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Post by george on Mar 11, 2023 17:04:41 GMT
I have just recieved a pair of nameplates from maxitrak, and im very pleased with them, I dont wish to screw them to the loco tank so what adhesives have you used to stick them in place please.
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millman
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Post by millman on Mar 11, 2023 18:34:45 GMT
I think I would use something like araldite or perhaps JB Weld. Of course you could also soft solder them on or use one of the thicker superglues. I must admit to screwing mine on with a couple of 8 or 10 BA countersunk screws.
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Post by simon6200 on Mar 11, 2023 20:52:25 GMT
I use a small amount of superglue which sticks them to the paint. I have done this with 3 G1 locos and 2 5” locos. Longest one is since 2012. First I abrade the brass back with wet&dry and clean with acetone.
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Post by neil on Mar 11, 2023 23:37:26 GMT
I have used "Badge tape", it is a foam double sided tape, used for car name and model badges on cars. It is a black foam and has proved very good, my nameplates have been on the side tanks for over 5 years, nom problem
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Post by 92220 on Mar 12, 2023 9:04:40 GMT
Any of the epoxy adhesives like Araldite, will work fine as long as the adhesive is not subject to heat. Epoxy adhesives and similar, can still be used in hot areas but then it is important to check out the max working temp for the particular adhesive. For anyone who wants a high temp adhesive, One of the highest working temps is 180C for LOCTITE® EA 9492 Hysol. Unfortunately structural epoxy adesives are not cheap, but if someone wants a very strong bond that stands high temps. the structural adhesives are the way to go. Some supercars are put together using structural epoxys, rather than rivets and nuts and bolts.
Bob.
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Post by 92220 on Mar 12, 2023 9:24:31 GMT
I've done a bit more digging. and came up with this one:- Permabond® 802 High Temperature Superglue 20gm www.glueonline.co.uk › ... › Cyanoacrylates Permabond® 802 High Temperature Superglue 20gm ; Colour:Clear ; Viscosity:90 – 110mPa.s ; Operating Temperature: -30°C to +1650°C. Not bad!! having a max OPERATIONAL temp of +1650C. Wow!! Way above red heat of steel!! bb And not too expensive at £16.38 for 20mls Bob.
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Post by chris vine on Mar 12, 2023 12:45:48 GMT
That should do for making boilers!!
Chris
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Post by uuu on Mar 12, 2023 13:01:33 GMT
It must surely be a typo. There's a graph on the technical data sheet showing shear strength dropping to 20% at 165 degrees - and notes "802 can withstand higher temperatures for brief periods (such as for paint baking and wave soldering processes) providing the joint is not unduly stressed."
Wilf
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Post by george on Mar 12, 2023 16:04:42 GMT
Thank you gentlemen lots of good ideas there, I think i will use the badge tape idea as that seems the least fussy way to go.
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Post by pandsrowe on Mar 14, 2023 13:49:23 GMT
In garden railway circles the majority of folk use clear silicone sealant. Doesn't damage the boiler paintwork, will withstand the temperatures on the boiler, which is usually unclad and more importantly can be removed easily. Oh, and can be easily repositioned if you don't get it in the right place first time. Don't ask how I know. Phil
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