PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Advantage 160 is a highly water-resistant, 2-part cross linking polyvinyl acetate emulsion adhesive. It is recommended for applications requiring ASTM D5572 performance. Advantage 160 has a good catalyzed pot life and is ideal for finger jointing, edge gluing, radio frequency applications and hot pressing.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
The normal recommended portion of catalyst to resin is 5% by volume (one quart to five gallons). A reduced proportion can be used under certain conditions such as burning in a radio frequency press. Mixes containing less than 2.5% by volume should be avoided. Place the resin in mixer and slowly add catalyst while stirring. Continue mixing for five minutes after all the catalyst has been added to ensure a uniform mixture.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Moisture Content: Six to eight percent is the recommended moisture content of the gluing stock. High moisture content will slow down glue line cure and cause weaker than normal adhesive bonds. Additionally, panel shrinkage may occur resulting in stress cracks or end delamination.
Stock Preparation: The preparation of the stock to be glued is extremely important. Joints cut from rip saws should be free of saw marks. They should also be straight and square. Moulded or jointed stock should be free of knife marks. Glazed or burnished joints will prevent glue penetration and should be guarded against. When possible, glue joints should be prepared and glued the same day. The stock should be machined on both top and bottom surfaces to allow even contact with radio frequency platens.
Spread: Generally, 35-50 pounds per 1,000 square feet of glue line (6-9 wet mils or 180-260 ft²/gal) is adequate. Conveyorized spreaders are commonly used in this application. The use of a wool felt sleeve on the spreader roll can aid in obtaining a desirable spread and reducing excess glue usage.
Pressure: Pressure is dependent upon the species or material to be glued. Direct contact of the gluing surfaces must be achieved to obtain maximum strength. Suggested pressures for various substrates are; high pressure laminates 30-80 psi; solid core stock 100-150 psi; all veneer constructions 100-250 psi.
Press Time: Press time is dependent on the adhesive used, gluing stock type, moisture content of the stock and environmental conditions. Typical press times range from 30 minutes to two hours. Press times should be determined under plant conditions.
RF Cure Time:: Radio frequency cure times will vary from machine to machine. Machine manufacturers suggest that machines will cure between 75 and 100 square inches of glue line per minute per kilowatt. Glue joints should feel warm immediately after the cure cycle. Cure times should be determined through plant trials.
Finger Joints: Sufficient adhesive spread will provide a uniform coverage that should cover 1/2-2/3 the length of the finger on both sides in a thin continuous film. Make sure fingers aren't skipped and that the adhesive is applied to the whole joint, not just the tips of the fingers. End pressure should be set to provide 150-200 psi pressure for non-structural joints and 350-400 psi for structural joints.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Shelf Life: Three months at 70°F. Store in closed containers.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CUSTOMER:
The recommendations and data contained in this Product Data Sheet for use of this product are based on information Franklin believes to be reliable. They are offered in good faith without guarantee, as conditions and methods for use of our product by Customer and are beyond Franklin’s control. Customer must determine the suitability of the product for a particular application before adopting it on a commercial scale. Discoloration and checking of wood veneer materials may occur with use of the product. These occurrences range in appearance, color and may also vary depending upon the species of wood veneer to which the product is applied. Such discoloration and checking may appear during or after the manufacturing process which utilizes the product. Environmental conditions in some manufacturing plants and end-use locations can contribute to discoloration and checking. Because such discoloration and checking are attributable to conditions beyond Franklin’s control, Franklin cannot assume any responsibility or liability for any discoloration and/or checking problems that might occur.
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