Product Name
DEVCON Flexane Accelerator – 12 oz 15990
Brief Description
DEVCON Flexane Accelerator is an additive specifically designed to significantly reduce the cure time of Devcon Flexane 80 and Flexane 94 urethane products. It is particularly effective in enabling these urethane compounds to cure efficiently even in low-temperature environments, down to 32°F (0°C).
Popular Applications & Uses
- Accelerating the cure speed of various Flexane urethane compounds, including putties and liquids.- Ensuring Flexane products cure effectively in cold conditions, as low as 32°F (0°C).- Maintaining desired functional cure schedules, especially when other additives like Flex-Add™ or Flexane® Primers are used.- Used in conjunction with Flexane for a broad range of industrial repairs, tooling, and molding applications.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- General Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Construction/Building Services- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Mold Making/Casting- Industrial Supply- Chemical Industry- Engineering Services
Special and Unique Features
- Dramatically shortens the cure time of Flexane products, with 1/2 tsp (2g) capable of reducing the cure time of 1 lb of Flexane by 50%.- Facilitates curing of Flexane materials at low temperatures, extending their usability to environments as cold as 32°F (0°C).- Helps maintain consistent and predictable cure schedules for Flexane applications.- Does not contain any ozone-depleting substances.
Key Properties
- Chemical Family: Organic acid.- Appearance: Yellow liquid with a faint odor.- Package Size: 12 oz (approximately 336g).- Shelf Life: Expected to be 2 years from the date of manufacture when stored in original containers at room temperature (22°C) in a cool, dry place.- Usage Rate: Typically 1/2 tsp (2g) per 1 lb of Flexane, with a maximum of 2 tsp per 1 lb of Flexane.
Surface Compatibility
DEVCON Flexane Accelerator is an additive for Flexane urethane compounds. The Flexane urethanes, when properly prepared and primed, are compatible with a variety of substrates, including:- Metals (e.g., steel, aluminum, stainless steel).- Rubber (e.g., gum rubbers, neoprene, cured urethane).- Wood (softwoods may require multiple primer coats due to absorption).- Fiberglass.- Rigid Plastics.- Concrete (porous concrete surfaces may need multiple primer coats).- Previously-applied Flexane.
Known backups / known substitutes
This product is a specialized accelerator designed to work specifically with Devcon Flexane 80 and Flexane 94 urethane products. There are no direct, universally recognized substitutes for this particular accelerator outside of the Devcon Flexane system. Other urethane systems typically have their own proprietary accelerators.
Comparison Note
DEVCON Flexane Accelerator is not a standalone repair material but an integral component of the Devcon Flexane urethane system. Its primary role is to enhance the performance characteristics of Flexane 80 and Flexane 94, specifically by significantly reducing their cure times and enabling effective curing in colder conditions. This allows for greater efficiency in applications where faster turnaround or low-temperature workability is critical, distinguishing the Flexane system's versatility.
