Scotch-weld, Structural adhesives coverage guide, Surface preparation tips – HMC Electronics DP100 3M DP-100 Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive User Manual
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Wet Thickness
Square Ft per gal.
Approx. gal.reqd.
per 1000 Square Ft.
(approx.)
per 1000 Square Ft.
1/2 in.
3.2
312.0
1/8 in.
12.8
78.0
1/16 in.
25.6
39.0
1/32 in.
51.2
20.0
25 mils
64.0
16.0
1 mil
1600.0
0.62
Bead Size
Approx. Lineal
Approx. gal. per
Dimension*
Ft. per gal.
1000 Lineal Ft.
1/2 in.
196
5.0
3/8 in.
350
3.0
1/4 in.
785
1.3
1/8 in.
3,130
0.32
1/16 in.
12,420
0.08
Bead Size
Linear Ft. Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Linear Ft.
Dimension*
per 35 ml
per 37 ml
per 43 ml
per 50 ml
per 200 ml
per 250 ml
per 250 ml
per 12 fl. oz. (355 ml)
per 400 ml
(10:1 Cart.)
(2:1 Cart.)
(3:2 Cart.)
(1:1 Cart.)
(1:1 & 2:1 Cart.) (10:1 Cart.) (1:1 Caulk Cart.)
(1:1 & 2:1 Cart.)
(1:1 & 2:1 Cart.)
1/2 in.
1.9
2.0
2.2
2.5
10
12.5
12.5
19
21
3/8 in.
3.3
3.5
3.9
4.5
18
22.5
22.5
33
37
1/4 in.
7.5
8.0
9.0
10.5
41
52
52
75
83
1/8 in.
29.3
31.0
35.7
41.5
165
205
205
298
331
1/16 in.
115.2
122.0
142.0
165.0
656
825
825
1182
1313
Approximate Coverages for 3M
™
Scotch-Weld
™
Adhesives in Duo-Pak Cartridges
Coverages per Gallon for Various Thicknesses of
100% Solids 3M Adhesives
Coverages per Gallon for Various
Bead Sizes of 100% Solids 3M Adhesives
* Bead size is semi-circular bead with width equal to size noted and
height at center of bead equal to 1/2 the width.
NOTE: The technical information and data provided here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M
™
Scotch-Weld
™
Structural Adhesives Coverage Guide
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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1-800-362-3550
www.3M.com/adhesives
Printed in U.S.A.
© 2008 3M
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Surface Preparation Tips
The following surface preparation steps
are generally recommended for most
substrates and structural adhesives:
Metals
1. Wipe surface with isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
using a clean cloth. A heavier degreaser
may be needed if the substrate contains
a layer of processing oil.
2. Lightly abrade surface with sandblasting,
fine grit sandpaper, or 3M
™
Scotch-Brite
™
7447 maroon pads.
3. Wipe surface with IPA or MEK to
remove debris.
4. Allow solvent to evaporate before
applying adhesive.
Plastics and Rubbers
1. Lightly abrade surface with sandblasting,
fine grit sandpaper, or 3M
™
Scotch-Brite
™
7447 maroon pads.
2. Wipe surface with IPA using a clean
cloth to remove debris.
3. Allow solvent to evaporate before
applying adhesive.
Glass
1. Wipe surface using a clean cloth with
acetone or MEK containing 0.5 wt%
silane adhesion promoter.
2. Allow solvent to evaporate before
applying adhesive.
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