I have the same stuff Tantum has, would that work for connecting vinyl tubing to an airtank at good pressures? With these considerations in mind, any repair of HDPE pipe holes or cracks, would need to be 1) flexible 2) gas and water impervious and 3) provide a full zero leak seal.

Please provide at least two references not related to you, whom you have known for at least 5 years. To weld LDPE you need to have the temperature at approximately 518F/ 270C, the regulator set at approximately 5-1/4 to 5-1/2 and the rheostat at 5. JavaScript is disabled.

Repair a leaky PVC joint without replacing any pipe, Plastic gas tank repair with a PTFE Patch, Water Pipeline Repair Resources and Reports.

The glue joins formed by super glue on the other hand, do degrade over time.

It is much easier to bond PETG. An indication the substrate is ready to be welded is when it starts getting a fogging effect similar to blowing on a piece of glass. Anyways, it keeps jerking around all over the place. Edited by Zorn's Lemma, 21 April 2010 - 10:17 PM. Though BP Blue can be used by itself, we strongly recommend the use of our standard Activator/Accelerator (AA) when bonded polyethylene. KING PLASTIC UNVEILS KING STARBOARD WG, THE ALL-WEATHER WOOD GRAIN POLYMER SHEET, DURING IWF ATLANTA. The average psi running through these pipes is 50 psi. Great work, Zorn. Our process bonds materials together on a molecular level.

I have also used stainless dowel pins and stainless screws for plastic in certain high stress situations. With the Process, you can successfully bond items to LDPE bottles.

Do solvents weld neoprene rubber? The stick is not permanent. NOTE: A "YES" answer will not necessarily bar you from employment.

For the repair of metal & plastic (poly) tanks and pipes. Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning initiatives for the next generation of makers. there is a slick machine that contractors use to melt and weld lengths of pipe together. Thanks for clearing that up, Bob!

They are a common replacement from the more dated concrete and steel substrate options.

I need a solvent to weld polycarbonate to PVC. These factors easily prevent most repair systems that claim to repair plastic gas tanks, from effectively doing so. The second advantage is the extreme life of the patch. The chemistry and physics behind the process, are what ensure its success. Found primarily in paint stripper. Found in paint removers. Meaning, you can weld low density polyethylene (LDPE) welding rod to high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheet but not vice versa. One of the reasons our bonding process is so effective on polys, is that our system of bonding them, is similar to the system used to create them. By temperature, approximately 120 degrees F. Align the surfaces and firmly press together for 10-15 seconds. Steel used to be king in the world of gas tanks, but thanks to legislation requiring part life to be at least 10 years, HDPE is now the material of choice. DETAIL beginning with the MOST RECENT employer. Molecular bonding is more like PETG, though more than semi-rigid, it can be fully flexible and takes on the characteristics of whatever it is bonded to. I'm guessing the problem there was me waiting two hours.

If you choose to, once the welding rod adheres to the substrate, you can let go of the rod and it will automatically pull itself through.

Once a poly is primed with Tech-Bonds Poly Prep, that poly is primed forever.Spray the prepped area with the Activator/Accelerator (AA). Let the AA dry. Plastic interior trim is more likely than not to be some sort of polyethylene, such as HDPE. Cyclohexanone: Found in plastic cement, particularly ABS and PVC pipe cement.

TheProcessbonds any polymer to itself, to any other polymer and/or to any other substrate. This type of pipe is very common is residential and commercial plumbing. Grab will be quick.Press the edges of the Tech-Patch down with our fingers.CRITICAL. They require a specific tool that heats the staple which allows it to be buried into the material. With the drilled holes, the crack will not expand. The Process joins the two surfaces together, on a molecular level. Include summer employment, U.S. Military experience, periods of unemployment or self-employment, show dates (month/year) and locations. Since the finalization of the Process in 2016, there has not been a reported bond failure. The chemical reaction started in step 7 will travel along the adhesive line. Nothing I tried would even stick to it. which is an adhesion promoter for polymers.

