Precision and Control in the EPX Application System
The 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ EPX (Exact Proportioning and Mixing) System represents excellence for those requiring consistent structural performance. The manual dispenser (3M ID 7100205939) acts as the heart of the system, providing the force needed for smooth, controlled extrusion. Unlike manual mixing methods, the EPX dispenser eliminates human error in component dispensing, ensuring the adhesive always achieves the manufacturer's stated mechanical properties.
Main Features and Benefits
- Versatile Use: Compatible with a wide range of epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane structural adhesives in 48.5ml and 50ml Duo-Pak formats.
- Interchangeable Plunger System: The dispenser can be equipped with different plungers to handle 1:1, 2:1 and 10:1 mix ratios (available separately), making it an extremely flexible tool for different chemical formulations.
- Waste Reduction: Controlled extrusion allows you to dispense only the amount of adhesive needed directly onto the joint area, keeping the work area clean.
- Professional Ergonomics: The shape of the applicator is designed to reduce hand fatigue during prolonged use, offering superior sensitivity when creating precision lines.
Recommended Applications
The 3M™ EPX Applicator is the ideal companion for:
- Structural Bonding: Application of epoxy resins (e.g. DP100, DP490 series) and acrylics on metals, plastics and composites.
- Production and Assembly: In-line assembly of components where precision is required without the use of pneumatic systems.
- Maintenance and Repair (MRO): Rapid workshop interventions that require maximum bond strength and reliability over time.
Product Specifications
- 3M ID: 7100205939.
- Product Code: EPXMANUAL.
- Product Type: Manual Applicator.
- Cartridge Compatibility: 45ml, 48.5ml and 50ml Duo-Pak.
- Sector of use: Industrial / Artisan.
Directions for use
For proper operation, insert the Duo-Pak cartridge into the dispenser and secure it with the special clip. Before installing the mixing nozzle, extrude a small amount of product to ensure both cartridge holes are clear. Attach the nozzle and dispense. Once finished, there's no need to remove the nozzle: it will act as a sealing cap until the next use (at which point it should be replaced with a new one).
