
Repairs
100
Any voids, pinholes, or low thickness areas found in the
50 coating should be repaired by lightly abrading, cleaning, and
applying further product.
0
0 250 500 750 1000
Time, hours Clean-up
Immediately after use clean tools with suitable cleaner, e.g.
GENERAL INFORMATION Loctite® 7070™ or a solvent such as acetone or isopropyl
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen alcohol. Once cured, the material can only be removed
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
mechanically
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Technical Tips for Working With Epoxies
Environmental Conditions
Surface Preparation ● Relative humidity: <85%
Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term ● Ambient temperature: >15°C (60F) and rising
performance of this product ● Substrate temperature must always be 3°C (7F) higher
than the dew point to avoid condensing moisture on parts.

Directions for use Working time and cure depends on temperature and mass:
● The higher the temperature, the faster the cure
1. Remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. with a suitable cleaner, e.g.
● The larger the mass of material mixed, the faster the cure
high pressure water cleaning system using Loctite® SF
7840™ (Loctite® Natural Blue® cleaner/degreaser). To speed the cure of epoxies at low temperatures:
● Store epoxy at room temperature
2. Blast all surfaces to be coated with a sharp edged angular

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● Pre-heat repair surface until warm to the touch Storage

Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
To slow the cure of epoxies at high temperatures: Storage information may be indicated on the product container
● Mix epoxy in small masses to prevent rapid curing labeling.
● Cool resin/hardener component(s) Optimal Storage: 8°C. Storage below 21°C or greater than 28°C
can adversely affect product properties. Material removed from
containers may be contaminated during use. Do not return
Not for product specifications product to the original container. Henkel Corporation cannot
The technical data contained herein are intended as reference assume responsibility for product which has been
only. Please contact your local quality department for contaminated or stored under conditions other than those
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Disclaimer Conversions
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and mm / 25.4 = inches
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is, µm / 25.4 = mil
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes N x 0.225 = lb
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product. Any liability in respect of the N/mm² x 145 = psi
information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other written or oral MPa x 145 = psi
recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded, except if N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal injury
caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
product liability law. N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
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knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
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