Akfix E350 Steel Epoxy 25ml – Quick Setting 5 Minute Clear Epoxy Adhesive Glue for Metal, Wood, Concrete, Glass & Ceramic | Shabbiri Hardware Kenya

Key Features & Benefits of Akfix E350 Quick Setting Epoxy

• Sets in approximately 5 minutes — clamping and downtime are measured in minutes, not overnight.
• Exceptionally high lap shear strength — forms a structural, load-bearing bond on steel, aluminium, brass, copper and cast iron.
• Cures at room temperature — no heat gun, no oven, no special equipment.
• Cures without shrinkage or cracking — the joint you clamp is the joint you get, with no pull-back on the bond line.
• Excellent gap filling capability — bridges pits, worn threads, uneven mating faces and poorly fitting parts where a thin liquid glue would simply run out.
• Solvent-free formulation — no solvent flash-off, no bond-line voids, low odour, safe for enclosed workshop use.
• Waterproof and chemical resistant — resists water, moisture, petrol, oil, diesel, dilute acids and alkalis, and most common workshop solvents once fully cured.
• Weather and temperature resistant — holds up to Kenyan outdoor conditions, UV exposure, rain and day-night thermal cycling.
• Machinable, sandable, drillable, tappable and paintable — the cured bead behaves like a rigid engineering plastic. Shape it, sand it flush, drill it, thread it or paint over it.
• Electrically insulating — safe for potting and sealing electrical components, terminals and junctions.
• 1:1 dual syringe applicator — dispenses equal, accurate quantities of resin and hardener every time. No weighing, no guesswork, no waste.
• Non-conductive, non-corrosive and non-flammable when cured.
• Bonds dissimilar materials — joins metal to wood, ceramic to metal, plastic to concrete, where welding, brazing or mechanical fixings are impossible.

Akfix E350 Applications – What Can You Fix With It?

Automotive & transport Radiator and fuel tank pinhole repairs, exhaust joints, cracked housings, battery terminals, trim and badge re-fixing, mirror mounts, sensor brackets, motorcycle and boda-boda component repairs, cracked plastic body panels.

Plumbing & water systems Sealing hairline leaks in metal and PVC pipework, water tank seams, tap and valve bodies, pump housings, shower fittings and threaded joints. Bonds and seals in one operation.

Machinery, workshop & industrial maintenance Re-bonding sheared studs and stripped bolt threads, worn keyways, cracked pulleys and housings, machine guards, conveyor components, generator and compressor casings, bearing seats and emergency line-side repairs that keep production running.

Construction & fabrication Anchoring bolts and dowels into concrete and masonry, fixing metal fittings to walls and floors, balustrade and handrail repairs, gate hinges, grille and burglar-bar repairs, roofing brackets, steel-to-concrete connections.

Electrical & electronics Potting and sealing connectors, insulating exposed joints, securing components on boards, cable gland sealing and switchgear housings.

Furniture, joinery & carpentry Loose joints, broken chair and table legs, drawer runners, metal-to-wood fixings, cabinet hardware, door and window ironmongery.

Home, hobby & DIY Broken ceramic and porcelain, glass ornaments, garden tools, bicycle frames and racks, jewellery, model making, sculpture, knife and tool handles, sports equipment.

HOW TO USE AKFIX E350 STEEL EPOXY — STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Step 1 — Prepare the surfaces (this decides 80% of your bond strength)

Clean both surfaces thoroughly. Remove all oil, grease, rust, paint, loose scale, dust, wax and moisture. Degrease with acetone, thinner or methylated spirit and let the surface flash off completely dry. Then abrade both faces with 80–120 grit sandpaper, emery cloth, a wire brush or a file until the surface is dull and keyed. A glossy, polished surface is an adhesive's worst enemy — epoxy needs texture to grip. Wipe away sanding dust with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Dry-fit the parts before you mix anything so you know exactly how they go together.

Step 2 — Dispense the two components

Remove the cap from the syringe. If the nozzles are blocked with cured material, clear them with a pin. Press the plunger evenly and dispense equal amounts of resin and hardener onto a clean, disposable, non-absorbent surface — a scrap of cardboard, a plastic lid, a piece of glass or a tile offcut. Dispense only what you can use in about three minutes. Replace the cap immediately.

Step 3 — Mix thoroughly

Using a matchstick, nail, small spatula or offcut of wood, mix the two beads together for 20 to 30 seconds until the colour is completely uniform with no streaks or marbling. Scrape the sides and the bottom of the puddle as you mix. Under-mixing is the single most common cause of a soft, tacky, failed epoxy joint — an unmixed portion will never cure. Once the components meet, the clock is running.

Step 4 — Apply

Apply a thin, even layer of the mixed epoxy to both mating surfaces. For gap filling, worn threads or a built-up repair, apply generously and shape the excess with your mixing stick. Aim for a bond line of about 0.1 to 3 mm — thicker is not stronger and generates more heat as it cures.

Step 5 — Assemble and clamp

Bring the parts together within the working time. Press firmly and twist slightly to squeeze out air and wet both surfaces. Remove excess squeeze-out immediately with a dry cloth or the mixing stick — it is far easier now than after it has hardened. Hold, clamp, tape or wedge the joint so it cannot move for the first 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 6 — Cure

Leave the joint undisturbed. It will reach handling strength in roughly 5 to 20 minutes and can be machined, drilled, sanded, filed or painted after about an hour. Allow the full 16 to 24 hours before subjecting the repair to full load, water immersion, chemical exposure or vibration. Warmth speeds the cure; cold slows it considerably.

