West System G/flex 655 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive
West System G/flex 655 is a toughened, pre-thickened epoxy adhesive with a consistency like gel toothpaste. It shares G/flex 650’s superior grip on metals, plastics, glass, masonry and difficult woods, and stays where you put it on vertical and overhead surfaces.
Features
- Pre-thickened, non-sag gel
- Toughened and resilient: modulus of elasticity 150,000 psi
- Bonds plastics (with flame treatment), metals, glass and oily woods
- Easy 1:1 mix ratio and 75-minute working time
Recommended Uses
- Gap-filling structural bonds
- Plastic and aluminum boat repairs
- Bonding dissimilar materials
- Vertical and overhead bonding
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Mix ratio by volume | 1:1 (resin:hardener) |
| Mix ratio by weight | 1.2:1 |
| Pot life (100 g @ 72°F) | 45 minutes |
| Working time | 75 minutes |
| Initial cure | 3–4 hours |
| Workable cure | 7–10 hours |
| Full cure | 24 hours |
| Minimum application temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 75 |
| Tensile strength | 3,440 psi |
| Tensile elongation | 32.7% |
| Modulus of elasticity | 150,000 psi |
| Heat deflection temperature | 127°F |
| Ultimate Tg | 154°F |
| Colour | Amber |
| Consistency | Gel (like toothpaste) |
| Available sizes | 655-8 (two 3.9 fl oz tubes) and 655-2QT (two 1 qt containers) |
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