LOCTITE® TW 618

• The coating shows outstanding squeak supression properties. It can be used at rubber/glass and rubber/paint contacts.
• Furthermore it is well suited to protect EPDM rubber from glass abrasion in automotive window channel applications and provides freeze-release characteristics when applied on primary door seals.
• The product contains a UV-tracer to make it visible under UV light (for checking presence of the coating).
• The cured coating is rather glossy, black and rather rough in appearance. It is flexible and very good in wear resistance.

Features:

• High Particulated Waterborne Coating
• One Component System
• NMP free product
• Excellent water repellence
• Excellent wear resistance
• Flexible curing cycles

Benefits:

• Environmental friendly
• Very effective anti-squeak performance
• High general purpose properties with long lasting performance
• Versatil in many application conditions
• Safer handling: reduced health risks

• Prior to application it is necessary to read the Safety Data Sheet for information about precautionary measures and safety recommendations.
• Also, for chemical products exempt from compulsory labeling, the relevant precautions should always be observed.

• Prior to application it is necessary to read the Safety Data Sheet for information about precautionary measures and safety recommendations.
• Also, for chemical products exempt from compulsory labelling, the relevant precautions should always be observed.

Stirring:

• First homogenise the product properly by stirring and always use closed containers (lid with a hole):
  • Short stirring for 10 min @ 200 rpm.
  • Reduced stirring speed (approx. 40 to 60 rpm) during usage of LOCTITE TW 618.

Application:

• It is designed to be spray applied in-line or off-line onto hot rubber extrusions or moulded parts with a surface temperature of 50 to 120°C.

Pre-treatment:

• A primer (e.g. LOCTITE® TP 650 or LOCTITE® TP 665) or another suitable surface pre-treatment is always required to obtain good adhesion properties.
• Recommended coating thickness Optimum properties are obtained at a dry coating layer thickness of 12 to 20 μm.

Cure:

• Advised schedule:
  • 20 minutes @ 80 °C
  • 10 minutes @ 100 °C
  • 2 minutes @ 180 °C
• (substrate temperature)

Test for Cure:

• MEK wipe test: at least 20 rubs.

18 kg

• It is frost-sensitive.
• Recommended storage temperature: 5 to 30 °C under original seal. Return to room temperature and stir gently before using. Do not freeze.
• Recommended transportation temperature: 5 to 50 °C for short term.
• 9 months from date of qualification under original seal.