Description
Mapei Adesilex LP – Polychloroprene Contact Adhesive
Mapei Adesilex LP is a solvent-based, polychloroprene contact adhesive designed for bonding profiles, covings and resilient floor coverings where a rapid, immediate bond is required. Its strong initial adhesion makes it suitable for professional flooring installations where reliable fixing is essential.
Adesilex LP is supplied ready to use and is applied using a suitable notched trowel. It has a waiting time of approximately 10–20 minutes and an open time of up to 5 hours, subject to application conditions.
Key Features and Benefits
- Strong initial adhesion: Designed for applications requiring an immediate bond.
- Polychloroprene formulation: Solvent-based contact adhesive for resilient flooring and associated accessories.
- Versatile application: Suitable for profiles, covings and resilient floor coverings.
- Extended open time: Up to 5 hours, according to the manufacturer's product information.
- Ready to use: Supplied as a ready-to-apply adhesive.
- Multiple pack sizes: Available in 1kg, 5kg and 10kg drums.
Applications
- Bonding profiles and covings.
- Fixing resilient floor coverings.
- Flooring applications requiring rapid initial adhesion.
- Internal bonding of suitable resilient and textile coverings.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Polychloroprene contact adhesive in solvent.
- Consistency: Thick liquid.
- Colour: Beige.
- Waiting Time: Approximately 10–20 minutes.
- Open Time: Up to 5 hours.
- Set to Light Foot Traffic: Immediate, subject to the application and flooring system requirements.
- Ready for Use: Immediate.
- Storage Life: 24 months under the stated manufacturer storage conditions.
- Application Tools: Mapei No. 1 notched trowel, TKB A2 or A3.
- Consumption: Approximately 0.20–0.35kg/m², depending on the substrate and application.
- Packaging: 1kg, 5kg and 10kg drums.
Technical values are indicative. Refer to the current Mapei Technical Data Sheet for application instructions, substrate suitability and storage requirements.
Application Guidance
Ensure the surfaces are suitably prepared, clean and free from dust, grease and other contaminants before applying Adesilex LP. Apply using the recommended notched trowel and observe the manufacturer's waiting time before bringing the surfaces together.
Position the materials carefully, as the adhesive is designed to provide rapid bonding and adjustment may be limited once contact has been made.
Adesilex LP is a solvent-based and highly flammable adhesive. Ensure adequate ventilation, keep away from ignition sources and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions and Safety Data Sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Mapei Adesilex LP used for?
Adesilex LP is used for bonding profiles, covings and resilient floor coverings where rapid initial adhesion is required.
2. What type of adhesive is Adesilex LP?
It is a solvent-based polychloroprene contact adhesive supplied ready to use.
3. How long is the waiting time?
The manufacturer's product information gives a waiting time of approximately 10–20 minutes. Actual conditions and application instructions should always be followed.
4. What is the open time?
The stated open time is up to 5 hours. Refer to the current Technical Data Sheet for the applicable conditions.
5. How much Adesilex LP will I need?
Indicative consumption is approximately 0.20–0.35kg/m², depending on the substrate and application method.
6. What pack sizes are available?
Adesilex LP is available in 1kg, 5kg and 10kg drums, subject to availability.
7. Is Adesilex LP flammable?
Yes. It is a solvent-based, highly flammable adhesive. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames, ensure adequate ventilation and consult the Safety Data Sheet before use.
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