Step 7 — Finish and clean up

Sand the cured bead flush, file or drill it as needed, and paint over it if you want an invisible repair. Clean uncured epoxy from tools with acetone or thinner before it sets. Once cured, it can only be removed mechanically. Wash your hands with soap and warm water — never with solvent.

Pro tips from the Shabbiri Hardware counter

• Roughen everything. Two minutes with sandpaper will do more for your bond than any product upgrade.
• Warm the syringe in your hands (or in a cup of warm water for a minute) before dispensing in cold weather — the resin flows and mixes far more easily.
• Mix small, work fast. Two small batches beat one large batch that goes hard on the board.
• Heat is your accelerator. A gentle warm-up of the joint after assembly speeds the cure and raises the final strength. Never apply a flame directly.
• A bigger gap is fine. Unlike super glue, E350 is at its best filling a gap. It does not need a precision fit.
• Tape it, don't just hold it. Masking tape holds a joint steadier than a hand ever will for five minutes.
• Do not thin it. Adding solvent to epoxy destroys the cure chemistry.
• Wrong ratio equals no cure. Extra hardener does not make it set faster — it makes it never set properly. Keep to 1:1.

Common mistakes to avoid

1. Bonding to an oily, dusty, painted or glossy surface.
2. Mixing for only a few seconds — always mix a full 20–30 seconds.
3. Guessing the ratio instead of dispensing equal beads.
4. Moving or loading the joint before it has set.
5. Applying epoxy to a wet or damp surface.
6. Using it on polyethylene, polypropylene, PTFE, silicone or rubber — it will not hold.
7. Leaving the syringe uncapped, which cures the nozzles shut.
8. Expecting full strength immediately — handling strength is not full strength.

11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Target: People Also Ask, AI Overviews & Featured Snippets)

Q: How long does Akfix E350 Steel Epoxy take to set? A: Akfix E350 sets in approximately 5 minutes at room temperature and reaches handling strength within 10 to 20 minutes. It can be sanded or machined after about an hour and reaches full chemical cure in 16 to 24 hours. Warmer temperatures speed this up considerably.

Q: What is the mixing ratio for Akfix E350? A: One part resin to one part hardener (1:1) by volume. The dual-barrel syringe dispenses both components in equal amounts automatically, so you simply press the plunger evenly and mix the two beads for 20 to 30 seconds.

Q: Is Akfix E350 Steel Epoxy waterproof? A: Yes. Once fully cured, Akfix E350 is completely waterproof and resistant to water, moisture, oils, fuels, dilute acids and alkalis. It is widely used for pipe, tank and radiator leak repairs.

Q: Can Akfix E350 bond metal to wood or concrete? A: Yes. It bonds metal to metal, metal to wood, metal to concrete, metal to ceramic and metal to glass. Bonding dissimilar materials is one of its main strengths, since welding or mechanical fixing is often impossible in those combinations.

Q: Can I drill, sand or paint Akfix E350 after it cures? A: Yes. Once cured it behaves like a rigid engineering plastic — you can drill it, tap threads into it, file it, sand it flush and paint over it, which makes invisible repairs possible.

Q: Will Akfix E350 work on plastic? A: It bonds rigid plastics such as PVC, ABS, acrylic and fibreglass well, provided the surface is abraded first. It is not suitable for polyethylene, polypropylene, PTFE, silicone or flexible rubber.

Q: How much area does one 25ml syringe cover? A: Roughly 100 to 150 cm² at a 1 mm bond line — enough for many small repairs, or one substantial one. For a job that needs a firmer, non-sag consistency, ask us about the Akfix E350 Quick Fix Putty stick.

Q: What is the shelf life of Akfix E350? A: 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored unopened in a cool, dry place between +5°C and +25°C, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, replace the cap immediately and use within a few months.

Q: Can I use Akfix E350 outdoors in Kenyan weather? A: Yes. It is weather, UV and temperature resistant and holds its bond through rain, sun and day-to-night thermal cycling. It serves reliably from about −30°C to +80°C once cured.

Q: Why did my epoxy stay soft and sticky? A: Almost always one of three causes: the two components were not mixed for long enough, the ratio was not 1:1, or the temperature was too low. Scrape it off, prepare the surface again, and mix a fresh batch thoroughly for a full 30 seconds.

Q: What is the price of Akfix E350 Steel Epoxy in Kenya? A: Shabbiri Hardware stocks the Akfix E350 25ml syringe at competitive retail and trade prices, with discounts on box quantities of 12. Call 0741 042484 or 0745 554008 for today's price, or visit us in Ongata Rongai or Tuala.

Q: Where can I buy Akfix E350 Steel Epoxy in Nairobi? A: At Shabbiri Hardware, Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai, and at our Tuala branch just past Nazarene University. We also arrange delivery across Nairobi, Kajiado and the surrounding areas.

12. WHY BUY FROM SHABBIRI HARDWARE

• Genuine Akfix products sourced through authorised supply channels — no counterfeits, no expired stock.
• Two convenient branches on the Rongai–Tuala corridor, open six days a week.
• Trade and bulk pricing for contractors, fundis, garages, fabricators, plumbers and institutions.
• Expert advice at the counter — tell us the job and we will tell you the right adhesive for it.
• Full adhesives and sealants range — Akfix silicones, PU foams, construction adhesives, sealants, anchors and the complete Akfix epoxy family.
• Delivery available across Ongata Rongai, Tuala, Kiserian, Karen, Langata, Rongai Township, Nairobi and Kajiado County.
• One-stop hardware for building materials, plumbing, electrical, paint, tools and fasteners.

 STORE LOCATIONS, CONTACT & GOOGLE MAPS

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Shabbiri Hardware — Rongai Branch (Main)

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