Description
Brushing contact adhesive over a large area is slow, and the finish is only as even as the hand applying it. Max Bond 100 is formulated to go through conventional spray equipment instead, laying an even film across both surfaces in a fraction of the time.
Like any contact adhesive it bonds on contact, so the working sequence matters more than with a trowelled product. Both faces are coated, the solvent is allowed to flash off, and only then are the two brought together.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Sprayable solvent-based contact adhesive |
|---|---|
| Application method | Conventional spray equipment |
| Coating | Both surfaces to be bonded |
| Before bonding | Allow the solvent to evaporate |
| Surface requirement | Dry, clean and free of dust, grit, loose material, oil and grease |
| Pack size | 20 litre pail |
Spray Contact Adhesive on Site
Contact adhesive works by coating both faces, letting the solvent flash off, and bonding two dry-to-touch tacky surfaces. Sprayed application changes the speed of that, not the principle, and the flash-off step is still where most failures start.
Bond too early and trapped solvent leaves a soft joint that creeps. Leave it too long and the surface loses its tack entirely. The window depends on temperature, humidity and how absorbent the materials are, so check by touch rather than by the clock.
Where to Use
- Large-area contact bonding where brushing is impractical
- Sheet materials, laminates and panel work
- Skirtings, trims and covings
- Production and workshop environments with spray equipment
How to Apply
- Prepare both surfaces — They must be dry, clean and free of dust, grit, loose material, oil and grease.
- Spray both faces — Using conventional spray equipment, apply an even coating to each surface.
- Let the solvent flash off — Allow the solvent to evaporate before bringing the surfaces together.
- Bond — Press the two faces together firmly. Contact adhesive grips immediately, so position accurately first time.
Important Notes
- Solvent based and flammable. Ventilate the work area thoroughly and keep ignition sources away.
- There is no repositioning once the coated surfaces touch.
- An uneven spray pattern gives an uneven bond. Check the gun is delivering a consistent film before starting.
Handling and Storage
It is solvent based and flammable, so the practical requirements are ventilation and keeping ignition sources away from the work. Spray application puts more solvent into the air than brushing does, which makes extraction or genuine cross-ventilation more important rather than less.
Store the pail sealed and away from heat. A 20 litre pail left open loses solvent and thickens, which shows up first as an inconsistent spray pattern and then as a gun that will not atomise the adhesive properly.
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