With winter upon us in a large portion of North America, cold temperatures can potentially change the physical properties of adhesives. Thus, it's a good idea to pay closer attention to the signs associated with cooler temperatures that will impact an adhesive's performance.

Troubleshooting During Cold Weather

If the air temperature is below 60°F (15°C) watch for the following reactions when applying your adhesives:

• Canister spits or the spray is sputtering. 
• Canisters supply an inconsistent spray pattern.

How To Keep All Sizes Of Adhesives At Appropriate Temperature

When you see this reaction, Tensor experts recommend taking these steps:

Large [22L] or smaller canisters:

Immerse the canister in warm water for about 15 minutes.  Remove and gently agitate to bring the glue back into solution.

Intermediate [108L] or larger canisters: 

Remove canisters from unheated concrete floors into an area where the air temperature is above 60°F (15°C) until they are at or above 60°F (15°C).  To agitate the canister, lay it on its side and roll back and forth gently.

Prevent it!  

Use a heated canister blanket to keep the container at a safe and reasonable temperature.  Store your canisters off concrete floors on a pallet racking or cart.  

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