Description: STEP 5. APPLICATION DEMONSTRATIONSCondition the ambient temperature to 75°F for best results. Ensure that the work area is dust free and well ventilated. MAX CLR is self-leveling and will continue to flow until it polymerization converts it to a solid phase. It can be applied by using a bristle or high-density foam brush/roller or poured into place. MAX CLR is self-leveling, ensure the surface is level and secure any leaks by using tape to create a temporary patch and prevent leakage.When sealing wood substrates, the first application causes 'grain-raising' to occur. Allow the MAX CLR to cure for 12 hours and lightly sand the surface with fine sandpaper to remove the grain raising. For concrete and fibrous surfaces, the top coat can be directly applied with no sanding between coats.What Is 'Grain Raising'?When a liquid coating is applied over wood, fibers will begin to swell, and this will produce 'grain raising' to occur.Raised grains are small end fibers protruding from the coating causing unsightly unevenness.Allow the applied resin to cure and lightly sand the surface using fine-grit sandpaper.Remove dust and debris by wiping with a lint-free rag dampened with alcohol or acetone and allow to dry.Once the surface is prepared, apply the second coat of MAX CLR which will yield a smooth blemish free coating.ROTO-COATING OF MAX CLR ON WOOD TURNED BOWLClick Window To Watch Video DemonstrationHow To Apply MAX CLR A/B On Wood-Turned (Lathed) Bowl - Uniform Epoxy Coating Application Technique - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowCommercial Restaurant Table Top Click Window To Watch Video DemonstrationHOW TO APPLY EPOXY RESIN ON TABLE TOPS DEMONSTRATION -With MAX 1618 A/B - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowEPOXY THICK COATING APPLICATION MULTIPLE POURING - DOUBLE POUR MAX 1618 AB - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowHow To Remove Air Bubbles From Epoxy Resin Coating. Improve Flow And Leveling Of Epoxy Coating. - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowSTEP 6. CURING To achieve the best cure results, the ambient condition should be between 75°F to 85°F and the relative humidity is below 80%.Allow to cure for 3 days before allowing direct-food contact The colder the temperature the longer takes to fully cure.Use an infrared lamp to warm the ambient temperature. Infrared lamps also work well for warming large work areas.Post Curing at 150°F for 2 hours after 24 hours room temperature cure accelerates full curing. Rinse the surface with warm water and mild detergent before use. MAX CLR A/B FOR THICK CASTING APPLICATION CUTTING AND POLISHINGAllow to fully cure for 48 hours before polishing or machining. MAX CLR can be cut, ground or CNC milled or lathe machined to shape.Polishing improves scratch resistance.The transparency is also restored after machining by wet sanding and then polish with abrasive free wax or polish. Click on the picture to view test video. The video will open in a new window.MAX CLR CUT AND POLISHEDVideo will open in a new windowPOLISHINGClick on the picture to view test video. The video will open in a new window. HOW TO POLISH EPOXY COATINGSEASY STEPS FOR DEGLOSSINGOnce the MAX CLR fully cures, deglossing the surface to create a satin finish can be easily done using an abrasive pad. In this demonstration, a SCOTCHBRITE pad was used to de-gloss the surface. Note the dramatic decrease in gloss after a light polishing with the abrasive pad. Very-fine sandpaper (wet-sanding) also works well. IMPACT RESISTANCE OF MAX CLR RESIN SYSTEM MAX CLRMAX CLR IMPACT RESISTANCE TESTVideo will open in a new windowHOT WATER IMMERSION TEST WOOD COATED MUGMAX CLR A/B HOT WATER IMMERSION TESTMAX CLR A/B AVAILABLE KIT SIZES24 OUNCE KIThttps://www.ebay.com/itm/22262396319448 OUNCE KIThttps://www.ebay.com/itm/31194732010196 OUNCE KIThttps://www.ebay.com/itm/22262532906896 OUNCE KIThttps://www.ebay.com/itm/2226253382301.5 GALLON KIThttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222626972426 MAX CLR A/BAs An Impregnating Resin For Carbon Fiber And Fiberglass Fabrics Fiberglass Reinforced Surfboards COMPOSITE FABRICATING BASIC GUIDELINESBy definition, a fabricated composite material is a manufactured collection of two or more ingredients or products intentionally combined to form a new homogeneous material. is defined by its performance that should uniquely greater than the sum of its individual parts.This method is also defined as a SYNERGISTIC COMPOSITION. COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONREINFORCING FABRIC & IMPREGNATING RESIN PLUS 'ENGINEERED PROCESS'EQUALSCOMPOSITE LAMINATE WITH THE BEST WEIGHT TO STRENGTH PERFORMANCE Note The Uniformity Between The Impregnating Resin And Fiberglass FabricThe fiberglass laminate is void-free Step One: Fabric SelectionTYPES OF FABRIC WEAVE STYLE AND SURFACE FINISHINGFOR RESIN TYPE COMPATIBILITY Fabrics are generally considered ”balanced” if the breaking strength is within 15% warp to fill and are best in bias applications on lightweight structures.