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Mat Repairs
During customer use and in plant processing, mats can become ripped, cut or torn. Mats that have not been too seriously damaged can be repaired. Cuts and tears are usually the result of customer abuse or may occur during processing. If cuts and tears seem excessive, contact Mountville Mills for technical assistance or refer to Mountville's trouble shooting guide. Mat repairs can be performed in either of two processes: (1) Cold Patch repair (Tech Tip 202) or Heat Seal repair (Tech Tip 203).
COLD PATCH RUBBER MAT REPAIR PROCESS

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

A. Materials supplied in repair kit:

Depending on length of tears, there should be sufficient materials to
repair 10 - 20 mats.

1. One 1 oz bottle Superbonder #420 Glue
2. Two Rolls, mat repair rubber

B. Materials supplied by user:

1. Protective Gloves
2. Safety Glasses
3. Wire Brush
4. Heavy weight, such as brick or concrete block.

CAUTION:
Superbonder #420 is an extremely fast drying glue. It is capable of gluing fingers together or gluing fingers to mats being repaired. Be sure to use protective rubber gloves. Observe all safety precautions listed on the label of the glue bottle.

Do not leave top off the bottle. Glue will harden very quickly and become unusable. Do not store glue in warm area. Storage in a refrigerator will extend shelf life of the glue.

TIPS:

? If mats being repaired do not have Cleats, glue flat side of repair rubber to the repaired mat. Repair rubber without Cleats is also available from Mountville Mills.

? Rounding corner of repair rubber prior to gluing will help extend the life of the repair. This helps prevent the corners from catching on other mats as they are tumbling in washers and dryers.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Carefully sort mats to be repaired. Be sure mats to be repaired are clean. Mats with tears longer than 12" are not recommended for repairs.

2. Place mat on a flat surface, rubber side up.

3. Using the wire brush, buff the area around the tear.

4. Cut a strip of repair rubber slightly longer than the tear to be repaired.

5. Carefully place the edges of the tear together so that they do not bulge or pucker. If the tear extends to the border, be sure that the edges of the border meet evenly. It may help to "spot glue" the edges together on longer tears or at the border to insure the edges remain in proper position.

6. Position the repair strip on top of the tear. Keep the strip centered over the tear as much as possible. Beginning at one end, glue a small area (approx. 1") of the repair rubber to the mat. Apply glue sparingly. Using the handle of the wire brush, press the repair rubber down for a few seconds and then release. Repeat over all areas where the glue was applied. Continue until you can feel the glue has hardened - approximately 30 seconds. Repeat until the repair is complete.

7. When the repair is completed, check edges to be sure all edges are securely glued down.

8. Place weight on top of repaired area. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

9. Inspect the mat to be sure mat lays flat and does not create a tripping hazard.

Should you require additional information or if Mountville can be of further assistance, please call us at 1-800-241-5549 or 1-706-882-2961.