Assembly Instructions

for Bondstrand Taper/Taper

adhesive-bonded joints
Taper/Taper adhesive-bonded joint

Introduction These instructions describe the assembly of the Bondstrand Taper/Taper

adhesive-bonded joint and show how to cut the pipe, prepare the pipe ends,
mix and apply the adhesive, make the joint and cure the adhesive.
They form complete assembly instructions together with the appropriate:
• Bondstrand Adhesive Product Data sheet;
• Bondstrand Pipe Shaver Instruction sheet;
• Bondstrand Heating Blanket Data sheet.

Pipe shaver Heating blanket

To determine the appropriate adhesive, refer to the Bondstrand Chemical

Resistance Guide or consult Ameron.

Bondstrand adhesives should be stored at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C.

Adhesives should not be used after the expiry date stamped on the adhesive
package.

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Cutting of pipe

Determining length scribing the pipe

1. Determine the desired length

a. Scribe the pipe using a pipe fitter’s wrap-around;
b. When holding the pipe in a vice, use rubber padding or similar to protect the pipe
from damage;
c. Contaminated pipe surfaces should be cleaned prior to machining the pipe ends.

2. Cut the pipe

a. Use a hacksaw or an abrasive wheel;
b. Ensure that cut ends remain within the tolerances as shown in table A;
c. These tolerances can be checked by using e.g. the arbor of the shaver flush with
the cut end of the pipe.

Table A: Maximum tolerance on squareness of cut spigot end

Pipe size range A

mm inch mm
25 - 100 1 - 4 1.5
150 - 400 6 - 16 3.0
400 - 1000 16 - 40 5.0

Various types of shavers are available for shaving the pipe ends, subject to the pipe
size (table B).
Squareness tolerance

Table B: Available Taper/Taper shavers

Pipe size range Type

mm inch
50 - 150 2 - 6 M86
50 - 250 2 - 10 M86 XL
150 - 400 6 - 16 M87
400 - 600 16 - 24 M87 XL
Pipe shaving set 600 - 1000 24 - 40 M95

3. Support and fix the pipe firmly

a. Prevent the pipe from being damaged.

Supporting of pipe

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Insertion arbor with shaver
4. Carefully insert the arbor into de pipe
a. Fix the arbor to the inside of the pipe by turning the central tensioning bolt
clockwise.
5. Adjust the shaver to the required pipe size
a. Be sure to use the correct Taper angle;
b. Take care when shaving the first layer, because the pipewall may be not be
equally thick on all sides;
c. For shaver information and operation instructions refer to the applicable
“Bondstrand Pipe Shaver Operation Instructions”.

Tabel C: Shaving dimensions per pressure class for Bondstrand 3400/2400

Pipe size Taper Insert Nose Spigot Insert Nose Spigot Insert Nose Spigot
angle depth thick. diam. diam. thick. diam. depth thick. diam.
mm inch degr. mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
10 bar 12 bar 14 bar

Taper joint 50 2 1¾ 50 1.0 55.2 50 1.0 55.2 50 1.0 55.2

80 3 1¾ 50 1.0 83.8 50 1.0 83.8 50 1.0 83.8
100 4 1¾ 50 1.0 107.2 50 1.0 107.2 50 1.0 107.2
150 6 2½ 50 1.0 161.0 50 1.0 161.0 50 1.0 161.0
200 8 2½ 80 1.0 210.8 80 1.0 210.8 80 1.0 210.8
250 10 2½ 80 1.0 264.9 80 1.0 264.9 110 1.0 264.9
300 12 2½ 80 1.0 315.7 80 1.0 315.7 140 1.0 315.7
350 14 2½ 80 1.5 347.4 80 1.5 347.4 140 1.5 347.4
400 16 2½ 110 1.5 396.7 110 1.5 396.7 170 1.5 396.7
450 18 2½ 110 1.5 436.8 110 1.5 436.8 170 1.5 436.8
500 20 2½ 110 2.0 486.1 140 2.0 486.1 140 2.0 486.1
600 24 2½ 110 2.0 582.6 170 2.0 582.6 170 2.0 582.6
700 28 1¾ 140 4.0 708.0 170 4.0 708.0 230 4.0 708.0
750 30 1¾ 140 4.0 758.0 200 4.0 758.0 260 4.0 758.0
800 32 1¾ 170 4.0 808.0 230 4.0 808.0 230 5.5 811.0
900 36 1¾ 200 4.0 908.0 260 4.0 908.0 260 6.0 912.0
1000 40 1¾ 200 4.5 1009.0 200/290 4.5 1009.0 290 6.5 1013

