Feature
●Each kit contains 8 ounces of G/flex 650 Toughened Epoxy, adhesive filler, application syringes, mixing pots and reusable mixing sticks and protective gloves.
●Used to repair leaking seams and rivets in aluminum boats and canoes.
●Working time: 75 minutes @ 72F
●All components are contained in a sturdy, resealable package.
Description
WEST SYSTEM Specialty Epoxies
These specialty epoxies add even more versatility to the WEST SYSTEM line of epoxies.
G/flex 655, now available in a convenient syringe
G/flex 655, now available in a convenient syringe
The G/flex 655-1 syringe dispenses resin and hardener at the correct 1:1 ratio.
G/flex is blended before application.
WEST SYSTEM Specialty Epoxies
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Six10 Thickened Epoxy AdhesiveSix10 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive is a two-part epoxy with a consistency similar to gel toothpaste. We manufacture it under vacuum to prevent entrapped air bubbles. Our in-house chemists formulated this toughened system with 8% elongation. Conveniently, Six10 requires no hand mixing when used with a standard caulk gun and the static mixing wand that comes with each cartridge (pictured caulk gun not included). The self-metering coaxial cartridge dispenses a gap-filling, structural adhesive that bonds tenaciously to wood, metals, fiberglass, and concrete. Six10 has a working time of over 40 minutes until the mixing wand becomes unusable. This adhesive has shear thinning properties, which means it moves more like a liquid when you work the material. This allows its use in cooler temperatures. You can also use it to wet out lightweight fiberglass cloth. It will cure in temperatures as low as 50°F (10°C). |
G/flex EpoxiesG/flex is a two-part, toughened epoxy that can make structural bonds which absorb the stress of expansion, contraction, shock, and vibration. We formulated this system for high elongation with an ultimate elongation of around 30%. The increase in elongation and lower modulus (stiffness) that it provides equates to better adhesion to substrates. This helps it resist a peel or delamination from starting. G/flex has a 1:1 mix ratio by volume for easy measuring. It’s also ideal for bonding dissimilar materials. We offer it in two versions. The liquid version, G/flex 650, has a consistency similar to honey. You can thicken it with 406 Colloidal Silica to reach the same viscosity as the 655. The pre-thickened version, G/flex 655, has a consistency like gel toothpaste. With proper application techniques, it will bond to wet/damp substrates and dense or oily woods like teak and oak. |
G/5 Five-Minute AdhesiveG/5 Five-Minute Adhesive is a two-part adhesive that will cure to a gel state within minutes. It has a 1:1 mix ratio by volume. You can wet sand it about 30 minutes after application. It is ideal for a temporary, quick cure that’s convenient for some applications like fabricating a quick custom sanding block with some scrap fiberglass cloth and a piece of foam. G/5 should not be used where high loads are expected or if it will be continually immersed in water. |
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| Six10 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive | G/flex 650 Toughened Epoxy | G/flex 655 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive | G/5 Five-Minute Adhesive | |
| Mix ratio, resin:hardener | NA (dispenses at proper ratio) | 1:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Pot life @72°F | 42 minutes (in static mixing wand) | 45 minutes | 45 minutes | 3-5 minutes |
| Working time, thin film @72°F | 42 minutes | 45 minutes | 45 minutes | 3-5 minutes |
| Cures to a solid, thin film @72°F | 5 to 6 hours | 3 to 4 hours | 3 to 4 hours | 5 minutes |
| Cures to working strength @72°F | 1 to 4 days | 7 to 10 hours | 7 to 10 hours | 15 minutes |
| Minimum working temp | 50°F (4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | |
| Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D-2240 | 80.6 | 75 | 75 | |
| Compression yield (ASTM D-685 | 9,690 psi | 5,270 psi | 5,270 psi | |
| Tensile strength ASTM D-638 | 6,440 psi | 3,440 psi | 5,270 psi | |
| Flexural strength ASTM D-790 | 11,300 psi | 5,190 psi | 5,270 psi |
WEST SYSTEM Epoxies
WEST SYSTEM offers high-quality epoxy resins, hardeners, fillers, and additives. Developed by our in-house chemists, our formulations are proprietary, structural, and marine grade. These epoxies have set the standard for epoxy quality in the marine industry and beyond since 1969.
An ISO 9001:2015 certified company
Founded in 1969, Gougeon Brothers, Inc. (GBI) formulates and manufactures WEST SYSTEM products. In 2020, NSF International recertified GBIs ISO 9001:2015 status, which ensures consistency in epoxy formulation, production, packaging, and instructional materials.