PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Tolerances: Gluing stock should be uniform in thickness. Variation in thickness should not exceed ±.005 inches. Sanding to thickness should be performed using higher than 50 grit abrasives.
Spread: Generally, 35-50 pounds per 1,000 square feet of glue line (6-9 wet mils or 180-260 ft 2/gal) is adequate. Lower adhesive spreads require better stock tolerances and shorter assembly times. Commonly, a mechanical glue spreader is used to apply a uniform spread to the gluing surfaces.
Assembly Time: Assembly time can vary greatly depending on the adhesive used, glue spread, porosity and moisture content of stock, environmental conditions, etc. A small bead of adhesive squeeze-out around the perimeter of the bottom panel in the stack is desirable.
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 30-45 minutes. Many customers are able to trimthe panels immediately after pressing. Times should be determined under actual plant conditions.
Minimum Temperature: Curing temperatures should be higher than the minimum use temperature of the adhesive, which is 45°F. This includes the temperature of the stock to be glued, as well as the air and adhesive temperatures.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Shelf Life: Six months at 70°F. To ensure uniformity of adhesive, stir before using.
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.
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