What is the difference between Sikaflex 291 and 291i?

What is the difference between Sikaflex 291 and 291i?

With a slight change to the curing system (The icure system) Sikaflex 291 – Marine Grade Sealant is renamed Sika 291i. Sikaflex 291i is one of the market leading Sealants & Adhesives for use in the Marine Industry, and boat building, perfect for a wide number of applications.

How strong is Sikaflex 291?

1.8 MPa
Product Details

Chemical base 1-component polyurethane
Tensile strength (CQP036-1 / ISO 527) 1.8 MPa
Elongation at break (CQP036-1 / ISO 527) 500 %
Tear propagation resistance (CQP045-1 / ISO 34) 6 N/mm
Service temperature (CQP513-1) -50 ─ 90 °C 160 °C 180 °C

How long does Sika 291 take to dry?

Product Details

Chemical base 1-component polyurethane
Application temperature 10 ─ 40 °C
Skin time (CQP019-1) 60 minutes A
Open time (CQP526-1) 45 minutes A
Curing speed (CQP049-1) (see diagram)

Is Sika 291 an adhesive?

The Sikaflex-291150ml White Marine Adhesive Sealant is a multi-purpose product for use in marine construction. It is suitable for making elastic, vibration-resistant joint seals and can also be used for a variety of interior and exterior sealing applications.

Is Sikaflex permanent?

Sikaflex®-11 FC is a one-component, gun-grade, adhesive and sealing compound of permanent elasticity.

Is Sikaflex 291 paintable?

Sikaflex®-291 can be best painted after formation of a skin. Painting could be improved by treating the joint surface with Sika® Aktivator-100 or Sika® Aktivator-205 prior to paint process. If the paint requires a baking process (> 80 °C), best performance is achieved by allowing the sealant to fully cure first.

How do you remove Sikaflex 291 from hands?

  1. Remove Sikaflex from your skin as soon as it is exposed to the substance.
  2. Soak a cloth in mineral oil and use it to scrub uncured Sikaflex.
  3. Remove cured Sikaflex products by scraping the product with a razor blade or a putty knife.