Apollo A8513 NF Spray Contact Adhesive

Product overview

Apollo (A8513) is a non-flammable, low-pressure, sprayable, synthetic rubber-based primer. It is designed primarily for priming polyurethane foams prior to the application of adhesive tapes and films etc. Apollo (A8513) can be used in automotive trim applications. Apollo (A8513) can also be used as a conventional low solids sprayable adhesive. Apollo (A8513) exhibits fast-drying characteristics, aggressive tack, a long bonding range, high bond-strengths and provides an economical and efficient means of bonding non-structural components.

As well as being suitable for bonding flexible foams to each other, Apollo (A8513) is also recommended for bonding foam to metal, chipboard, hardboard and GRP etc., and for the attachment of furnishing fabrics, such as hessian, felt, polyester and other upholstery padding materials. It can also be used for bonding a wide range of insulation materials to metal ducting etc.

Featured properties

• Ideal for a range of foam applications.
• Extremely economical.

Developed for

• Foams
• Metal
• Chipboard
• Hardboard
• GRP

Furnishing fabrics, such as:

• Hessian
• Felt
• Polyester
• Other upholstery padding materials

Instructions for Use:

Surface preparation

1. Ensure surfaces are clean and free from debris, fungal growth and any other contaminants before use.

2. Cut foam should be free from silicone lubricants.

Application

1. Apollo (A8513) may be sprayed through most equipment although it has been designed specifically for low-pressure applications. Excellent results may be obtained using a material pressure of 10-15psi and atomising pressure of 30-40psi is adequate.

2. When priming polyurethane foams, apply Apollo (A8513) to the foam and allow to dry for at least 5 minutes prior to the adhesive tape application.

3. For use as an adhesive, apply Apollo (A8513) to both surfaces to be bonded (except in special cases) and bond
immediately or for up to 20 minutes afterwards. Under conditions of high humidity, condensation of moisture on the surface may occur causing a pale 'bloom'. Under these conditions an unsatisfactory bond is likely. In some cases, bonds can be made employing a one-way-stick technique. The adhesive is applied to one surface only, normally the least porous. In such cases, the bonds should be consolidated within 3 minutes.