Assembly 65

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Assembly 65 is an extremely fast-setting, high quality polyvinyl acetate emulsion adhesive. Its exceptional gap filling properties and fast setting rate result from its extremely high percentage of pure polymer solids. It is also very versatile and is widely used for assembly applications and general cabinet room work. The viscosity range of Assembly 65 is similar to most general-purpose adhesives.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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.

Joint Preparation: Joints should be cut accurately with sharp tools. Joints should fit snugly when assembled and clamped. Adhesives should not be expected to act as gap fillers. Conversely, too tight of a joint may cause the adhesive to be scraped away from the gluing surface. Dull cutting tools will cause glazed or burnished surfaces preventing adhesive penetration.

Spread: Adhesive is generally applied by brush, plastic squeeze bottles, 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.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

RELATED PRODUCTS

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers has a complete line of assembly glues in a wide range of viscosities. Related assembly adhesives include: Assembly High Tack (3,250 cps), Woodbond 285 (4,100 cps) and Titebond 55-T (27,000). Special Note: Franklin offers many of our assembly glues with fluorescent dyes. Please contact us for additional information.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Shelf life: Six months. 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. Protect adhesive from freezing. If product has been frozen, contact Franklin Customer Service for instructions.