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Usage and Fabricaon 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 applicaons such as mounng 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 mounng 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, reposioned, 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 mounng and laminang that vary according to the type of
adhesive used and whether it is done manually or using presses. Pressure sensive
spray adhesives or transfer adhesive films with resin coated papers that can be peeled
from the adhesive work well for photo mounng and laminang.
The use of a laminang machine may be required for removing air bubbles caused during
the mounng process. To perform this funcon, it is recommended to use between 10 to
15 psi of surface pressure to prevent distorons of the photo or the laminate being
mounted. Please refer to Table 3 for pre -approved adhesives for photo mounng and
laminang.
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 contracon
differenal of the covering material and the Foam substrate. Covering should be done
with cauon and due consideraon of the environmental condions. In -place tesng is
always recommended.
Table 3 Adhesives for Photo Mounng
Manufacturer’s Name Trade Name Type of Adhesive
Radiant Technology Suresk SS2203 Double coated polyester tape with acrylic adhesive
Seal Products ProBond Spray adhesive