How to glue the drum of an Indesit washing machine?

How to glue the drum of an Indesit washing machine Many people believe that if you need to glue the drum of an Indesit washing machine from plastic, then to do this you need to saw and glue the drum itself. But it's not right! Drum material is metal. Therefore, after cutting it, parts of the mechanism cannot be glued together.

But this does not apply to a plastic tank. You can saw it to remove the old ones and then install new bearings. In this article we will describe in detail the entire procedure that must be performed to glue the two halves of the washing machine tank.

What should the seam be like?

After installing new bearings, it is necessary to correctly repair the plastic tank cut into two parts. Before performing this action, the following questions may arise: how to seal the drum to prevent leakage, should I use glue or sealant? It is recommended to use glue. Only glued construction is reliable and durable.

To connect the parts, you need to connect the halves of the tank using bolts and nuts. To achieve the desired goal, holes are made in the plastic along the entire seam. To fill the gap that appears between the parts, you can use glue or sealant. It is necessary to choose the right composition for gluing the parts of the drum, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the unit’s operation:

the connection must withstand strong mechanical loads;
the unit operates in extreme temperature conditions: it constantly heats up and cools down;
the assembly comes into contact with water, including liquid under pressure.

The last criterion is considered important. If the composition turns out to be unreliable, a leak will appear.And then you will have to re-disassemble the Indesit washing machine to solve the problem.

Choosing the composition for gluing

To assemble the drum, you can use several types of glue and sealant. The described compositions are not afraid of the following difficulties: extreme temperatures, vibration, high pressure, contact with water. Let's look at them in more detail.

Permatex 81730. Flowable adhesive-sealant, which is used for hermetically sealing washing machine headlights and glass. Has a transparent composition. After hardening, the seams do not allow water to pass through and easily withstand extreme temperatures. The composition can be used from -62° to 232 °C, and perfectly solves the tasks. Its average price is 175 rubles.
Highly elastic composition that can withstand strong vibrations. Can heat up to 250°C. Used for sealing connections in electric motors. With its help, you can firmly fasten two parts of the product without using bolts. 1 tube is enough to glue 4 tanks. Price – 200 rub.
Glue F. Polyurethane glue. When using it, no bolts are needed. It has high strength, which may lead to the need for a new cut of the drum. In addition, it has a high price - about 700 rubles. per can of 310 ml.
ABRO 11AB-R. Ultra-resistant sealant, ready for use even in harsh conditions. He is not afraid of high temperatures and chemically aggressive substances. Its price is about 350 rubles.
AVS AVK-131. A stable and reliable composition that guarantees a strong connection at temperatures above 2500C. After using it, it will be possible to disassemble the tank again only after cutting it into halves.

The main disadvantage of the latest composition is the small packaging (6 ml). If you need to reliably glue the tank, you will have to buy at least two packages.The cost of one of them is 128 rubles.

Description of gluing procedure

An important condition for performing this procedure is to properly prepare the part. Before cutting, you need to make 30-40 small diameter holes across the seam. Then align them completely with each other during gluing. The joint of each part must first be degreased, then the prepared compound must be spread on it, and the bolts must be tightened while the glue or sealant has not yet completely dried. The seam will dry completely after 2 hours. apply a thick layer of sealant

To increase the reliability of the adhesive seam and prevent it from leaking after a couple of months, you need to use bolts. Let us describe in more detail the bolting process:

put the washer on the bolt;
insert the bolt into the hole;
put on the second washer;
tighten the nut.

Before cutting the tank, you need to correctly calculate the number of bolts, washers and nuts. To do this, you need to take into account the number of holes made in the plastic tank. It is recommended to use washers that have narrow margins.