Cyanoacrylate Glue - Tips and Tricks for Using Super Glues
One of the most common adhesives in a woodturners studio is Cyanoacrylate glue, or as it is more commonly called, super glue, or "CA" glue. Super glue can be a valuable addition to the collection of adhesives in your woodturning workshop. Here are a few storage and usage tips for cyanoacrylate glue that will help you get the most out of this versatile adhesive product.

Storing Cyanoacrylate Glues
Most cyanoacrylate glues have an average shelf life of about 6 - 12 months once opened. Unopened bottles can be stored in the freezer for an extended period of time. However, once a bottle has been opened and exposed to atmospheric moisture, different storage procedures are required to prevent premature curing in the bottle.
Unopened Containers: Unopened bottles should be stored in the freezer for the longest shelf life. Before using, allow the bottle to equalize with the room temperature by allowing the bottle to sit overnight on the bench before using it.
Opened Containers: Do not store opened bottles without their caps, unless you live in areas that routinely have very low humidity levels year round. Exposure to high humidity can cause premature curing of the cyanoacrylate adhesive in the bottle.
If you purchase your cyanoacrylates in bulk containers and transfer them into smaller applicator bottles for use, insure that these bottles are manufactured from polyethylene for best results.
Do not store opened cyanoacrylate adhesive containers near your manual pump accelerator bottle. During the summer months, high heat can cause accelerator vapors to leave the pump spray unit, causing premature curing of any nearby uncapped bottles.
Do not store opened bottles in the freezer. When removed, condensation may develop inside the bottle causing premature curing of the adhesive.
For best long term storage results, store opened cyanoacrylate adhesive bottles in a jar with a tight fitting lid and a desiccant pack to absorb any moisture inside the jar. When stored this way, you can usually get every drop out of the bottle and eliminate waste.
Preventing Tip Clogging
It's a common fact that cyanoacrylate adhesives tend to clog the tips of their applicator bottles if stored improperly. To prevent tip clogging, wipe any residual cyanoacrylate from the outside of the applicator tip and allow the remaining adhesive to return to the bottle before replacing the cap.Do not touch the tip of the bottle onto a surface that has been sprayed with active accelerator, or the accelerator will cure the cyanoacrylate inside the nozzle. If you prefer, you can purchase spare tips at most woodturning suppliers, so you can always have a few clean tips on hand and just swap them out when necessary.Visit This Website=http://sealtec.ch/