Subject: Epoxy mixing pump
From: Rotary Engine
Date: 4/4/2011, 5:47 PM
To: AAA Put this in the To box



All you composite guys. Are any of you using a epoxy mixing pump?
If so which one and how much did you pay for it?

I see one on Aircraft Spruce for $266.95.
Sounds too expensive.

Paul Lamar


I've used this one for years....it's a good one.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/epoxypump.php

Sandy McNabb
Renesis in a Glass Goose

Can you email a picture of it Sandy? I am curious about
how it works. What mechanism is used?


Paul Lamar



Same, they work really well.    Basics of it are two plungers w/ ball values [check valves]
the plungers are both attached to a common bar/handle that is fixed [pivot] at one end. When you
pull down on the bar it moves both plungers [in a ratio defined by the spacing of the plungers
to where they attach on the bar/handle] down and fills the plunger chambers. Then when you
release the plunger it returns up [spring] and the check valves force the two components
out a small spout into your waiting cup. Basically one plunger moves up and down only 1/4 what
the other plunger does to give a 25/100 ratio [or whatever your epoxy ratio may be].

Great little deal. We've got ours in a small wood [insulated box] w/ a light bulb and thermostat running
the bulb. This keeps the epoxy nice and warm and stops it from settling out or crystalizing etc. Plus we
can pull the heat in the shop when not working in there w/ no concern for freezing out the epoxy.

Great investment for the money IMO. [I've actually got two of them]

Jarrett Johnson



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