Devcon Plastic Steel Putty A

Technical Data Sheet
11 November 2022
PLASTIC STEEL PUTTY (A)

Steel-Filled Epoxy Putty
Description: Plastic Steel Putty (A) is a steel-filled, epoxy putty that cures at room
temperature and is designed for filling, rebuilding and bonding metal surfaces.
Intended Use: • Patching and repairing areas where welding or brazing would be
undesirable or impossible
• Repair of worn or fatigued metals
• Patching of castings
• Rebuilding pump and valve bodies
• Rebuilding bearing journals and races
Product • Applies easily to vertical surfaces

features: • Bonds to aluminium, steel and many other metals, as well as
concrete
• Machinable to metallic finish
• Makes repairs that are non-rusting
• Resistant to chemicals and most acids, bases, solvents and alkalis
Chemical (Chemical resistance is calculated with a 7 day, room temperature cure (30 days immersion) @ 24°C)
Resistance:
1,1,1 Trichloroethane Very good Phosphoric 10% Very good
Ammonia Very good Potassium Hydroxide 20% Very good
Cutting Oil Very good Sodium Chloride Brine Very good
Petrol (unleaded) Very good Sodium Hydroxide 10% Very good
Hydrochloric 10% Very good Sulphuric 10% Very good
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Poor Sulphuric 50% Poor
Methylene Chloride Poor Trisodium Phosphate Very good
Kerosene Very Good Xylene Fair
Limitations: Not recommended for long term exposure to concentrated acids or to organic
solvents.
Typical Technical data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
Physical be used for specification purposes.
Properties: TEST METHOD
Colour Grey
Mix Ratio (Resin to Hardener) Weight 9:1
Volume 2.5:1
Mixed Viscosity Putty
Work Time of 500gms minutes @ 24°C 45
Cure Time 16 hours
Recoat Time 10 – 12 hours
% Solids by Volume 100
Specific Volume 430cm3/kg
Specific Gravity 2.33 gm/cm3
Cure Shrinkage 0.0006 cm/cm ASTM D2566
Hardness Shore D 85 ASTM D2240
Adhesive Tensile Shear 19.3 MPa ASTM D1002
Tensile Strength 22.2 MPa ASTM D638
Compressive Strength 57 MPa ASTM D695
Modulus of Elasticity 1896 MPa ASTM D695
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

ITW Polymers & Fluids ITW Polymers & Fluids
100 Hassall Street Unit 2 / 38 Trugood Drive
Wetherill Park NSW 2164 East Tamaki 2013, Auckland
Phone (02) 9757 8800 Phone (09) 272 1945
www.itwpf.com.au www.itwpf.co.nz
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Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion 86 x 10-6 °C-1 ASTM D696

Thermal Conductivity 1.37 x 10-3 cal.cm/sec/cm2.°C ASTM C177
Dielectric Strength 1181 volts/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant 67.5 ASTM D150
Flexural Strength 38.6 MPa ASTM D790
Maximum Operating Temperature Wet 49˚C
Dry: 120°C
Coverage (per coat) 860cm2/kg @ 5mm
Surface Proper surface preparation is essential to the success of any epoxy application. In
Preparation: all cases the surface should be clean, dry, free from oils, and rough.
1. Remove all oils, dirt and grease by means of a strong cleaner/degreaser

(Devcon® Surface Cleaner is suitable for this process).
2. Roughen the surface by grit blasting (8-40 mesh grit) or grinding. A 75-125
micron profile is desired for most applications, including defined edges (do
not ‘feather edge’ epoxy).
Note: For metals exposed to sea water or other salt solution, grit blast and high
pressure water blast the area, then leave overnight to allow any salts in the metal
to ‘sweat’ to the surface. Repeat blasting to ‘sweat out’ all soluble salts. Perform
chloride contamination test to determine soluble salt content (should be no more
than 40ppm)
3. All abrasive preparation should be followed by another cleaning to remove

any remnants from that process.
4. Repair surface as soon as possible to eliminate any changes or surface
contaminants.
Mixing Ideal application temperature is 13ºC - 32ºC. Under cold conditions, heating the
Instructions: repair area to 38ºC - 43ºC is recommended to dry off any moisture, contamination,
or solvents, as well as to assist epoxy in achieving maximum adhesion properties.
Mix Ratio – Resin to hardener: Weight 9:1, Volume 2.5:1
It is strongly recommended that full units be mixed, as ratios are pre-measured.
1. Add hardener to resin.

2. Mix thoroughly with a putty knife or similar tool (continuously scrape
material away from sides and bottom of container) until a uniform, streak
free consistency is obtained.
Application Spread mixed material over the repair area and work firmly into the substrate to
Instructions: ensure maximum surface contact. Plastic Steel Putty (A) fully cures in 16 hours, at
which time it can be machined, drilled, or painted.
For Bridging Large Gaps or Holes

Place fibreglass sheet, expanded metal or mechanical fasteners between repair
area and Plastic Steel Putty (A) prior to application.
For Vertical Surface Applications

Plastic Steel Putty (A) can be trowelled up to 6mm thick without sagging.

Phone (02) 9757 8800 Phone (09) 272 1945
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For Maximum Physical Properties

Cure at room temperature for 2 ½ hours, then heat cure for 4 hours @ 100°C.
For +24°C Applications

Applying epoxy at temperatures below 24°C lengthens functional cure and pot life
times. Conversely, applying above 24°C shortens functional cure and pot life.
Machining
Allow material to cure for at least 16 hours before machining
• Lathe speed 46 m/minute
• Cut: Dry
• Tools: Carbide top rake 6º (+/- 2º) – Side/front 8º (+/- 2º)
• Feed rate (rough): Travel speed 0.50 mm Rough cut 0.50 mm – 1.5
mm/rev
• Feed rate (finishing): Travel speed 0.25 mm Finish cut 0.25 mm/rev
• Polishing: Use 400 to 650 emery paper wet. Material should polish to a 25-
50 micron finish
Storage: Store in dry conditions between 10°C and 40°C, away from sources of heat and
naked flames. Protect from frost. When stored in original sealed containers, the
minimum shelf life is five years.
Warranty: Devcon will replace any material found to be defective. Because the storage,
handling and application of this material is beyond our control, we can accept no
liability for the results obtained.
Disclaimer: All information on this data sheet is based on laboratory testing and is not intended
for design purposes. ITW Polymers & Fluids and Devcon makes no
representations or warranties of any kind concerning this data.
Order 500gm kit D10110

Information: 1.5kg kit D10120
Health &
For Health & Safety Information, refer to Safety Data sheet available from ITW
Safety Polymers & Fluids upon request on our website www.devcon.com.au or
Information: www.devcon.co.nz

Phone (02) 9757 8800 Phone (09) 272 1945
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Technical Data Sheet

PLASTIC STEEL PUTTY (A)

Product • Applies easily to vertical surfaces

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion 86 x 10-6 °C-1 ASTM D696

1. Remove all oils, dirt and grease by means of a strong cleaner/degreaser

3. All abrasive preparation should be followed by another cleaning to remove

Mix Ratio – Resin to hardener: Weight 9:1, Volume 2.5:1

It is strongly recommended that full units be mixed, as ratios are pre-measured.

1. Add hardener to resin.

For Bridging Large Gaps or Holes

For Vertical Surface Applications

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

For Maximum Physical Properties

For +24°C Applications

Order 500gm kit D10110

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

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