APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Moisture Content: Proper stock moisture content is important to successful assembly gluing. Adhesives generally set more slowly as moisture content of the wood increases. Recommended moisture content ranges are 6-8% in most interior applications.
Spread: Adhesive is generally applied by brush, plastic squeeze bottles, or automatic pumping system. It is important to get a uniform coating over the entire gluing surface.
Assembly Time: Assembly time can vary greatly depending on the adhesive used, glue spread, porosity and moisture content of the gluing stock, environmental conditions, etc. Generally accepted assembly times range from two to 10 minutes.
Clamping: A variety of clamps and clamping systems are available for assembly joints. Enough clamping pressure is recommended to provide a thin glue line along the entire surface of the joint. Direct contact of the gluing surfaces must be made to obtain maximum strength.
Clamp Time: Clamp time is dependent on the adhesive used, species and moisture content of the stock, environmental factors and glue line thickness. Clamp times can range from a few minutes to more than an hour depending on the above factors. Clamp times should be determined under plant conditions.
Minimum Temperature: Curing temperatures should be higher than the minimum use temperature of the adhesive. This includes the temperature of the stock to be glued as well as the air and adhesive temperatures.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
RELATED PRODUCTS
We have a complete line of assembly glues in a wide range of viscosities. Related assembly adhesives include: Assembly 8-5% (950 cps), Assembly 8 (1,500 cps), Assembly 70A (8,000 cps), Assembly T-2A (16,000 cps) and Assembly TX-Brown (40,000). For additional information, contact our technical support team.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in tightly closed original container. Protect from freezing. Storing at temperatures above 25ºC will reduce the maximum storage time. If thickening, separation or settling occurs, the adhesive should be thoroughly mixed and will then be ready to use again.
Important Notice to Purchaser: Our recommendations, if any, for use of this product are based on tests believed to be reliable. The greatest care is exercised in the selection of our materials and in our manufacturing operations. However, we make no recommendation to use this product in any manner which conflicts with existing laws and/or patents and WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCTOR ITS USE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. Revised 08/19/05 ©Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Franklin International.