K-551 Epoxy Gel Flooring Adhesive

  • 100 % SOLIDS
  • FRIENDLY 1/1 MIX RATIO
  • VOC FREE
  • COMFORTABLE WORKING TIME
  • NON-CORROSIVE
  • NON-FLAMMABLE
  • HIGH PEEL STRENGTH
  • SOFT GEL CONSISTENCY

Copps’ Rubber Flooring Adhesive K-551 is a two-part, thixotropic room temperature cure epoxy system. This product is specially formulated to bond rubber flooring to concrete, wood, metal, and other types of substrates. Due to its versatility, it can be successfully used with a large variety of flooring materials (vinyl, nylon, polyester, wood, etc.). The 551’s semi-flexible matrix provides a high level of impact strength which is required for areas like sport facilities, gyms, recreation rooms, etc. Adhesion to wood, concrete, and metal is excellent.

User-friendly mix ratio (1/1 by volume) allows using partial kits eliminating excess material waste.

PACKAGING CONVENIENCE

Rubber Flooring Adhesive is conveniently packaged in 1, 2, and 4 gallon kits containing a resin (Part A) and a hardener (Part B). Larger bulk quantities are also available.

HANDLING PROPERTIES @ 72 °F
COMPONENTS Resin and Hardener  
MIED VISCOSITY, cP 60,000 ASTM D 2196
MIXED COLOR Gray  
WORKING TIME, h 2  
INITIAL CURE, h 24  
LIGHT FOOT TRAFFIC, h 48  
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE, °F 55-95  
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SHORE HARDNESS, D SCALE 75 ASTM D 2240
PEEL STRENGTH, pli   ASTM D 3167-07
RUBBER TILES 25.6  
VINYL STAIR COVERS 47.7  
ADHESION TO CONCRETE, psi 700 (100% failure in concrete) ASTM D 4541

SURFACE PREPARATION

The substrate should be free of dust, and all loose and foreign material. K-551 will not develop a maximum adhesion to a surface contaminated with oil, grease, wax and other hydrophobic agents. NEW CONCRETE MUST CURE A MINIMUM OF 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION OF ANY EPOXY. CONCRETE MUST BE TESTED FOR MOISTURE AND VAPOR TRANSMISSION BEFORE APPLYING.

MIXING/APPLICATION

This adhesive consists of two components labeled Part A and Part B. Add all of Part B to Part A and mix until uniform in color, preferably using low speed mechanical mixer (< 800 rpm).

Spread the adhesive with 1/16” square-notched trowel.

VOLUME PER KIT
K-551-11.5 1 gallon kit, cu. in. 218
K-551-23 2 gallon kit, cu. in. 435
K-551-46 4 gallon kit, cu. in. 871

CLEAN-UP

K-551, before it has hardened, can be removed from tools with Copps Enviro Kleen solvent or warm soapy water.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

This product must be stored at 65-80 °F in closed containers. Shelf life is one year from date of manufacture for an unopened kit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Avoid breathing of vapors. Forced local exhaust is recommended to effectively minimize exposure. NIOSH approved, organic vapor respirators and forced exhaust are recommended in confined areas, or when conditions (such as heated polymer, sanding) ma cause high vapor concentrations. Do not weld on, burn or torch any epoxy material. Hazardous vapor is released when an epoxy is burned.

Avoid skin or eye contact. Wash skin with soap and water if contact occurs. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes and obtain medical attention.

Read and understand all cautions on can labels and material safety data sheets before using this material.

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

Copps Industries, Inc. gives no warranty, express or implied, and all products are sold upon condition that purchasers will make their own tests to determine the quality and suitability of the product. Copps Industries, Inc. shall be in no way responsible for the proper use and service of the product. The information given in this publication is considered to be accurate and reliable and is provided as a service only. Physical properties shown are typical. Actual properties are dependent on curing conditions and degree of cure. Any information or suggestions given are without warranty of any kind and purchasers are solely responsible for any loss arising from the use of such information or suggestions. No information or suggestions given by us shall be a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights.

TB#4551 (12/06/07)