Citation
(2009), "West System offers durable, flexible epoxy", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 38 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2009.12938fad.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
West System offers durable, flexible epoxy
Article Type: New products From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 38, Issue 6
West System Brand G/flex epoxy, a tough, two-part epoxy with a 1-to-1 mix ratio, is more flexible than standard epoxies and much stronger than typical caulking or adhesive sealants. G/flex is a waterproof epoxy available as a liquid and a pre-thickened adhesive. This formula is resilient enough to absorb the stress of expansion, contraction, shock, and vibration. It repairs leaks in aluminum boats and adheres well to polyethylene and ABS watercraft. G/flex offers a superior grip to aluminum and other metals, plastics, fiberglass, ceramic, masonry, glass, damp wood, difficult-to-bond wood species, and dissimilar materials. The liquid epoxy can be used as a coating or modified with West System fillers and additives and used to wet-out fiberglass tapes and fabrics. Its working time is 45 min at room temperature and it reaches an initial cure in 7-10 h and a full cure in 24 h. The pre-thickened version will even cure underwater.