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Forj Thermoplastic Tape-Ribbon

Category
Code
PLA1478
Country
United States

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Forj is a high strength, lightweight thermoplastic tape-ribbon that molecularly fuses to itself in a matter of seconds. Simply heat, press and repeat to repair tools, create custom grips, fix broken sports equipment and more. Once cooled, the self-bonding plastic hardens, creating a bond as strong as steel.

EASY 3-STEP PROCESS

  1. HEAT: Heat ribbon to 60° C / 140°F or hotter to bend and mould Forj into desired shape. You can use hot water, a hair dryer, a heat gun, a microwave or solar magnification.
  2. SHAPE: Once Forj becomes clear, the resin is hot enough to be shaped and adhere to itself to form a bond. As it cools and solidifies, it returns to white.
  3. FIX: Let your creation set for a few minutes. Once cooled, the lightweight material molecularly fuses to itself for a bond as strong as steel.
  4. REHEAT & REPEAT: If adjustments or additions are desired, simply reheat Forj. Forj can be reheated and reformed several times.

Note: The strength in the ribbon is longitudinal but not crossways. By example, if repairing a fishing rod, wrapping perpendicular to the rod would do little. Ribbon should be laid parallel to the rod around its circumference then a single wrapped layer perpendicular. The super strength is lengthwise, not crosswise.

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