Henkel’s Macroplast® UK 8340 Series are solvent-free, two-component structural polyurethane adhesives that fully cure in just eight hours, greatly accelerating the blade assembly process and increasing productivity.  The adhesives are applied at room temperature and undergo a much lower exothermic reaction (less than 100ºC) during the cure process, minimizing the possibility of substrate damage or stress cracking.

These GL-certified polyurethanes improve the overall efficiency and reduce the costs of rotor blade production processes.  These non-abrasive adhesives offer excellent wetting characteristics and require substantially less surface preparation (e.g., sanding or laminating) than epoxies.  They will reliably bridge wide gaps – up to 40 mm – between substrates.

For more information on Henkel’s Macroplast® UK 8340 Series, call (864) 232-3893, x1144 or visit www.henkelna.com/wind.  Macroplast® products can be customized to suit the specific substrate and process-related requirements of blade manufacturers.

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