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Installation of window- and doorframes with Polyurethane Foam
Window and doorframes are made of materials such as wood, aluminum, steel and UPVC. Traditional window and doorframes are installed by using frame anchors. This method is time consuming and requires craftsmanship. Therefore, more often now, window and do…
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Chemical resistance silicones
In answer to questions regarding the effects of solvents and industrial chemicals on silicone rubber, the following data have been complied. Silicone are in general, chemically inert and are attacked by only a very few common materials. Among them are…
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Mirror 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 ev…
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Joint dimensions and constructions
Joint structures are used in both the interior and exterior of buildings.
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Inspection, 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 a good functioning and application of the sealant replacement is only mandatory after several years. In this period situa…
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Facade panel bonding
The use of HPL-facade panels has strongly increased against the classical facade panelling which was normally made of plywood. The choice for these new building materials is usually based on the fact they do virtually need no maintenance and give a nice …
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How to determine the initial strenght
The market for constructive sealants is fast growing. More and more mechanical fasteners are replaced by constructive elastic bonds. Constructive bonding has many advantages over mechanical fastening and very few disadvantages. High modules polyurethane …
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