Coating Materials List
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TML coating materials are used for water- or moisture-proofing over bonded strain gages. For long-term use or field measurements, the strain gages and connecting terminals require protection from ambient moisture.
| Type | Component | Applicable temperature range(°C) | Content | Remarks |
| W-1 | Microcrystalline wax | 0 to +50 | 500g | To be heated to melt and applied by brush. Suited for a prime coat of duplex coating. |
| N-1 | Chloroprene rubber | -30 to +80 | 90g | To be applied by brush and allowed to dry in the air. |
| K-1 | Special rubber | -196 to +60 | 90g | Gives less stiffening effect even in cryogenic temperature. |
| UE-2 | Epoxy | -20 to +130 | Drug A:100g Drug B:100g | Oil-proof coating |
| SB tape | Butyl rubber | -30 to +80 | 10mm×3mm 5m long/roll |
Tape form coating convenient for use. Suited for a prime coat of duplex coating. |
| VM tape | Butyl rubber | -20 to +80 | 38mm×1mm 6m long/roll |
Tape form coating convenient for use. Suited for a second coat of duplex coating. |
| Araldite A | Epoxy | -60 to +100 | 1.8kg in can Two component |
Used as outer coat of duplex coating for mechanical protection. |
| 180ml in tube Two component |
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| Araldite B | Epoxy | -60 to +180 | 1.4kg Two component |
Applicable to high temperature environment for mechanical protection. |
| Bond 1521B | Chloroprene rubber | -30 to +100 | 150ml | Used as outer coat of duplex coating. |
| KE-348 | Silicone | -50 to +200 | 100g | Suited for high temperature environment. |
KE-3417 |
Silicone | -50 to +300 | 100g | Suited for high temperature environment. |