Epoxy adhesive Carbo 500
glasssingle-componentlow-viscosity

epoxy adhesive
epoxy adhesive
epoxy adhesive
epoxy adhesive
Add to favorites
Compare this product
 

Characteristics

Chemical composition
epoxy
Type of substrate
glass
Number of components
single-component
Technical characteristics
low-viscosity
Applications
automotive

Description

Carbo 500 is a low-viscosity epoxy resin with excellent impregnating and wetting properties. It is used for treating carbon, glass, aramid and natural fibres. The product is characterised by the following properties: - - high transparency - - low tendency to yellow - - extremely low shrinkage on hardening - - very good sanding properties - - good resistance to weathering - - high static and dynamic strength - - free of solvents Carbo 500 is used in the production and repair of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) and is suitable for the following processing methods: - - hand lay-up method - - vacuum pressing - - wet pressing Repairing: 1. - Use a 3 mm drill bit to make a hole at each end of the crack. 2. - Completely remove any loose pieces from the workpiece. 3. - Use P120 to sand off the lamination in and 10 cm around the damaged area until the carbon fibre is exposed. 4. - Clean and degrease using SG-A Eco cleaner. 5. - Cut 240 g/m2 carbon fibre twill weave fabric to the right size to fit the damaged area. 6. - Thoroughly mix Carbo 500 resin : Carbo 500 hardener in the ratio 2:1 (weight or volume) until it is completely homogenous. 7. - Stir the mixture for at least 60 seconds. 8. - Apply the Carbo 500 mixture to the carbon fibre fabric using a brush. 9. - Apply the carbon fibre fabric to the damaged area and press it on. 10. - Apply a further layer of the Carbo 500 mixture to the damaged area. 11. - With the aid of a hot-air gun, remove any air bubbles caused by stirring. 12. - Repeat the steps 10. and 11. five or six times. 13. - After approx. 12 hours the repaired area can be subjected to further treatment (drilling, sawing, sanding etc.).

Catalogs

Other AKEMI chemisch technische Spezialfabrik GmbH products

Body construction: Adhesives and sealants

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.