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  • Fletch-Tite

    A fletching epoxy that bonds feathers, vanes and nocks to aluminum, wood and fiberglass shafts. Fletch-Tite is NOT recommended for use on carbon shafts. Waterproof. Fletch-Tite is not compatible with polyurethane, nylon or neoprene. Fletch-Tite tubes have a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture. Fletch-Tite cans have a shelf life of 1 year from the date of manufacture.
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  • Quantum XT

    Quantum-XT "The Archers Instant". Instantly bonds nocks, vanes, feathers & inserts A "Flex" agent makes Quantum extremely impact resistant! Super strong & super fast! A "Quantum" leap for instant adhesive technology!
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  • Instant Gel Fletching Cement

    Quick-set gel fletching cement. Available in 3 gram and 20 gram tubes. Bonds in 15 to 30 seconds. Specially formulated to resist moisture and humidity. Resistant to all environments. Can be frozen and as long as it is returned to room temperature before use it will remain unaffected. For best results, use minimal amounts of adhesive.
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  • PowerBond

    A light brown, viscous liquid form, epoxy like adhesive for inserts and outserts. For aluminum, wood and carbon shafts. Set time is 4 ½ hours and full cure time is 12 hours.

    To use:

    1. Place one drop on opposite sides of insert.
    2. Press into shaft and rotate one complete turn.
    3. Wipe off excess and let cure 6 to 8 hours.

    PowerBond is a moisture cure epoxy. It will draw enough moisture from the air to cure. DO NOT add any water to the glue. In very dry conditions, simply lay your shafts with the inserts in them on a damp paper towel. The glue will draw enough moisture from the towel to cure. PowerBond has a shelf life of two years from the date of manufacture. Temperature variances do not affect PowerBond. It has a high resistance to cold temperatures.

    PowerBond is heat reversible. Using heat to reverse PowerBond adhesion on carbon shafts should be done very carefully to ensure no damage to the shaft. Very little heat needs to be applied to the inserts when used with aluminum shafts.

    1. Heat is applied to the field point ONLY, while it is installed in the insert. Heat should be applied 2-3 times in 5-second intervals.
    2. Make sure there is consistent "pull" pressure applied while heating the point. This is done by gripping the field point with pliers while heat is being applied to the point. Hold the arrow shaft with your other hand and pull the shaft loose from the point.
    3. Once adhesive is released, allow to cool a few minutes.
    4. Reapply PowerBond to insert and install into shaft.
    5. Allow same cure time as before.
    PowerBond must be reapplied once heat is used to reverse its adhesion properties in order to maintain the highest level of adhesion strength. Do not allow the heat source to contact a carbon shaft. This will seriously damage the shaft.
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  • Quick Cure Epoxy Syringe

    Permanently bonds points and inserts to all types of shafts. Quick Cure Epoxy Syringe conveniently dispenses equal amounts of Parts A and B. Has very high lap-shear strength, impact and shock strength. Use quickly as epoxy begins to cure as soon as parts are mixed. Quick Cure epoxy has a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. Waterproof.

    To use:

    1. Thoroughly mix equal amounts of each part.
    2. Apply even coats to all clean surfaces to be bonded.
    3. If possible, clamp pieces together for 5-10 minutes.
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  • Ferr-L-Tite

    Hot melt cement used to bond points and inserts to aluminum or wood shafts. Heat reversible. Cloth gloves are recommended when using Ferr-L-Tite with heat.

    For gluing metal points onto wood shafts:

    1. Clean points with acetone.
    2. Heat Ferr-L-Tite over a propane torch or alcohol burner to 300° F or above.
    3. Place a generous amount of Ferr-L-Tite on the shaft tip that fits into the arrow point or broadhead.
    4. Using pliers, heat the arrow point until it is extremely hot.
    5. Immediately insert the wood shaft into the point so they fuse together.
    6. Allow hot melt to cool, and then remove excess Ferr-L-Tite from shaft.
    For gluing inserts into aluminum shafts:
    1. Clean points with acetone.
    2. Heat Ferr-L-Tite over a propone torch or alcohol burner to 300° F or above.
    3. Holding the insert with pliers, heat until it is extremely hot.
    4. Apply hot melt all around the hot insert being very careful not to touch the insert, pliers or hot melt with your bare hands.
    5. Lightly heat the end of the arrow shaft.
    6. Place the insert into the end of the arrow shaft so they fuse together.
    7. Allow hot melt to cool, and then remove excess Ferr-L-Tite from shaft.
    Problems can occur if the hot melt is not liquid enough to enter all areas of the field point. Voids of air are common occurrences with this situation and cause the bond strength to decrease. Therefore, when the arrow strikes a hard object, the field point may loosen and pop off. In addition, when heating the hot melt an alcohol burner should be the primary choice opposed to candles, matches or lighters. Denatured alcohol is a slow even burning fuel that will give quick and clean results. Candles, matches or lighters cause carbon residue to appear on the hot melt. This residue creates a barrier between the hot melt and the shaft to create bonding problems.
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  • Feather Fletching Tape

    A unique adhesive formulated with a component that eliminates any edge from sticking within the roll even at elevated temperatures. The release backing is a polyester film instead of paper resulting in an easier release. The backing can be removed by trimming the tape leaving a 1/8th-inch overhang. The overhang can be pressed down to the clamp and the backing will easily be removed. Each roll is 720 inches in length and will fletch over 3 ½ dozen arrows. It is excellent for emergency field repairs.

    Note: The clamp must be pressed down firmly and the adhesive should not be touched at any time.

    Directions:

    1. Place feather in fletching clamp and apply tape firmly to quill. Clamp should rest on table top during tape application.
    2. With a small pair of scissors, trim the tape leaving an extra 1/8th-inch overhang past the quill.
    3. Remove red backing by pressing the 1/8th inch excess down to the clamp. This will allow the liner to separate.
    4. Press the feather onto a clean arrow shaft. The bond is made on contact.
    5. Take the clamp off and repeat with the remaining feathers.
    6. Remove your fletched arrow, run your fingernail down each quill and dab the tips of each feather with Fletch-Tite adhesive for added protection.
    When adding a helical twist to a feather be sure to go with the grain (natural bend in the feather) or else the feather will pull away from the tape.
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  • Fletch-Tite Platinum

     The next generation in fletching adhesives. Works on all types of shafts. More aggressive, faster set-up and provides an extremely tough, durable bond. Remains flexible and is water repellent. Platinum tubes have a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture. Platinum cans have a shelf life of 1 year from the date of manufacture.
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