Fiberglass Mold Repair is Now Faster & Easier
With its rapid cure times, using SG5000 means
repairs can be completed in hours, not days
SG5000: The New Mold Repair Revolution
Normal molds can be back in production within 8 hours
SCIGRIP® SG5000 Adhesive has been proven effective when used as a filling compound instead of glass patching in the repair of cracks and dings in fiberglass molds. It has also been shown to provide more durable repairs when compared to other, traditional patching and repair methods. Note: Please order SG5000-03 BLK when ordering specifically for mold repair.
Performance Benefits
- Rapid cure (less than 4 hrs)
- Thin films cure hard & fast
- No tacky surfaces
- Sands easily & cleanly
- Packs easily/no trapped air
- Less time to gelcoating
- Saves over 4 hours of labor
- Yields more pulls
SG5000 TIME & LABOR SAVINGS
| Table Header |
SG5000 METHOD |
LAMINATION METHOD |
OTHER METHODS |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Time (to sanding) | Less than 4 Hours | 24 Hours | Less than 4 hous | |
| Pulls Between Repairs | At least 4 | Less than 3 | Less than 2 (Repair pulls out) |
Molds can be back in production within 8 hours!
SG5000 in Mold Repair
Mix & Apply
Prep & Sand
Prep & Gelcoat
Sand & Polish
Availability
| Table Header | REGULAR |
|---|---|
| SG5000 Methacrylate Adhesive | |
| 490 ML Dual Cartridges Multiple Working Time Formulas Available Mold Repair: Order SG5000-03 BLK |
RECOMMENDED FOR MOLD REPAIR & BONDING:
| COMPOSITES | Composites | Metals | Thermoplastics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epoxy | Aluminum | ABS | |
| Polyester/DCPD | Carbon Steel | Acrylics | |
| Vinyl Ester | Stainless Steel | PVC/CPVC | |
| Gelcoats |
WORKING PROPERTIES
| GEL TIME | Cartridge | Adhesive | Activator | Working Time | Fixture Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG5000-03 | SG5000-03 A | SG5000-03 B | 2-5 min | 6-8 min | |
| SG5000-06 | SG5000-06 A | SG5000-06 B | 5-8 min | 10-12 min | |
| SG5000-13 | SG5000-13 A | SG5000-13 B | 11-19 min | 20-25 min |
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Table Header | Characteristics |
Part A Adhesive |
Part B Activator |
A+B Mix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Amber | Amber or Black | Amber or Black | |
| Mix Ratio Volume |
1 | 1 | - | |
| Mix Ratio Weight |
1 | 1 | - | |
| Density, g/cc | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.97 | |
| Density lb/gallon |
8.01 | 8.09 | 8.09 | |
| Vicosity cps |
90,000- 150,000 |
150,000- 250,000 |
- |
TYPICAL CURED PROPERTIES
| GEL TIME | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 5,076-5,802 PSI (35-40 MPa) |
| Maximum Tensile Elongation | 5-10% |
| Tensile Modulus | 160,000-180,000 PSI (1,100-1,240 MPa) |
| Lap Shear Strength | 2,611-3,626 PSI (18-25 MPa) |
| Service Temperatures | -40 to 212℉ |
