Loctite HDT230 High Heat Resistance 3D printing Resin
LOCTITE 3D IND147 HDT230 High Heat Resin - Black 1kg
LOCTITE 3D IND147 is a rigid, high-temperature photopolymer resin developed for additive manufacturing of tooling, moulds, fixtures and functional parts exposed to elevated temperatures.
IND147 combines high stiffness with excellent thermal resistance and dimensional stability. Henkel specifies a heat deflection temperature above 230°C, with current technical data reporting an HDT of approximately 290°C at 0.455 MPa following the appropriate post-curing process.
The material is particularly suited to engineering and manufacturing environments where conventional prototyping resins would soften or deform under heat, including low-pressure moulding tools, silicone and polyurethane moulds, high-temperature prototypes and production aids.
Key Material Benefits
- High temperature resistance: Designed for applications exposed to temperatures well beyond the capabilities of standard rigid photopolymer resins.
- High stiffness: A Young's modulus of approximately 3,200 MPa helps printed tooling and fixtures retain their shape under load.
- Good dimensional stability: Suitable for tooling and moulding applications where dimensional accuracy must be maintained during use.
- Smooth surface finish: Capable of producing detailed mould surfaces and functional parts with good surface quality.
- Industrial application focus: Developed specifically for functional tooling, moulding and high-temperature prototyping rather than purely visual models.
High-Temperature Performance for Tooling and Moulding
The main advantage of LOCTITE 3D IND147 is its ability to retain rigidity at temperatures where standard modelling and engineering resins can begin to soften or lose dimensional accuracy. This makes it particularly useful when producing tooling directly with additive manufacturing.
Henkel's current technical data lists a heat deflection temperature of approximately 290°C at 0.455 MPa for correctly processed IND147 Black parts. The resin is therefore suitable for high-temperature, relatively low-load applications including moulds, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
IND147 remains a rigid material rather than a flexible or impact-focused resin. Its relatively low elongation should therefore be considered when designing parts that will experience significant bending, repeated impact or snap-fit deformation.
Recommended Applications
High-Temperature Tooling
IND147 can be used to produce manufacturing tools and fixtures that need to maintain their shape when subjected to elevated operating temperatures.
Silicone and Polyurethane Moulding
The combination of thermal resistance, stiffness, dimensional stability and surface quality makes IND147 suitable for producing customised moulds for silicone and polyurethane processes.
Functional High-Temperature Prototypes
Engineers can use IND147 to evaluate components intended for environments where conventional photopolymer prototypes would not provide sufficient heat resistance.
Jigs and Manufacturing Aids
The material can also be used for rigid fixtures, positioning tools and production aids where dimensional stability and temperature resistance are important.
HDT Above 230°C
LOCTITE 3D IND147 is specifically formulated around high heat resistance. Henkel currently reports an HDT of approximately 290°C at 0.455 MPa for IND147 Black when the specified printing and post-processing workflow is followed.
This can be particularly useful for:
- High-temperature manufacturing fixtures
- Silicone mould tooling
- Polyurethane mould tooling
- Thermal testing prototypes
- Custom low-pressure moulds
Material Properties
IND147 is a black rigid photopolymer designed to prioritise thermal stability and stiffness. Its mechanical characteristics make it most appropriate for solid tooling and engineering components rather than flexible or high-elongation parts.
- Colour: Black
- Tensile stress at break: Approximately 67 MPa
- Young's modulus: Approximately 3,200 MPa
- Elongation at break: Approximately 2%
- Flexural modulus: Approximately 3,700 MPa
- Notched IZOD impact: Approximately 15 J/m
- Shore hardness: Approximately 94 D
- HDT at 0.455 MPa: Approximately 290°C following the specified processing workflow
Printer Compatibility
LOCTITE 3D IND147 is designed primarily for professional and industrial resin 3D printing systems. Henkel has validated IND147 for industrial DLP workflows, and versions of the material are also certified for selected Carbon 3D printers.
Because exposure requirements and post-processing workflows can vary between machines, users should confirm that IND147 has validated settings for their specific printer before purchasing or beginning production.
Recommended Printing Parameters
Validated settings vary by printer. Henkel's published workflow information provides the following general starting conditions for industrial DLP printing. Always use the latest manufacturer-validated profile where available.
| Setting | Recommended Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resin Temperature | 20°C - 35°C | Keep the resin within the recommended processing temperature range. |
| Light Intensity | 2 - 12 mW/cm² | Exact exposure depends on printer configuration and intensity. |
| Typical Layer Heights | 25, 50 or 100 µm | Validated exposure times vary with layer thickness. |
| Resin Preparation | Shake thoroughly before use | Ensures the formulation is properly mixed before printing. |
| Exposure | Use printer-specific validated profile | Refer to the current LOCTITE printer validation settings for the relevant machine. |
Washing and Post-Curing
- Mix the resin: Shake the resin bottle thoroughly before filling the printer.
