Product Overview
Evo-Stik Gripfill
is a solvent-borne, filled rubber resin adhesive, developed to bond virtually any rigid materials together, regardless of the evenness of the surface. Gripfill is a high strength, one part, gap filling adhesive specially formulated to bond a large variety of materials.
Packaging
Cartons of 12 x 350ml cartridges
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Date: 27 May 2010 Information Sheet No.: TDS00238
Bostik Limited, Common Road, Stafford, England., ST16 3EH. Tel: +44 (0)1785 272625 Fax: +44 (0)1785 272867 www.Bostik.co.uk
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Features
• A high strength, one part, gap filling adhesive
specially formulated to bond a large variety of
materials such as: plywood, blockboard, chipboard,
hardboard, laminated plastics, rigid uPVC (excluding
foamed PVC), rigid insulation materials (excluding
expanded polystyrene), metal sheeting (including
aluminium, steel, galvanised iron, tin plate and
nonferrous metals) to themselves or to brick, stone,
breeze block, sand/ cement screeds, concrete,
plaster, plasterboard and insulation boards.
• Suitable for bonding aluminium and uPVC stair
nosings, carpet edging strips, carpet grippers,
building boards, timber battens etc. to stairs, floor
boards and walls.
• For bonding wall signs, window frames, sink units,
fitted furniture (including light fittings) to a variety of
surfaces; in the building of home extensions,
caravans and cars.
Product Characteristics
Form Gunnable Paste.
Specific Gravity 1.1 approximately.
Solvent Type: Aromatic petroleum solvent and
ketone.
Product Code 18609 310ml x 12 cartridges.
18601 350ml x 12 cartridges.
Shelf life/storage 12 months when stored in the
original unopened containers.
Store in dry conditions between
5°C and 25°C.
Typical Performance Data (approx.)
Application Temperature +5°C to +30°C.
Service Temperature -30°C to +70°C.
Flashpoint Below 10°C Test Method BS
2000 Part 170:1982 (IP
170/75(81)
Coverage 350ml 12 metres of 6mm bead per
350ml cartridge (normally
sufficient for one 2,440mm x
1,220mm panel)
310ml 10.6 metres of 6mm bead per
310ml cartridge
Directions for use
IMPORTANT
Before using this Evo-Stik Gripfill™ refer to the relevant
Health & Safety Data Sheet. Available at
www.bostik.co.uk named as the code above.
Preparation
1. Surfaces to be bonded must be clean, structurally
sound, dry and free from dust and loose material.
Porous surfaces such as plaster and fibre cement
board, should first be primed with Gripfill™ Universal
PVA (diluted 1:5 with clean water) and allowed to
dry thoroughly before Evo-Stik Gripfill™ is applied.
Building panels should be cut to shape beforehand.
Application
1. Fix the cartridge into the extruder. Cut the nozzle to
the desired width and angle and push a nail through
the nozzle to break the seal at the base.
Stair Nosings, Window Frames etc.
2. Apply a continuous bead (usually 6mm in diameter)
to the surface being bonded. Position on the
substrate, if possible by sliding into place, and apply
pressure overall. If the object is to be applied to a
vertical surface, temporary mechanical support (eg:
panel pins, masonry nails, etc) may be required.
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3. Allow to dry overnight prior to any further operation
eg: fixing boards to battens etc.
4. Excessive thickness of adhesive may extend drying
time.
Wall Panels
5. For most work, Evo-Stik Gripfill™ should be applied
as a 6mm diameter bead to the rear of the panel.
Extrude a continuous bead around the panel
approximately 25mm from the edge. Additional
beads should then be applied across the panel at
600mm centres (450mm for heavy panels).
6. Immediately present the panel to the wall slightly
above its required position and applying pressure
slide it into place in order to break any surface skin.
Press firmly to ensure maximum overall contact,
using a soft mallet if necessary. Continue as above
with further panels making sure they are flush with
each other. Any adjustment must be made within 5
minutes of placing.
7. Alternatively Evo-Stik Gripfill™ may be applied in the
form of blobs approximately 10 - 12mm in diameter
at 300mm centres. The blob application is not
recommended when bonding plastic materials.
Impervious Materials
8. Where two impervious materials are to be bonded,
apply Evo-Stik Gripfill™ as above, press firmly
together and break the bond by pulling away
immediately ensuring good transfer has occurred.
Wait for a maximum of 5 minutes and re-bond the
two materials.
Cleaning
1. Carefully clean with white spirit before the film has
dried. Spillage: Before the film has dried remove
excess carefully and clean the surface with white
spirit.
Precautions in Use
Where Evo-Stik Gripfill™ is used externally it must be
protected from driving rain, ponding water or
permanently wet situations. This can be achieved by
using a suitable silicone sealant. Evo-Stik Gripfill™ is
not recommended for bonding mirrors, as it may cause
an adverse reaction on the mirror backing.
For health and safety instruction, first aid measures and
spillage and disposal instructions, see separate Health
and Safety Data Sheet for Evo-Stik Gripfill™.
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