MICCROTEX AIR-DRY RACK COATING
MICCROTEX Air-Dry Rack Coating is a superior thermoplastic insulating
material developed and manufactured to be highly resistant to all
plating solutions, acids, and alkaline cleaners at boiling
temperatures. MICCROTEX is a black, shiny surfaced material that, when
properly applied, is tough, resilient and flexible. MICCROTEX attains
maximum adhesion without depending upon shrinkage. It is unaffected by
any solution commonly used in plating and anodizing cycles, including
the electrolytic, sulphuric acid strip used to dissolve nickel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
MICCROTEX is most successfully applied by dipping and wherever
possible should be applied by this method. Under certain conditions,
however, satisfactory results may also be obtained by brushing or
spraying.
For most effective application MICCROTEX should be maintained at room
temperature-70_F. to 80_F. For dipping and brushing MICCROTEX is used
as shipped. For spraying MICCROTEX, reduce three parts of MICCROTEX
with two parts of MICCROTEX REDUCER.
PREPARATION OF RACKS: All racks should be thoroughly cleaned of all
grease, direct and loose oxides. Sandblasting or an electrolytic
caustic cleaning cycle with thorough drying is recommended. Aluminum
racks should be anodized before coating. Be sure that all sharp edges
and corners are rounded by filing or grinding.
DIPPING
PROCEDURE: Rack should be lowered slowly, allowing approximately one
minute for complete submersion. Move rack back and forth-this will
shake off all air bubbles and eliminate air pockets. Allow rack to
remain submerged a few seconds, then withdraw at the same speed. Drain
for one or two minutes over dip tank. After draining, invert rack and
suspend from opposite end to assure an even distribution of the
coating and to eliminate beading. Normally at least seven coats are
required.
DRYING: Allow at least one hour air-dry at room temperature-70_ F. to
80_ F.-to each coat, and twenty-four hour air-dry for the final coat.
Under extreme conditions it is advisable to force-dry at 160_ F. to
180_ F. for 4 to 6 hours after the final coat is applied.
CONTACT POINTS: To bare contact points cut through coating with a
sharp knife (do not tear). Seal cut edges by brushing with one coat of
MICCROTEX. Dry for two hours before using.
REPAIRING RACKS: Damaged racks may be repaired without redipping the
entire rack. Cut away all loose material and remove any projecting
nodules or electrolytic deposits-dry thoroughly before repairing. Flow
succeeding coats of MICCROTEX over bare spot until the material has
been built up to its original thickness. Air-dry at least one hour
between coats and twenty-four hours after final coat.
PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
STORAGE: This coating material should be stored and used in accordance
with normal standards of good practice for handling industrial paints.
CONTAINS VOLATILE SOLVENTS. Keep away from heat, sparks and open
flames. Store at temperatures above freezing and below 105_ F. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
USE: Maintain adequate ventilation in working area. Wear approved
respirators and protective clothing when working in confined areas.
Avoid repeated breathing of concentrated vapors. Prolonged contact of
liquid material with the skin may be irritating; wash exposed surface
thoroughly with soap and water. In case of eye contact, flush out the
eyes with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Developed and manufactured by experienced platers
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