16 bar 20 bar 25 bar

50 2 1¾ 50 1 55.2 50 1 55.2 50 1 55.2
80 3 1¾ 50 1 83.8 50 1 83.8 80 1 83.8
100 4 1¾ 50 1 107.2 50 1 107.2 80 1 107.2
150 6 2½ 50 1 161 80 1 161 110 1 161
200 8 2½ 80 1 210.8 80 1 210.8 140 1 210.8
250 10 2½ 110 1 264.9 110 1 264.9 170 1.5 265.9
300 12 2½ 140 1 315.7 140 1 315.7 200 1.5 316.7
350 14 2½ 140 1.5 347.4 140 1.5 347.4 170 2 348.4
400 16 2½ 170 1.5 396.7 170 1.5 396.7 230 2.5 398.7
450 18 2½ 170 1.5 436.8 170 1.5 436.8 200 2.5 438.8
500 20 2½ 200 2 486.1 200 2 486.1 230 3 488.1
600 24 2½ 230 2.5 583.6 230 2.5 583.6 260 3.5 585.6
700 28 1¾ 230 5.5 711 290 5.5 711 260/350 7 714
750 30 1¾ 260 6 762 230/320 6 762 290/380 8 766
800 32 1¾ 290 5.5 811 320 5.5 813 290/410 8.5 817
900 36 1¾ 260/350 6 912 260/350 6 915
1000 40 1¾ 230/320 8 1016

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 Table C (C’tnd): Shaving dimensions per pressure clas for Bondstrand 3400/2400

Pipe size Taper Insert Nose Spigot Insert Nose Spigot Insert Nose Spigot
angle depth thick. diam. diam. thick. diam. depth thick. diam.
mm inch degr. mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
32 bar 40 bar 50 bar
Taper joint
50 2 1¾ 50 1 55.2 80 1 55.2 80 1 55.2
80 3 1¾ 80 1 83.8 80 1 83.8 110 1.5 84.8
100 4 1¾ 80 1 107.2 110 1.5 108.2 140 2 109.2
150 6 2½ 110 1 161 140 1.5 162 170 2 163
200 8 2½ 140 1 210.8 170 1.5 211.8 200 2.5 213.8
250 10 2½ 170 1.5 265.9 200 2.5 267.9 260 3 268.9
300 12 2½ 200 1.5 316.7 260 2.5 318.7 290 3.5 320.7
350 14 2½ 230 2 348.4 260 3 350.4 320 4 352.4
400 16 2½ 230 2.5 398.7 290 3.5 400.7 290/380 4 401.7
450 18 2½ 260 2.5 438.8 320 4 441.8 350/440 4 441.8
500 20 2½ 290 3 488.1 290/380 4 490.1 380/500 4 490.1
600 24 2½ 350 3.5 585.6 380/470 4 586.6
In cases where 2 insertion depths are shown, such as 200/290, the first rigure shows the insertion
depth for pipe series 3400 and the second for pipe series 2400.

Shaving dimensions for Bondstrand 2000M/7000M

Nominal Taper Insertion Nominal Dia of Spigot
Pipe Angle Depth Spigot at Nose
Size X Ds Nose Thickn. Sd
nose
mm inch degrees mm mm mm
450 18 2.5 114 4.6 433
500 20 2.5 127 5 492.2
600 24 3.5 178 3.8 586.3
700 28 1.75 178 6.4 712.9
750 30 1.75 178 4.2 758.4
800 32 1.75 178 8.9 817.8
900 36 1.75 203 5.6 911.3
1000 40 1.75 410 8.1 1016.3

Series 2000M/7000M sizes up to 400 mm (16 inch) are with Quick-Lock joints.
Refer to Quick-Lock assembly guide.

