Integral Products Inc.
Integral Products, Inc.
24045 Frampton Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
Phone: (310) 326-8889
Fax: (310) 326-7751
Email: info@integralproducts.com
Website: www.integralproducts.com
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 163-2 designates a family of thermosetting modified epoxy structural adhesives in film form which are available in a variety of weights with or without a supporting carrier. Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Films are designed for both solid panel and honeycomb sandwich constructions.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
Unit of Measure
Items 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
AF 163-2G108
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Fiberglass (G) 108 Structural Adhesive Film 		3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
AF 163-2K
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Knit (K) Structural Adhesive Film 		3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
AF 163-2L
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Light Weight (L) Structural Adhesive Film 		3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
AF 163-2M
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Matte (M) Structural Adhesive Film 		3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Structural Adhesive Film
AF 163-2OST
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 One Side Tacky (OST) Structural Adhesive Film
Description N/A 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 163-2 designates a family of thermosetting modified epoxy structural adhesives in film form which are available in a variety of weights with or without a supporting carrier. Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Films are designed for both solid panel and honeycomb sandwich constructions.
Brands N/A 3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Weight for 2.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A
Weight for 5.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A N/A 0.030 lb/ft² N/A N/A 0.030 lb/ft²
Weight for 7.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A 0.045 lb/ft² N/A N/A 0.045 lb/ft² N/A 0.045 lb/ft²
Weight for 9.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A 0.060 lb/ft² N/A N/A 0.060 lb/ft² N/A 0.060 lb/ft²
Weight for 13 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A 0.085 lb/ft² N/A N/A 0.085 lb/ft² N/A
Weight for 16 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A 0.100 lb/ft² N/A N/A N/A N/A
Weight Tolerance (±) N/A 0.005 lb/ft²
Nominal Thickness N/A 16 mil N/A 7.5 mil9.5 mil13 mil N/A 5.5 mil N/A 7.5 mil9.5 mil13 mil N/A 5.5 mil9.5 mil
Color for 5.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Green
Color for 7.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A Yellow N/A N/A Yellow N/A
Color for 9.5 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A Red N/A N/A Red N/A Red
Color for 13 Mil Nominal Thickness N/A N/A Blue N/A N/A Blue N/A
Color N/A Pink N/A N/A Pink N/A N/A
Type N/A Fiberglass Scrim N/A Knit Supporting Carrier N/A Light Weight Non-Woven Supporting Carrier (Matte) N/A Non-Woven Supporting Carrier (Matte) N/A One Side Tacky With Non-Woven Carrier (Matte) On Low Tack Surface
Advantages N/A
  • High bond strength from -67ºF to 250ºF
  • High fracture toughness and peel strength
  • Excellent resistance to high moisture environments before and after curing
  • Short cure time at 225ºF (90 minutes)
  • Capable of low pressure bonding
  • Vacuum cure capability
  • X-ray opaque (allows use of x-ray NDI methods)
  • Excellent shop open time and long shelf life
  • Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-3M Film is a higher tack version of Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Film
  • Isolating version available (Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2G108 Film) for bonding dissimilar substrates
  • Unsupported versions available for reticulation (Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2U Film)
Storage N/A Storage Stability - Storage at 0 ºF or below is recommended for Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Films to obtain maximum storage life. Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Films can be left out of cold storage (80 ºF maximum) for 20 days without adversely affecting its performance.
Shelf Life N/A Standard shelf life of Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Film at 0ºF or below is 12 months from date of shipment in the original unopened container.
Note for Shelf Life N/A Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 Films should be permitted to thoroughly warm to room temperature before being used in order to prevent moisture condensation. (Do not open protective container prior to reaching ambient conditions).
Technical Information N/A The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M™ believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
Product Use N/A Many factors beyond 3M™'s control and uniquely within user's knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M™ product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of application.
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer N/A Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M™ product packaging or product literature, 3M™ warrants that each 3M™ product meets the applicable 3M™ product specification at the time 3M™ ships the product. 3M™ MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M™ product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M™'s option, replacement of the 3M™ product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability N/A Except where prohibited by law, 3M™ will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M™ product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
Note N/A These products were manufactured under a 3M™ quality standard registered under AS9100 standards.