WEICON Plastic Metal
WEICON Plastic Metal is ideal for providing fast, cost effective and durable repairs to many different types of material. WEICON Plastic Metal is also suitable for tool and mould making.
The range c***ists of 16 different types (see menu, left) to cover the various application requirement needed for industry. The system is complemented by a range of optional accessory products.
Composition
WEICON Plastic Metals are two-component epoxy resin systems. All types are supplied in a retail package which contains the resin and hardener components in the correct mixing ratios. Depending on type, the resin component is filled with either steel or aluminium powder or in some cases, a mineral filler (except Casting Resin MS 1000). The different hardeners determine the viscosity and curing beh***iour of each product type.
Characteristics
After mixing the two components, WEICON Plastic Metal hardens to a firm, metal-like material which immediately adheres to almost every kind of surface. Time of hardening depends on the type. Unlike polyester resin, the material does not shrink while curing. The cured material may be machined, e.g.
- drilled
- milled
- ground
- filed
WEICON offers a wide range of putty, liquid or brushable types with extremely high temperature and abrasion resistance. All types show an excellent resistance to agressive media.
Applicati***
Most different materials may be realiably and durably bonded, to themselves and among each other, e.g.
- iron, steel, hard metal, bronze, lead
- aluminium, brass and copper
- glass and ceramics, concrete and wood
- as well as many rigid plastics (except PTFE, polyethylene and polypropylene)
For workshops and maintenace departments in all industries, WEICON Plastic Metal is the ideal product for
repairs on aluminium and light alloy- reconditioning and repairing castings, pipes and tanks
- filling blowholes and microporosities
- working over shafts, sliding bearings, pumps and housings
- welding without preheating (wherever welding is problematic or impossible)
In industrial design and manufacturing, WEICON Plastic Metal is used for making moulds and models, in particular
as an aid for making moulds for rubber and injection- moulded parts
- making dies
- templates and models for pre-production testing
- lining of cutting tool guides
- making fixing devices.
WEICON Plasic Metal is ideal for maintenance works and will give durable repairs without the need for expensive replacement parts.
Instructi*** for use
For detailed information regarding
- pretreatment of surfaces
- mixing and mixing ratio
- pot life and working time
please see instruction leaflet, which is enclosed in the retail packaging.
Hardening and Treatment
Depending on the type, WEICON Plastic Metal may be machined resp. (in mould making) removed from the mould after 2 hours (min.) resp. 16 hours (max.) at room temperature.
Most types are completely cured after 24 hours at room temperature (see Technical Data at page 11)- At low temperatures, the influence of heat (heat lamp, hot-air fan) reduces the cure time.
Do not use open fire.
Storage
- Store WEICON Plastic Metal in a dry place at room temperature (max. +25°C).
- Unopened containers may be stored at temperatures from +18°C up to +25°C for 18 months.
- Opened containers should be used within 6 months
(exception: Epoxy Resin Putty max. 3 years).
Precauti***
When using WEICON Plastic Metal observe the physical, toxical and ecological data and the safety regulati*** contained in the relevant EC Safety Data Sheets, which are ***ailable upon request.