“Unbalanced” fabrics are excellent when a greater load is required one direction and a lesser load in the perpendicular direction.Most fabrics are stronger in the warp than the fill because higher tension is placed on the warp fiber keeping it straighter during the weaving process. Rare exceptions occur when a larger, therefore stronger thread is used in the fill direction than the warp direction. SATIN WEAVE TYPE CONFORMITY UNTO CURVED SHAPES Plain Weaves, Bi-axial, Unidirectional Styles For Directional High Strength PartsUse this weave style cloth when high strength parts are desired.It is ideal for reinforcement, mold making, aircraft and auto parts tooling, marine, and other composite lightweight applications.7544 Fiberglass - YouTubeAll of our fiberglass fabrics is woven By HEXCEL COMPOSITES, a leading manufacturer of composite materials engineered for high-performance applications in marine, aerospace for commercial and military, automotive, sporting goods and other application-critical performance. These fabrics are 100% epoxy-compatible and will yield the best mechanical properties when properly fabricated. AVAILABLE FIBERGLASS, CARBON FIBER, AND KEVLAR FABRICSHEXCEL 120 1.5-OUNCE FIBERGLASS PLAIN WEAVE 5 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222623985867HEXCEL 120 1.5-OUNCE FIBERGLASS PLAIN WEAVE 10 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311946399588HEXCEL 7532 7-OUNCE FIBERGLASS PLAIN WEAVE 5 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222624899999 FIBERGLASS 45+/45- DOUBLE BIAS 3 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947299244 CARBON FIBER FABRIC 3K 2x2 TWILL WEAVE 6 OZ. 3 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947275431CARBON FIBER FABRIC 3K PLAIN WEAVE 6 OZ 3 YARDShttps://www.ebay.com/itm /311947292012 KEVLAR 49 HEXCEL 351 PLAIN WEAVE FABRIC 2.2 OZhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222623951106 Step Two: Choose The Best Epoxy Resin System For The ApplicationThe epoxy resin used in fabricating a laminate will dictate how the FRP will perform when load or pressure is implied on the part.To choose the proper resin system, consider the following factors that is crucial to a laminate's performance. Size And Configuration Of The Part(Number Of Plies And Contoured, Flat Or Profiled)Consolidating Force(Free Standing Dry Or Hand Lay-up, Vacuum Bag Or Platen Press Curing)Curing Capabilities(Heat Cured Or Room Temperature Cured)Load Parameters(Shearing Force, Torsional And Directional Load, Beam Strength)Environmental Exposure The Principal Role Of The Resin Is To Bind The Fabric Into A Homogeneous Rigid Substrate(Operating Temperature, Ambient Conditions, Chemical Exposure, Cyclic Force Loading)Material And Production Cost(Buying In Bulk Will Always Provide The Best Overall Costs)These factors will dictate the design and the composition of the part and must be carefully considered during the design and engineering phase of the fabrication. TOP SELLING IMPREGNATING RESIN SYSTEM MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY A/BMarine Grade Boat Building Resin System, Fiberglassing/Impregnating, Water Resistance, Structural StrengthMAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY 32-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947109148MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY 64-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947125422MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY 1-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947117608MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY 2-Gallon kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311946370391MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY 10-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222624960548 MAX 1618 A/BCrystal Clear, High Strength, Lowest Viscosity (Thin), Durability & Toughness, Excellent Wood Working ResinMAX 1618 A/B 48-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222627258390MAX 1618 A/B 3/4-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222625113128MAX 1618 A/B 3/4-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222627258390MAX 1618 A/B 1.5-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311946441558 MAX