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Dry Mounting

For best results when mounting with dry mount tissues, use Bienfang® ColorMount®, BufferMount®, Fusion® 4000 or TechMount®. The recommended temperature range for Bienfang Foam Boards is 160º- 220ºF. Do not use temperatures above 220ºF. In all mounting procedures, be sure the surface is clean and free of dust or dirt.

To save steps when dry mounting, use Bienfang® SingleStep®. For best results, warm up your mechanical or vacuum dry mount press to the recommended temperature or the one you have determined is best through experimentation. Do not allow temperature to exceed 220ºF (930ºC) for over 3 minutes as it may cause damage to the core of the foam board.

Organize the materials as follows:

1. SingleStep Heat-Activated Foam Board, adhesive-side up (see chart below).
2. Artwork on top, facing upward.
3. A sheet of release papercovering the entire artwork and board.

Place the materials in the press and mount for the desired time period. If necessary, increase the time before you increase the temperature. Large artwork or high-humidity environments may require longer dwell times.

Many custom framers use heat-activated adhesive tissues and films to bond images to Bienfang Foam Boards with mechanical or vacuum presses. The key to successful dry mounting is in selecting the correct adhesive. Be sure to select the recommended adhesive for the artwork you wish to mount. Refer to the Technical Guides packaged with your Bienfang Adhesives and note the recommendations for artwork on the back. Some adhesives bond in the press with heat and others bond outside the press when cooling. For this reason, remove the project from the press and cool under a Bienfang Weight or plate glass for 30-60 seconds. This improves bond and allows the board to cool in a flat condition that also minimizes potential for bowing.

There are 4 basic principles to creating flawless dry mounting projects:

1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Moisture Reduction

Process:

Using a Mechanical Press
Mechanical Presses control only 2 of these dry mounting factors, Temperature and Pressure. The temperature control is located on the lid of the mechanical press, along with a thermometer and power switch. The adhesive being used and the size of the project determine the temperature setting. Correct pressure is determined by placing the assembled materials inside the press and closing, but not locking the press. The lever arm should be at a 45-degree angle to the table's surface. The 2 pressure-adjusting screws located on the lid may be turned clockwise to lower the lever arm, or counter-clockwise to raise the lever arm. Prior to mounting, the operator must pre-dry the image and foam board individually between Kraft paper for 15-30 seconds to reduce moisture. Dwell time of the mounting package inside the press is determined by the adhesive selected and the size of the project. With a mechanical press, the operator controls dwell time, and a timer with an alarm is recommended. Afterwards, cool under a Bienfang Weight or plate glass for 30-60 seconds. This improves bond and allows the board to cool in a flat condition that also minimizes potential for bowing.

Using Vacuum Presses
Vacuum Presses control all 4 elements of dry mounting in one step by having a digital panel located near the lid that controls Time, Temperature, and Pressure of the vacuum. Moisture is automatically reduced during the first 30-45 seconds while the vacuum is creating pressure around the mounting materials. That is why the dwell time for an adhesive in a vacuum press is longer than the recommended time for the same adhesive in a mechanical press. Afterwards, cool under a Bienfang Weight or plate glass for 30-60 seconds. This improves bond and allows the board to cool in a flat condition that also minimizes potential for bowing.

NOTE: We do not recommend dry mounting for original pieces of art, signed or numbered prints, anything of value, or Ilfochrome (cibachrome) photographs. Dry mounting is not intended for Archival, Conservation or Preservation practices.

BIENFANG® SINGLESTEP® SPECIFICATIONS CHART
Recommended Temperature 180ºF (82ºC)
Recommended Time 2 Minutes
(Mechanical Press)
Recommended Time 3 Minutes
(Vacuum Press)
Bond Permanent
pH Adhesive 7.0-8.0
pH Foam Board 6.5-7.5
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