BONDERITE® L-GP 154

• A specially processed colloidal graphite in alcohol dispersion.
• Ultra-thin opaque film forming properties.
• Excellent adhesion to most substrates.
• Fast air-cure times.
• Ability to vary conductivity.
• High lubricity for tight tolerances of mating parts.
• Allows for a variety of parts to be processed with the same coating, saving on costs.
• Allows for a variety of parts to be processed with thesame coating, saving on costs.
• Multi-purpose application for conductive effect on the part.

• Automotive and industrial gaskets.
• Low noise communication cables.
• Anti-seize thread lubricant.
• High resistance coating on plastics.
• Aerosol lubricant additive.
• Impregnation of fibers and paper.
• Printed circuits, static bleed.
• Engine components for assembly and break-in requirements.
• Mating surfaces of assemblies and machinery components.

Direction of use

Pretreatment

• To obtain good adhesion of the coating, the surface to be coated should be clean, dry and free of grease. A solvent wipe and air dry is usually sufficient. For porous surfaces, use the same procedure followed by heating to drive off entrapped contaminants, solvents or moisture.

Mixing/Blending/Dilution

• BONDERITE® L-GP 154 ACHESON is supplied in concentrated form. It is thixotropic in nature and will gel upon standing. Preparation involves thorough agitation of the concentrate, then dilution with isopropanol (or equivalent) to the consistency required by the application method chosen. BONDERITE® L-GP 154 ACHESON can be applied by brush, dip, roller, or spray. Always agitate thoroughly just prior to use. Typical film thickness ranges from 5 to 12 microns. A coating thickness of 25 micron of BONDERITE® L-GP 154ACHESON is best built up by the application of 5 coats of 5 microns thickness by spray application. Dilution of 1 part by volume product to 3 parts by volume of solvent is necessary to obtain an adherent coating of this thickness.

Application

• For small production work and prototypes, a suction cup gun may be used, if BONDERITE® L-GP 154 ACHESON is thoroughly mixed prior to spray application. For intermediate production runs or many small parts, propeller-type attachments should be used on the suction gun to ensure coating uniformity. Full production is best handled with propeller-agitated pressure pot systems, which provide the best in application efficiency.

Note: Handle BONDERITE® L-GP 154 ACHESON as you would a quality automotive coating. Avoid dry spray as this will cause poor adhesion. To reduce overspray, use the minimum atomization pressure required for adequate coverage.

Curing
The coating air dries to touch in 5 minutes and is ready for use in 30 minutes. Following the air dry, bake for 5 minutes at 75°C to achieve optimum coating qualities in a shorter curing cycle.

• Recommended Storage Temperature: 5 to 30 °C
• Shelf-life: 24 months (in unopened original packaging)
• Keep from freezing. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Protect material from direct sunlight. Ground and bond containers when transferring materials. Empty containers may retain hazardous properties.