Instructions / Assembly

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Usage and Fabricaon Guidelines
Glues and Adhesives There are a variety of solvent-based glues and adhesives in the market that can be used
bonding Foam to itself and other materials. For best results, InteFoam sheets must be
dry, clean and free of oil or grease.
MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone). THP (Tetra Hydro Furan) or common PVC pipe glues work
well. Make sure glue joints have a close fit tolerance. Spray adhesives work well for light
duty applicaons such as mounng photographs and other lightweight graphics.
Contact, rubber, epoxy and uret hane based adhesives work well with specific non-PVC
substrates.
PHOTO MOUNTING AND LAMINATING
Foam is a tough, abuse-resistant substrate that can be used for photo mounng and the
transfer of film overlays. It has many advantages over known materials, such as MDO,
cardboard and paper backed foams. Corners remain true during tough handling. It can
be stripped, reposioned, salvaged and reused in case of an error. Once laminated, it
can be worked using stand methods of further conversion.
There are many methods for mounng and laminang that vary according to the type of
adhesive used and whether it is done manually or using presses. Pressure sensive
spray adhesives or transfer adhesive films with resin coated papers that can be peeled
from the adhesive work well for photo mounng and laminang.
The use of a laminang machine may be required for removing air bubbles caused during
the mounng process. To perform this funcon, it is recommended to use between 10 to
15 psi of surface pressure to prevent distorons of the photo or the laminate being
mounted. Please refer to Table 3 for pre -approved adhesives for photo mounng and
laminang.
Note:
Sheets largely covered by laminates, vinyl film, carpet, paints, etc., may deflect when
exposed to direct sunlight or sustained heat due to the expansion and contracon
differenal of the covering material and the Foam substrate. Covering should be done
with cauon and due consideraon of the environmental condions. In -place tesng is
always recommended.
Table 3 Adhesives for Photo Mounng
Manufacturer’s Name Trade Name Type of Adhesive
Radiant Technology Suresk SS2203 Double coated polyester tape with acrylic adhesive
Seal Products ProBond Spray adhesive