Henkel LOCTITE-AA-3494 (25ML-SYRINGE)

Additional Product Information

Overview

LOCTITE AA 3494 is a one-component, UV/visible light-curing acrylic adhesive designed for rapid, high-strength bonding, sealing, and potting. Widely used in aviation and MRO, it enables teams to reliably bond glass to glass or glass to other substrates, providing impact resistance and excellent durability even in prolonged humidity or immersion conditions. Teams rely on it for precise, fast, and consistent performance in production and repair environments.

Key Technical Specs for LOCTITE AA 3494

• Type: Modified acrylic, one-component adhesive
• Appearance (uncured): Transparent liquid
• Viscosity/Consistency: Medium (5,000 7,000 mPa s / cP)
• Cure/Working Time: UV/visible light; fixture time ?10 seconds @ 365 nm, 6 mW/cm
• Tensile Strength: 22.5 N/mm (3,270 psi)
• Shore Hardness: D 65
• Service Temperature: -40 C to 150 C (-40 F to 302 F)
• Typical Uses: Bonding, sealing, and potting glass to glass or glass to metal/plastic
• Shelf Life: Optimal storage 8 21 C (46 70 F), keep in unopened container

Approvals & Specifications

• ISO 11357-2 (Glass Transition Temperature)
• ISO 527-3 (Tensile/Elongation)
• IEC 60250 / IEC 60093 (Electrical Properties)

Typical Aircraft MRO / AOG Applications

• Bonding glass instrument panels
• Sealing transparent lighting covers and lenses
• Potting delicate avionics components
• Repair of molded glass and decorative panels
• Fast-curing assembly of cockpit displays and indicators

Compatibility & Safety Notes

• Substrate Compatibility: Glass, aluminum, polycarbonate, PVC, ABS, G-10 Epoxyglass
• PPE: Gloves and eye protection recommended
• Handling Notes: Minimize exposure to daylight/UV during storage; use black feedlines for dispensing; clean surfaces free of grease for best adhesion
• Not recommended for pure oxygen or strong oxidizing materials

Packaging & Procurement

• Available Sizes: Standard industrial volumes; contact local distributor for market packs
• Storage: 8 21 C (46 70 F), dry conditions; do not return used material to original container
• Ease of Use: One-component, no mixing required; rapid curing enables high-speed production

Why LOCTITE AA 3494 is Chosen for AOG / MRO

• Fast curing for quick turnaround during maintenance events
• Reliable, high-strength bonds under challenging conditions
• Versatile across multiple substrates and applications
• Portable and easy to dispense for field use

Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)

• Stock adequate quantities for rapid repair operations
• Train staff on proper UV curing and handling procedures
• Maintain clean, grease-free surfaces to maximize bond strength
• Allow bonds to cool before applying service loads

Manufacture / Aviation Spec Codes

• Manufacturer: Henkel
• Product ID: LOCTITE AA 3494
• MIL/OEM Codes: Refer to Henkel LMS for batch-specific documentation

Alternative Names & Descriptions

• LOCTITE AA 3494
• Henkel AA 3494 Adhesive
• UV-Curing Acrylic Adhesive AA 3494
• Modified Acrylic Glass Bond LOCTITE
• High-Speed UV Adhesive 3494