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Ekobond Cement E610 Gl
MFR Model# E610G-G
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Overview
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Stewart Systems EkoBond is setting the standard for aircraft fabric adhesive in the 21st century. Ekobond is a water-based, contact adhesive that is very flexible and heat workable with an incredible shear strength. EkoBond is very easy and pleasant to work with.
First, it is applied to the airframe with a brush and then allowed to dry. Next, the fabric is simply tacked into it with a close quarter covering iron. When the fabric is all tacked in place and trimmed, more wet EkoBond is brushed through the fabric and the excess is wiped off. It’s that simple. Because the shear strength of EkoBond is so great, it is certified for a 1” overlap glue joint in an open bay, thus completely eliminating the need for sewn seams when covering or repairing an aircraft. But the advantages don’t stop there! Not only is EkoBond an all around superior aircraft fabric adhesive, but it does all of this without hazardous solvents and fumes, flammability or offensive odors. You can literally cover your airplane in your living room, and many of our customers have! The process of fabric covering aircraft has forever changed for the better. |
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Documents
- Application Instructions (PDF)
- MSDS (PDF)
Reviews
If you use fabric, then you must use Ekobond, there is really no satisfactory alternative. Not cheap, destroyed if allowed to get too cold, but a little goes a long way
EkoBond Cement has made recovering aircraft much easier and safer for the individuals doing fabric work It’s a great product
I am happy with the product
Very easy to work with. Different application style than the other glues. Watch the online videos. You wipe off the excess glue before heating. Done right it creates a very smooth application. Low to no odor which is a huge plus over other glues especially if applying in a garage next to the house. I really am impressed!
We have done 2 wings with ekobond & it is wonderful to work with, clean up & bond.
This cement does what it says. Used it to complete a major fabric repair my Fisher Koala FP-202 fabric. This involved patching and re-attaching about 5 feet of fabric. It tacks and heat activates as advertised, and no odor! Held up well when the final repair was heat-stretched tight as a drum.
Done two planes with the stuff, works great. I prefer compared to typical solvent-mediated adhesive. However, its a bit of a bear to remove. It is available in pints from mfg, but shipping cost to east coast makes it impractical. So I buy quarts even though its too much material for a smaller job.
works great but should be available in pints.
Musuem in Montreal finds this product too expensive and may switch back to Dope process. someone should ask why it is so expensive.
too expensive for glue product.
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce ®'s personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce ® assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Yes, the Ekobond Cement is suitable to use with Dacron Fabric.
Yes, the Ekobond is suitable to be used on Ceconite fabric.
Somewhat. None of our products are technically heat activated. EkoBond is softened by heat and that allows the fabric to be pressed down into it. But it is not activated by heat. The heat is a temporary tack to hold the fabric, the wet glue going through the fabric and drying is the true glue joint. EkoFill is similar. Heat is not necessary to apply it. It can however, be softened by heat. That is useful for pressing down tape edges with an iron. Ironing tape edges down works equally well with Ekobond or EkoFill. Too much heat will make it smear or stick to the iron, so be careful. 200-250 degrees is good for that purpose.
Per Vendor: E610 will adhere just fine to any paint that is clean and scuff sanded. However, it is important to remember that it is adhering to the paint. If the paint does not have good adhesion to the substrate what is bonded to it will simply come off with the paint. As long as the paint is in good condition with good adhesion, no need to remove it.
