Introduction
ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10 is specifically designed to protect leading edge areas where a coating with excellent abrasion and erosion resistance is required. This two-component, solvent-free polyurethane product has superior elasticity and flexibility for long-term leading edge protection. No sanding between layers is needed.
Range of application
ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10 is used for extra protection on highly stressed areas like leading edges of wind turbine rotor blades.
Color
Similar to 7035 light grey. This product dries to a glossy finish.
Coverage
Performance of ALEXIT BladeRep LEP-10 depends on the number and size of repair sites.
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m2 / cartridge |
Theoretical coverage at 200 µm/8 mil
600 µm/12 mil of mixed material approx.
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0,7 |
Recommended dry film thickness: min 600 µm
Substrate pre-treatment
Sand the surface with 120 grit paper prior to applying ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10. The surface must be clean, dry and free from dust, grease, oil and other contaminates. ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10 may be applied over all BladeRep® products and/or any properly prepared surface.
Mixing Mix by volume
1:1 by volume. Must be processed through a static mixer.
Equipment needed
- Cartridge
- Option a) Flex hose brush incl. static mixer or Option b) Static mixer
a) Flex hose brush incl. static mixer available in sets (see 13. Packaging)
b) Static mixer reference: Sulzer MFH 08-32T or similar (not supplied by Mankiewicz)
- Finish brush
- Dispenser: Sulzer Mixpac DP2X 400-01-50-01(pneumatic) or Cox ElectraFlow Dual Ultra 400 MR 1:1 (battery driven) or equivalent with 1:1 mixing ratio
Application
Application conditions: 15-30 °C (60-86 °F) and 20-85 % relative humidity. The minimum application condition should be 3°C (5.4°F) above dew point.
Application process for Apply 1 layer of ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10 to a wet film brushing: thickness of minimum 600 µm (24 mil) by using the Flex hose brush for applying the material, followed by the Finish brush for proper smoothing and levelling.
The material should be applied with either a flex hose brush or a static mixer and leveled with the finish brush.
Pot life
5 - 10 min at 23 °C (73 °F)
Drying time
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15 °C (60 °F)
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23 °C (73 °F) |
30 °C (86 °F) |
Approx. 50% relative humedad relativa |
4 h |
3 h |
2 h |
Type of supply
ALEXIT® BladeRep® LEP 10 RAL 7035 x 400 g cartridge