- Print using a validated profile: Use the LOCTITE settings intended for your printer and selected layer height.
- Remove supports: Remove support structures before final post-curing where appropriate for the validated workflow.
- Wash the part: Remove uncured surface resin using the cleaning method specified by Henkel for the selected workflow.
- Post-cure thoroughly: Follow the specified UV curing and, where required, thermal post-bake process to achieve the resin's final mechanical and high-temperature properties.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property | Value | Practical Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Material Type | High-temperature rigid photopolymer resin | Designed for functional engineering, moulding and tooling applications. |
| Colour | Black | Provides an opaque black finish suitable for industrial parts and tooling. |
| HDT at 0.455 MPa | Approx. 290°C | Allows correctly processed parts to retain useful rigidity at substantially higher temperatures than conventional prototyping resins. |
| Tensile Stress at Break | Approx. 67 MPa | Provides good tensile strength for rigid tooling and functional components. |
| Young's Modulus | Approx. 3,200 MPa | Indicates a stiff material that resists bending and deformation. |
| Elongation at Break | Approx. 2% | IND147 is designed for stiffness rather than flexibility and should not be treated as a high-elongation resin. |
| Flexural Modulus | Approx. 3,700 MPa | Supports dimensional stability in rigid moulds, fixtures and tooling. |
| Shore Hardness | 94 D | Produces a hard, rigid finished surface. |
| Bottle Weight | 1 kg | Supplied as a 1 kg bottle of black photopolymer resin. |
Technical documentation: Refer to the latest LOCTITE 3D IND147 Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet and printer validation settings before processing the resin. Manufacturer data and workflows may be updated as additional printers and curing systems are validated.
Storage and Handling
- Store the resin in its original container and follow the storage conditions stated on the current LOCTITE Safety Data Sheet.
- Keep the container closed when not in use and protect uncured resin from unnecessary UV or sunlight exposure.
- Shake or mix the material thoroughly before printing.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling uncured photopolymer resin.
- Follow the current manufacturer guidance for disposal of resin, cleaning solvent and contaminated materials.
Why Buy from Daemon 3D Print?
- UK-based supply: Order professional LOCTITE additive manufacturing materials from a UK 3D printing supplier.
- Technical support: Assistance with material selection, printer compatibility and starting parameters.
- Professional B2B support: Quotations, invoicing and purchasing assistance for businesses, manufacturers, schools, universities and other organisations.
- Application-led advice: Support when assessing whether IND147 is appropriate for a particular tooling, moulding or high-temperature application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOCTITE 3D IND147 used for?
LOCTITE 3D IND147 is designed primarily for high-temperature tooling, customised moulds, manufacturing fixtures and functional prototypes. Henkel specifically highlights applications including silicone and polyurethane moulding.
How heat resistant is LOCTITE IND147?
IND147 is marketed as a high-temperature resin with an HDT above 230°C. Henkel's current technical data for IND147 Black reports an HDT of approximately 290°C at 0.455 MPa when the specified print and post-processing workflow is followed.
Is LOCTITE IND147 a tough or flexible resin?
IND147 has sufficient toughness for tooling and moulding applications but is fundamentally a stiff, rigid material. Its elongation at break is approximately 2%, so it is not intended for flexible parts or components requiring repeated bending.
Can LOCTITE IND147 be used to 3D print moulds?
Yes. Moulding is one of its primary intended applications. Its high thermal resistance, stiffness and dimensional stability make it particularly suitable for customised moulds and low-pressure silicone or polyurethane moulding processes.
What printers are compatible with LOCTITE IND147?
IND147 is intended for professional resin 3D printing systems and has validated workflows for selected industrial DLP and Carbon printers. Compatibility and exposure settings should be checked against Henkel's current printer validation information before use.
Does LOCTITE IND147 require post-curing?
Yes. Post-curing is required to achieve the specified mechanical and thermal properties. The exact UV exposure and any additional thermal post-bake requirements depend on the curing equipment and validated Henkel workflow being used.
What colour and bottle size is LOCTITE IND147?
This product is LOCTITE 3D IND147 Black supplied in a 1 kg bottle.
Is IND147 suitable for normal display models and miniatures?
It can produce detailed rigid prints, but its properties and processing requirements are aimed at industrial high-temperature applications. For ordinary models, prototypes or miniatures that do not require high heat resistance, a conventional general-purpose or tough resin will usually be more practical.
What's in the Box
- 1 x Loctite HDT230 High Heat Resistance 3D printing Resin