HDPE or high-density polyethylene pipe is a flexible pipe used in gas and fluid transfer. etc. Simply return the kit. It takes the place of acid etching, flame etching in order to weld polyethylene together. Epoxy putty used on tanks and pipes easily chips off when the the tank flexes, expands or contracts. They are brittle, inflexible and prone to breakage. Apply the SI Black to the precut Tech-Patch. They are all out there if you are able to locate them. It is like trying to glue water and why conventional wisdom is that you cannot glue polymers. national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran, or marital status or on the basis of any other condition or characteristic protected by federal, state or Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed, Skill builder, project tutorials, and more, Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine today, Community access, print, and digital Magazine, and more, Browse and Vote on Your Favorite Projects, Learn More About the Amazing Maker Awards, Graphics and More to Help Spread the Word, My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys.

and the rheostat at 5. BP Blue is not recommended for elastomers, or for cross bonding different polymers to each other or a polymer to a non-poly substrate. socket elbow fusion fitting fittings ppr pph PET is unfortunately very brittle. Replacing any type of poly pipe will still be a chore, but replacement has been the only option. The Tech-Patch, a FVMQ poly patch, will flex and expand and contract with the pipe, is impervious to gasoline, water and common chemicals and provides a full zero-leak seal. I tried caulk, superglue, silicon, epoxy, water weld. Sometimes vinyl is just vinyl.actually, probably most of the time.PVC is a member of the vinyl group, but highly specialized, as are the solvents for it. The TPRS system fulfills all three of these HDPE pipe repair requirements. requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. When should you solvent weld plastics as opposed to gluing them together? Apply pressure to the Tech-Patch from the center out the glue squeegee. You currently have javascript disabled. Use a Tech-Patch to seal holes and cracks in PEX pipe, HDPE pipe and HDPE tanks. BP Blue will also bond otherthermoplastic polymers, including; polypropylene, polyurethane, HDPE, Teflon, Delrin, UHMWs, , nylon, etc., to themselves or to otherlong string polymers.

I've been compiling a list mainly for personal use of common engineering plastics used in Nerf and their solubility in the common solvents and figured I'd share what I have since I know a lot of you *cough*Bob*cough*BadWrench*cough* will have some more to add. Very warm, but not hot. Some other cement that actually said "transition" on the can probably would not have done any better anyway. I don't know how easy it's going to be to fill out such a table, though. Sometimes when I'm on the can at work. You cant pull the butt joint apart, but the ability to flex is minimal. Order some different sized rods and some HDPE sheets (cutting board) for gusseting on amazon.

If you had asked GoogleHow to glue polyethylene?, we often come up as the result. Start with a piece that is longer than the 2 sides you want to join, Make a 90 notch with a router that is almost full depth, Carefully apply heat at this notch so that both side of the notch are "soft", Fold at the notch so that the 2 soft edges are in contact and clamp until they cool, gusseting with screws is the best you can do, The heating mechanism has some kind of indicator that the plastic is hot enough to join and it will not overheat it to the point of sagging. King Plastic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws. If any of our kits do not perform to your expectations, we will refund your purchase price. Just a thought. Sticking two items together on a superficial level by being sticky, only works on certain materials and polymers are not one of them. Super glues or epoxies, which essentially work by being sticky, have nothing to grab onto. Surface preparation with HDPE tanks is critical.If the problem is a crack drill a small hole at each end of the crack.Aggressively rough the HDPE surface with medium grit sandpaper. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Below is a video showing the steps in thePolymer Bonding Process. Doing this as I speak.

I have no idea when I got itmy DAD got it some 15 years ago, but that doesn't matter. government agency, or other party, with a legal and proper interest and I release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from King Plastic Corporation furnishing said information to said parties.

1) The TPRS system seals the cracks or holes and provides the PEX pipe or HDPE pipe with a flush and full contact seal. Let dry. Saturate the surface with the Poly Prep.

The Process (Bonding Poly Process) allows HDPE to be bonded to itself, to other polymers and/or to other substrates. Spray with AA.Visually inspect. Drill a small hole at each end of the crack. HDPE has radius minimums and any improperly radiused notches will eventually be your failure point. All Tech-Bond Kits Better chemistry, better results. Do yourself a favor and try this first.

Inset (like a door hinge) stainless steel corner(butterfly) Cover with thin hdpe if you don't want the stainless seen.

What the Process is, is the cohesion of the monomers and polymers of each material, whether they are similar or dissimilar. Rough the HDPE pipe with a medium grit sandpaper.

