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MetalGrade Ready-Stick is a two component, solvent free, fast curing,
synthetic metal repair compound. Areas of application Sealing of leaks
in pipes, tanks, radiators, ducts etc.
1. Surface preparation
Heavy contamination due to oil or grease must be removed using a
Cleaner. Where possible, abrasive blasting is the preferred surface
preparation, especially in fluid flow repairs.
A Remove all contamination oil, grease and dirt with a cleaner.
B Remove all loose rust and surface coatings.
C Roughen the surface, preferably with abrasive blasting. Alternatively
a die grinder, needle scalar or angle grinder may be used. If grinding make
sure the surface is roughened, not polished. Where grinding or needle
gunning is used, the surface should be cross scored to improve adhesion.
D To ensure that all contamination is removed carry out a final degreasing
with a cleaner. Cloths should be frequently changed to avoid
spreading contamination. On deeply pitted surfaces of porous castings,
the cleaner should be worked into the surface by brush and washed off
using excess cleaner.
E Parts for example, threads or bearing surfaces which must
remain in position during application but which should not adhere to
MetalGrade Ready-Stick must be coated with a release agent.
2. Mixing
Only sufficient product which can be applied within the usable life should
be mixed. This should be broken off or cut from both sticks in the ratio of 1 :
1. Cut off equal size pieces from both the Base and Activator sticks.
Mix Base and Activator in the ratio of 1 : 1. Re-close the plastic wrapper
sleeve immediately after use. The two components should then be
thoroughly mixed by hand kneading until completely streak free and in a
uniform black colour.
Instructions for use
Before proceeding, please read the following information application carefully to ensure that proper procedures are fully understood.
Cut off equal length of Base Activator sticks
Thoroughly mix by hand kneading until streak free
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3. Application
Prepared Surfaces should be dry. The mixed material should be pressed
firmly onto the prepared area, working the material into any cracks or
surface defects.
When MetalGrade Ready-Stick is used to repair leaking pipes, the
flow through the pipe should be discontinued until the repair is made
and the MetalGrade Ready-Stick is set. Any leaking fluid must be wiped
from the prepared surface before undertaking the repair.
4. Machining Once the MetalGrade Ready-Stick
