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Glyptal 8240 Enamel
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Epoxy; Epoxy Cure Resin

Material Notes: GLYPTAL ready to spray equipment enamels are specially formulated coatings to me USASI #49, #61, and #33 gray standards. These sprayable, fast-dry, gloss enamels assure long life finishes and provide excellent shelf-life stability.

APPLICATION

GLYPTAL equipment enamels are designed for application through spray systems for finishing motors and equipment in the motor repair industry. The coatings may also be used for finishing transformers, machines, panelboards, switchgear, and other electrical and industrial equipment where fast-dry finish is required.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface to be coated should be dry, clean, and free from dirt, wax, oils, and other contaminants. Remove grease and oils by washing with mineral spirits or naphtha. Allow to dry thoroughly.

APPLICATION METHODS

Glyptal equipment enamels are supplied at a ready-to-spray viscosity. No further reduction is required to use on air atomized or airless spray equipment.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 8.35 - 9.40 lb/gal
Solids Content 28.5 - 33.5 %Volume
 43.5 - 50 %Weight
Fineness 6.0Hegman
Thickness 1.00 - 1.50 milDry Film
 3.00 - 5.00 milWet Film
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Flash Point <= 80.0 °F
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Gloss >= 70 %60° Specular
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Dry Time 0.333 hourAir Dry
Shelf Life 24.0 Month
 
Descriptive Properties
ASA Number33Gray
Coverage500 ft²/galat 1 mil dry
MethodSpray
Recoat30 min
Solvent SystemXylene
SubstrateMetal
Viscosity25-30 sec#2 Zahn
 25-30 secReduced; #2 Zahn

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