Weld-On® Cold Weather Tips Video

February 27, 2024 – The Woodlands, TX – Working in freezing temperatures is never easy, but sometimes the job is necessary.  If that unavoidable job includes solvent cementing plastic pipe, you can do it successfully with Weld-On® solvent cements.

Weld-On® solvent cements have excellent cold weather stability for virtually all practical applications.  Their primers and solvent cements are formulated to work well in a wide range of temperatures even those of extreme cold.

By following their standard instructions and using a little extra care, patience, and time, successful solvent welded joints can be made at temperatures as low as -15ºF (-26ºC).

In cold weather, solvent cements penetrate and soften the surfaces of plastic pipe and fittings more slowly than in warm weather. The plastic is more resistant to solvent attack. Therefore, it is very important to pre-soften surfaces with an aggressive primer like Weld-On® P70. A longer cure time is necessary due to a slower evaporation rate in cold weather.

For more information, click on Weld-On® Cold Weather Video that lists key tips to follow when in cold weather.