ALEXIT® BladeRep Profile Filler 5 two-component polyurethane filler

Introduction

ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5 is a solvent free, two-component polyurethane filler designed to be used for filling and fairing on GRP substrates. This non-porous filler cures to an easily sandable surface.

ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5 is designed for filling and repairing of non-structural imperfections on wind turbine rotor blades.

Color: Green

Coverage of ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5 depends on the depth of filling required as well as on the area of surface to be faired. For further information please see product TDS.

Substrate pre-treatment

Sand the surface with 120 grit paper prior to applying ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5. The surface must be clean, dry and free from dust, grease, oil and other contaminates. ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5 may be applied over any properly prepared surface.

Mixing ratio 

Mix by volume: 100:43
Mix by Weight: 4:1

For small containers: Empty entire hardener into base material and mix thoroughly. Small containers are pre-measured for the proper mix ratios.

Application conditions

15-32 °C (60-95 °F) and 20-70 % relative humidity. The minimum application condition should be 3 °C (5.4 °F) above dew point.
If applying the product in conditions which are not listed above, please consult your ALEXIT® BladeRep® representative.

Application process Apply ALEXIT® BladeRep® Profile Filler 5 as needed. Do not exceed 3/8” (5 mm) film thickness with this product. After the surface is faired and smooth, you may proceed to ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 9, 10 or Topcoat 12. If the surface has imperfections, such as pin holes, use BladeRep Pore Filler 6 to achieve a defect-free smooth surface.

Pot life: 5 - 10 min at 23 °C (73 °F)

Drying time

Sandable after:  2 h at 15 °C (60 °F) // 1 h at 23 °C (73°F) // 30 min at 30 °C (86 °F)

Type of supply

ALEXIT® BladeRep Pore Filler 5 x 350 g, supplied in metallic kegs of 250 g + 100 g of hardener 5

ALEXIT® BladeRep Pore Filler 5 x 5 kg, supplied in metallic kegs of 4 kg + 1 kg of hardener 5

ALEXIT® BladeRep Pore Filler 5 x 25 kg, supplied in metallic kegs of 20 kg + 5 kg of hardener 5