Interestingly the Araldite from the same manufacturer but in the US
distribution has only a shelf life from 1 year compared to the same stuff in
Europe having a shelf life of 3 years. Got my kit last year and have now 3
can's of unopened but expired Araldite.
I wonder where the difference is. Maybe in the product liability law?
Michael Grass
A266 Tri gear
Just got the sticky stuff out again after a winter pause.
Stage 1 almost complete.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocketman" <topglock@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Another question
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> Paul Stewart wrote:
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> >
> >Jeff
> >
> >Nothing specific, but the advice from Nev at the factory was don't use
> >it post date for structural stuff. We have found plenty of jobs to use
> >the old stuff on.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Paul
> >
> >
> >Rocketman wrote:
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> >
> >
> >>
> >>You guys were very helpful with my last inquirey, so here goes again. I
> >>have some Araldite (redux) with an expiration date of 9/02. The stuff
> >>has never been opened. I popped the top on it, today. Looked fresh, so
> >>I mixed some and laid up a couple of tests on some fuselage scraps,
> >>using it straight and with flox. Any speculation on whether this stuff
> >>is any good? How about it, from some of you British folks on the list.
> >>Anyone able to contact CIBA and get some feedback?
> >>
> >>Thanks in advance for any help.
> >>
> >>Jeff
> >>Tri-gear, Just getting started...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Thanks for the reply, Paul. Here's what my testing has revealed after
> about 20 hours curing time. In both tests, when trying to separate the
> two layers of fiberglass, the original material failed, delaminating,
> leaving the rudux, intact. Hmmmm. Perhaps further tests, including
> total cure time (2 weeks) will provide more information. I've got the
> time, so why not?. I'll post the findings, when I get them...
>
> --
> Jeff
> Tri-Gear, just getting started...
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