West System Epoxy Hardener
Pot life at 72f 22c.
West system epoxy hardener. At any given temperature each epoxy resin hardener combination will go through the same cure stages but at different rates of speed. Pair with west system 105 a epoxy resin. West system epoxy hardener comes in 205 fast 206 slow and 209 extra slow and when mixed with west system 105 epoxy resin it is an ultra tough waterproof coating a high strength gap filling adhesive or an easily sanded surface filler for wood fiberglass reinforcing fabrics and a variety of metals. Unlike traditional wood glues west system 105 resin based epoxy mixtures including 105 resin and 206 slow hardener are stronger than wood or many other substrates.
This epoxy problem solver and faq is designed to help identify and prevent potential problems associated with using west system epoxy. The combination of 105 resin 205 fast hardener has excellent bonding and coating properties. Barrier coating with west system epoxy. Clear casting table tops with 207 special clear hardener.
When purchasing epoxy resin and hardeners be sure both containers are labeled with the same group size letter. Mix it with west system 105 resin in a five part resin to one part hardener ratio. It is manufactured by gougeon brothers cure to maximum strength. 4 to 7 days.
Epoxy cures slower in cooler temperatures and in thinner applications. West system 105 resin is a low viscosity solvent free liquid marine epoxy resin. The resulting cured epoxy is a rigid high strength moisture resistant solid. West system epoxy resin and hardeners are packaged in three group sizes for each container size of resin there is a corresponding sized container of hardener.
205 fast hardener is not intended for clear coating. We are an employee own family run organization that has maintained our performance driven development of marine epoxies since the company was founded in 1969. 9 to 12 minutes. The product type is west system 207 special clear hardener.
A b c or e. Each west system epoxy hardener has an ideal temperature cure range. No need for excessive clamping force. Dispensing and mixing west system epoxy.
If you don t find the solution to your epoxy problem in this handy epoxy problem solver guide please contact our technical staff. Formulated for use with west system hardeners it can be cured in a wide temperature range to form a high strength solid with excellent moisture resistance. 207 special clear hardener is especially well suited to these applications.