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Adhesive for PVC: technical specifications and scope
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride - a material that is used today in many areas of construction and installation. From it pipes of our water pipes and sewerage, facade constructions, floor and ceiling panels, and also many other things are made. To connect all these materials you need a quality and reliable adhesive.
The adhesive for PVC is different. But the main thing in its technical characteristics is high elasticity and water resistance. After all, he often has to contact with the details, which are under the influence of humidity, and even completely under water. In addition, high-quality adhesive for PVC films and other materials must be resistant to sunlight, temperature changes and mechanical stress.
Where to apply PVC glue
Often glue for PVC is used for sealing operations, for filling cracks and joints. By its qualities, this product greatly exceeds the usual silicone sealant. Even after a few years, it will not darken and not turn yellow, it will not crack or fall off. In a word, it will remain as elastic and perfectly smooth as in the first days after application.
Among other areas of application of highly elastic PVC glue, we can name the plumbing industry (connection of plumbing and plumbing pipes, bonding rainwater gutters), and the production of some other modern structures that we see before ourselves every day (for example, billboards) .
Experts recommend that before starting to connect parts from PVC, thoroughly clean their surface from mechanical impurities, degrease it and dry it well. For additional adhesion (to improve adhesion of the adhesive to the surface), it can be sanded with abrasive paper.
Directly in the technique of gluing there is nothing difficult. The adhesive for PVC is squeezed out by a thin layer on one of the working surfaces, they are joined and pressed down for 2-3 minutes. For large surfaces, this time should be increased. The amount of adhesive applied should not exceed the allowable value, otherwise its excess will flow out of the seam to the outside, which will reduce the aesthetics of gluing, and on some materials may even lead to their damage.
PVC Adhesive: Post-Processing and Precautions
All other operations with the working surface should be carried out no earlier than a day after the application of the adhesive for PVC. For several days it is recommended to protect the place of adhesion from direct sunlight and high temperatures. All work with glue should be carried out in well-ventilated areas and using personal protective equipment.
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