METLBOND® 2550 is a 350°F (177°C) cure, 440°F (227°C) post-cure modified bismaleimide (BMI) film adhesive having good high-temperature adhesive properties. Typical applications for METLBOND® 2550 include honeycomb sandwich bonding, metal-to-metal bonding, metal-to-composite bonding and composite-to-composite bonding.
Features and Benefits
- Service temperature range from -67°F (-55°C) to 450°F (232°C) dry / 375°F (191°C) wet
- Outstanding bond strength with composites and metals
- Reticulation capability with unsupported variant
- Epoxy-like processing with 30 days shop life at 75°F (24°C) & 12 months shelf life at 0°F (-18°C)
- Co-curable with Syensqo’s BMI composite systems, such as CYCOM® 5250-2 and CYCOM® 5250-4
Availability
Syensqo can customize the adhesive with various resin weight and carrier combinations. These products are commercially available items. Please submit an inquiry or request a quotation using the links provided.
Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Defense | Next-generation aircraft | |
| Defense | Radomes | |
| Propulsion | Nacelles | Fan Cowls |
| Propulsion | Engines | |
| Rotocraft | ||
| Space | Launch Vehicles |
Processing Method
- Autoclave
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Composite materials | Thermoset composite | BMI |
Product Functions
- High Service Temperature (>150°C)
Format
| Physical form |
|---|
Adhesives |
Region of availability
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America