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By Bruce Niederer — GBI Technical Advisor No matter how you use WEST SYSTEM epoxies, you expect us to back up the products and methods we recommend with solid data based on tests that simulate “real life” applications. To this end we began conducting the ASTM 1781-93 test method known as the Climbing Drum Peel for Adhesives. […]
WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin and 206 Slow Hardener recently passed a rigorous adhesive boil test performed by an independent laboratory. This test determines if a wood laminate and its adhesive is suitable for long-term use in a marine environment.
by Jim Derck—GBI Technical Advisor When using WEST SYSTEM® 300 Mini Pumps, the most important things to remember are: Read the instructions. Use one full pumps stroke of resin for each one full pump stroke of hardener to get the proper resin-to-hardener ratio. If you’re ever concerned that your pumps aren’t metering properly, simply mix […]
Editor’s Note: This article about epoxy and oak was originally published in early 1995, and is shared at Epoxyworks.com for historical purposes. A dozen years after this article was written, we developed G/flex epoxies, which are rubber toughened to withstand shock, vibration, expansion and contraction. G/flex epoxies adhere tenaciously to many difficult to bond substrates, […]
by Jim Derck—GBI Technical Advisor Before beginning a project, it’s a good idea to test the adhesion between epoxy and the materials to be used. Preliminary adhesion tests can help you choose the best materials and surface preparation methods. It can also help to avoid a surprise bonding failure. At Gougeon Brothers, Inc. we use […]
