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Sealants

Selection between PU and silane-modified technologies based on joint movement and contacting materials.

Technical challenges

  • Define cure mechanism and elasticity
  • Check adhesion and primer requirements
  • Adjust application and sag resistance

What to include in your brief

  • Joint materials and dimensions
  • Movement, moisture and service conditions
  • Application method, packaging and surface requirements

Components to discuss

Material family

Rheology modifiers

Additives for adjusting flow, sag control and formulation stability.

Role in the system: Control of viscosity and structure.

Selection on request
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Tackifier resins

Resins for adjusting initial tack and adhesive viscoelastic behavior.

Role in the system: Modification of polymer-base tack.

Selection on request
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Silane-modified polymers

Bases for moisture-curing sealants, using a distinct technology and component selection.

Role in the system: Formation of an elastic silane-crosslinked binder.

Selection on request
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Polyether polyols

Polyol components for adjusting flexibility and reaction behavior of PU systems.

Role in the system: Polyol part of the polyurethane reaction.

Selection on request
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Polyisocyanates

Reactive PU components. The exact grade and handling conditions must be checked before an offer.

Role in the system: Isocyanate crosslinking component.

Selection on request
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PU catalysts

Components for adjusting reaction rates, without a universal addition recommendation.

Role in the system: Control of polyurethane reaction kinetics.

Selection on request

Component compatibility and final properties require document review and trials. This component list is not a formulation.

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