CLR A/BWater Clear Transparency, Chemical Resistance, FDA Compliant For Food Contact, High Impact, Low ViscosityMAX CLR A/B 24-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222623963194MAX CLR A/B 48-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947320101MAX CLR A/B 96-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222625329068MAX CLR A/B 96-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222625338230MAX CLR A/B 1.5-Gallon Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222626972426MAX GRE A/BGASOLINE RESISTANT EPOXY RESINResistant To Gasoline/E85 Blend, Acids & Bases, Sealing, Coating, Impregnating ResinMAX GRE A/B 48-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311946473553MAX GRE A/B 96-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/311947247402 MAX HTE A/BHIGH-TEMPERATURE EPOXYHeat Cured Resin System For Temperature Resistant Bonding, Electronic Potting, Coating, BondingMAX HTE A/B 80-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222624247814MAX HTE A/B 40-Ounce Kithttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222624236832Step Three: Proper Lay-Up Technique -Putting It All Together Pre-lay-up notes Lay out the fabric and pre-cut to size and set aside Avoid distorting the weave pattern as much as possible For fiberglass molding, ensure the mold is clean and adequate mold release is used View our video presentation above "MAX EPOXY RESIN MIXING TECHNIQUE" Mix the resin only when all needed materials and implements needed are ready and within reach. Mix the proper amount of resin needed and be accurate proportioning the resin and curing agent. Adding more curing agent than the recommended mix ratio will not promote a faster cure. Over saturation or starving the fiberglass or any composite fabric will yield poor mechanical performance. When mechanical load or pressure is applied to the composite laminate, the physical strength of the fabric should bear the stress and not the resin. If the laminate is over saturated with the resin it will most likely to fracture or shatter instead of rebounding and resist damage. Don’t how much resin to use to go with the fiberglass? A good rule of thumb is to maintain a minimum of 30 to 35% resin content by weight.This is the optimum ratio used in high-performance prepreg (or pre-impregnated fabrics) typically used in aerospace and high-performance structural application. For general hand lay-ups, calculate using 60% fabric weight to 40% resin weight as a safety factor. This will ensure that the fabricated laminate will be below 40% resin content depending on the waste factor accrued during fabrication. Place the entire pre-cut fiberglass to be used on a digital scale to determine the fabric to resin weight ratio. Measuring by weight will ensure accurate composite fabrication and repeatability, rather than using OSY (ounces per square yard) or GSM ( grams per meter square) data. THE USE OF A WEIGHING SCALE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Purchase this scale with any of our product offering and the shipping cost of the scale is free. https://www.ebay.com/itm/222630300203A good rule of thumb is to maintain a minimum of 30 to 35% resin content by weight. For most fabrics and application this is the optimum ratio used in high-performance prepreg (or pre-impregnated fabrics) typically used in aerospace and high-performance structural application. For general hand lay-ups, calculate using 60% fabric weight to 40% resin weight as a safety factor. This will ensure that the fabricated laminate will be below 40% resin content depending on the waste factor accrued during fabrication.Place the entire pre-cut fiberglass to be used on a digital scale to determine the fabric to resin weight ratio. Measuring by weight will ensure accurate composite fabrication and repeatability, rather than using OSY data.Typical fabric weight regardless of weave pattern 1 ounce per square yard is equal to 28.35 grams 1 square yard equals to 1296 square inches (36 inches x 36 inches)FOR EXAMPLE 1 yard of 8-ounces per square yard (OSY) fabric weighs 226 grams 1 yard of 10-ounces per square yard (OSY) fabric weighs 283 gramsOunces per square yard or OSY is also known as aerial weight, which is the most common unit of measurement for composite fabrics. To determine how much resin is needed to adequately impregnate the fiberglass, use the following equation:(Total Weight of Fabric divided by 60%)X( 40%)= weight of mixed resin needed OR fw= fabric weight rc= target resin content rn=resin neededMASTER EQUATION (fw/60%)x(40%)=rn FOR EXAMPLE 1 SQUARE YARD OF 8-OSY FIBERGLASS FABRIC WEIGHS 226 GRAMS (226 grams