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Compatibility of sealants with PMMA and PC
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) are plastics that are frequently used in construction and industry. Both products are supplied in (glass) clear and colored versions. There are also glass fiber reinforced versions. The materials a...
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ConceptsAirtightness of uPVC and aluminium windows
When uPVC and aluminium window frames are installed in new buildings or renovation projects, Den Braven is able to provide a suitable solution to achieve compliance with the current and new building regulations. Joint seals should be treated with suita...
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FAQTolerance of sealants with paint
In this we have two situations: A) Sealant applied to a layer of paint B) Paint applied to a sealant joint
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FAQFungi resistance of sealants
Where products are used in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools, abattoirs, cooling rooms, storage - and production rooms for food, fungal growth can occur. As a result of temperature, humidity, soap residue and traces of fungi in the air...
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ApplicationsSuitability and pre-treatment of surfaces
For an optimal functioning of a sealant joint it is of essential concern that the sealant will make a good bonding on the surface it is applicated to. Indeed if the bonding fails, the function of sealing partly fails. The strength of bonding between s...
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FAQInfluence of temperature in storage and/or transport
In the technical documentation for of all Den Braven’s products the minimum shelf life after production is given as between + 5°C and +25°C. When products are stored in higher temperatures this will shorten their shelf life. A maximum temperature of +...
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ApplicationsMirror bonding
As, for esthetical reasons, mirrors are mostly applied to walls and doors without any mechanical support, special adhesives are used to fasten these mirrors ”invisible” onto the supporting surfaces. Mirrors are sensitive products, because of which not ...
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ApplicationsInspection, maintenance and repair of sealant joints
Durability of sealants under normal weather circumstances can vary from 5 to more than 30 years, depending the type. This means with good functioning and application of the sealant, replacement is only mandatory after several years. In this period, in...
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ApplicationsFinishing of sealant joints
The following points are of importance for this: 1. Processing equipment 2. Modus of applying 3. Modus of finishing 1. Processing equipment The equipment is meant for the packaging in which the sealant is supplied. Most common packaging is: ...
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FAQPaint cracking in acrylic paints
Although in general acrylic sealants can be painted very well both with solvent based paints as well as water based paints (for instance acrylic latex) it is possible that the paint film on the acrylic joint can crack.
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