Hylomar® Universal Blue is a remarkable product, with a unique set of properties that make it suitable for use as a temporary adhesive in addition to its standard uses as a sealant. Universal Blue is a non-setting sealant, which means that it works much like a 3M Post It® note. It is a tacky putty, that has strong adhesion to various substrates, but very weak cohesive strength. In other words, it pulls apart easily, but remains sticking to both sides. | ||
Hylomar® Universal Blue was developed in the 1950's for sealing jet engines by Rolls Royce and Hylomar's predecessor company Marston Bentley Ltd. When pulled apart, and then returned to contact, the Hylomar polymer will reheal itself, again like a Post It® note. Unlike other "tackifiers", the Hylomar polymer remains strong at high temperatures, resists oils, fuels, and other chemicals, and remains chemically stabile, not curing over time. This capability makes it an excellent temporary adhesive. Objects can be held in place, adjusted, tweaked, and prepared for final assembly with a minimum of fuss. Universal Blue is easily removed with acetone, or even our Rally Wipes™ cleaning towels Various applications have been developed over the years to take advantage of Universal Blue's capabilities as a temporary adhesive and sealant:. | ||
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Our latest inspiration came from the frustration of handling valve locks. Most of the tools used to hold the "keepers" in place use magnets. OEMs have special tooling. But regular mechanics need 3 hands to compress the spring, use a magnetic screwdriver, and work in a tight spot. See our other Case Study: Installing Valve Locks Using HyloKeepers or Universal Blue. | ||
So we decided to coat a keeper with a thin layer of Universal Blue, and it worked great. The keeper would stick to the valve stem, and not fall off, while the spring was put in place and the valve assembly completed. We were so impressed, we have applied for a patent to cover the process, and have adapted the formulation to make it a better coating. This "keeper" or "valve lock" (collet in UK English) has been coated with the Hylokeeper coating.The coating is so thin, the keepers don't stick together, nor are they particularly sticky to the touch, but they will adhere to the valve stem. | ||
Our partners were impressed, too. Ferrea has moved to coat all their high-end valve locks with the Hylokeeper™ technology, and became a major Hylomar® distributor. |
About Me
- David Leith, President, Hylomar USA Inc.
- Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
- This is the personal blog of David Leith, President of Hylomar USA Inc. Hylomar manufactures sealants and adhesives for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets, including Hylomar Universal Blue, its synonymous best known product, a non-setting vibration-resistant sealant. Hylomar products can be purchased from many industrial distributors, automotive and MRO retailers, or directly off our e-commerce website at www.ehylomar.com. This blog provides a forum for people to ask technical questions, which I will endeavor to reply to as best I can,for me to list case studies on where and how to use Hylomar products, and to let our customers, suppliers, and the public know about new developments in our markets, including our press releases. We also publish occasional special offers for our blog followers to purchase Hylomar products at reduced prices.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Case Study: Using Hylomar Universal Blue as a Temporary Adhesive
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