General info of all types of common chemical products you use

Epoxy

Glues

Adhesive Tape

Threadlockers

Antiseize

Lubricants

Cleaners / Degreasers- PLASTIC CLEANER too

 

** Use information at your own risk and pleae read MSDS documents on the use of each of these.

 

Epoxy

Epoxies are created by polymerizing a mixture of two starting compounds, the resin and the hardener. When resin is mixed with a specified catalyst, curing is initiated.

Cure time, Material to be bonded, cost, and environment should be the primary metrics to think about.

Other Glue types

Glue is an adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together.

Lots of choices, decide by the type by the materials to are using.

Some of the material types: Foam, wood, plastic (except polyethylene, polypropylene, and Teflon), stone, glass, ceramics, and metals.

Do your research to determine best choice.

 

Adhesive Tape

Some tape types on the market. Duct tape, 100mph tape and Gorilla tape have many uses. These are still one of the best all around repair tools along with baling wire.

Electrical tape and self-fusing tapes are also useful.

WARNING: Don't wrap HV electrical wires or parts with lower rated tape. All this does is make a dangerous situation look safe. One of the dumbest things I have seeen. [ I inspected a piece of equipment that was bought by old company. I found 10KV conductors wrapped with household electrical tap and heat shrink. This was a death trap waiting for its prey ]

 

 

ThreadLockers

Teflon tape is for thread sealing.

 

Thread-locking fluid is a thin, single-component adhesive, applied to the threads of fasteners such as screws and bolts to prevent loosening, leakage.

Many choices to choose from and manufacturers. The chapstick type container is practice for a diver goodie bag. Blue strength would be my recommendation.

Typical Errors on use of threadlockers

 

Antiseize Compounds

This is a great product, but NOT typically used on your spearfishing gear. These products can get mixed up with others, so a brief summary.

These are made from materials like, copper, zinc, molybdenum disulfide ( good for tapping too), graphites, rust inhibitors, and high tempersture grease.

Example of use: [ Water manifold bolts on your truck engine ]

 

Lubricants

Many choices to pick from. You got typical oils, white lithium, dry moly and silicone and teflon additions.

Most of these are only practical when you are done with a dive and prepping gear for storage. A light coat of oil on gun shafts and tips can be done, care about placement on some rubber produces should be a concern. Not everything mixes well. This can also attract sand and dirt that can make things worse too.

 

These silicone grease products are sold in most dive stores. O-rings for flashlights and Scuba gear. Watch out for sand and dirt with grease.

Cleaner / Degreaser

The most common product is WD-40. The name comes from ~ Water Displacement and finalized on 40th try.

" WD-40® Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything. It even removes grease, grime and more from most surfaces. For powerful versatility, count on the blue and yellow WD-40® can to help you live life hands on. "

Many types of cleaners out there, the focus here is for removal of oil type products and water.

Sunnyside MSDS , Safety and Product Information page

An example of the types of documents a company should provide to customers.

 

US Health and Human Services document on Acetone

A good product for cleaning plastic lens.

Rick Gore Review FYI - just 3:50 long