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PSXTM20 Adhesive Kit W U .I ;;_" Epoxy siloxane adhesive for bonding fiberglass pipe and fittings OIL&GAS &CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL MARINE OFFSHORE HANDLING FUEL MINING with tapered joints Description Pot Life and Cure Time PSX20 adhesive is a patented two-part epoxy siloxa ne adhesive At77°F(25°C)the pot life of PSX 20 adhesive is 20 to 30 minutes.The designed for perma nentlyjoining fiberglass pipe and fittings with pot life decreases with risingtemperatures: taper/taperjoints.PSX20 is a non-flowingthixotropic paste offered in easy-to-use kits.The PSX20 epoxy adhesive kitcontains an adhesive resin,hardener,mixingspatula,brush and assembly instructions.The Temperature Adhesive Pot Life Minimum Joint adhesive resin is a dark red pastewith sand,The adhesive hardener is Cure Time a white paste.The mixed adhesive color is red.PSX 20 can be used to OF Oc minutes hours connect epoxy,vinyl esteror phenolic systems. 60 16 40 6 70 21 30 5 Listings and Approvals 80 27 20 4 PSX 20 adhesive is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories(UL)under File 90 32 8 3 MH9162 for use in Nonmetallic Underground Pipingfor Flammable 100 43 5 1 Liquids.PSX 20 adhesive is particularlysuited for pipingsystems conveying petroleum products including diesel fuels,kerosene,etc., In extremely cold orwindyconditions,use insulation toprevent alcohols and alcohol-gasoline mixtures,oroxygenated fuels.It is also rapid dissipation of heatfrom the cure reaction.Cap the ends of the approved by Underwriters LaboratoriesforusewithMTBEfluids. pipingto preventthe passage of cold air.I n severe cold conditions, warm air may be blown through the interior of the pipe.A heat cure is recommended for installations with service temperatures Preparation of Bonding Surface above 180°F(82°C)or operating pressures over300 psi.For ambient Usingthe sand papersu pplied in the adhesive kit,clean both surfaces temperature conditions below 60°F(16°C),anexternal heat cure thoroughlyto remove all dirt,grease and foreign materials.Make sure must be used.Aminimum heat cure time ofatleast 30minutes is the bondingsurfacesarefreeofmoisture. recommended for 2through 6-inch pipe.Even afterthe adhesive has turned solid at ambient temperatures,heat curingwill promote Do not touch the bonding surfaces with bare hands,dirty orgreasy chemical cross-linking of the adhesive,thus increasing its strength, gloves or rags after cleaningthem. temperature resistance and corrosion resistance.Asingle Chem Cure Pak may be applied or an NOV Fiber Glass Systems approved electric heat blanket may be used.The heat cure may be applied at anytime Mixing the Adhesive afterthe bond is made and before the pipe has been tested or put into In cold weather it is necessaryto warm the resin to between 70°F(21°C) service. and 80°F(27°C)to permitgood mixingand easier application. Open both resin and hardener containers.Usingthesticksupplied,put all of the hardener into the resin container.Neversplita kit. Mix until the sand and hardener are thoroughly incorporated throughout the resin. Adhesive Kit Sizes and Bonds Per Kit PSX 20 adhesive kits are available in 3 oz.,5 oz.and 8 oz.sizes.The table below indicates the numberof bonds per kitforeach pipe size.Values in the table are based on the quantity of adhesive required by an experienced crew working at a temperature of 75OF(24°C)with a 30 minute adhesive pot life. Kit Size Bonds per Kit per Pipe Size fl oz 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 3 7 5 31/2 11h 1 '/2 - - - 5 12 8 6 21/2 11/2 1 1 1/2 1/2 8 - 13 9 4 21/2 11/2 1 1 1/2 Fiber Glass Systems I KOYPo duction Solutions fgspipe@nov.com nov.com/fgs