-Only repair Polyethylene with Polyethylene
-Heat an iron to 475-525 degrees
-Apply heated iron to both surfaces simultaneously(one side of iron to damaged body and one side to repair piece)
-Be sure not to melt completely through the surface to be repaired
-A 1/8 inch bead around the edge of the iron is what you want to achieve
-After both surfaces get a good melt, press together with 50lbs of pressure and hold for approximately 30 seconds or until cool
*BE SURE NOT TO BURN YOURSELF WITH THE IRON OR HOT PE
I have heard a lot of people asking about fusing polythelene plastic to repair thier machines so I decided to ask my dad, who is certified to fuse polyethelene plastic pipe for the gas company, to write down what he thought would be useful to know when repairing a polyethelene body.
Quick update on machine. Still runs like a champ...
Quick update on machine. Still runs like a champ ,right around 160 hrs on it now. Need to do that axle service where you change gear oil for bearings. Notice I’ve got an axle seal starting to leak...
thinhorn 04-21-2024, 11:06 AM