JOYA TECH Reminder丨Winter Usage Guidelines for Oil-Based Composite Adhesive

Jan. 11, 2025

Low winter temperatures can significantly affect the performance of oil-based composite adhesives, including curing speed, surface drying on fabrics, and adhesive viscosity. To ensure optimal results during colder months, JOYA TECH’s Technical Department advises the following precautions:

1. Pre-Mix Adhesive in Advance
As temperatures drop, oil-based adhesives thicken, increasing mixing and dispensing times. To streamline workflows, pre-mix and prepare adhesive materials ahead of application.

2. Optimize Diluent and Equipment Settings
Use fast-evaporating thinners designed for winter conditions. Preheat composite machinery before operation and adjust large roller temperatures upward (while minimizing impact on fabric color). Adding curing accelerators in appropriate amounts can further enhance adhesive performance.

3. Extend Curing Time for Composite Products
Curing reactions slow considerably in cold environments. Allow additional curing (setting) time for composite fabrics stored in low temperatures compared to warmer seasons. Adjust production schedules to prevent incompletely cured products from advancing to downstream processes such as hot stamping, cutting, sewing, or washing.

4. Conduct Pre-Production Trials
Due to variations in raw materials and production conditions, always perform small-scale trials before full-scale manufacturing to verify adhesive compatibility and process effectiveness under your specific winter conditions.

By implementing these measures, customers can mitigate winter-related challenges and maintain consistent product quality. For tailored technical support, contact JOYA TECH’s expert team.

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