If the mixing ratios are determined by weight, the mixture must be made using a digital precision balance. If the mixing ratio is determined as volume, mixing can be done using volume containers.

Since epoxy resins and epoxy hardeners have different specific gravity, it is not correct to measure using volume containers in a system that needs to be calculated by weight. The amount of hardener should not be used less or more than the specified ratio. Increasing the hardener ratio does not cause faster drying, on the contrary, it may cause the system to remain flexible by disrupting the reaction calculation. Mixing ratios of resin in branded epoxy systems are determined on the basis of weight.

To calculate the weight, choose a digital scale as accurate as possible. Risks of mixing error may occur as the scale indicators reflect the values ​​in the sensitivity range by rounding them onto the screen. For example, 1 gr. You cannot see a decimal value such as 1.5 gr on the precision scale screen. All values ​​between 0.6 grams and 1.4 grams will be displayed as 1 gram, which means a deviation of more than 100%. 1 gr. Do not mix less than 120 grams on precision scales. Low amount of mixtures cause miscalculation of resin/hardener ratio due to balance sensitivity range and undesirable results in epoxy drying. At least 0.1 gr. to minimize the possibility of error. We recommend using a precision scale.

Also, calibrate your balance at certain intervals and make sure that it weighs correctly. You can obtain a fixed weight caliber scale for calibrating, or you can use an object of which you are sure of its weight to verify the balance.

At the time of weighing, check each time that the weight option such as grams and kilograms is selected on the scale screen. Thanks to the mode feature in digital scales, transactions can be made in different units. Overlooking this situation may cause you to prepare an incorrect mixing ratio and experience problems in drying.