Jeff:
I had the same issue with the stuff. Since it is real expensive I hate to
throw the stuff out and spend about $130 to buy a new batch. I wound out
making a sample lap joint coupon and pulled it on an instron tensile test
machine. The fiberglass broke before the joint came apart. So if you want
to see if it still has its strength make a lap joint about 1" wide and
layer up some fiberglass in the thickness you are planning on bonding. Do a
tensile test. If the fiberglass breaks before the joint, you have good
stuff.
Steve Hagar
A143 Mesa, AZ
Steve Hagar
hagargs@earthlink.net
> [Original Message]
> From: Rocketman <topglock@cox.net>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 3/26/04 7:02:05 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: Another question
>
>
> You guys were very helpful with my last inquirey, so here goes again. I
> have some Araldite (redux) with an expiration date of 9/02. The stuff
> has never been opened. I popped the top on it, today. Looked fresh, so
> I mixed some and laid up a couple of tests on some fuselage scraps,
> using it straight and with flox. Any speculation on whether this stuff
> is any good? How about it, from some of you British folks on the list.
> Anyone able to contact CIBA and get some feedback?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Jeff
> Tri-gear, Just getting started...
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