{"product_id":"devcon-ceramic-repair-putty-dark-blue","title":"Devcon Ceramic Repair Putty Dark Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeramic Repair Putty – Ceramic Filled Epoxy Repair Compound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Repair Putty\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, trowelable, ceramic-filled epoxy repair compound designed for rebuilding worn or damaged industrial equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts non-sag, creamy paste consistency makes it suitable for rebuilding and repairing equipment surfaces where resistance to corrosion, cavitation, erosion and chemical exposure is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Repair Putty is designed for applications including worn pump casings and suction plates, tube sheets, heat exchangers, circulating water equipment, chutes, hoppers, butterfly valves and gate valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic-filled epoxy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for rebuilding worn and damaged equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent chemical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to protect repaired equipment surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCavitation resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for equipment exposed to cavitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for surfaces exposed to erosive conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-sag putty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy paste consistency supports vertical applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrowelable formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be applied directly to prepared repair areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachinable after cure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be machined, drilled or painted after functional cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Can Ceramic Repair Putty Be Used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Repair Putty is designed for rebuilding and repairing industrial equipment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn pump casings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump suction plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat exchangers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-circulating equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn chutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm (1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 939 cm²\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Application Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Ceramic Repair Putty at a minimum thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm (1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vertical surface applications, the product can be trowelled up to \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" (12.7 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e without sagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork the material firmly into the substrate to achieve maximum surface contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorough surface preparation is important for achieving strong adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the surface with isopropanol alcohol or acetone to remove oil, grease and dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit blast using 8–40 mesh grit or grind with a coarse wheel or abrasive disc pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a surface profile of approximately 3–5 mils with defined edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not feather-edge existing epoxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the surface again to remove dust and other contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair the surface as soon as possible after preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor metals exposed to seawater or other salt solutions, grit blast and high-pressure water blast the area, then leave it overnight. Repeat blasting to remove soluble salts and perform a chloride contamination test. Soluble salt content should be no more than \u003cstrong\u003e40 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal application temperature for Ceramic Repair Putty is \u003cstrong\u003e13°C to 32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cold working conditions, heat the repair area to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e38°C to 43°C\u003c\/strong\u003e before applying the epoxy and maintain this temperature during curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying epoxy below \u003cstrong\u003e21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e lengthens functional cure and pot life times. Applying above 21°C shortens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Repair Putty has a mixing ratio of \u003cstrong\u003e4.3:1 by volume\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e7:1 by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the Hardener to the Resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix thoroughly using a screwdriver or similar tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously scrape material from the sides and bottom of the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue mixing until a uniform, streak-free consistency is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intermediate-size containers, place the Resin and Hardener on a flat disposable surface and mix using a trowel or wide-blade tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger buckets, use a T-shaped mixing paddle or suitable propeller mixer and thoroughly fold the putty until the Resin and Hardener are completely homogeneous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the mixed Ceramic Repair Putty over the prepared repair area at a minimum thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork the material firmly into the substrate to maximise surface contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product reaches functional cure in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, after which it can be machined, drilled or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBridging Large Gaps and Holes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large gaps or holes, place suitable reinforcement between the repair area and Ceramic Repair Putty before application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiberglass sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical Surface Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic 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