PRO-POLY  
  
High-strength adhesive for polyethylene
  
Description
PRO-POLY is a high-strength polyethylene adhesive for coupling of HDPE pipe using standard PVC couplings, HDPE couplings and other non-standard materials.

PRO-POLY is also used for bonding polypropylene, LDPE, ABS, polycarbonate, nylon, steel and aluminum.

  
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Features
  • Faster than fusion welding.
  • Less expensive than mechanical couplings.
  • Excellent bond strength.
  • Minimal equipment expense.
  • Water- and air-tight.
Advantages
Advantages Over Fusion Welding
  • Faster
  • No equipment to set up
  • Not as critical for pipe to be spotless
  • Less capital equipment expense
  • No cooling time required
  
 
Advantages Over Mechanical Couplings
  • Less expensive
  • Couplings are readily available
  • Easy to use
  • Air- & Water-tight
  • Excellent bond strength
Physical Properties of Uncured Materials
Color Base (A) Grey
Activator (B) Tan
lbs./gal. Base (A) 8.7-9<
Activator (B) 12-13
Viscosity
(cPs)		 Base (A) 34,000 cPs @ 1 rpm
15,000 cPs @10 rpm
Activator (B) 51,000 cPs @ 1 rpm
9,000 cPs @ 10 rpm
Components Base (A) Acrylate
Activator (B) Proprietary
Mix Ratio By volume 10:1
Full Cure Time at 73°F (23°C) 24 hrs.
Time to Handling Strength
(50 psi at 73°F [23°C])		 2-3 hrs.
Work Life at 73°F (23°C) 2-3 min.
 
Performance of Cured Materials
Lap Shear Strength per ASTM D1002
Polypropylene Excellent
LDPE Excellent
HDPE Excellent
ABS Excellent
PVC Excellent
Polycarbonate Good
Nylon Fair
Steel Good
Aluminum Good


Packaging/Yield

35 ml cartridges
(One 35 ml cartridge of PRO-POLY typically adheres 7 to 10 2-in. couplings)