MM1018 P (Pasty)

Storage / Shelf life

Store in the original, unopened container in a dry, cool and frost-free place (5°C to 20°C). Shelf life 24 months. Protect from direct sunlight. Higher temperatures reduce the shelf life.

Processing parament

The working time (pot life) of the material begins as soon as the two components A and B are added together. Pot life and hardening time depend on the amount of material and the temperature. With larger containers, the pot life may be reduced due to a higher reaction heat. The following table shows practical pot life values for a 1 kg pack:

Material curing can be accelerated by heating. The maximum permissible temperature for accelerated curing is 50°C. The required minimum curing temperature is +5°C. We recommend preheating the components and the material at temperatures <10°C.

Work preparation

If possible, contact surfaces that are wetted with MM1018 must be cleaned of dirt and loose particles using de-oiled compressed air. If necessary, screws must be protected (e.g. with DIAMANT screw protection #8880) to prevent the threads from sticking to MM1018 at a later date. If the contact surfaces have to be separated again at a later date, it is necessary to apply a release agent (e.g. DIAMANT Release Agent #1354) in advance.

Mixing process

To mix MM1018, component B is poured completely into the container with component A. Mix intensively with a hand drill and the DIAMANT mixing propeller (Art. No. #0789) (max. 250 rpm for approx. 2 minutes). Remove any material adhering to the walls of the container with a spatula and add to the mixture. Mix thoroughly again.

Application description

MM1018 pasty is applied to the contact surface in an x-shape. The following illustrations show a square and a rectangular contact surface as examples. It is important to note that the highest material elevation is applied in the center of the contact surface (see red line in the illustration). This ensures that MM1018 paste spreads over the entire surface without air bubbles when the contact surfaces are joined together. When the components are joined together, excess MM1018 paste is pressed out of the gap. We recommend removing this material before curing. Surrounding components should be protected from material flowing out. In the case of screwed or pre-stressed connections, we recommend retightening the screws after 7 days.