What is G Flex 650 epoxy?

What is G Flex 650 epoxy?

G/flex 650 Toughened Epoxy. G/flex 650 is a toughened, versatile, liquid epoxy for permanent waterproof bonding of fiberglass, ceramics, metals, plastics, damp and difficult-to-bond woods. With a modulus of elasticity of 150,000 PSI, it is a bit more flexible than standard epoxies and polyester, but much stiffer than adhesive sealants.

Can I add G/Flex to other epoxies?

G/flex can be modified with WEST SYSTEM® fillers and additives if you need to meet particular bonding needs. Adding G/flex to other WEST SYSTEM epoxies can improve their toughness and flexibility.

Why repair a Royalex™ canoe with G/Flex epoxy?

The article Repairing a Royalex™ Canoe with G/flex Epoxy used this same joint style. The thickness of a material has an exponential effect on stiffness. When repairing small plastic boats, the relatively thin hull helps reduce the stress in the repair because the entire bottom or side will often deflect a significant amount under a small load.

Does G Flex Glue to wood?

Parallel to the grain with 80-grit sandpaper but no solvent wash) revealed that G/flex adheres to wood at least as well as any other WEST SYSTEM epoxy. With hardwoods and the often difficult-to glue species such as white oak, Ipe, teak, greenheart, purpleheart, and selangan batu, G/flex performed as much as 30% higher.