Hopefully others would agree. I currently have IPS #3 Would that work? To lack the former is to be deficient in the latter.". These unique material difficulties, along with years of trial and error, are what led us to the end all solution for all polys and difficult substrates; the Bonding Poly Process. Wait You can use nailpolish remover to bond plastics together? And experimenting on different types of plastics will help master the procedure. Warm to 120 degrees F by temperature, to just below hot by touch. BP Blue is not recommended for bonding elastomers or for cross-bonding a thermoplastic to other substrates. I reckon he should have some good insight into its use You must log in or register to reply here. There are two major challenges faced when attempting to repair HDPE parts. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration. PEX is a cross-linked polyethylene that is very stable, which makes it ideal for piping. Vocational Training, Trade, Business, Armed Forces and other special training. Firmly press the two surfaces together for fifteen to twenty seconds. Return client. Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK): Also known as Butanone. Apply an SI cyanoacrylate to the opposite surface from where AA was sprayed. Clean the surface with any cleaner that will not leave a residue. Doing this will heat the welding rod while heating the substrate. Bonding polyethylene with the Polymer Bonding Processonly takes four simple steps. In fact, to be complaint with the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code, the pressure in these pipes in not supposed to rise above 80 psi.

As HDPE can last as long as 50 to 100 years, any repair to be effective, needs to be able to withstand that magnitude of longevity as well. Skeptics are the reason why we have a100% customer satisfaction money-back guarantee. Some of these are essential for the basic functionalities of our websites. Operational strength is almost immediate, but the strength of the bond is directly proportional to the amount of time it is given to fully cure. In order to weld PP, the welder needs to be set at approximately 572F/300C; determining your temperature will depend on which type of welder you purchase and the recommendations from the manufacturer. Saturate the polyethylene with our Poly Prep, an adhesion promoter for polymers and poly-plastics.

PET like your average crazy glue or adhesive epoxy, is brittle and prone to breakage. Bonds do no degrade over time.

So the most important consideration to make when attempting to glue or rather bond UHMW, is will it do the job? PP has excellent chemical resistance, low specific gravity, high tensile strength and is the most dimensionally stable polyolefin. Spray the Activator/Accelerator on the prepped area. From research what I found out is it can be done, but it takes finesse !

The extremely slick and abrasion resistant surface, offers challenges most adhesives simply cannot overcome. Like UHMW, they are resistant to not only water, but oil, gas and other common chemicals as well.

Make sure the adhesive is in an unbroken line.

Spray the seam with the Activator/Accelerator. Once again, special tooling is required. A smart collection of books, magazines, electronics kits, robots, microcontrollers, tools, supplies, and more curated by us, the people behind Make: and the Maker Faire.

Clean all surfaces, including the welding rod, with MEK or a similar solvent.

1,2 Dichloroethane: Also known as Ethylene dichloride. Apply a bead of SI Black to the two diagonal corners and to the entire perimeter of the Tech-Patch. With the bonds resistant to age and weathering, in conjunction with their phenomenal sheer and tensile strength, the bonds are very durable. When using a thermoplastic welder with a 500 watt 120 volt heating element, the air regulator should be set at approximately 5 p.s.i.

The second HDPE repair challenge, is the material itself. Step one is identifying the plastic.

It does not simply stick to the surface, so this slippery resistant material, can be bonded. I post from my cell phone a lot. The number one rule of welding thermoplastics is you must weld like-plastic to like-plastic.

Pick up a plastic welder from harbor freight for $60. It not only permanently fixes and prevents the spread of the problem area, but preserves the life of the surrounding area.

an adhesion promoter for polymers. I hereby certify that the answers given by me on this application are true and correct without significant omissions of any kind whatsoever. Proven applications using PP are plating equipment, tanks, ductwork, etchers, fume hoods, scrubbers and orthopedics.

Ford followed suit with their own six layer HDPE gas tank, designed to meet Californias fuel standards. Theres all sorts of plastics out there, and they all respond to different solvents. There are two huge advantages to using a Tech-Patch over a putty epoxy or wrap, to repair tanks and pipes.

