COMPARISON
Epoxies compared by handling or set time
43 products in our catalog state a time for handling or set, from 1 minute (J-B Weld MinuteWeld Syringe) to 1 day (Sika Sikadur-32). The median is 20 minutes. The table shows the 25 shortest, built only from numeric times in manufacturer documents.
Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers can describe different tests, substrates or stages, and a faster time is not automatically a better product.
Comparison table
| Product | Manufacturer-stated minimum | Condition/source |
|---|---|---|
| J-B Weld MinuteWeld Syringe Clear, 25 ml syringe | 1 minute | Below 40°F the set time is longer; no figure is given. |
| Evo-Stik Power Syringe Fast-set two-part epoxy syringe | 3 minutes | The source gives no conditions for this time. |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Plastic Bonder Syringe (1:1) | 4 minutes | See product page |
| J-B Weld ClearWeld Quick-Setting Clear Epoxy Syringe | 5 minutes | Longer below 40°F |
| J-B Weld PlasticWeld Syringe Clear, 25 ml syringe | 5 minutes | Room temperature |
| J-B Weld SteelStik Epoxy Putty Stick Steel-reinforced putty | 5 minutes | See product page |
| LATICRETE LATICRETE LATAPOXY 310 Rapid Stone Adhesive Epoxy stone adhesive, rapid set | 5 minutes | At 70°F (21°C). |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Metal/Concrete Two-part (gray) | 5 minutes | Room temperature |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Quick Set Two-part (amber) | 5 minutes | See product page |
| Loctite (Henkel) Instant Mix 5 Minute Epoxy Two-part (self-mixing syringe) | 5 minutes | 68–77°F (20–25°C) |
| Permatex 5 Minute Epoxy Clear (all sizes) | 5 minutes | Cooler temperatures may require longer set time. |
| J-B Weld KwikWeld Quick-Setting Steel Reinforced Epoxy Twin tube (1:1) | 6 minutes | Longer below 40°F |
| Permatex Steel Weld Epoxy Two-part (all sizes) | 8 minutes | See product page |
| TotalBoat 4-Minute Fast Setting Epoxy Syringe epoxy | 8 minutes | The source gives no conditions for this time. |
| Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear (all sizes) | 10 minutes | 72°F (23°C) |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Weld Bonding Compound Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700) | 10 minutes | See product page |
| J-B Weld KwikWood Epoxy Putty Putty stick, tan, 1 oz | 15 minutes | See product page |
| J-B Weld WaterWeld Epoxy Putty Hand-mix putty stick | 15 minutes | See product page |
| Loctite (Henkel) EA 3430 Epoxy Adhesive Two-part, German data sheet | 15 minutes | No temperature is given for this value. |
| Loctite (Henkel) Repair Putty All-Purpose Two-part epoxy putty, 544383 / 544389 | 15 minutes | The source gives no conditions for this time. |
| Permatex 2 Ton Epoxy Two-part (all sizes) | 20 minutes | Cooler temperatures may require longer set time. |
| Permatex High Heat Epoxy Two-part (all sizes) | 20 minutes | Cooler temperatures may require longer set time. |
| J-B Weld PlasticWeld Epoxy Putty Putty, 2 oz | 25 minutes | See product page |
| J-B Weld ExtremeHeat Paste Paste, 3 oz | 1 hour | See product page |
| J-B Weld HighHeat Epoxy Putty Putty stick, grey | 1 hour | Room temperature |
Quick answers
Which has the shortest stated time for handling or set?
Among the 43 products in our catalog with a numeric milestone for handling or set, the shortest is J-B Weld MinuteWeld Syringe at 1 minute.
How wide is the range for handling or set?
Stated times run from 1 minute to 1 day, with a median of 20 minutes across 12 manufacturers.
What can change the order?
Temperature, humidity, thickness, airflow, surface preparation and what the manufacturer means by this milestone can all change which product is right. We keep the manufacturer wording on each product page so you can check before relying on a number.