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Fire Protection, Concrete
Restoration,
Waterproofing and Industrial
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Sealant
Products
Sealants represent one
of the most common areas
of failure when it comes
to weatherproofing applications
for contractors and fabricators
alike. Failures almost
always come from wrong
product selection or misapplication.
That is why Smalley &
Company carries a sealant
for most any need and we
can give you installation
tips that will lead to
a successful application.
Acrylic
Acrylic is a plastic compound
used to seal non-moving
joints. Acrylic latex or
just “latex”
is a water-based version,
while acrylic standing
on its own typically refers
to a solvent-based version.
The key features of the
latex version are its fast
drying time and paintability.
The solvent version is
best known for its tenacious
bonding characteristics.
Suppliers:
Dap, OSI, Pecora, Schnee-Morehead,
Tremco, Weatherall
Butyl
Butyl is a rubber compound
used for non-moving joints.
Available in a drying or
non-drying grade, butyls
are used for concealed
applications such as glass
bedding or metal lap joints.
Because of its sound deadening
characteristics, butyl
rubber is an excellent
choice as an acoustical
seal for interior walls,
floors and ceilings.
Suppliers:
Adco, Manus, Pecora, Tremco
Duct
Duct sealants are elastomeric compounds designed to seal and prevent
air leakage in low, medium and high velocity heating and air-conditioning
ducts. The most common duct sealants are available in solvent and
waterbase mastics and come in either fi bered or non-fi bered formulations.
Tape formulations are also available and provide an immediate bond that
is especially valuable in sealing active air handling systems.
Suppliers: Hardcast, Polymer Adhesives
Epoxy
Joint Filler
Epoxy joint fillers are
multi-component resins
used to seal joints subject
to physical abuse such
as warehouse floors and
jail cells. Epoxy sealants
have limited movement capability,
but their cured hardness
makes them an excellent
choice for joints exposed
to hard-wheeled forklift
traffic and joints where
a “pick-proof”
feature is required.
Suppliers:
BASF-Sonneborn, Euclid,
Metzger McGuire, Pecora,
Sika
Expansion
Joint System
These systems can be made
of premoulded sealant,
expanding foam, preformed
rubber, sheet and heavy-duty
metal systems and are often
used in conjunction with
polymer nosing materials
for strength and durability.
Expansion joint systems
can be used in a variety
of building construction,
but are most commonly used
in parking and bridge decks
where high traffic and
wide joints conditions
are often found.
Suppliers:
Emseal, Sika, Vulkem /
Tremco, Watson Bowman
Glazing
Putty
Glazing putty is a ready-to-use
oil-based or latex compound
used to seal metal and
wood window sash. Glazing
putties are an economical
choice for sealing single
window panes not exceeding
48 inches in any dimension.
Suppliers:
Dap
Polysulfide
Polysulfide is an elastomeric
rubber compound used to
seal caulking joints in
commercial and industrial
applications. It is particularly
effective where exposure
to solvents or chemicals
is anticipated. Typical
applications include fuel
and chemical storage tanks,
waste water treatment and
petrochemical plants.
Suppliers:
BASF-Sonneborn, Deneef,
Pacific Polymer, Pecora,
WR Meadows
Polyurea
Joint Filler
Polyurea is a two-component
joint filler designed to
fill random cracks, surface
defects and protect joints
in industrial concrete
floors and freezer applications.
Its primary function is
to support heavy traffic
and deflect hard wheel
loads from joint edges.
Suppliers:
BASF-Sonneborn, Euclid,
Metzger McGuire, Pacific
Polymer
Polyurethane
Polyurethane is a rubber
compound used to seal moving
joints in vertical walls,
horizontal traffic areas
and continual water immersion
applications. A significant
advantage in using polyurethane
is a wide color choice
enhanced even further by
an on-site pigmenting capability.
Polyurethane may also be
painted without affecting
the sealant’s ability
to perform.
Suppliers:
BASF-Sonneborn, Pacific
Polymer, Pecora, Schnee-Morehead,
Sika, Tremco / Vulkem
Polyurethane
Foam
Polyurethane foams
are one and two part materials
that cure to properties
similar to rigid insulation
board. One part formulas
are typically dispensed
in a bead similar to caulking
and they expand slightly
during the curing process.
Two component formulas
are generally sprayed or
poured in place, and they
expand more and cure faster
than the one-part versions.
Suppliers:
Dow Chemical
Silicone
Silicone is a rubber compound
best known for its resistance
to sunlight radiation and
temperature extremes. Made
from an inorganic chemical
base of silica, silicone
sealants will not undergo
performance changes, like
organic sealants do, when
they are exposed to radiation
and high temperatures.
This observation is supported
by field examinations of
silicone applied 20 years
ago that is still performing
with no visible change
in physical properties.
Suppliers:
Dow Corning, Dap, Pecora
Which
product is best for you?
Smalley & Company’s experienced sales staff can assist
you whether you have a simple question or a complex problem
that requires on-site consultation. For more information about
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