Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® PC 7218™
Known as LOCTITE® 7218 NORDBAK WEARING COMPOUND
November -2019

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® PC 7218™ provides the following product Part A:
characteristics: Density @ 25 °C, ISO 1675, g/cm³ 2.3
Technology Epoxy Viscosity Paste
Chemical Type Epoxy
Appearance (Resin) Grey Part B:
Appearance - Mixed Grey Density @ 25 °C, ISO 1675, g/cm³ 2.4
Components Two part - Resin & Hardener Viscosity Paste
Mix Ratio, (by weight) 2 : 1
Resin : Hardener Mixed:
Mix Ratio, (by volume) 2 : 1 Density @ 25 °C, ISO 1675, g/cm³ 2.3
Resin : Hardener Viscosity Paste
Cure Room temperature cure after mixing
Application Coating / Wearing Compound
Application 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Temperature TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Service Temperature 120°C (248°F)
Specific Benefits ● Resurfacing and repairing of Curing Properties
worn or corroded metal parts Gel Time, ASTM D2471 minutes 87
● Protecting metal surfaces Recoat Time @ 25 °C, hours 1
against chemicals, abrasive
and corrosive agents
● Ceramic - filled for outstanding Cure Speed vs. Temperature
resistance to abrasion The graph below shows the shear strength developed with time
● Non sag - provides abrasion on grit blasted mild steel and aluminum lap shears and tested
resistance on over-head and according to ISO 4587.
vertical surfaces
% Full Cured Strength @ 22 °C

100
®
LOCTITE PC 7218™ is a two-part ceramic filled epoxy paste
designed to protect, rebuild and repair high wear areas of 80
°C

processing equipment. This product is typically used in

°C
35

60
22

applications with an operating range of -30 °C to 120 °C.

Typical applications include cyclone and separator bodies, dust
°C
15

collectors and exhausters, pump liners and impellers, fan 40

blades and housings, chutes and hoppers, elbows and
transition points. 20

. 0
1h 2h 6h 12h 24h 48h 72h 168h
Cure Time
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL Application:

Cured for 7 days @ 22 °C 1. Film thickness per coat: minimum 6 mm (0.24 in).
Physical Properties: 2. Apply material to prepared surface by first forcing a thin
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg), °C 77 layer deep into the texture of the substrate.
TMA, ISO 11359-2 3. Then Immediately build up to the desired finished
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ISO 11359-2, K-1: thickness.
Below Tg 23×10-6
Above Tg 74×10-6 Inspection
Hardness (Shore D), ASTM D2240 90 ● Visually inspect for pinholes and misses just after
Volume Shrinkage, ASTM D 792, % 2.1 application.
● Once the coating has cured, repeat visual inspection to
Electrical Properties:
confirm absence of pinholes, voids or damaged areas..
Dielectric strength, ASTM D149, kV/mm, 3.39
● Control thickness of the coating, especially in the critical
Adhesive Properties: areas.
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: ● Perform a test with a holiday detector to confirm coating
Mild steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 7.6 continuity.
(psi) ( 1,102)
Stainless steel N/mm² 8.4 Caution: Use an approved, positive-pressure, supplied air
(psi) ( 1,218) respirator when welding or torch cutting near cured
compound. Do Not use open flame on compound.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen Color
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as Color variation is possible between the batches and will not
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. affect the performance of the product.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the Coverage

Safety Data Sheet (SDS). To achieve a 6 mm (.24 in) thickness, the coverage rate will be
0.1 m² (1.08 ft²) for 1 kg (2.2 lb), excluding overthickness,
Directions for use: repairs, etc.
Surface Preparation Repairs
Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term Any voids, pinholes, or low thickness areas found in the
performance of this product. The exact requirements vary coating should be repaired by lightly abrading, cleaning, and
with the severity of the application, expected service life, and applying further product.
initial substrate conditions.
1. Remove dirt, oil, grease etc with a suitable cleaner, e.g. Clean-up
high pressure water cleaning system using Loctite® SF Immediately after use clean tools with suitable cleaner, e.g.
7840™ . LOCTITE ® SF 7070™ or a solvent such as acetone or
2. All skip welds, weld spatter, buckshot, and other surface isopropyl alcohol. Once cured, the material can only be
roughness must be ground down; undercuts and removed mechanically
pinholes must be ground and filled. All projections, sharp
edges, high points and fillets must be ground to a radius
of at least 3mm and all corners must be likewise rounded
to maximize product performance.
3. Blast all surfaces to be coated with a sharp edged
angular grit to a depth of profile of 75 to 100 microns (3 to
4 mils), and a degree of cleanliness of Near White Metal
(SIS SA 2½ /SSPC-SP 10). For immersion service, a Technical Tips for Working With Epoxies
degree of cleanliness of White Metal (SIS SA 3/SSPC- Environmental Conditions
SP 5) is required. ● Relative humidity: <85%
4. After blasting, metal surfaces should be cleaned, e.g. ● Ambient temperature: >15°C (60F) and rising
with LOCTITE ® SF 7070™ and be coated before any ● Substrate temperature must always be 3°C (7F) higher
oxidation or contamination takes place. than the dew point to avoid condensing moisture on parts.
5. Metal that has been in contact with salt solutions, e.g. Working time and cure depends on temperature and mass:
seawater, should be grit blasted and high-pressure water ● The higher the temperature, the faster the cure.
blasted, left for 24 hours to allow any salts in the metal to
● The larger the mass of material, the faster the cure.
sweat to the surface. A test for chloride contamination
should be performed. The procedure should be repeated To speed the cure of epoxies at low temperatures:
until chloride concentration on the surface is below 40 ● Store epoxy at room temperature or warm resin/hardener
ppm. component(s) prior to mixing. Never use open flame.
● Pre-heat repair surface until warm to the touch.
● Tent working area to achieve suitable environmental
conditions.

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To slow the cure of epoxies at high temperatures: Note:

The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
● Store epoxy at room temperature or cool resin/hardener recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
component(s) prior to mixing. knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
● Work during cool, morning hours and shade area from can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
direct sun. therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
Not for product specifications prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
The technical data contained herein are intended as reference Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
only and are not considered specifications for the product. written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
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or please contact Henkel representative. product liability law.

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Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
Storage information may be indicated on the product container In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
labeling. Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following

Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or disclaimer is applicable:
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties. The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
those previously indicated. If additional information is required, prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
please contact your local Technical Service Center or Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
Customer Service Representative. except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
Conversions product liability law.
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over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
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N/mm² x 145 = psi herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
MPa x 145 = psi property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling
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disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
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including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
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