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7.cordIng to Quentsplass, olten metals such as zinc and ad have been traditionally and idely used for filling voids and r grouting in processes involvg plant and machinery. It is nphasized that these metals e expensive and require heatg and that in their molten ate they are hazardous to indle and may give off toxic mes.
In many cases their use may )w be eliminated by employing e Quentsplass fluid system hich involves the application two-part resin-base materials. ie two parts are mixed together imediately prior to use and en poured into the void; they t solid within a few hours. special equipment or heating required. There is negligible rinkage and it is claimed that e materials have good
echanical properties. In Idition to offering safe and isier handling than molten etals, the system is said to ye cost-saving advantages. Typical uses include casting o moulds, replacing zinc in
• backing of quarry machinery atlas (and similar applications) auting bolts and filling blow des and voids in castings, achined parts and cable joint While it is said that the system avides excellent adhesion to a majority of common surfaces, sy removal is made possible first coating the surface with Quent release agent.
Made by: Quentsplass Ltd, Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Wetherby, Yorkshire LS23 7 BZ.