Setting
What is Setting?
Setting refers to the process where an adhesive transforms from its liquid or paste initial state to a solid, load-bearing final state. This process occurs through chemical crosslinking reactions or physical processes and significantly determines the final properties of the adhesive bond.
Properties of the Setting Process
- Irreversible transformation from liquid to solid
- Development of mechanical strength over time
- Temperature and time-dependent process
- Development of chemical resistance
- Shrinkage or volume changes possible
Setting Mechanisms
- Chemical setting: Crosslinking reactions between molecules
- Physical setting: Evaporation of solvents or water
- Radiation setting: Activation through UV light or electron beams
- Thermal setting: Reaction initiation through heat exposure
Factors Influencing Setting
- Temperature: Higher temperatures usually accelerate setting
- Humidity: Relevant for moisture-setting systems
- Oxygen: Can promote or inhibit setting
- Catalysts: Accelerate chemical reactions
DELO Adhesive Solutions
- Defined setting parameters for reproducible processes
- Various setting speeds available
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