Product Name
DEVCON 11340 DFense Blok Surface Wetting Agent
Brief Description
DFense Blok Surface Wetting Agent is a thixotropic epoxy gel system specifically engineered to improve the ease of application and cured adhesion properties of Devcon DFense Blok abrasion-resistant products. It functions as a primer, ensuring superior bonding, particularly on vertical and overhead surfaces.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Improving adhesion for Devcon DFense Blok abrasion-resistant coatings.- Ensuring superior adhesion on vertical and overhead surfaces.- Used as a primer prior to applying DFense Blok for enhanced bonding.- Can be utilized as an alternative to expanded metal for adhesion purposes.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Chemical Industry- Concrete- Construction/ Building Services- Energy- Engineering Services- Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Government & Military- Industrial Supply- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- Thixotropic epoxy gel system.- Allows zero wait time before applying DFense Blok wearing compounds.- Enables superior adhesion to vertical and overhead surfaces.- Features an orange color for easy visual inspection during and after application.- Offers excellent chemical resistance.- Exhibits non-sagging properties.- Improves cured adhesion properties including shear, peel, and impact resistance of DFense Blok.
Key Properties
- Base Type: Epoxy.- Color: Orange.- Functional Cure: 4-5 hours @ 72°F (22°C).- Full Cure: 16 hours.- Maximum Operating Temperature: 300°F (149°C).- Mixed Viscosity: Thixotropic Gel.- Pot Life (1 lb): 12-15 minutes @ 72°F (22°C).- Topcoat Application Time: 0-45 minutes.- Mix Ratio by Volume: 2:1.- Mix Ratio by Weight: 100:44.- Hardness: 71 Shore D (cured 7 days @ 75°F).- Chemical Compound: Diethylenetriamine; Aminoethylpiperazine; Nonylphenol; Bisphenol A (Part B).
Surface Compatibility
- Designed for use on substrate surfaces that will receive Devcon DFense Blok abrasion-resistant products.- Optimal adhesion requires thorough surface cleaning with a product like Devcon Cleaner Blend 300.- Best applied to surfaces that have been grit blasted (8-40 mesh grit) or ground with a coarse wheel/abrasive disc pad to create a 3-5 mil profile.- Suitable for metals, including those exposed to seawater, provided proper surface preparation to remove soluble salts is performed.
Known backups / known substitutes
- This product serves as an adhesion promoter for Devcon DFense Blok, and its function can replace the need for expanded metal in certain applications to achieve superior adhesion.- While no direct alternative wetting agents are explicitly named as substitutes for this specific product in the search results, other industrial primers or advanced surface preparation techniques for epoxy coatings could be considered general alternatives depending on the specific application requirements.
Comparison Note
Devcon 11340 DFense Blok Surface Wetting Agent is specifically formulated to integrate with Devcon DFense Blok abrasion-resistant products, significantly enhancing their application ease and adhesion performance. Its unique thixotropic properties and the advantage of zero wait time before applying the topcoat provide a more efficient and reliable solution for challenging vertical and overhead surfaces, often surpassing traditional methods that might involve expanded metal or extended curing periods.
