Sealants or Sealant Kits are filling materials designed to mechanically join or bond different materials or surfaces for waterproofing and protecting applications. These sealing materials, which have a paste-like consistency, fill gaps between two or multiple components, prevent substances from passing, such as dust and insects, and stop air leakage and heat. A great range of sealant varieties is available on the market with different specifications and types, such as strength, permanent, temporary, and flexible putties, as well as sealant removers. Specialised sealants for special purposes are also available. Choosing the best sealant type depends on the seal location and surface materials.
Available Different Sealant Types
At Enrgtech, we stock a great collection of sealants, and their types in a few basic categories, including:
- Acrylic Sealants – These are economical; however, they are less flexible than silicone versions and are used on wood, UPVC, and aluminium. They also allow paint and erode under some use conditions.
- Silicone Sealants – These are the most widely used and available sealants used by various professionals for construction, household, and DIY applications.
- Polyurethane Foam Sealants – Due to their high flexibility, waterproof features, and elasticity, they are the preferred options for sealing metals and fiberglass.
Other available sealant types include:
- Putties (Plumber putties, Firestop putties, Epoxy putties)
- Pipe and thread sealants
- Pipe sealing cord
- Cement sealants
- Urethane Liquids and putties
- Combined adhesives & sealants
- Leak sealers
- Retaining compounds
- Sealant kits
Sealant Modulus and Cure
- High Modulus Sealants – These sealant types feature robust hardwearing with the best indoor applications, including bathroom and kitchen sealants. Most sealants are classified as acetoxy and neutral cure types. The high modulus sealants fall in an acetoxy cure category, emitting a slight vinegar smell with fast and hard curing.
- Low Modulus Sealants – Unlike high modulus sealants, low modulus sealant offers improved flexibility and adhesion properties with reduced hardwearing. They are ideal for weather-resistant outdoor applications. They are sold as natural cure variants with improved surface adhering features and cure slowly with little odour.
What are the Applications of Sealants?
As the name indicates, sealants are paste-like materials used to bond, seal, or joint different components and surfaces for waterproofing or preventing air leakage. Based on the applications, environments, and sealant types, they are ideal for industrial, domestic, and commercial settings for bonding materials indoors and outdoors, such as:
- Sealants for building & construction
- PVC doors and Windows
- Masonry Walls
- Automotive Sealants.