of dry fiberglass / 60%) X 40% = 150.66 grams of resin needed So for every square yard of 8-ounce fabric, it will need 150.66 grams of mixed resin. Computing For Resin And Curing Agent Amount 150.66 grams of resin needed MIX RATIO OF RESIN SYSTEM IS 2:1 Or 50 PHR (per hundred resin) 2 = 66.67% (2/3)+1 = 33.33%(1/3) = (2+1)=3 or (66.67%+33.33%)=100% or (2/3+1/3)= 3/3150.66 x 66.67%= 100.45 grams of Part A RESIN 150.66 x 33.33%= 50.21 grams of Part B CURING AGENT100.45 + 50.21 = 150.66 A/B MIXTUREGENERAL LAY-UP PROCEDURE Apply the mixed resin onto the surface and then lay the fabric and allow the resin to saturate through the fabric.NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUNDThis is one of the most common processing error that yields sub-standard laminates. By laying the fiberglass onto a layer of the prepared resin, less air bubbles are entrapped during the wetting-out stage. Air is pushed up and outwards instead of forcing the resin through the fabric which will entrap air bubbles. This technique will displace air pockets unhindered and uniformly disperse the impregnating resin throughout the fiberglass.HAND LAY-UP TECHNIQUEEliminating air entrapment or void porosity in an epoxy/fiberglass lay-up processFiberglass Hand Lay Up For Canoe and Kayak BuildingVideo will open in a new windowBasic Hand Lay-up FiberglassingVideo will open in a new windowVACUUM BAGGING PROCESS For performance critical application used in aerospace vehicles, composite framing for automotive vehicles and marine vessels, a process called 'Vacuum Bagging' is employed to ensure the complete consolidation of every layer of fabric. The entire tooling and lay-up are encased in an airtight envelope or bagging and a high-efficiency vacuum pump is used to draw out the air within the vacuum bag to create a negative atmospheric pressure. Once a full vacuum (29.9 Inches of Mercury) is achieved, the negative pressure applies a compacting force of 14.4 pounds per square inch (maximum vacuum pressure at sea level) is applied to the vacuum bag transferring the force to the entire surface area of the laminate.Vacuum pressure is maintained until the resin cures to a solid. For room temperature curing resin system, the vacuum pump is left in operation for a minimum of 18 hours. External heat can be applied to the entire lay-up, thus accelerating the cure of the resin system.The vacuum force also removes any entrapped air bubble between the layers of fabric and eliminate what is called, porosity or air voids. Porosity within a laminate creates weak spots in the structure that can be the source of mechanical failure when force or load is applied to the laminate. The standard atmosphere (symbol: atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101325 Pa (1.01325 bar), equivalent to 760 mm Mercury or 29.92 inches Mercury or14.696 pounds per square inch of pressure. Vacuum BaggingVideo will open in a new windowAUTOCLAVE CURING PROCESS Autoclave curing processing is the most common method used in the large-scale production of composite products. The Aerospace Industry, which includes space exploration rockets launch vehicles, space structures, and commercial/ military airplane utilizes this composite fabrication aspect. The mechanical demands of the composite are often pushed to the upper limits and autoclaved process yields composites with the best weight to strength ratio. BASIC OPERATION OF THE AUTOCLAVE PROCESSIn the autoclave process, high pressure and heat are applied to the part through the autoclave atmosphere, with a vacuum bag used to apply additional pressure and protect the laminate from the autoclave gases. The cure cycle for a specific application is usually determined empirically and, as a result, several cure cycles may be developed for a single material system, to account for differences in laminate thickness or to optimize particular properties in the cured part.The typical autoclave cure cycle is a two-step process. First, vacuum and pressure are applied while the temperature is ramped up to an intermediate level and held there for a short period of time. The heat reduces the resin viscosity, allowing it to flow and making it easier for trapped air and volatiles to escape. The resin also begins wetting the fibers at this stage.In the second ramp up, the temperature is raised to the final cure temperature and held for a sufficient length of time to complete the cure reaction. During this step, the viscosity continues to drop, but preset temperature ramp rates and hold times then stabilize viscosity at a level that permits adequate consolidation and fiber wetting, while avoiding excessive flow