VELCRO® Brand PS51 Adhesive Technical Data
General Directions for Use
Minimum recommended bonding temperature : 10°C. Degrease the substrate with e.g. alcohol or spirit. (The substrate must be free of grease, moisture, dust, silicones, etc.). Remove the protective paper and press the tape firmly into contact with the substrate, with special attention to the edges. Preferably, allow substrate and pressure sensitive tape to stand for 24 hours after applying load.
- Base material: Rubber resin
- Colour: Amber
- Shelf Life: Minimum 1 Year, when stored in dark area, at temperature of 10°C to 30°C.
- Suggested uses: On most clean and smooth surfaces. (Except any kind of plastifying)
Adhesives Properties
Peel Strength 180°
Curingtime 20 minutes Minimum 12 N/cm Test method : FINAT ; FTM 1
Average 20 N/cm
Curingtime 24 hours Minimum 15 N/cm Test method : FINAT ; FTM 1
Average 24 N/cm
Static Shear Strength = 7 days Test method : FINAT ; FTM 8
Softening Point= 90°C Test method : ASTM D-816
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
Tested on: Anodized aluminium plates under laboratory conditions, (23°C ± 2 and 60 ± 10 % R.H.)
Temperature Range: -15°C to +90°C (Depending on loading and Relative Humidity).
Resistance properties
| Environment | Result |
|---|---|
| Oxidation | Poor |
| Plastifying, oils | Poor |
| High relative humidity | Poor |
| Polar solvents (M.E.K. etc.) | Poor |
| Non-polar solvents (gasoline, etc.) | Suitable |
| Migration | Poor |
| High temperature | Suitable |
| Low temperature | Suitable |
| U.V. radiation | Poor |