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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

component Semkit® packages are mixed within the cartridges.<br />

Follow the manufacturer's recommended storage instructions<br />

for these Semkits®.<br />

12.4.5 Sealant Removal and Application Tools. The<br />

most commonly used tools for removing or fairing out sealants<br />

are shown in Figure 12-5. Other tools may be manufactured as<br />

needed to fit a specific situation. Only plastic shall be used to<br />

manufacture these sealant removal and application tools.<br />

12.5 SEALANT MIXING.<br />

The proper weighing and mixing of components is essential to<br />

assure proper curing and adhesion of sealants. Use an appropriate<br />

weight scale (see <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 Appendix B) to accurately<br />

measure the materials before blending. Accomplish all mixing<br />

in one designated central area in each organization. Polysulfide<br />

and polythioether sealants consist of two separately packaged<br />

components, a base compound (usually part B) and an<br />

accelerator/catalyst (usually part A) in 1/2 pint (6 oz.), pint (12<br />

oz.), and quart (24 oz.) kits. The base-to-accelerator/catalyst<br />

ratio varies with different manufacturers of the same type of<br />

sealant. It is important, therefore, to mix the material according<br />

to the manufacturer's instructions/recommendations. Add<br />

accelerator/catalyst into the base in the correct ratio and mix<br />

until a uniform color is obtained. Difficulties with curing and/<br />

or adhesion of polysulfide and polythioether sealants are frequently<br />

caused by incomplete mixing. Two component sealants<br />

are chemically cured and do not depend on solvent<br />

evaporation for curing. Slow hand mixing is recommended for<br />

two - component can type kits. A high speed mechanical<br />

mixer should not be used as internal heat will be generated<br />

thus reducing application life and introducing air into the mixture.<br />

Refer to Figure 12-7 for injection style Semkit® mixing<br />

instructions.<br />

the application, tack-free, and cure times are lengthened by<br />

approximately one-half. For each 15% increase in RH above<br />

50%, the application, tack-free, and cure times are shortened<br />

by approximately one-half; while for each 15% decrease in<br />

RH below 50%, the application, tack-free, and cure times are<br />

lengthened by approximately one-half. Maintenance personnel<br />

should be aware of the effects of temperature and humidity on<br />

the application life of a sealant. Mix only the amount of material<br />

that can be applied during the rated work life of the sealant.<br />

There are several corrective measures that can be used to<br />

prevent and/or lessen sealant curing problems caused by various<br />

environmental conditions.<br />

12.5.1.1 At a relative humidity of 30% RH or lower (sometimes<br />

even 40% RH causes a problem), it is very difficult to<br />

properly cure sealants. When these conditions are experienced,<br />

adding water vapor to the air to increase the humidity by either<br />

wetting down the floor of the facility, covering the area being<br />

sealed with a wet cloth without it touching the sealant surface<br />

and keeping the cloth wet during the cure cycle, or some other<br />

convenient method will eliminate the problem.<br />

Do apply heat sealants until 30 minutes minimum<br />

have elapsed at ambient temperature after application<br />

to allow the contained solvents to flash off. Most solvents<br />

are flammable and could catch fire if sealants<br />

are exposed to higher temperatures before the solvents<br />

flash off.<br />

NOTE<br />

If sealants are heated to a temperature of 110 ºF<br />

(43 ºC) or greater as noted in paragraph 12.5.1.2 below,<br />

no adjustment to the humidity is required.<br />

MIL-PRF-81733, SEALING AND COATING COMPOUND,<br />

CORROSION INHIBITIVE 48<br />

12.5.1 Application Life. Application life and cure times are<br />

dependant on environmental considerations. The application<br />

life of a sealant is the length of time that a mixed scaling<br />

compound remains usable at 77 ºF (25 ºC) and 50% Relative<br />

Humidity (RH). This time (in hours), known as a dash number,<br />

is denoted as the last number in a sealant designation (e.g.,<br />

MIL-PRF-81733, Type II-2 has an application life of 2 hours).<br />

Table 12-2 indicates application times, tack-free times, and<br />

full cure times for each sealant type and dash number at 75 ºF<br />

and 50% RH. For each 18 ºF (10 ºC) increase in the temperature<br />

above 77 ºF (25 ºC), the application, tack-free, and cure<br />

times are shortened by approximately one-half; while for each<br />

18 ºF (10 ºC) decrease in the temperature below 77 ºF (25 ºC),<br />

MIL-S-85420, SEALING COMPOUND, QUICK REPAIR,<br />

LOW TEMPERATURE CURING 53<br />

SAE AMS-3277 (MIL-S-29574), SEALING COMPOUND,<br />

LOW TEMPERATURE CURING 61<br />

12.5.1.2 Except for MIL-S-85420 and SAE AMS-3277 sealants<br />

that are designed to cure properly with good adhesion at<br />

low temperatures, sealant curing is extremely slow when<br />

applied at ambient air temperatures of 500 ºF (100 ºC) and<br />

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