3M Scotch-Weld 2059 Tan Nitrile Plastic Adhesive – 5 oz Tube for Flexible MRO Bonding
3M Scotch-Weld 2059 is a high-performance, tan nitrile rubber-based contact adhesive specifically formulated for bonding plastics, rubber, metals, and fiberglass in aerospace, automotive, and industrial MRO applications requiring a flexible, durable adhesive bond. The nitrile rubber chemistry provides excellent compatibility with a broad range of plastic and rubber substrates, including those that are difficult to bond reliably with neoprene or other rubber-based adhesive systems.
The 5 oz tube provides a practical, MRO-sized quantity for maintenance operations, component repair, and spot bonding jobs where the assembly-line gallon format would be wasteful. The tube applicator allows precise, targeted adhesive placement without the need for a separate brush or roller tool, enabling clean, efficient application in confined spaces on aircraft structures.
As a contact adhesive, 3M 2059 requires application to both bonding surfaces followed by flash-off to a dry, tacky state before the surfaces are pressed together for immediate, strong contact bonding. The flexible cured film accommodates the vibration, thermal cycling, and mechanical flexing experienced by aircraft plastic components throughout their service lives.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 7000000796 |
| Brand | 3M |
| Product Name | Scotch-Weld 2059 Tan Nitrile |
| Color | Tan |
| Product Type | Nitrile Rubber-Based High-Performance Contact Adhesive |
| Package Size | 148 mL / 5 oz Tube |
| Substrate Compatibility | Plastic, Rubber, Metal, Fiberglass |
| Application Method | Tube Application — Contact Bond |
| Bond Method | Contact Bond — Apply to Both Surfaces |
| Industry Use | Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, MRO |
Technical Information
3M Scotch-Weld 2059 uses a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) polymer in a solvent-based formulation that provides strong, flexible adhesion to a broad range of plastic and rubber substrates. Nitrile rubber chemistry offers particular advantages on oil-resistant rubber compounds and plasticized PVC — substrates where many other rubber-based adhesive systems provide inadequate long-term adhesion due to plasticizer migration to the adhesive interface.
The tan color of 2059 blends well with many natural plastic, rubber, and foam substrate colors encountered in aerospace interior applications, providing an inconspicuous bond line color. The adhesive’s yellow/tan shade also provides visual confirmation of coverage during application and subsequent quality inspection of the bonded assembly.
Flash-off time before contact bonding must be adequate to allow the solvent carrier to evaporate from both adhesive films. Joining surfaces while the adhesive is still wet results in solvent entrapment and reduced bond strength. Joining surfaces after excessive drying time reduces tack and may require re-application or light activation to restore tackiness for effective contact bonding.
Why Choose 3M Scotch-Weld 2059?
- ✅ Nitrile Formula — Superior adhesion on a broad plastic and rubber substrate range
- ✅ Flexible Bond Film — Durable performance on vibrating aircraft components
- ✅ 5 oz MRO Size — Right quantity for maintenance and spot repair operations
- ✅ Tube Convenience — Targeted application without brush tools
- ✅ Contact Bond — Immediate strong bond on surface contact after flash-off
Applications
3M 2059 is used for aircraft interior plastic panel bonding, rubber seal attachment, foam insulation bonding, fiberglass component bonding, and general aerospace and industrial plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding in maintenance and production operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is 3M Scotch-Weld 2059 used for?
A: 2059 is a high-performance nitrile contact adhesive for bonding plastics, rubber, metal, and fiberglass in aerospace and industrial MRO applications requiring a flexible, durable bond on a broad range of plastic and rubber substrates.
Q: What is the MPN for 3M 2059 5oz tube?
A: MPN is 7000000796.
Q: What is nitrile rubber adhesive?
A: Nitrile rubber (NBR) is a synthetic rubber polymer with broad substrate compatibility, particularly on oil-resistant rubbers and plasticized plastics where neoprene adhesives may lose adhesion due to plasticizer migration.
Q: Is 3M 2059 a contact adhesive?
A: Yes. Apply to both surfaces, flash off until dry to touch, then press together for immediate contact bonding. No clamping is required after joining.
Q: What size is the 3M 2059 tube?
A: 3M Scotch-Weld 2059 Tan comes in a 148 mL (5 oz) tube. MPN: 7000000796.