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noelngke
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Practical Approach to Remove Strong Epoxy Adhesive

08/19/2011 5:42 AM

Dear Professional,

Currently, we use strong epoxy adhesive to glue steel plate onto the installed tile of size 300mm x 300mm. After the epoxy set and hardened, the bond test was conducted by pulling out the steel plate using hydraulic jack and pump. The bond strength found is typically 4-5 N/mm2. Is there any other method that you have came across using NDT approach, ie suction ? Also, is there a less laborious approach to remove the epoxy adhesive on the steel plate (for reuse) ? Currently, using hacking off is rather primitive and laborious.

Appreciate to hear from you

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Re: Practical approach to remove Strong Epoxy Adhesive

08/19/2011 7:20 AM

I don't know of a better method to test, but a heat gun may help in removal.

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08/19/2011 9:48 AM

Either heat or chemicals. Take your pick.
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Re: Practical Approach to Remove Strong Epoxy Adhesive

08/23/2011 10:57 PM

Use torch flame previously but it caused buckling /warpping of the steel plate. Will look into using chemical approach, any idea what type of chemical do you have in mind?

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Re: Practical Approach to Remove Strong Epoxy Adhesive

08/24/2011 6:42 AM

There are many on the web. Here's one. I would look into getting a small soak tank that can be covered. The stripper could be reused multiple times before changing out.

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Re: Practical Approach to Remove Strong Epoxy Adhesive

09/13/2011 2:17 AM

Thank you for your suggested linked.

Someone suggested use the above Ice Cone making machine to break the epoxy and then shear it off. Do you this will wok? Sound interesting.

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