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TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-2091
cement, white glue (PVA), epoxy, and hot melt glue. Consult
your adhesive supplier for specific application requirements.
Micastat
is a universal grade laminate for use in general
purpose, postforming and high wear applications.For details
on the installation of Micastat
and other high pressure
laminated plastic sheets refer to National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) publication LD 3-1995
or follow these step by step directions for non-postforming
applications.
1. Prepare the face of the substrate. It should be clean, dry
and free of all contaminants which would interfere with
adhesion. Caution should be taken when removing
sheets and pads from its box, sheets and pads are high
pressure laminate plastic and can be susceptible to
cracks and breaking if not conditioned before handling
and installation at 70 to 75deg F and 45-50% RH for 48
hours.
2. Stir the adhesive thoroughly and apply an even coat of
adhesive by either spray, roller or brush to both the
substrate face and the Micastat
back. Do not allow
coated surfaces to touch. Allow the cement to dry. When
bonding to plywood, apply a second coat if the first coat
completely penetrates the wood. Use uncoated wood
strips to assist in connecting coated surfaces.
3. Place thin, uncoated, wooden strips 12 inches apart
across the substrate face. This will keep coated surfaces
apart; bonding will occur once contact is made.
4. Position the over-cut Micastat
sheet on top of the
wooden strips.
Figure 3. Micastat
sheet on wooden strips
Figure 1. Micastat
Protective Laminate
ESD Blue, ESD Grey, ESD Beige, ESD White
Description
Micastat
is a high pressure static dissipative laminate
designed for workbench tops used in the manufacture and
assembly of ESD susceptible electronic components.
Micastat meets ANSI/ESD S20.20 requiring RTG <109
Ohms per ESD S4.1 and antistatic low tribocharging
materials <200 volts per ESD STM 4.2. Its patented* multi-
layer construction features a conductive layer which
ensures dissipative properties independent of ambient
humidity. Micastat
shows superior abrasion resistance and
provides rapid, non-sparking charge dissipation. It can be
laminated to plywood, fiber board, partical board tables and
bench tops with conventional contact adhesives. It is
resistant to most solvents and greatly exceeds the NEMA
specification for wear resistance.
Figure 2. Micastat
layered construction
Installation
Micastat
is designed to be laminated to wooden tables or
bench tops with conventional contact adhesive and will
perform very well in the most rigorous postforming
applications to a minimum of 5/8" radius. Desco suggests
the use of a high quality solvent or water-based contact
DESCO WEST - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Fax (909) 627-7449
DESCO EAST - One Colgate Way, Canton, MA 02021-1407 (781) 821-8370 Fax (781) 575-0172 Web Site:
http://www.desco.com Micastat
Static Protective Laminate
Installation and Maintenance
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IN.
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*Micastat
is a registered trademark of Desco Industries, Inc.
and is manufactured under one or more of the following U.S.
patents:4,455,350, 4,589,954, 4,645,717, 4,454,199.
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