MAS Epoxy curing times Q

[ray schrauwen]

Just wondering when it's o.k. to take the clamps off the top skin of a Whip 40. I use MAS slow set epoxy and it's been about 19 hours since I mixed it up and started gluing down the top.

Is it o.k. at this time to take the clamps off? I don't want to mess up anything this has been a bear to build for me.
Just anxious to get the other side glued down tonight.

Thanks!

[kevinpratt823]

Technical Specifications

Mixed Viscosity w/MAS Epoxy Resin at 77 deg F: 500-600 cps
Mixing Ratio 2:1 Resin to Hardner
Pot Life at 77 deg F: 23 minutes
Thin Film Set Time at 77 deg F: 5 hours
Full Cure: 7 days
Flash Point (closed cup): 234 degrees F
Specific Gravity at 77 degrees F: 0.998
Viscosity at 77 degrees F: 200

Performance

Flexural Strength: 14,600 psi
Flexural Modulus: 535,000 psi
Tensile Strength: 8,000 psi
Tensile Modulus: 384,000 psi
Elongation: 9 percent
Compressive Strength: 14,000 psi
Compressive Modulus: 384,000 psi

Use protective gloves when working with epoxy resin systems. Use soap and water or white vinegar to clean your hands. Use Denatured Alcohol to clean your tools.
BRAND: MAS
Material: Epoxy
Rate Of Cure: Slow
Type: Hardener



Thin film set is 5 hrs, full cure is 7 days. I can't tell you from personal experience, but this may give you an idea.

[ray schrauwen]

Thanks Kevin. I'll wait at least 24 hours to un-clamp.