and subsequent resin starvation. These control factors also slow the reaction rate, which prevents excessive heat generation from the exothermic polymerization process. Upon completion, the cured mechanical performance of the composite is often much stronger and lighter compared to a hand lay-up, or vacuum bagged composite laminate. VACUUM INFUSION PROCESSVacuum Infusion Process is also known in the composites industry as Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding or VARTM.Similar to the Vacuum Bagging Process where the negative pressure is used to apply consolidation force to the laminate while the resin cures. Resin is infused into the fabric lay-up by sucking the impregnating resin and thus forming the composite laminate.The VARTM Process produces parts that require less secondary steps, such as trimming, polishing or grinding with excellent mechanical properties. However, the vacuum infusion requires more additional or supplemental related equipment and expendable materials. So the pros and cons of each presented composite fabrication process should be carefully determined to suit the user's capabilities and needs.Please view the following video demonstration which explains the process of Vacuum Infusion or VARTM process.MAX 1618 A/B VACUUM ASSISTED RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING PROCESSCARBON FIBER VACUUM INFUSION WITH EPOXY RESIN - VACUUM BAGGING WITH MAX 1618 EPOXY RESIN - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowStep Four: Proper CuringAlthough we have formulated all of our MAX EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM product line to be resistant to amine-blush, it is recommended not to mix any resin systems in high humidity conditions, greater than 60%. Make sure that the substrate or material the epoxy resin system is being applied to is well prepared as possible to ensure the best-cured performance. Review the published data and information for proper usage, application, and general safety information.Our expert staff of engineers is always available for consultation and assistance. Allow the lay-up to cure for a minimum of 24 to 36 hours before handling.Optimum cured properties can take up to 7 days depending on the ambient cure condition. The ideal temperature cure condition of most room temperature epoxy resin is 22 to 27 degrees Celsius at 20% relative humidity.Higher ambient curing temperatures will promote faster polymerization and development of cured mechanical properties. IMPROVING MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE VIA POST HEAT CURE A short heat post cure will further improve the mechanical performance of most epoxy resins. Allow the applied resin system to cure at room temperature until for 18 to 24 hours and if possible, expose heat cure it in an oven or other sources of radiant heat.Please Check Out Other Available Resin Systems At Our eBay StoreFor our complete listing, please Visit our eBay store!DON'T FORGET OUR EPOXY MIXING KIT Everything You Need To Measure, Mix, Dispense & Apply The Epoxy Resin Click The Link To Add To Order https://www.ebay.com/itm/222623932456 Proportioning the correct amount is equally as important to attain the intended cured properties of the resin system. The container in which the epoxy and curing agent is mixed is an important consideration when mixing an epoxy resin system. The container must withstand the tenacity of the chemical and must be free of contamination. Most epoxy curing agent has a degree of corrosivity, as a general practice, protective gloves should be worn when handling chemicals of the same nature.MIXING KIT CONTENTS 1 Each Digital Scale -Durable, Accurate Up To 2000.0 Grams 4 Each 32-ounce (1 Quart) Clear HDPE Plastic Mix Cups4 Each 16-ounce (1 Pint) Clear HDPE Plastic Mix CupsOne Size Fits All Powder-Free Latex Gloves 2 Each Graduated SyringesWooden Stir SticksAssorted Size Foam Brush IMPORTANT NOTICEYour purchase constitutes the acceptance of this disclaimer. Please review before purchasing this product.The user should thoroughly test any proposed use of this product and independently conclude the satisfactory performance in the application. Likewise, if the manner in which this product is used requires government approval or clearance, the user must obtain said approval.The information contained herein is based on data believed to be accurate at the time of publication. 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CRYSTAL CLEAR: HIGH GLOSS CLEAR RESIN SYSTEM
FDA COMPLIANT COATING RESIN: WOOD COATINGS FOR DIRECT FOOD CONTACT
Type: CRYSTAL CLEAR EPOXY RESIN
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