If you are looking for a versatile adhesive that is as effective on metals as it is on wood then adhesives made from epoxy resins offer the best option. They are known for providing a strong bond if mixed correctly irrespective of the material they are being used. These adhesives come in two parts where the first part is a powder and the second is a liquid hardener which forms an extremely hard, clear plastic when combined in an accurate proportion. Epoxy resins are used in the construction of many different products because their bonding is exceptionally strong. Below are the steps to use these adhesives.
1. Make sure the surface where adhesive is to be applied is clean and dry. The ideal temperature for effective bonding should neither be too hot nor too cold.
2. Only after preparing the surface should you mix the epoxy. Mostly, you are required to mix 1 part hardener and 5 parts resin. Mixing the two in exact prescribed proportion is vital for getting the best results.
3. Only mix the amount that will be used within a few minutes. Remember that it will begin to harden after a while and if mixed in large quantity, it will become useless before you can use it all. To avoid the wastage, mixing smaller amounts in several batches is a better idea.
4. It’s important to stir the mixture of hardener and powder well with a wooden stick until it is blended well. But make sure that mixing should not take so long that the mixture starts to harden up.
5. Once mixed, the Epoxy remains usable for just about 15 minutes. As soon as the consistency becomes gel like, it has to be discarded. Temperature has the direct influence on the duration of its usability. Low temperatures allows it longer time to harden whereas high temperatures speeds up the hardening process.
6. Epoxy Resins harden into plastic within a few hours but it will continue to harden for nearly one week after the application.
1. Make sure the surface where adhesive is to be applied is clean and dry. The ideal temperature for effective bonding should neither be too hot nor too cold.
2. Only after preparing the surface should you mix the epoxy. Mostly, you are required to mix 1 part hardener and 5 parts resin. Mixing the two in exact prescribed proportion is vital for getting the best results.
3. Only mix the amount that will be used within a few minutes. Remember that it will begin to harden after a while and if mixed in large quantity, it will become useless before you can use it all. To avoid the wastage, mixing smaller amounts in several batches is a better idea.
4. It’s important to stir the mixture of hardener and powder well with a wooden stick until it is blended well. But make sure that mixing should not take so long that the mixture starts to harden up.
5. Once mixed, the Epoxy remains usable for just about 15 minutes. As soon as the consistency becomes gel like, it has to be discarded. Temperature has the direct influence on the duration of its usability. Low temperatures allows it longer time to harden whereas high temperatures speeds up the hardening process.
6. Epoxy Resins harden into plastic within a few hours but it will continue to harden for nearly one week after the application.
