Taftbond is a two-part, five-minute epoxy that mixes 1:1 by volume or weight and cures to a tough, transparent bond. It sets in about five minutes, and bonded parts can be put to use in under fifteen minutes, with minimal shrinkage and no whitening once set. Taftbond bonds metal, wood, glass, fibreglass, composites and most plastics, but not polypropylene, polyethylene, PTFE (Teflon), silicone rubber or polyamide. The fast set and high bond strength make it a practical choice for repair and assembly jobs at home, in the workshop, and in the car workshop.
PRODUCTS · 5 MINUTES EPOXY
Taftbond 5 Minutes Epoxy
Two-part, five-minute epoxy that mixes 1:1 and cures clear with high bond strength.
Sibling products: Taftbond HM105NF Taftbond HM232ST Taftbond HM969G Taftbond Solid Surface Adhesive
Industries: DIY, Marine & Shipbuilding, Metal Fabrication, Signage
5 Minutes EpoxyMetalPlasticsGlassCompositesWood
Service temp
-40 to 120 °C
Cure speed
Gel time 4 to 5 minutes (20 g at 25C)
Headline properties for Taftbond 5 Minutes Epoxy. Full specification is available on request.
Specifications last reviewed
Specifications
| Chemistry | 2-component epoxy (resin and hardener) |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, transparent when cured |
| Viscosity | 20-50 Pas (resin) / 20-40 Pas (hardener) |
| Fixture time | Gel time 4 to 5 minutes (20 g at 25C) |
| Handling time | Worklife 8 to 10 minutes (20 g at 25C) |
| Full cure | 1 day at 25C (2 g); 2 hours at 60C |
| Service temperature | -40°C to 120°C |
| Lap shear strength | 80 Kg/cm2 |
| Mix ratio | 1:1 by volume |
| Shelf life | 36 months at 25C |
| Packaging | 2 x 15 g tubes (resin and hardener) |
Substrate compatibility
- Metal
- Plastic
- Glass
- Composite
- Wood
- Rubber
- Fiberglass
Not recommended for: Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), PTFE (Teflon), silicone rubber and polyamide
Technical Data Sheet
Download the current Technical Data Sheet for full specification, handling, and cure data. The complete TDS library cross-references every MightyLoc family by chemistry, substrate, and service window.
Compliance
RoHS statements and Safety Data Sheets for this product are available on request. Contact the MightyLoc team and we will send the current documents.
Household repair · 3 points
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Bond the break
Apply the mixed epoxy to both clean faces of the break, then press the handle back into place.
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Align and hold
Position the part and hold it briefly; the five-minute set keeps fixturing short.
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Mix 1:1
Squeeze equal lengths of resin and hardener and blend them before applying.
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Woodworking & craft · 3 points
01 / 03
Bond timber joints
A thin layer at the wing-to-body joint holds it firm, setting clear in about five minutes.
02 / 03
Model and craft
Cures transparent with minimal shrinkage, so turned and carved joints stay almost invisible.
03 / 03
Rejoin loose parts
Refits a loose wheel or fitting with a strong, weight-bearing bond.
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Application guidance last reviewed
Technical tools: Cure-time guide Service-temperature guide Substrate-pair selector
Frequently asked questions
Taftbond is a two-part, five-minute epoxy for weight-bearing bonding and repair. It bonds metal, wood, glass, fibreglass, composites and most plastics, which suits household repairs, woodworking and craft, and car-workshop fixes.
Taftbond mixes 1:1, equal parts resin and hardener by volume or weight. Blend the two parts evenly, then apply and join the surfaces within the working time.
Taftbond sets in about five minutes, and bonded parts can be put to use in under fifteen minutes. It cures with minimal shrinkage and no whitening once set.
It bonds metal, wood, glass, fibreglass, composites and most plastics. It is not suitable for polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), PTFE (Teflon), silicone rubber or polyamide.
Yes. Taftbond cures to a tough, transparent bond, so the glue line stays discreet on visible repairs.
Once cured, Taftbond has a service temperature range of -40 C to 120 C per the Vitrochem TDS, with a glass transition temperature of about 45 C. This suits indoor and many workshop or outdoor repairs within that range.
Fully cured, Taftbond reaches a lap shear strength of about 80 Kg/cm2, a tensile strength of about 60 Kg/cm2 and a compression strength of about 900 Kg/cm2 per the Vitrochem TDS, with a cured hardness of Shore D 80 to 90.
Taftbond has a 36-month shelf life when stored at around 25 C in its sealed tubes, away from heat. It is supplied as two 15 g tubes, one resin and one hardener, mixed 1:1 at the point of use.