HB Fuller Bacon Adhesives FA-8/BA-9
SKU:FA-8B-BA9-QT
- Regular price
- $807.69 USD
- Sale price
- $807.69 USD
- Regular price
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HB Fuller Bacon Adhesives FA-8/BA-9 is a highly filled, two-component, thermally conductive epoxy adhesive and potting compound engineered specifically for high-reliability aerospace, defense, and microelectronic encapsulation applications. Formulated with a liquid epoxy resin (FA-8) and a specialized activator/hardener (BA-9), this system cures to form a rigid, thermally efficient, and chemically inert structural bond. Designed to dissipate localized heat away from sensitive avionics components while maintaining superior electrical insulation, FA-8/BA-9 offers excellent dimensional stability, low outgassing characteristics, and high mechanical strength across wide operational thermal ranges. Ideal for potting transformers, staking circuit board components, and bonding electronic substrates in flight deck avionics and missile guidance systems.
Technical Specifications & Chemical Properties
- Manufacturer / Brand: HB Fuller / Bacon Adhesives
- Product Name / Part Number: FA-8 (Resin Base) / BA-9 (Activator / Hardener)
- Chemical System: Two-Part Filled Epoxy Resin System
- Mix Ratio (Resin to Hardener): 100 : 10 by weight (FA-8 : BA-9)
- Thermal Conductivity: High thermal dissipation properties designed for heat-sink bonding and electrical encapsulation
- Electrical Insulation / Dielectric Properties: High volume resistivity and dielectric strength to prevent electrical breakdown in high-density electronics
- Viscosity: Thixotropic paste consistency (resists sagging during vertical application and cure)
- Operating Temperature Range: -65°F to 300°F (-54°C to 149°C) post-cure continuous service
- Cure Schedule: Heat-accelerated cure profile (typically cured at 160°F to 200°F / 71°C to 93°C for maximum cross-linking density)
- Color: Off-white / Cream to Amber paste
Approved Specifications & Aerospace Conformance:
HB Fuller Bacon Adhesives FA-8/BA-9 meets or exceeds strict microelectronic, space, and airframe defense standards:
- NASA Outgassing Conformance: Meets low volatile outgassing requirements (TML < 1.0%, CVCM < 0.10%) per ASTM E595 for high-vacuum and spaceborne electronic packaging.
- Military Avionics Qualified: Qualified across major defense and aerospace OEM process standards for component staking and power supply potting.
- High Chemical Resistance: Resists breakdown from synthetic lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids, and electronic cleaning solvents.
Key Features & Performance Benefits
- Thermal Management & Heat Dissipation: Efficiently transfers heat away from high-power microelectronic components to heat sinks, preventing thermal damage.
- High Dielectric & Electrical Isolation: Protects delicate circuitry against electrical shorting, tracking, and environmental arc-over.
- Low Thermal Expansion (CTE): Matched CTE minimizes mechanical stress on glass-sealed components, solder joints, and silicon chips during thermal cycling.
- Thixotropic Non-Sag Paste: Stays in place during application and heat curing, making it ideal for vertical component staking and filleting.
Typical Applications
- Avionics Component Stacking & Filleting: Secures capacitors, resistors, and transformers to printed circuit boards (PCBs) to withstand high launch and flight vibration.
- Power Supply & Sensor Potting: Encapsulates coils, sensors, transducers, and power modules in missile guidance, radar, and satellite systems.
- Structural Heat Sink Bonding: Bonds electronic packages to aluminum cold plates and chassis in flight deck display computers and electronic warfare suites.
- All in-stock orders are processed within 1–2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email.
- Orders with a lead time will ship according to the estimated shipping time shown on the product page.
- If we experience a high volume of orders or if an item is backordered, processing times may be slightly delayed. We will notify you promptly via email.
- Returns and damage claims must be made within a maximum of 3 business days after receiving the product, with prior authorization from Aircraft Shop Supply (Return Material Authorization - RMA). Returns without prior notice or written authorization will not be accepted. We strongly recommend inspecting the product upon delivery; many products require special storage conditions for which we are not responsible once they arrive to the client's facility. Please review the product's SDS for proper storage and handling.
- For products with 3 to 6 months of remaining shelf life, claims must be made within the next 2 business days after receipt.
- Returns are not accepted for products with less than 3 months of remaining shelf life.
- Returns are not accepted for products purchased during a low Shelf Life promotion, items sold with discounts, or special orders that must be placed directly with the factory.
- The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost, except in cases where the return is due to an error on the part of Aircraft Shop Supply.
- Refunds will only be issued after the product has been inspected and no damage is found.
- A 25% Restocking Fee will be charged for returns of products in good condition that are either no longer needed or were ordered incorrectly.
- A 35% Restocking Fee will be charged for returns of products with one year or less of remaining shelf life.
- No Restocking Fee will be charged if Aircraft Shop Supply is responsible for incorrectly shipping a product, or if the order is damaged upon leaving the warehouse.
- Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods: These items are sold as final and are not eligible for return approval.
At Aircraft Shop Supply, we are committed to shipping the highest quality and freshest product possible. To ensure efficient stock rotation and meet aviation industry standards, our inventory management is governed by the following policy:
1. Scope of Application
All Sales Channels: This policy applies to all orders processed by Aircraft Shop Supply, including but not limited to: website purchases, direct email orders, formal Purchase Orders (POs), phone orders, and contract agreements.
2. Inventory Management (FIFO)
All products with an expiration date are managed and shipped on a strict "First In – First Out" (FIFO) basis.
3. Minimum Shipping Margin
Standard Guarantee: We will not ship any products with fewer than 30 days of use remaining (days before expiration), unless previously coordinated and agreed upon with the customer.
No Automatic Guarantees: Outside of this 30-day minimum margin, Aircraft Shop Supply does not make any automatic guarantee as to the specific length of time remaining on any shelf-life item for standard orders.
4. Special Customer Requirements
We understand that certain projects, maintenance schedules, or regulatory standards require strict specifications. If your order has specific shelf-life requirements, please proceed as follows:
How to Request: If you require a specific Date of Manufacture (DOM), Date of Expiration (DOE), or a specific minimum shelf-life percentage (%), you must clearly state this requirement:
In the Comments/Notes section when placing an online order.
Explicitly written on your Purchase Order (PO) or quote request email for offline orders.
Validation Process: Once your requirement is received:
We will ship your order if the available stock matches your specifications.
If we do not have the exact batch, we will contact you prior to shipping with the shelf-life percentage (%) or dates we have available for your acceptance.
5. Limitation of Liability and Validity of Information
To ensure transparency and manage expectations, the following terms and conditions apply:
Time-Limited Validity: Any information provided by our team regarding the remaining shelf-life percentage (%) is valid only at the exact time the inquiry is made. Due to high inventory turnover, availability is subject to change without prior notice.
Informational Purposes Only: Shelf-life data provided by Aircraft Shop Supply is strictly for informational purposes and reflects the availability at the moment of inquiry. It does not constitute a batch reservation or a product warranty.
Supply Chain Liability Exclusion: Aircraft Shop Supply is not responsible for the time elapsed or any product expiration that occurs after the order has been prepared and packed. This includes, but is not limited to: the time between order placement, carrier transit times, intermediary storage, customs delays, and final delivery to the end user. It is the customer's responsibility to account for these logistical lead times within their planning.
