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SIMALFA 3083 |
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Product Description
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SIMALFA® 3083 is a sprayable, one-part, water based
adhesive that bonds
instantly. It is simple to
use, offers speed for
increased profitability, and
conforms to the many
changing environmental
regulations.
Simalfa bonds porous
substrates to themselves or
to non-porous substrates. It
is exceptional for bonding
flexible polyurethane foam,
latex foam, fabric,
polyester fiber, wood,
plastic, cardboard, jute,
rubber, metal, and many
other porous materials.
Simalfa is widely used in
foam fabrication,
bedding,
furniture,
transportation,
packaging and
other industries where
foams and/or porous substrates are
common.
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Features & Benefits |
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| Solvent Free |
100% waterborne system |
| One Sided Application |
Save valuable time in your
production process |
| Bonds Instantly |
Increase productivity and
boost profits |
| Friendly to Equipment |
Maintenance free |
| One Part System |
A simple, trouble free
application. |
| High Solids |
Excellent mileage |
| Heat Resistant |
Superior bond quality at
elevated temperatures |
| Versatile Adhesion |
Bond to a wide variety of
substrates |
| Consistent |
Reliable performance
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Technical Specifications |
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Composition: |
Dispersion of acrylic resin and synthetic rubber in
water |
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Color: |
Milky white or dyed |
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Odor: |
Slight |
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Solids Content: |
56% |
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Specific Gravity: |
1.06 g/cm3 at 68°F (20°C)
[DIN 51757] |
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Particle Size: |
140 Micron |
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pH Value 73°F(23°)C. |
7.0-9.2
[DIN 53785] |
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Viscosity Brookfield
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1000 cP
(20 RPM/Spindal 3) [DIN
53019] |
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Break Elongation: |
600% |
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Heat Resistance:. |
176°F-194°F
(80°C-90°C) |
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Boiling Point: |
212°F
(100°C) |
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Freezing Point: |
32°F (0°C) |
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Storage and Handling: |
Minimum 40°F (5°C) and maximum 104°F
(40°C)Store in a dry place. Keep tightly
closed to prevent loss of
moisture |
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Shelf Life: |
6 months in unopened container |
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Cleaning: |
Washable with water
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Surface Preparation |
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Surfaces must be clean, dry and dust
free. Any petroleum based product such
as oil or grease can prevent suitable
bonding.
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Application |
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Never agitate or mix before using.
Adhesive can be applied to both surfaces
with a spray gun. However, in many
instances, single sided application is
the preferred method. Spray guns should
be adjusted to give a paint-like spray
pattern. Hold the spray gun 8-12 inches
from the surface and be sure to overlap
the pattern slightly with each pass to
ensure uniform coverage.
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Coverage |
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Coverage will vary depending on the
porosity of substrates and strength of
adhesive bond desired. Typical users
will cover up to 1000 square feet per
gallon. In all cases, user evaluation
will be required to determine the
optimum coverage levels for their
application.
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Assembly and Bonding Time |
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Simalfa bonds immediately after
spraying. Users can reposition the
substrates, to maximize the quality of
their product, without re-spraying.
Pressure may be applied via manual or
mechanical methods to enhance the
initial bond. In addition, the user can
place the substrates together up to 20
minutes after spraying if required by
their production process. After 20
minutes the adhesive may dry and the
final adhesion can suffer, or a
pseudo-adhesion could take place.
The final bond is achieved once the
residual water has evaporated. Although
water evaporation happens quickly, it is
recommended users wait 24 hours before
performing any final bond testing.
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Application Method and Equipment |
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SIMALFA is best dispensed via our
patented Free Flowing gravity delivery
system and applied with our high volume
low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns. Other
spray gun manufacturers may also have
suitable application equipment. To find
out if your spray gun works with
Simalfa, just contact us, we can help.
We can supply all the necessary design,
engineering and equipment to properly
install and use SIMALFA.
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Application Method: |
Manual spray |
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Secondary Application
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Automatic spray, roll or
brush |
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Spray Gun: |
SIMALFA HVLP |
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Nozzle Size: |
2.5 mm |
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Method of Dispensing: |
Free Flowing System
(Patent#: 5868319) or
pressure container. DO
NOT PUMP |
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Other Information: |
All parts coming in contact
with adhesive must be made
of
stainless steel or plastic.
Definitely NO colored
metals, aluminum, steel,
brass, etc. |
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Cleaning of Equipment: |
Use water only. Never use
solvents of any type.
DO NOT SUBMERGE SPRAY GUN
IN WATER
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Cleanup |
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In some cases wet adhesive may be
removed with water. Dry adhesive cannot
be removed from porous substrates such
as foams or fabrics. It is recommended
that users prevent adhesive from getting
on surfaces where it’s not wanted.
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Precautionary Information |
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Please refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet and Product Label for Health and
Safety Information before using Simalfa.
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