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By Jeff Wright — Vice President of Technical Services WEST SYSTEM® Six10 is a two-part, pre-thickened epoxy adhesive formulated with properties that make it perfect for many adhesive applications. Compared to other ready-to-dispense adhesives, its particular physical properties make it ideal for stitch and glue boat construction, fiberglass laminate repair and general bonding. This new […]
by Jeff Wright — Vice President of Technical Services Above: Mixing G/flex with other WEST SYSTEM Epoxies increases the versatility of these epoxy systems. WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin-based epoxy is a very versatile system. For years, experienced users have been mixing and blending the various product combinations in countless ways. For example, users may blend […]
Epoxy Creep Stress, Flexibility, Strength, Stiffness, & Elongation by Jeff Wright — Vice President of Technical Services Above: The notched-beam test for creep stress determines flexible properties. The Technical Staff at Gougeon Brothers, Inc. regularly discusses material properties in a variety of applications. For example, it is not uncommon for us to discuss with a […]
How to choose the best materials when building flat panels by Jeff Wright — Vice President of Technical Services Above: Jeff Wright, Vice President of GBI Technical Services, poised to take a deep dive into types, materials, costs, weight, and stiffness of flat panels. Many WEST SYSTEM® customers appreciate the benefits of cored composite construction. […]
by Jeff Wright — Vice President of Technical Services Most production fiberglass boats are made with polyester resin, and we’re often asked if it’s appropriate to use polyester gelcoat over epoxy. WEST SYSTEM® epoxy is a wonderful material for repairing polyester fiberglass boats. One reason for this is the ability of epoxy to form a […]
