Sticky Belt Glue

Applying Sticky Belt Glue

Make sure the belt is clean and dry

Apply tape to the each side of the belt

Pour the glue in front of the blade

Make sure the glue is flowing evenly

Remove globs and use alcohol as a lubricant

Use alcohol before lifting blade

Remove blade evenly

Please Read the Sticky Belt Glue Cheat Sheet that can be accessed by clicking here.

Applying sticky belt glue takes practice, so do not be surprised if your first attempt is a total disaster. Here are some keys to success:

Make sure you apply glue in a well ventilated area.
We suggest you use a respirator mask.
The blanket should be very clean with no residue on it at all. If the belt is not spotless the glue may lift off with the fabric. Do not use any soap to clean the belt because it will leave a residue. You can use pumice and water.Then finish with alcohol.
Make sure you have a squirt bottle of alcohol on hand before you start applying the glue.
Put the mixed glue it in a container that is suitable for pouring slowly onto the belt.
Apply the glue slowly and steadily, avoiding gaps.
The first layer of glue should be the thickest. Any additional layers should be thinner.
If you are applying glue over an area that is already coated but not dry, you can use alcohol as a lubricant to keep the squeegee or doctor blade from chattering. Alcohol will not hurt the surface of the glue, but chattering will make a mess of the surface.
Once the blanket is completely covered keep the belt moving until the glue is dry.
Small areas on the blanket (nickel size or smaller) can be tolerated much better than “raised” specks or imperfections. The raised areas will keep the squeegee from properly wiping and removing all of the water when the blanket washer is being used. This residual water that is caught behind these raised areas will be absorbed by the fabric and cause “bleeding” on the printed fabric.