EVO-PLAS EXTRU-FIX USER GUIDE
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1. C for 1 hour then allowing them to cool slowly to room temperature Evo Plas Extru Fix has little gap filling ability so surfaces to be joined should be close fitting The solvent in Evo Plas Extru Fix may cause soluble colorants to migrate If colour is important check for any migration by making a small test joint first Dispense the refrigerated cement directly into the joint using a suitable dispenser It is best to do this in one smooth motion to avoid any bubbles or voids in the bondline Joints will be set sufficiently to be handled after 3 hours but must not be machined for at least 24 hours after bonding Maximum bond strength is reached in 3 weeks at room temperature but for most applications 1 to 2 weeks should be adequate This Product Data Sheet covers just one of a large range of products supplied by Bostik Limited Full information on these products and advice on application is freely available from our fully trained staff throughout the country In addition specialist technical advice is available from our Technical Services Department This Product Data Sheet supersedes all previous technical information on this product and users of it are cautioned to ensure that it is the current issue Destroy all previous Product Data Sheets and if any doubt contact Bostik Limited quoting the code number in the top right hand corner on the front of this document This leaflet is for general guidance only and may contain inappropriate in2. Bostix PRODUCT DATA oi Date April 2008 Information Sheet No B2376 1 EVO PLAS EXTRU FIX USER GUIDE DESCRIPTION Evo Plas Extru Fix is a solvent based plastics weld cement consisting of a blend of solvents designed to minimise the risk of stress cracking in extruded plastics sheets It is designed for general fabrication work with a range of sheet form plastics for interior use only RECOMMENDED USE Evo Plas Extru Fix is designed for the bonding of Cast Acrylic Extruded Acrylic Polycarbonate High Impact Polystyrene and PETG sheet intended for interior use only Evo Plas Extru Fix must not be used with Perspex ME SW or AG grades and is not suitable for laminating sheets face to face due to solvent entrapment in the join Evo Plas Extru Fix must not be used for exterior applications It is designed for interior applications only METHOD OF USE Before using Evo Plas Extru Fix store the adhesive at 5 to 10 C for 12 hours to reduce solvent evaporation between applying the adhesive and assembling the parts Dispense the adhesive from a small polythene bottle fitted with a wide bore hypodermic needle that has also been refrigerated Surfaces to be bonded should be clean dry and dust free If necessary they can be cleaned with petroleum ether or white spirit then washed with water Extruded or machined parts should be annealed before bonding to prevent stress cracking Annealing is carried out by heating the parts to 80 to 85
3. formation under particular conditions of use The company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from the use of this information due to the possibility of variations of processing or working conditions and of workmanship outside our control Users are advised to confirm the suitability of this product by their own tests Bostik Ulverscroft Road Leicester LE4 6BW England Tel 44 0 1785 272727 Fax 44 0 116 253 1943 www Bostik co uk BOSTIK EVO STIK CEMENTONE amp IDENDEN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF BOSTIK LIMITED Page 1 of 1
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