Using epoxy type dual cartridges 1:1, 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratio's.
- Always read and follow the health & safety instructions on the adhesive packaging
and material safety data sheet. Use the appropriate personal protection
equipment. Good practice is to wear eye protection and gloves when
handling any adhesive. Understand the pot life (usable time) of the material
as well as the cure time.
- Ensure that the material is at room temperature. If the material has been
stored in a cold place (i.e. a cool warehouse during winter), it can be
too thick to mix and to dispense easily and correctly. Let it come up to ambient
temperature before using. Some materials will become too thin (too low a viscosity)
to mix and dispense correctly if stored in a very warm place. Again, bring
to room temperature before use. On the other hand, some materials
which are quite thick (highly viscous) at room temperature, and therefore
difficult to dispense, can be gently warmed prior to use. If in any doubt,
please consult the material manufacturer.
- Remove the cartridge from the original packaging and place into the dispensing gun.
- When holding the cartridge vertical with the cap at the top, unscrew the cap or break the seal.
- Gently squeeze the dispensing gun trigger, and make sure that
both of the material components are being pushed out evenly. Wipe off
any excess material, and twist on the static mixing nozzle.
- By squeezing the trigger, dispense the material components through the
static mixing nozzle until blended material reaches the end. It is recommended
that the first 1-2 ml from a new mixer be discarded (about 15cm
of a 3mm diameter bead). The material now dispensed from the tip will be
adequately and properly mixed ready for use.
- It is acceptable to store partially used cartridges with the static mixing
nozzle attached. A new one will be needed next time the cartridge
is used. Alternatively, remove the used static mixing nozzle, wipe off excess
material and replace the cap, being very careful to avoid any cross contamination.
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