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Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)

Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)

Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Spabond 540LV is a modified epoxy adhesive designed for bonding polyester and epoxy laminates, suitable for large gaps up to 30mm. It is ideal for medium to large production boats due to its high toughness and excellent gap-filling properties.
Product Information
The adhesive is available with various hardeners from Fast to Extra Slow and is Lloyds Register Certified. It should be stored between 10°C and 25°C for a shelf life of 2 years.
Instructions for Use
Optimized for use at 15-25°C and below 70% relative humidity, surfaces must be clean and dry. Thorough mixing is required for uniform color, and the adhesive should be applied to both surfaces.
Health and Safety
Protective gloves and clothing are necessary to avoid skin contact. Ensure adequate ventilation and use eye protection if needed. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water immediately.
Mixing and Handling
Different hardeners have varying pot-life and working times. For instance, the Fast Hardener has a pot-life of 25 minutes, while the Extra Slow Hardener has a pot-life of 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Adhesive Performance
The adhesive shows excellent mechanical properties, including cleavage strength and lap shear strength on various substrates. Cured properties are consistent across different hardeners.
Cured Mechanical and Thermal Properties
The adhesive has good tensile strength, tensile modulus, and glass transition temperature, making it suitable for various applications.
Specifications and Procedures
The document specifies the use of hardeners and an initial cure period of 24 hours at 21°C. Samples with a peel plied finish failed within the laminate.
Notice and Recommendations
Advice and recommendations are provided in good faith, with a warranty of reasonable skill and care. Customers should create test panels and conduct testing to ensure suitability. Specifications and prices may change without notice.
Technical Contact Information
For technical queries, contact Gurit via telephone at +44 1983 828000 or email at [email protected]. Chemical emergency contacts are available for Europe, the Americas, and APAC regions.
Legal Notice
All trademarks mentioned are legally protected.
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Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)-1

Full General Datasheet SPABOND 540LV MODIFIED EPOXY ADHESIVE - Long working times for bonding large polyester and epoxy parts - Exceptional impact toughness & peel strength - Excellent bond to polyester & epoxy substrates - Low exotherm & shrinkage in thick bondlines - Sag resistance of up to 30mm on a vertical surface - Available with a range of hardeners, from Fast to Extra Slow - Resin and Hardener pigmented to give a visual indication of mix quality - Lloyds Register Certified Formats Available INTRODUCTION Spabond 540LV is a modified ambient curing epoxy adhesive designed for bonding polyester or epoxy laminates. The Adhesive system is available with two resins; Spabond 540 resin is designed for larger gaps up to 30mm and Spabond 540LV for bondline <20mm. Spabond 540LV is available in drums, pails and cartridges. The high toughness and excellent gap filling properties make this adhesive ideal for stringers/bulkheads, frames and hull-to-deck joints on medium to large production boats. *working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used as an approximate guideline for all SP 540 systems

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Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)-2

The product is available in a number of formats please contact your local customer support or download the latest product catalogue available on www.gurit.com. The product formats listed to the right also benefit from 3rd Party Certification and specific details can be found by downloading the certificate from guriit.com. TRANSPORT & STORAGE The resin and hardeners should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage. Any accidental spillage should be soaked up with sand, sawdust, cotton waste or any other absorbent material. The area should then be washed clean (see appropriate...

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This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data has been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification. MIXING AND HANDLING *working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all SP 540 systems **cured properties of Spabond 540 and Spabond 540L V are the same when combined with the relevant hardeners ***peel plied finish, all samples failed within the laminate ****initial cure of 24 hours at...

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This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data has been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification. MIXING AND HANDLING *working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all SP 540 systems **cured properties of Spabond 540 and Spabond 540L V are the same when combined with the relevant hardeners ***peel plied finish, all samples failed within the laminate ****initial cure of 24 hours at...

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Spabond 540LV - Modified Epoxy Adhesive System (v9)-5

This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data has been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification. MIXING AND HANDLING *working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all SP 540 systems **cured properties of Spabond 540 and Spabond 540L V are the same when combined with the relevant hardeners ***peel plied finish, all samples failed within the laminate ****initial cure of 24 hours at...

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This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data has been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification. MIXING AND HANDLING *working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all SP 540 systems **cured properties of Spabond 540 and Spabond 540L V are the same when combined with the relevant hardeners ***peel plied finish, all samples failed within the laminate ****initial cure of 24 hours at...

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NOTICE All advice, instruction or recommendation is given in good faith but the selling Gurit entity (the Company) only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. No further duty or responsibility is accepted by the Company. All advice is given subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) which are available on request from the Company or may be viewed at Gurit's Website: www.gurit.com/terms-and-conditions.aspx The Company strongly recommends that Customers make test panels in the final process conditions and conduct appropriate testing of any goods...

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