Roger, and other Europa Builders in need of Redux also known as Araldite
420 or Epibond 420 A/B.
I order Redux in cases direct through my long time distributor TAPE. As
there is no other acceptable substitute for Redux, for the Europa and as
a result I am still buying it in bulk and shipping it. I have looked
for substitutes, and many epoxies are as strong, but none as ductile or
willing to be used in aircraft.
I have been informed by my US distributor of Epibond 420 A/B (Redux)
that the manufacturer, Huntsman Products in California, has restructured
their pricing and packaging. I have been in contact with my
distributor and Huntsman over the last four months trying to resolve the
issue. Gladly, Huntsman has at least changed their policy and have
agreed to distribute Epibond 420 in 6 quart cases again. Unfortunately,
Huntsman has nearly doubled the price per case with no significant bulk
discounts available for multiple cases. I've researched importing
fresh Redux from overseas and it is slightly more costly due to the weak
dollar and high shipping/hazardous fees.
If I order soon, and I can still combine with other distributors I can
get 6 quarts for about $280 a quart plus shipping to you (typically
$20). Yes, I know that is $120 more than last year. Airbus is the
primary user so if anyone knows someone at Airbus that can steal you
some and smuggle it into the states, we are stuck with some pretty ugly
prices.
Delivery is 30-45 days to me so it will all be a fresh batch. Shelf
life is a year opened or unopened but usually good for at least two if
unopened.
I have tentative orders for 2-3 quarts so far. I need three others.
Bud Yerly
Custom Flight Creations
Europa Distributor
Cell 813-244-8354
----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Lowe<mailto:rlowe@speedway.ca>
To: europa-list@matronics.com<mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 12:09 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Araldite 420/2102 - Availabilty
<rlowe@speedway.ca<mailto:rlowe@speedway.ca>>
Everyone,
Has anyone been able to source Araldite 420 and Araldite 2102 (rapid
epoxy) in the US or Canada? If you have, can you forward me their
contact information.
The stuff from my partially completed kit that I have purchased has
expired. The stuff I believe is classified as hazardous material for
shipping and I'm in Canada so I'll need to find out if the vendor can
ship it here too.
OR
Is there an "approved" alternative that can be used that is readily
available in US or Canada?
Thanks,
Roger Lowe
A252
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