On Sun, 15 May 2005 18:57:52 -0400, Alan King <
alan@...> wrote:
>
> And while checking the hardware store and getting some high temp RTV
> (only
> black so it'll be a pita probably to see), there was some really clear
> acrylic
> sealant listed as super elastic so I got some to try. Flammable
> solvents so
> would take some good drying and flame testing to make sure it won't
> result in
> printer immolation, but it feels very good in the tube, worth a try
> could be
> better than silicone. If it's pliant and adheres to copper, aluminum,
> crome,
> glass, and many others as they say it might be very good. Same pricing
> level as
> the high temp, little bit nastier solvents but worth a look. Ah
> toluene, good
> old model airplane glue smell. Excellent feel and about perfect
> tackiness to a
> small smear, time for some testing.
I agree silicone does not melt. not even if it burns.
I assume you are right, there are 2 liquids present. one beeing water or
acid, the other beeing some more oily liquid, maybe it is silicone oil, i
have read RTV silicone can be made more liquid with silicone oil (not sure
if this is true).
It would then be like a frying pan, the hot oil and water.
Also note soetimes i hear sizzling with a normal paper/toner/PCB transfer,
but much much less. I expect a tiny amount of water or something.
I would not attept the acrylic, because these _DO_ melt, in the fuser too
i would expect.
ST