DESCRIPTION
TT300 Adhesive Kits are designed for trouble - free preparation and bonding of strain gauges to most surfaces. TT300
adhesives are also specially formulated for highest performance under the recommended environmental conditions and are
packaged to provide the user with maximum control in mixing and application. Each adhesive is dated to ensure freshness
of contents, together with details for proper handling, storage, mixing and application.
PLEASE NOTE
It is usually false economy to attempt installing strain gauges with outdated adhesive, or adhesive not stored as
recommended. It should also be noted that conventional industrial and consumer adhesives are not generally suitable for
bonding strain gauges.
TT300 CEMENT, ADHESIVE KITS
A heat curing, two components epoxy resin adhesive which may be used to bond polymide backed strain gauges for strain
measurement up to 200°C. The adhesive may also be used to bond epoxy-backed gauges but the maximum operating
temperature is then limited to 150°C. For optimum performance, the following installation should be followed.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
1.
Excess oil, grease and other contaminants should be removed using rag soaked in a standard
degreasing
solvent.
2.
Any surface, such as paint or rust, should be removed by sand blasting or abrading with coarse grade emery
paper and then degreased.
3.
The surface should be abraded to a fine finish using 400-grade abrasive paper, together with TT300 conditioner and
wiped dry.
4.
Place gauge alignment marks on the surface and clean surface with conditioner and cotton bud until a clean bud
is not discolored. Then wipe dry.
5.
All surfaces should then be scrubbed with a cotton bud and TT300 Neutralizer.
N.B.
Once this procedure has been carried out, the surface will be in a satisfactory condition able to receive a strain gauge. It is
essential that the surface is not contaminated in any way, such as contact with the fingers, or the bond strength may be
reduced. It is preferable to install the gauge within 20 minutes of completion of the preparation.
ADHESIVE PREPERATION:
The TT300 adhesive kit is made up of the following:
Quantity Amount Description
Contents
2 1oz
Resin
Araldite
(EPN
1138SP),
Tetrahydrofuran,
Methyl
Ethyl
Ketone
(trace),
Acetone
(trace).
2 1oz
Hardener
Pyromellitic
Dianhydride
(Benzentetracarboxylic
Anhydride),
Tetrahydrofuran.
1 2oz
Solvent
Cleaner
Acetone
1
2oz
Neutralizer
Distilled Water, Ammonia (trace), Decon 90 (trace).
1 2oz
Conditioner
Distilled
Water, Phosphoric Acid (trace), Decon 90
(trace).
1
2oz
Rosin Solvent
Toluene, Isopropyl Alcohol.
1 1oz
Empty
Bottle
N/A
2
N/A
Funnel
(Ø38mm) N/A
2 N/A
Cap
Brushes
N/A
2 N/A
Surface
Wipes
N/A
NOTE.
The resin and hardener should be at room temperature before opening.
The mixing procedure is as follows:
1.
Pour the hardener into the resin bottle and shake vigorously for one minute.
2.
Allow mixture to stand approximately five minutes so that any air bubbles that may have formed, have cleared. The
shelf life of the resin-hardener is six weeks at normal room temperature. The shelf life of the unmixed components
is indefinite provided that the bottles are kept sealed to prevent absorption of moisture by the components.
GAUGE BONDING
1.
Place tape over the solder tabs to prevent adhesive contamination.
2.
A thin coating of adhesive should be applied to both the prepared surface and the back of the gauge using the
brush provided and left to air dry for a minimum of fifteen minutes. The brush may be cleaned in a solvent solution.
The gauge should be placed on the surface in the required position and orientation.
4.
A small piece of PTE tape should be positioned over the gauge and the adhesive ‘rolled out’ with a glass rod to give
a thin glue line.
