SikaForce®-800 Red
Fast curing profile and surface filler for blade repair applications
SikaForce®-800 Red is a two component polyurethane based profile and surface filler that works best at temperature above 15 °C. If ambient temperatures are lower than 15 °C it is advisable to use SikaForce®-800 Blue.
- Superior mixing, application and tooling properties
- Very good adhesion to GFRP
- Non-sag up to layer thicknesses of approx. 20 mm
- Fast sanding time
- Easy to sand, does not clog the sandpaper
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Superior mixing, application and tooling properties
- Very good adhesion to GFRP
- Non-sag up to layer thicknesses of approx. 20 mm
- Fast sanding time
- Easy to sand, does not clog the sandpaper
Areas of Application
SikaForce®-800 Red is used for profile shaping and surface filling of damaged rotor blades in the wind turbine industry. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.Product Details
Properties |
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Chemical base |
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Color (CQP001-1) |
mixed |
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Cure mechanism | Polyaddition | ||||
Density (uncured) | mixed (calculated) |
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Solid content | 100 % | ||||
Mixing ratio | by volume | 100 : 50 | |||
Viscosity (CQP029-4) | 25 mm PP, d = 1 mm, 10 s-1 |
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Consistency | Thixotropic paste | ||||
Application temperature | 5 ─ 30 °C | ||||
Working time | 2.5 minutes A | ||||
Sanding time | at 15 °C at 23 °C at 30 °C | 40 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes | |||
Elongation at break (CQP036-2 / ISO 527) | 2.5 % A, B | ||||
Glass transition temperature (ISO 11357-2) | 55 °C | ||||
Shelf life | 15 months C |
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure | A) 23 °C / 50 % r.h. | B) tested at 2 mm/min |
C) storage between 10 and 30 °C |
CURE MECHANISM
The curing of SikaForce®-800 Red takes place by a chemical reaction of the two components. Higher temperatures speed up the curing process and lower slow it down.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
In case of chemical or thermal exposure, conduct project related testing.
Application
Surface preparation
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease, oil, dust and contaminants. After the cleaning process, a physical or chemical pre-treatment might be required, depending on surface and type of material. The type of pre-treatment must be determined by tests.
Application
For the cartridge application use a suitable manual or a compressed air piston-type cartridge dispenser. To ensure good mixing quality the defined static mixer is to be used.
Extrude adhesive without mixer to equalize the filling levels. Attach the mixer and dispose the first few cm of the bead before the application.
Removal
Uncured SikaForce®-800 Red may be removed from tools and equipment with Sika® Remover-208. Once cured, the material can only be removed mechanically.
Hands and exposed skin have to be washed immediately using hand wipes such as Sika® Cleaner-350H or a suitable industrial hand cleaner and water.
Do not use solvents on skin.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
SikaForce®-800 Red has to be kept between 10 °C and 30 °C in a dry place. Do not expose it to direct sunlight or frost.
The lowest allowed temperature during transportation is -20 °C for max. 7 days.
The lowest allowed temperature during trans-
portation is -20 °C for max. 7 days