Control Syringe
Slow-set two-part epoxy syringe · GB · manufacturer-sourced
How long does Evo-Stik Control Syringe take to dry?
Short answer
Two-part cure ladder
Pot life, set and full cure all run off the mix time
- Mix the Slow-set two-part epoxy syringe in the exact ratio
- Work inside the pot life
- Do not load until the stated cure
This product’s stated stages Quoted at 73°F and 50% humidity
- Working time ends2 hours
- Clamps off6 hours
- Set16 hours
- Full cure1 day
Worth noticing: Working time is only 2 hours; the next stated stage, clamps off, is 6 hours.
Common mistake: Mixing a large batch in a warm room; the pot life is shorter than the sheet suggests.
Bond-strength path
Assembly, handling and full load are different stages
Time the epoxy cure
Your countdown
Stated times
- Working time ends2 hours
- Set / hardened16 hours
- Clamps can come off6 hours
- Full cure1 day
From Evo-Stik data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer website: docs.rs-online.com
Conditions & fine print
- Stated conditions: 73°F (23°C) and 50% relative humidity
- Pot life and cure times shorten in warm rooms and with larger batches. Follow the current data sheet and mixing instructions.
- Region GB. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
- Working time ends: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
- Set / hardened: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
- Clamps can come off: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
- Full cure: The source gives no conditions for this time.
- Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
- Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.
Confirm this is your product
Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.
- Exact listing
- Evo-Stik Control Syringe
- Variant
- Slow-set two-part epoxy syringe
- Region
- GB
- Listed use
- slow-set repairs
- Timed stages recorded
- tooling, set, clamp, full cure
- Source checked
- 2026-10-25
Documentation: Technical data sheet copy · Technical data sheet TDS01666, 21 December 2011
Condition attached to the stated time: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
About this product
The slow partner of the Power Syringe: set in about 16 hours, a clamp of at least 6 hours and a working life of 2 hours.
Using this specific product
Evo-Stik Control Syringe is listed here as the Slow-set two-part epoxy syringe version for slow-set repairs. For mixing and curing epoxy, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.
Before you start
- Confirm the package says Slow-set two-part epoxy syringe; related versions can use different timing.
- For slow-set repairs, pay particular attention to mix ratio, batch size, temperature and pour thickness.
- At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity. The source gives no conditions for this time.
How to check readiness
Check the coolest or thickest part for firmness before sanding, demolding or loading. The sheet says to use the mix within 2 hours. The sheet gives set in about 16 hours. Remove pressure gradually and avoid loading the joint until its later strength milestone.
Avoid this mistake
A larger batch can heat faster while a thin film may cure more slowly.
Compare with similar products
- Compare with WEST SYSTEM 105/209 Extra Slow HardenerSet: 20 h to 1 day there, 16 h here.
- Compare with Sikadur-32Set: 1 day there, 16 h here.
Questions
How long does this product take to dry?
Evo-Stik states: The sheet says to use the mix within 2 hours. Conditions: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.. The sheet gives set in about 16 hours. Conditions: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.. The sheet gives a clamp time of at least 6 hours. Conditions: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.. The sheet gives full cure in 24 hours. Conditions: The source gives no conditions for this time.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
How long should I clamp Control Syringe?
The sheet gives at least 6 hours at 23°C.
How long does this product take to fully cure?
Evo-Stik states: The sheet gives full cure in 24 hours. Conditions: The source gives no conditions for this time.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
How long do I have to work with this product?
Evo-Stik states: The sheet says to use the mix within 2 hours. Conditions: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
How long should I clamp this product?
Evo-Stik states: The sheet gives a clamp time of at least 6 hours. Conditions: At 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?
Pot life and cure times shorten in warm rooms and with larger batches. Follow the current data sheet and mixing instructions. Follow the product label for your conditions.