Flexibond
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High quality security butyl glazing strip for installing single glass and double glazed units into timber windows and doors on-site or in the factory.
Application
Suitable:
- For installing single glass and double glazed units into timber windows and doors on-site or in the factory.
- For internally and externally beaded frames.
- For installing double glazed units and single glass into steel windows.
- As part of Hodgson Glazing System D4.
Description
A security glazing strip designed for use when installing double glazed units into windows and doors, it incorporates rubber polymer technology and does not require a silicone capping. Tested in accordance with BS 6375, it provides protection against the ingress of moisture in high exposure environments, and with good adhesion to glass and timber, it also fully meets the requirements of BS 7950.
Features and benefits:
- Good load-bearing characteristics - tested to wind loads up to 2400 Pa.
- Suitable for Secured by Design Schemes when used in the D4 Glazing System.
- Suitable for both non-drained and drained and ventilated timber frames.
- Can be overcoated immediately with solvent/ waterborne paints and stains.
- Quick to apply.
- High quality finish.
- Eliminates the need for distance pieces.
- Does not require silicone capping.
- Enhanced security.
- No primer required.
- Service life in excess of 20 years depending on conditions.
- High resistance to mould.
- No slump or staining.
- Excellent tack.
Approvals:
- Approved for use with Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass.
- BS 6375-1 Weathertightness Classification 2400 Pa (High exposure Rating).
- Glass and Glazing Federation Manual Section 4.2.
- BS 7950:1997 Annex A5 Glazing Removal Test, Specification for Enhanced Security Performance of Casement and Tilt/ Turn Windows for Domestic Applications.
- BS 8000-7.
General information
Color | Black White Guidance for specification option: Off-white. Other Guidance for specification option: Mahogany. |
Material | Rubber |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L40/530 Internal tape glazing L40/90 Internal tape glazing |
Product range |
Specification data - Butyl rubber sealant tapes
Core | |
Material | Rubber polymer. |
Size | 30 000 x 15 mm.Manufacturer guidanceLength x width. |
Colour | Black.Mahogany.Off-white. |
Thickness | 2.5 mm. |
Standard | In accordance with BS 8000-7, BS 6375, BS 7950. |
Adhesion | Excellent (to glass, primed or base stained wood, and steel). |
Compression component | Compression to seal: Positive compression; Force to compress by 20%: 1.1 kg/cm². |
Density | 1.6 g/cm³. |
Elongation at break | >300%. |
Movement | ±10% (accommodation). |
Moisture vapour transmission rate | 0.25 g/m²/24hr/mm. |
Shrinkage | <1%. |
TensileStrength | 1.65 kg/cm². |
UV resistance | Excellent. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.436 W/m·K at 10°C. |
Application temperature range | +5 to +30°C. |
Service temperature range | -40 to +70°C. |