Sitol^® Deck Bonding

Sitol^® Deck Bonding is a high-quality, professional adhesive-sealant based on hybrid polymers that hardens by reaction with moisture to form a permanently elastic mass. Hardening is characterised by prolonged open time. With constant elasticity from -30 °C to +100 °C, it absorbs vibrations and acoustically insulates bonded elements. It has excellent resistance to UV radiation, ageing in general, chemicals, salt water and mould formation. It does not shrink, it does not crumble. It is free of solvents and isocyanates. It adheres without primer to typical materials of the marine industry, natural and synthetic, smooth and porous, even wet, provided they are clean, degreased and compact. (In the case of stressed substrates it is recommended to treat the surfaces with Sitol^® Primer Deck Caulking).

Instructions for use

The application temperature of both environment and materials can vary between +5 and +30 °C. Substrates must be solid, clean and free of oil or dust.

1. Insert the cartridge/bag into the cartridge gun, open it, screw on the nozzle and cut it according to the quantity to be extruded.
2. Spread the adhesive with a suitable toothed trowel in sufficient quantity to cover the bonding area. To ensure adequate elasticity of the adhesive layer, apply a thickness of 2 mm.
3. Bring the materials into position and bond them together before the surface film forming.
4. In any case, carry out preliminary adhesion tests and/or prime the surfaces using Sitol^® Primer Deck Caulking, in the case of particularly mechanically, thermally and environmentally stressed substrates.

In the case of application as a sealant, avoid air entrapment by smoothing with Smooth before the surface layer forms.

Cleaning
In the plastic status of the sealant, using acetone or other solvent; after hardening, only mechanically.

Storage

Sitol^® Deck Bonding must be stored in a dry and cool environment. Under these conditions, storage stability is at least 12 months. Avoid humid environments, heat sources and direct exposure to sunlight. Cartridges/bags that are not completely consumed can be stored for about 3 months if tightly closed.