Will my gun fit your hose?

Yes, all guns fit our hoses.

Will my hose fit your canisters

Yes, all canister hose connections fit our canisters.

If I change to your canister glue, can I use my gun and hose without flushing the system through?

Yes you can if the adhesive is solvent based, if you are changing from waterbased to solvent based this will congeal the adhesive, and vice versa.

Are any of your canister adhesives Fire Rated?

Yes they do PG107 is FR Class 1

Do you have an adhesive that will bond vinyls without plasticizing?

Yes we do, Permagrip 827 is a plasticizer resistant adhesive in a canister for bonding vinyls.

Do I need to use PPE when using your canister adhesives?

Health and safety requirements are site specific, also see relevant SDS (refer to the Resources section)

Will I get over spray using your canister spray adhesive?

This is normally minimal, however this is down to operator control and guidance on spraying these products is available (refer to spray guide in Resources section for relevant product)

Do I need to clean my substrates before bonding?

Yes, all substrates MUST be clean, dry, free from oil/grease and any other contamination.

What do I use to clean substrates?

You should use a fast drying solvent based panel wipe or similar. DO NOT use any CITRUS or OILY CLEANERS which leave residues e.g. white spirit.

How do I apply pressure to achieve maximum bond results?

Use a 75mm rubber J roller as a minimum requirement or alternatively a mechanical nip roller.

Can I use my platen/daylight/hydraulic/flat sheet press when using your canister adhesives?

We do not recommend this method of applying pressure.

Veneer – Can I bond veneers with any of your adhesives?

Yes you can, but please email our technical team at your nearest ESI location.