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Thank
you for your assistance in running this brief test for for
ElectraGuard to substrate bond strength. This test is to help
us evaluate the bond strength and electrical conductivity of The
ElectraGuard "paint on" epoxy in combination with your existing
substrate. We’ve made every attempt to include most of the
necessary tools that will be needed to apply the material. Please feel free to
contact us personally with any questions. We are available to
you 24/7 on our Technical support hotline at 719-331-0656.
1) Lightly abrade the
top surface of substrate to be coated using the enclosed
sandpaper. An area of 2’ x 2’ or larger is recommended.
Sweep or vacuum up the dust, wipe with clean paper towel or
rag.
2) Remove lid from
quart container of ElectraGuard. Slowly pour in entire
(approximately 4 ounce) container of ElectraGuard Catalyst.
Note: If catalyst appears white and cloudy immerse
container in hot water for ˝ hour prior to use.
Thoroughly stir products! Solids may pack firmly in the
bottom of the sample containers. United SCP recommends
stirring the sample containers with a variable speed electric
drill equipped with a paint stirring attachment (available at
most hardware stores). Stirring by hand will require
considerable effort in blending. Your sample must be blended
thoroughly prior to application with NO solids remaining in the
bottom of the container.
3) Allow the container
to stand for 5 minutes. Pour a very small amount of the
catalyzed ElectraGuard on the area to be coated and roll
with enclosed paint roller. The goal is to apply the
coating as thin as possible.
4) Replace lid on
container of ElectraGuard and allow the first coat to dry
for approximately 1 hour (dry to the touch). After 1 hour
lightly agitate sample container, remove lid and pour
another small amount onto sample area, roll in place.
Replace lid on container of ElectraGuard and discard in
approved manor. Allow the coating to dry for up to 3 days.
5) Using the enclosed
brush apply 2 thin even coats of ElectraThane metal enhanced
sealer to the cured ElectraGuard, allow to dry completely
prior to testing for electrical conductivity and bond
strength.
6) Test electrical
conductivity per ESD S7.1 using equipment similar to out
ElectraMeg 1000
7) Test bond strength as
follows: With a razor knife etch a 1" x 1" "tic-tac-toe"
pattern on the epoxy. Cover this pattern with standard
masking tape, wait 5 minutes and quickly pull masking tape
from pattern. Observe the tape. When a good bond is
achieved minimal material will be removed with the tape.
Remember, the bond strength of this material will continue
to improve for about a week. If your test area appears
sound and well bonded and the conductivity meets your
specifications for electrical conductivity follow the full scale application
instructions as posted at:
How
to install ElectraGuard Epoxy. |
