Joining process

Information 

• When the adhesive oozes out along the entire length of the joint on both sides, enough adhesive has been applied. 
• 1 195 ml cartridge is sufficient for a flange length of approx. 5 m. 

Information 

Adhesive cartridges must only be used with piston-driven applicator guns.

Information 

Adhesive must be free of damage. Deformed adhesive must not be used.

1. Prepare bonding gun, > V.A.G 1628 - hand-cartridge gun  or > VAS 6648 - pneumatic gun  or > V.A.G 1761/1 - pneumatic cartridge gun  .
2. Press out adhesive without the mixing tube until both components emerge from the cartridge.
3. Fit mixing tube on the cartridge and check that adhesive comes out.

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   Checking emerging adhesive

   1. 3.1  Make sure that the two-component adhesive is mixed evenly in the mixing tube.
   2. 3.2  Before applying adhesive to the joints, apply a 10-20 cm long bead of adhesive to a paper towel or similar item and dispose of it later. The hardening process can also be checked using this bead.
   3. 3.3  Also apply a bead of adhesive approx. 10 cm long to a paper towel or similar item for the sample test.
4. Apply adhesive.
   1. 4.1  Apply adhesive to both flanges of the joints.

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      Applying adhesive

   2. 4.2  Spread adhesive over the surface of both flanges of the joint using a clean tool. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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      Spreading adhesive out evenly

   3. 4.3  Areas without a cathodic-dip coating and bare body panels in cavities must be brushed or filled with structural adhesive.
5. Apply an additional bead of adhesive in the centre of the joint.

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   Bead of adhesive at the edges

6. Join components.

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   Joining components

   1. 6.1  Assemble parts, secure them and join them within the specified processing time.

      The joining process must be performed immediately after applying adhesive in order to guarantee a high quality and reliable bond.

      Otherwise, the adhesive bead must be removed and pre-treatment of the surface and application of the adhesive must be repeated.

      The layer thickness of the adhesive following joining must not be more than > Layer thickness 1 mm  .

7. Remove excess adhesive.

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   Removing excess adhesive

   1. 7.1  Remove excess adhesive with a clean cloth.
   2. 7.2  Give visible surfaces a final clean using a clean cloth soaked in acetone.

      Hardened material can only be removed by mechanical means.