Shaving dimensions for Bondstrand 2020

Nominal Taper Insertion Nominal Dia of Spigot
Pipe Angle Depth Spigot at Nose
Size X Ds Nose Thickn. Sd
nose
mm inch degrees mm mm mm
50 2 1.75 -50 (1.0) (55.2)
80 3 1.75 -50 (1.0) (83.8)
100 4 1.75 -50 (1.0) (107.2)
150 6 2.5 80 1.0 161
200 8 2.5 80 1.0 210.8
250 10 2.5 110 1.0 264.9
300 12 2.5 140 1.0 315.7
350 14 2.5 140 1.5 347.4
400 16 2.5 170 1.5 396.7
450 18 2.5 170 1.5 436.8
Series 2020 sizes up to 100 mm (4 inch) with Quick-Lock joints.
Refer to Quick-Lock assembly guide.

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 Taper data for Quick-Lock sizes shown within (brackets) are only shown for Taper-Bonding
reducing fittings, i.e. the minor outlet of a reducer size 150 x 100 has a Taper socket. In the
minor outlet of those fittings a Taper to Quick-Lock transition-adapter has to be bonded.
This makes the minor outlet Quick-Lock (male).

6. Shave the taper spigot

a. Maximum shaving depth / feed is 2 mm;
b. Repeat the shaving action until the required spigot diameter / spigot nose
thickness is achieved (table C);
c. Due to possible tolerance spreading it is recommended to use a nominal sized
Shaving to insertion tolerance
dummy bell end. This may avoid too long or too short assembly lengths. If the
insertion depth in the dummy is too small, the spigot end to be shaved has to
be adjusted.

d. Shaving the nose of a Taper spigot 1 mm smaller, with a Taper angle

of 2.5° will result in 23 mm additional insertion in the socket. For a Taper angle
of 1.75° this is 33 mm.

Preparing for bonding 7. Sand all bonding surfaces

a. Thoroughly sand within 2 hours from assembly;
b. Use flapper wheel sanders with a small drilling machine (1700 - 2000 rpm) or
emery cloth with a grid of 60.
c. Bonding surfaces must be dry and clean before sanding. Refer to step 10.
d. Sanded surfaces must have a dull, fresh finish, not a polished look.

Sanding of spigot

Sanding of socket

8. Dry fit and mark the joint

a. Check the assembly length and mark pipe and fitting for alignment of elbows,
flanges,etc.

Alignment mark

b. Measure back from the edge of the spigot the required insertion depth plus
50 mm and scribe a line. After assembly by pulling the joint together the scribe
on the pipe should be 50 mm from the end of the bell.

Insertion mark

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 c. During final assembly the spigot may slip approximately 5 mm further into the
bell, therefor the dry fitted assembly should be approximately 5 mm longer per
joint.

Position after assembly

9. Install the band clamps

a. Install the band clamps on both components keeping sufficient space for the
winches when pulling the joint together. Normally 2 winches will suffice.
If needed, more winches can be used.

10. Dry the bonding surfaces

a. If the relative humidity is higher than 75% or if the bonding surfaces are wet
Use of winches
they should be dried;
b. A hot air blower or Ameron heating blanket can be used.

11. Pre-heat or cool down the bonding surfaces

a. It is recommended to keep the bonding surfaces between 15°C and 40°C;
b. For warming up Ameron heating blankets can be used;
c. If the sun will heat up the bonding surfaces to above 40°C keep them in the
shade if possible.

12. Re-sand
a. If the sanded surfaces have been contaminated, or if initial sanding took place
more than 2 hours before assembling, the surfaces should be re-sanded.

13. Clean the sanded surfaces

a. Use a clean dry cloth or brush to remove sanding dust etc;
b. Do not touch the sanded surfaces after sanding and cleaning.

Cleaning of socket

Preparing the 14. Select the proper size adhesive kit

adhesive a. Table D shows the quantity of adhesive needed for one joint;
b. More joints may be assembled at the same time;
c. Make sure the adhesive is not expired. Refer to date stamp on the package;
d. Never split a package, always prepare complete kits;
e. Do not use damaged or leaking adhesive kits.

