Loctite (Henkel)

Epoxy Weld Bonding Compound

Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700) · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long does Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Weld Bonding Compound take to dry?

Short answer

Safe to handle: 15 minutes after application.
Full cure: 1 day after application.
Epoxy

Bond-strength path

Assembly, handling and full load are different stages

1 · AssembleClean, fit and apply the Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700) version correctly.
2 · HoldKeep the joint undisturbed through its set or clamp stage.
3 · LoadUse full cure—not surface firmness—before demanding use.

Calculate bond readiness

When was the bond assembled?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Working time ends3–5 minutes
  • Set / hardened10–15 minutes
  • Safe to handle15 minutes
  • Ready to sand16 hours to 1 day
  • Full cure1 day

From Loctite (Henkel) data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: loctiteproducts.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Room temperature (not defined numerically)
  • Times depend on temperature, humidity and epoxy thickness: cooler is longer, warmer is shorter. Gel time is 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Weld Bonding Compound is listed here as the Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700) version for metal, ceramic, and concrete. For mixing and curing epoxy, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Carded tubes, 2 x 1 oz (Item 1360700); related versions can use different timing.
  • For metal, ceramic, and concrete, pay particular attention to mix ratio, batch size, temperature and pour thickness.

How to check readiness

Check the coolest or thickest part for firmness before sanding, demolding or loading. Working time: 3 to 5 minutes after mixing. Set time: 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature. Lift or move the item gently and avoid twisting the bond or pressing finished faces together.

Avoid this mistake

A larger batch can heat faster while a thin film may cure more slowly.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Loctite (Henkel) states: Parts can be handled within 15 minutes. Full cure: 24 hours. Working time: 3 to 5 minutes after mixing. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long does this product take to fully cure?

Loctite (Henkel) states: Full cure: 24 hours. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long until this product is safe to touch or handle?

Loctite (Henkel) states: Set time: 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature. Parts can be handled within 15 minutes. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Times depend on temperature, humidity and epoxy thickness: cooler is longer, warmer is shorter. Gel time is 4 to 6 minutes. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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