Soudal T Rex Turbo Rapid Cure Adhesive

Product Description

Soudal T Rex Turbo Rapid Cure Adhesive is a high quality, neutral, elastic, one-component adhesive-sealant with very fast strength build-up based on SMX- polymer. T-Rex Power Turbo is a KOMO- certified construction adhesive based on BRL3107.

Properties

Soudal T Rex Turbo Rapid Cure Adhesive properties are as follows:
• Quickly manipulable and very fast build-up of strength with thin adhesive layer and on porous substrates.
• Very high final strength
• Good extrudability
• Good adhesion to most common substrates, even on slightly wet substrates
• Permanently elastic after curing
• Can be painted with water based systems
• Good weather and UV resistance

Applications

Soudal T Rex Turbo Rapid Cure Adhesive can be used for:
• Bonding in building and metal industry.
• Elastic bonding of objects, panels, profiles and other pieces on the most common substrates.
• Sealing and bonding in the building and construction industry.

Packaging

Colour: white, other colors on request
Packaging: 290 ml cartridge, 125 ml tube, other packaging on request

Shelf Life

15 months in unopened packaging in a cool and dry storage place at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C.

Chemical Resistance

Good resistance to (salt)water, aliphatic solvents, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, alcohols, diluted mineral acids and alkalis. Poor resistance to aromatic solvents, concentrated acids and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Substrates

Substrates: all usual building substrates, treated wood, aluminium, natural stone, plastics,…
Nature: rigid, clean, dry, free of dust and grease.
Surface preparation: Porous surfaces in water loaded applications should be primed with Primer 150. Prepare non-porous surfaces with a Soudal activator or cleaner (see Technical Data Sheet).
Soudal T Rex Turbo Rapid Cure Adhesive has been tested on the following metal surfaces: steel, AlMgSi1, electrolytic galvanised steel, AlCuMg1, flame galvanised steel, AlMg3 and steel ST1403. T- Rex Power Turbo also has a good adhesion on plastics: polystyrene, polycarbonate (Makrolon®), PVC, ABS, polyamide, PMMA, fiberglass reinforced epoxy, polyester. While producing plastics very often releasing agents, processing aids and other protective agents (like protection foil) are used. These should be removed prior to bonding or sealing. For optimum adhesion the use of Surface Activator is recommended. NOTICE: bonding plastics like PMMA (e.g. Plexi® glass), polycarbonate (e.g. Makrolon® or Lexan®) in stress loaded applications can give rise to stress cracking and crazing in these substrates. The use of T- Rex Power Turbo is not recommended in these applications. Not suitable for PE, PP, PTFE (eg. Teflon®) and bituminous substrates. We recommend a preliminary adhesion and compatibility test on every surface.

Application Method

Application method: Apply the adhesive by means a caulking gun in uniform adhesive strips or dots (every 15 cm) on one of the substrates. Always apply an adhesive dot or strip on the corner and edges of panels. Do not apply the glue in a closed circumference, but interrupted. Bond the substrate and tamp with a rubber hammer. If necessary, support the bonded materials. For bonding on absorbent and porous substrates with thin adhesive layer, the adhesive is already hand tight after approx. 20 minutes and can be loaded after about 3 hours. Thicker adhesive layers or non- absorbent substrates extend the curing time. Cleaning: With Fix ALL Cleaner immediately after use. Cured T-Rex Power Turbo can only be removed mechanically.
Finishing: With a soapy solution or Soudal Finishing Solution before skinning. Repair: With the same material

Health and Safety Recommendations

Take the usual labour hygiene into account. Consult label and material safety data sheet for more information.

Remarks

• T-Rex Power Turbo is paintable with most waterbased paints, however due to the large number of paints and varnishes available we strongly suggest a compatibility test before appication.
• The drying time of alkyd resin based paints may increase.
• T-Rex Power Turbo can not be used as a glazing sealant.
• Not suitable for bonding aquariums.
• Do not use in applications where continuous water immersion is possible.
• Not suitable for sanitary applications.
• T-Rex Power Turbo can be used for bonding of natural stone, but it cannot be used as a joint sealant on this type of surface. T-Rex Power Turbo can therefore only be used on the bottom of natural stone tiles.
• When applying, make sure that the surface of the materials is not smudged with sealant.
• Contact with bitumen, tar or other plasticizer releasing materials such as EPDM, neoprene, butyl, etc. is to be avoided since it can give rise to discolouration and loss of adhesion.
• When using different reactive joint sealants, the first joint sealant must be completely hardened before the next one is applied.
• T-Rex Power Turbo has a good UV resistance but can discolour under extreme conditions or after very long UV exposure.
• Discoloration due to chemicals, high temperatures, UV-radiation may occur. A change in color does not affect the technical properties of the product.