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 Table D: Adhesive kits per joint
Adhesive Size 10 12 14 16 20 25 32 40 50
kit size
inch bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar
3 Oz 2 ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³
3 ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ¹⁄³ ½ ½ ½ 1
4 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1
6 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 2 2
8 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
6 Oz 10 ½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
12 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
14 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
16 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3-4
18 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4-5
20 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4-5 5-6
24 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5-7
28 3 3 4 4 5 4-7
30 3 4 5 5 4-7 5-7
32 3 4 4 6 6 6-8
36 4 6 6 6-7 6-7
40 5 5-7 7 5-7

** Where 3-4, 4-6, 6-8 etc. is shown, the first figure is valid for series Bondstrand 3400 and
the second figure for series Bondstrand 2400.

15. Prepare the adhesive

a. Add the curing agent to the resin;
b. Stir thoroughly until no streaks are visible and the mixture has an even
colour (after 2 to 3 minutes);

Table E: Storage and usage of adhesive

Storing temperature 5° C – 35° C
Recommended mixing temperature 20° C – 35° C
Bad processing at temperatures below 15° C
Too fast curing at temperatures above 40° C
Minimum curing temperature of adhesive 80° C

c. Make sure that before mixing the adhesive, all preparations have been done
and all parts to be bonded are ready for assembly, because mixed adhesive
has a limited potlife subject to the ambient temperature (table F);
d. Apply the adhesive immediately after mixing;

Table F: Potlife of mixed adhesive in minutes (RP48)

Temperature in °C 21 27 32 38
Kit size
3 fl. oz./ 89 cc 25 15 11 8
Removing excessive adhesive
6 fl. oz./ 177 cc 18 11 7 6

Note: check potlife if other type of Bondstrand adhesive is used.

e. Never use adhesive that has started to cure. This is the case when the
mixture gets clotted and toughens.

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 16. Apply a thin layer of adhesive
a. Use a spatula or an adhesive scraper for applying the adhesive;
b. All surfaces to be bonded (sanded area’s) must be completely covered with
adhesive, approximately 0.5 mm in the bell and 1 mm on the spigot;
c. A too thick layer of adhesive may result in flow restrictions;

Applying adhesive

d. Make sure that also sufficient adhesive is applied on the cylindrical end of the
spigot that will be covered by the bell.

Adhesive surfaces

Assembling the adhesive 17. Insert the spigot in the bell

bonding joint a. When inserting the spigot pay attention to the marks and position and keep the
joint together. Letting the spigot slip back or turning the spigot after complete
insertion may result in a bad joint;

Adhesive improper applied

b. Hook the 2 winches in the band clamps and start pulling the joint further
together in a smooth movement until the joint is firmly fixed together and there
is a 50 mm between the bell end and the mark.
Pull both winches at the same time. See step 8;
c. Check alignment during pulling and after joint make up;
d. It may be necessary to set a bridge (pieces of wood between winch cables and
pipe outside) to simplify placing of the heating blanket;
e. Do not remove the winches until the adhesive has fully cured.
Use of winches

18. Remove excessive adhesive

a. For removing excessive adhesive, also from the inside if possible (flanges), a
spatula may be used.

Curing of the adhesive 19. Apply the heating blanket

a. Wrap the required size Ameron heating blanket around the joint keeping the
power supply cable free from the blanket;
b. Make sure the voltage is correct;
c. The blanket should be applied as indicated in the appropriate Bondstrand
Heating Blanket Data sheet;
d. The blanket should be tied down using heat resistant wire;
e. Good blanket to pipe surface contact is essential for proper curing of the
Write starting time
adhesive;
f. When the temperature is below 10°C or the wind has a cooling effect,
insulation material should cover the heating blanket. Insulation material should
overlap the sides of the blanket with at least 100 mm and should match to the
pipe. It should not cover the thermostat;
g. Open pipe ends should be closed during curing preventing cooling down by
draught.

