Weld-on

[svb57]

Where can I get Weld-on 3 and 4? Looking to build (2) 3 x 2 x 2 sumps.

Thanks
Jim Mc

 

[johj26]

mcmastercarr.com they have it just bought some a month ago

 

[svb57]

I just looked throught the McMaster Carr site and can't find it. It is called 'Weld-on"

Found it on line at RPlatics but they want $20 to ship plus cost of product.

Any local stores carry it?

Thanks
Jim Mc

 

[svb57]

I have found it at McMaster and ordered some.

Thanks
Jim Mc

 

[hansnfrans]

I picked up Weld-on #16 at Streamwood Plastics. Good prices too. If you are building a sump, then definately go with the thicker stuff (16 and higher) This compensates for any imperfections in the cutting of the acrylic. You can also dissolve acrylic chips in Methylene Chloride, this is how Brett at Splash of Life made his own Weld-on for some acrylic tanks that he built.

 

[hansnfrans]

Streamwood Plastics should have the 3 and 4 as well as the 16 and 32.

 

[johj26]

the item numbers at mcmaster carr are 7515 a11 for weld on 16 in tube 7528a13 for weldon 3 in a can 7517 a1 for#4 catalog page 3229 Weld-On Cements for Plastics
Cements form a bond by softening two surfaces and fusing them together. Application temperature range is 70Ã"šÃ‚° to 80Ã"šÃ‚° F. Operating temperature range varies with application materials (unless noted). Cements dry clear.
Weld-On 3ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â Formulated to bond acrylic to itself. Will also bond polystyrene, butyrate, PETG, and polycarbonate to themselves. Begins to harden in 30-45 seconds; reaches full strength in 24-48 hours.
Weld-On 4ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â Slower version of Weld-On 3. Begins to harden in 2-3 minutes; reaches full strength in 24-48 hours.
Weld-On 16ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â Especially for bonding acrylic, rigid PVC, ABS, polystyrene, butyrate, and polycarbonate to themselves and to each other. Has a higher viscosity than Weld-On 3 and Weld-On 4. Begins to harden in 5-6 minutes; reaches full strength in 24-48 hours. Operating temperature range is -30Ã"šÃ‚° to +160Ã"šÃ‚° F.
Weld-On 4052ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â Bonds vinyl, PVC, CPVC, ABS, acrylic, and polystyrene to themselves and to each other. Begins to harden in 15 minutes; reaches full strength in 7 days.
Weld-On No. Size Each

3 1-pt. Can 7528A13 $9.79

4 4-oz. Can 7517A1 4.33

4 1-pt. Can 7517A2 9.96

16 1 1/2-oz. Tube 7515A11 2.52

4052 1-pt. Can 7352A11 12.81

4052 1-gal. Can

 

[svb57]

Thanks for all the help!!!!!

Jim Mc

 

[jgleach]

Jim,
I always bought mine here:
Tap plastics

but it looks like they don't carry #4 anymore....at least I couldn't find it on their site.

Jeff

 

[svb57]

Well wish me luck with building these (2) 90g sumps!

Jim Mc