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To: InvisibleChurch

Maybe I'm just a layman but can someone please tell me why these foam panels can't be bolted on in some way? I heard something about an adhesive, which seems ridiculous.


17 posted on 07/28/2005 9:09:25 AM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706
Maybe I'm just a layman but can someone please tell me why these foam panels can't be bolted on in some way?

The insulation is sprayed on the tank and then cut down to the desired profile. It is supposed to adhere to the tank by itself. The problem appears to be that the new formula is not as strong as the old, either in staying attached to itself or the tank.

26 posted on 07/28/2005 9:18:56 AM PDT by Fudd (Never confuse a liberal with facts.)
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To: cotton1706
Maybe I'm just a layman but can someone please tell me why these foam panels can't be bolted on in some way? I heard something about an adhesive, which seems ridiculous.

Only to the ignorant or the PC...

All current Airliners are held together mostly with adhesives.

39 posted on 07/28/2005 9:24:26 AM PDT by Publius6961 (Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
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The tank is very large. That would be a massive weight increase.


64 posted on 07/28/2005 9:42:18 AM PDT by TalonDJ
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