Description:
Thickened, flexible epoxy in tubes for repairs that have to stay put. West System G/flex 655-8 Epoxy Adhesive (NRS item 50215.01) is the same pair of 3.9 oz. resin and hardener tubes that comes in the G/flex 655-K kit. Rescue teams can use it to refill a boat repair kit or for shop repairs on plastic, aluminum and wood equipment. See more raft pumps, valves and repair supplies.
Features
- Gel-toothpaste consistency: very spreadable, but stays where it is applied.
- Waterproof, flexible, permanent: cured G/flex is much more flexible than other epoxies and absorbs expansion, contraction, shock and vibration.
- Bonds hard-to-glue plastics: polyethylene (HDPE) and ABS, plus dissimilar materials and difficult hardwoods.
- Simple 1:1 mix: 3.9 oz. each of resin and hardener.
- Works on damp wood: glues damp woods and can be used on wet surfaces, even underwater with specific techniques.
Specifications
- Resin and hardener: 3.9 oz. each of thickened G/flex 655
- Mixing ratio: 1:1
- Pot life: 45 minutes at 72°F
- Working time: 75 minutes at 72°F
- Cures to a solid in 3 hr. and to a workable cure in 7–10 hr. at 72°F; full strength in 1–2 days
- Includes complete handling and repair instructions
Sizes & options
Single item, no options.
Questions about the G/flex 655 Epoxy
Is this the same epoxy as the 655-K kit?
Yes. These are the same tubes of thickened G/flex 655 resin and hardener that come in the G/flex 655-K Plastic Boat Repair Kit.
What are the working and cure times?
At 72°F you have about 45 minutes to apply it and up to 75 minutes to assemble and clamp. It cures to a solid in 3 hours, to a workable cure in 7–10 hours and to full strength in one to two days.
Will it sag on a vertical surface?
Mixed G/flex 655 has a gel-toothpaste consistency. It spreads easily but stays put where you apply it.
How do I clean up?
Wipe up spills with absorbent material and clean residue with alcohol or acetone before it cures. G/flex is made by West System, a division of Gougeon Brothers, Inc.
Is this adhesive rated for fire service use?
No. It is a repair adhesive for boats and water rescue gear. It is not fire service PPE and is not rated for fire use.
Where can I buy the West System G/flex 655-8 Epoxy Adhesive?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized West System dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Epichlorohydrin, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