Insulate heating blanket

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 20. Determine the curing time
a. Curing is mainly subject to the distance (= wall thickness) between blanket and
adhesive
Table G: Curing time for Taper pipe joints in hours
Pipe 3410 3412 3414 3416 3420 3425 3432 3440 3450
Size 2000M 2020
Flanges
mm inch 7000M
50 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
80 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
100 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
150 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5
200 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2
250 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3
300 12 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3 4
350 14 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3
400 16 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3 4
450 18 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4
500 20 1 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
600 24 1 1.5 1.5 2 2 4 4
700 28 1 1.5 2 3
750 30 1.5 1.5 2 3
800 32 1.5 2 2 3
900 36 1.5 2 3 4
1000 40 2 3 4 4

Table H: Curing time for Taper fitting joints in hours

Pipe T 10 T 12 T 14 T 16 T 20 T 25 T 32 T 40 T 50
Size 2000M 2020
mm inch 7000M
50 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
80 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
100 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5
150 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3
200 8 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 2 3 4
250 10 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
300 12 1 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
350 14 1 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
400 16 1 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
450 18 1.5 1.5 2 2 3 4 4
500 20 1.5 1.5 2 3 4 4
600 24 1.5 2 3 4 4
700 28 2 3 4 4
750 30 2 3 4 4
800 32 2 4 4 4
900 36 3 4 4
1000 40 4 4

Note: Joint surfaces should be preheated when the laminate thickness between heating blanket
and adhesive in 40 mm or more and the temperature is below 20°C.
For series 2000M and 7000M sizes 1 to 16 inch (25 to 400 mm) and
series 2020 sizes 1 to 4 inch (25 to 100 mm) refer to the
Quick-Lock Assembly Instructions.

* For curing of flanges refer to table G, series 3410

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 21. Activate the heating blanket
a. Apply electrical power to the heating blanket and check if it heats up;
b. Write down on the pipe next to the heating blanket the starting time;
c. During the time of curing the functioning of the heating blanket should
be checked regularly; if a cold heating blanket is found, remedy the
problem and start the complete curing cycle again;
d. During curing the joint should not be moved, vibrated or otherwise
disturbed.

Recommended tools • Ameron shaving tool(s);

• Electrical power drive (available from Ameron);
• Hacksaw, disc grinder or power jigsaw;
• Small electrical or air hand drilling machine
(6 mm drive and 1700-2000 rpm);
• Flapper wheel sanders (available from Ameron) and / or
coarse emery cloth: grid 60;
• Pairs of winches or come-alongs (available from Ameron);
• Pairs of band clamps with puller rings (available from Ameron);
• Measuring tape and / or folding rule;
• Pi-tape with vernier division (available from Ameron);
• Clean cloth or clean brush;
• Pipe fitter’s wrap around, level and white paint pencil;
• Ameron heating blanket and eventual hot air blower;
• Insulation blankets;
• Pipe vice or stable supports (brackets) with pipe holding or clamping device
with 6 mm elastomeric pads;
• Gloves, dustmasks and goggles;
• Tenting (subject to weather conditions).

Health and safety • For health and safety data refer to appropriate Bondstrand Adhesive
Product Datasheet;
• Wear at all time suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.
Dust masks should be used during machining and sanding;
• Use gloves when working with adhesive, the wet adhesive may cause
irritation by skin contact.

Personal protection

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Conversions 1 psi = 6895 Pa = 0.07031 kg/cm²
1 bar = 105Pa = 14.5 psi = 1.02 kg/cm²
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 = 145 psi = 10.2 kg/cm²
1 inch = 25.4 mm
1 Btu.in/(h•ft2••F) = 0.1442 W/(m•K).
°C = 5/9 (•F - 32)

Important notice This literature and the information and recommendations it contains are based on
data reasonably believed to be reliable. However, such factors as variations in
environment, application or installation, changes in operating procedures, or
extrapolation of data may cause different results.

This literature is intended to be used by personnel having specialized training in

accordance with currently acceptable industry practice and for normal operating
conditions.

Ameron makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, including

warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose, as to the accuracy,adequacy
or completeness of the recommendations or information contained herein.
Ameron also reserves the right to change product specifications and/or
related information without prior notice.

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