Fortafix Adhesive Fire Cement - Firebrand

Description - pliable adhesive cement of putty-like consistency, available as a neutral brown colour or black, odourless with excellent storage life. Does not exude oil or stain most absorbent materials. Water based, Non-toxic, Produced from natural mineral products and does not contain hydrocarbon resins or solvents. Withstands heat up to 1400°C

Typically Used For

SPECIALLY FORMULATED AND RECOMMENDED BY INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR SEALING EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL JOINTS ON ALL TYPES OF STOVES, OVENS, COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCES.

Suitable For

·  Thin films/Coating - No
·  Bonding - Yes
·  Encapsulation - No
·  Thick Sections - Yes

Property

Value

Colour:

Brown or Black

Maximum Working Temperature (°C):

1400

Major Constituent

Sodium Silicate, Inorganic Oxides

Ready Mixed or 2 part

Ready Mixed

Dispensable

No

Relative Viscosity

'Putty' like consistency

Coverage Rate/Coating Thickness

pH:

13

Expansion on Setting %:

0

Shrinkage (Linear %): 150-500°C

Shrinkage (Volume %): 150-500°C

Hardness Moh’s Scale

Oxidation Resistance

Excellent

Alkali Resistance

Can be re-dissolved at high pH & temperature

Acid Resistance

Excellent

Cure Guide

Water based - requires heat curing. (See Below).

Coverage Rate:

Shelf Life:

12 Months

Packaging:

0.25, 0.5, 1, 12.5, 25kg

Additional Information

Strong Adhesive properties at all temperatures
Will not crack, craze or crumble from thermal shock, vibration or age under normal conditions
Sets into a tough substance which is impervious to acids, solvents, oil and water
Hardens by air drying and operational heat which improves and strengthens seals and joints
Adheres strongly to any clean surface free from oil, grease and rust - iron, steel, firebrick, concrete, glass, mica, enamel.
Withstands operating temperatures of domestic and industrial cooking and heating appliances whilst retaining full adhesive sealing properties up to 1400°C.
Confines heat where required and prevents the infiltration of cold air and draughts
Improves operational efficiency and fuel saving
Economical in cost and application

Application

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SURFACES TO BE BONDED ARE FREE FROM OIL, DUST OR ANY FORM OF SURFACE COATING OR CONTAMINATION.
Ensure that all surfaces to be bonded sealed or insulated, are degreased, clean and free from contamination.
A light surface abrasion of the material to be bonded will increase the amount of surface area available for adhesion and will give improved mechanical key.
Apply the adhesive to all surfaces to be bonded.
Join and apply moderate pressure to ensure even anchorage and solid contact of the surfaces to be bonded, ensure that all surface are fully wetted by the adhesive.
Secure the components and allow the adhesive to set and harden.

Curing

This product is water based. In order to cure of the material it is necessary to fully dry & dehydrate the adhesive, by heating as gently & progressively as time and circumstances will allow. The ease by which full curing can be achieved is dependent on the porosity of the substrate, as well as the amount of available surface through which the adhesive film can dry.