Injection style PPG SEMKIT® package
Manual use instructions
Catalyst in dasher rod with base in cartridge
1. Wear safety glasses, gloves and
other appropriate protection during
all operations. Review the relevant
Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using
any chemicals. Contact your site
Health and Safety supervisor for more
details on appropriate PPE and safety
precautions.
Step 5 B
2. For optimum mixing properties and Step 4
ease of mixing, the kit should be condi- CAUTION: Use firm but even pressure
4. Hold the cartridge firmly in one
tioned at 70 °F ± 5 °F (21 °C ± 3 °C) prior to when pushing the ramrod Do not use
hand, with your other hand holding the
mixing and use. When not in use, the kit excessive force, tap, pound, or jolt the
dasher rod handle. Pull the dasher rod
should be stored as directed on the prod- ramrod if the piston does not move
forward approximately 1/4 of the way
uct label or relevant material specification readily. The dasher piston may be difficult
up the cartridge (away from the plunger
to ensure retention of properties and to move at first, but will move with
so that the dasher rod is not in contact
maintain the product certification. Store continued even force from the ramrod.
with the plunger).
the kit in the upright position to minimize
the potential for leakage. Do not open
5. Insert the ramrod into the hollow
or puncture the outer Mylar® bag until
hole in the handle of the of dasher rod;
the cartridge is ready to be mixed. The
push the dasher rod so that it moves
outer Mylar® bag is purged with an
the dasher piston, and inject approxi-
inert atmosphere which preserves the
mately 1/3rd of the contents of the dasher
cartridge during storage.
rod (accelerator component) into the
cartridge.
Step 3
3. Inspect the label on the bag and
verify that the shelf life is within the listed Step 5 A
expiration date. Verify that the sealant is
the correct product for your application.
Open the outer Mylar® bag and gently
empty the contents of the bag. The bag
Step 6 A, B, C
may contain a glass vial of adhesion
promoter if required for use with the 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4, working your
sealant; take care not to damage or break way up the cartridge and advancing
the glass vial. the dasher rod toward the neck end of
the cartridge until all of the contents are
emptied into the cartridge, so that the
accelerator is injected in approximately
1/3rd intervals throughout the cartridge.
Do not inject all of the accelerator at
Semkit components once or in one area, as this will lead
to a non-uniform mix, and may impact
application and performance properties
of the sealant.
Accelerator
Base
Injection style PPG Semkit® package
Manual use instructions (continued)
Catalyst in dasher rod with base in cartridge
Good
Step 8 Good
Step 7 Step 10 A
7. To mix, hold the cartridge and push
the dasher rod to the bottom of cartridge
against the plunger. Do not force the
Bad
dasher rod against the plunger, as this
may expel the plunger, or cause air en-
trapment in the cartridge. Begin stroking Step 8 Bad
the dasher rod in a spiral clockwise
IMPORTANT: Inspect the dasher
motion from the plunger end of the
rod to ensure that all of the accelerator
cartridge to the neck end of the cartridge.
component has been injected into the Step 10 B
Rotate the dasher rod approximately 90°
cartridge. There should be no accelerator
with each push or pull of the dasher.
component left in the dasher rod. A small 10. Remove bottom flange cap.
A stroke is one complete in and out cycle,
amount of residue around the walls or
with approximately 180° clockwise turn
piston is acceptable. Do not discard the
of the dasher. For the first 3 to 5 strokes,
dasher rod until verification of mix has
keeping the ramrod inserted into the
been performed in step 12.
dasher rod may prevent material from
flowing back into the dasher rod during
mixing. Mix for the total number of
strokes or time indicated on the instruc-
tion card accompanying each Semkit
package or as noted on the product label.
On the last stroke the dasher rod should Step 11 A
be pushed to the plunger end of the
cartridge, taking care not the push the
plunger.
Step 9 A
Step 11 B
Step 8 A
Step 9 B
9. Thread a Semco specialty nozzle into
Step 8 B the neck end of the cartridge as required
for the application being performed. For
8. Grasp the cartridge firmly at the
more information regarding nozzles and Step 11 C
plunger end and detach dasher rod from
other dispensing equipment, please
the mixing dasher by turning the dasher
contact your local PPG sales representa-
rod counterclockwise approximately
tive or aerospace ASC location.
three turns. Pull and remove the dasher
rod from the cartridge.
Injection style PPG Semkit® package
Manual use instructions (continued)
Catalyst in dasher rod with base in cartridge
Bad
Step 11 D Step 12 Bad
12. Dispense a small amount of the
sealant onto a clean cloth, sheet of white
paper, or onto the surface of the Mylar®
bag for inspection. Inspect that the
sealant is homogeneous and free of skins
or lumps. Correctly mixed sealant will be
free of any striations or color marbling.
If color banding or marbling are present,
the sealant may need additional mixing.
Step 11 E If necessary, insert the dasher rod and
install it into the dasher element with 3
11. Insert the cartridge into a Semco
clockwise rotations. Continue mixing as
dispensing gun. Please refer to the
listed in step 7 until no more banding or
relevant Semco dispensing gun
striations are observed.
Technical Data Sheet for proper
assembly and operation of the gun.
13. Apply the sealant as required by the
relevant process specification or work
instructions.
Step 12 A
Good Step 14
14. When finished using the sealant,
(i.e.: the cartridge is empty, or the sealant
has reached the end of its rated applica-
tion life), dispose of the Semkit package,
dasher rod and nozzle properly in
accordance with local and site hazardous
Step 12 Good material requirements.
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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