Plastic Metal is ideal for providing fast, cost effective and durable repairs and coatings to many different types of material.
It is also suitable for tool and mould making.
Plastic Metals are two-component epoxy resin systems. All types are supplied in a package which contains the resin and hardener components in the correct mixing ratios.
Depending on type, the resin component is filled with either steel or aluminium powder or in some cases, a mineral filler. The different hardeners determine the viscosity and curing behaviour of each product type.
This page gives you a quick overview of 6 of our most popular types of these filled epoxies. They are used all around Australia in various industries for repairs, maintenance and engineering work.
Popular Pasty Plastic Metals
Plastic Metal A
This general-purpose grade is extremely versatile and is used for all kinds of repair and maintenance applications.
It is strong, has good abrasion resistance and is quite thick so it can be easily applied to vertical surfaces.
Weicon A has has a high density and will set to 80 Shore D. It is DNV certified and used in the marine sector as well as other areas of industry for corrosion repair, as a welding alternative, for gap filling and more.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Steel
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +120°C
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Colour
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Dark Grey
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Density of the Mixture
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3.4 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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30mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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60 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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7 Hours
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Time to 100% Cure
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24 Hours
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Plastic Metal HB 300
HB 300 is a exceptionally strong grade of epoxy. This type has among the highest compressive strength and tensile ratings of all pasty types of plastic metal.
It is also excellent at withstanding abrasion and wear and often used for rebuilding stressed surfaces.
HB 300 is also an excellent adhesive that can be used as an alternative to welding for many materials. It has excellent temperature resistance and can withstand up to 280°C for short periods.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Steel
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +200°C
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Colour
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Dark Grey
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Density of the Mixture
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2.5 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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20mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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30 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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10 Hours
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Time to 100% Cure
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24 Hours
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Plastic Metal SF
SF has the fastest cure time of any of our Plastic Metals. This grade can have additional layers applied after just 20 minutes, ahieveces mecahnical strength in an hour and is fully cured in 6 hours.
It is a great option for fast, lasting repairs to pipes, housings, gears, anchorages and more.
Plastic Metal SF is a steel filled type that sets to 82 Shore D.
It is DNV certified and widely used in the marine sector.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Steel
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +90°C
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Colour
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Dark Grey
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Density of the Mixture
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1.8 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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10mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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5 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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1 Hour
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Time to 100% Cure
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6 Hours
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Popular Liquid Plastic Metals
Plastic Metal B
This is our general purpose grade of liquid repair compound.
Plastic Metal B is one of the more economical options in the liquid range and is often selected for making detailed reproductions of parts as well as tools, templates, gauges and clamping devices.
The steel filling in Plastic Metal B ensures it cures to form a hard, strong compound. It has good mechanical properties and a pot life of 60 minutes.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Steel
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +120°C
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Colour
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Dark Grey
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Density of the Mixture
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4.1 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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30mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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90 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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24 Hours
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Time to 100% Cure
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48-72 Hours
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Plastic Metal C
This grade is particuarly suitable for making moulded parts, bonding light metals and resurfacing damaged parts. It is used in many of the same areas as Plastic Metal B where a higher temperature option is needed.
Plastic Metal C has excellent temperature resistance and is also able to be applied in deep layers, up to 60mm per application. Allround mechanical properties for this grade are very strong.
This type is non-corrosive, anti-magnetic and cures with practically zero shrinkage.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Aluminium
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +220°C
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Colour
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Grey
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Density of the Mixture
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1.6 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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60mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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60 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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10 Hours
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Time to 100% Cure
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24 Hours
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Plastic Metal Ceramic BL
Ceramic BL is our most popular type of Plastic Metal for wear and abrasion resistance. This product is liquid, self-levelling and can be brushed or rolled on to surfaces (spraying is possible with specailised gear).
Ceramic BL offers extreame wear protection and is well suited for the lining of heavily stressed pump housings, as wear protection for slide bearings, slides, funnels and pipes and for the repair of castings, valves and fans.
It has strong heat resistance and is ISEGA approved.
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Specification
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Value
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Filler
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Silicium Carbide, Zirconium Silicate
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Continuous Temperature Resistance
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-35°C to +180°C
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Colour
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Blue
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Density of the Mixture
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1.8 g/cm³
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Max. Layer Thickness
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10mm Per Cycle
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Pot Life @ 20°C (500g)
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55 Minutes
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Time to 50% Cure
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8 Hours
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Time to 100% Cure
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12 Hours
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How Plastic Metal Is Used
Using this quality epoxy product is simple. No matter whether you choose a liquid, pourable type or a paste like grade; there’s three steps.
Step 1 - Add the Hardener to the Resin Component
Step 2 - Mix Resin and Hardener Thoroughly and Bubble Free
Step 3 - Apply the Mixed Components
More Information or Assistance
Would you like to learn more about our wide range of Plastic Metal styles or get assistance in finding the right type for your application?
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