Do you have any skills/abilities not listed under Employment History that would further qualify you for employment? Here are some tips for welding different types of plastics and steps to ensure a proper weld. Dan Strohl of custom car site Hemmings.com wrote a great piece on solvent-welding plastics: basically gluing together broken pieces of plastic with a solvent chosen to work best with that type of plastic. Using firm and consistent pressure, push down on the boot of the tip. Wipe the surface until clean with a soft cloth. Your choice here will be recorded for all Make.co Websites. Warm both polyethylene (poly) surfaces with a hair dryer or heat gun till the surfaces are very warm, but not hot. Chrysler, GM and Jeep started out as the biggest utilizers of the HDPE or high-density polyethylene gas tank. A few hours of practicing welding will give the feel for maintaining the right even pressure on the rod straight down into the weld area. Another common use is as a film.

I understand that any employment offered is for an indefinite duration and is at will and that either I or King Plastic Corporation may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice or cause. Edited by Daniel Beaver, 20 January 2012 - 08:59 PM. I currently have IPS #3 Would that work?Also, since there seem to be a lot of problems with vinyl tubing, what is another plastic tubing that can be used instead that will handle pressurized air and solvent weld to PVC and plolycarbonate?

Clean the surface(s) with a cleaner that will not leave a residue. Sorry if this is the wrong topic.Would nail polish remover seal a BBBB tank sufficiently so that it does not blow up? Urethane Supply Company has a pretty comprehensive guide to identifying plastics, should the piece youre repairing not have any identification marks on it.

compression Employment with King Plastic Corporation is subject to satisfactory work history, personal reference reports and background checks from outside agencies. I need a solvent to weld polycarbonate to PVC. The first, is longevity. Welding is the process of uniting surfaces by softening them with heat.

The boot will push the welding rod into the substrate. Clean all surfaces with a cleaner that will not leave a residue. Plain vinyl, as used in most flexible tubing and lots of upholstery, is actually quite difficult to solvent weld with any mechanical strength. Okay, thanks for the info. UHMWPE or HMPE polymers are self-lubricating, which make it resistant to wear and abrasion. The premier publication of maker projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews, and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges.

If so, what are those skills and where did you acquire them?

You could then plug weld the pins in and also weld around the joint its self? Most importantly, Tech-Patches ALWAYS work.

(Keep in mind that normal fire safety procedures should be followed.) You can know this because it lists PVC, CPVC and ABS. Ive solved the unsolvable with this cutting edge bonding science.

These will be stored in your browser only with your consent and you have the option to opt-out. This is as a result of our patented Bonding Poly Process. Edited by Just Some Bob, 05 January 2010 - 05:14 PM. King Plastic Corporation requires applicants to undergo screening for the presence of illegal drugs/and or alcohol as a condition of employment. Let the Poly Prep dry. Any of our Poly, Deluxe, or Professional Kits will bond Polyethylene to itself and any other substrate; except stainless steel and glass. If you're trying to build things like checkvalves out of telescoping sizes, vinyl is probably not the right stuff to start with.Oh, and that stuff in your picture is transition cement. Once sprayed with AA, you have an hour of work time.Warm the prepped surface with a heat gun or hair dryer. Unlike glues or epoxys that work purely on a superficial level by being sticky, our molecular bonding process takes place beneath the surface. Clean the surface with a cleaner that will not leave a residue. The covalent bond formed between the PETG and itself, or between the PETG and PLA or whatever material you are bonding it to, is what makes the difference between molecular bonding and glue joins.

A project collaboration and documentation platform. Can be bought pure. I try to hold it with a ragIt doesn't look likemuch. Also found in various plastic cements. Our Tech-Patch is an extremely weather, gas and ozone resistant FVMQ poly patch. I needed something just like this thread. In regards to plastics, this process is called polymerization. I authorize the companies or persons identified in the application to give any information regarding my employment, together with any information they may have regarding me, whether or not it is in their records. Our TPRS system permanently bonds the Tech-Patch to the HDPE pipe substrate, provides a full zero-leak seal and is completely impervious to gasoline.

The information supplied on this Took forever, but worked and was plenty strong. If employed, I agree to abide by all of King Plastic Corporations work/safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures and understand that neither the rules, As long there is good surface contact, resulting bonds will be dishwater safe. For as long as plastic welding has been around many people still do not understand the basics, which is critical to a proper weld. Keeping the above tips in mind, welding thermoplastics can be a fairly easy process to learn.

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