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CP SealXtra Backer Rod

CP SealXtra Backer Rod is a high-quality closed-cell polyethylene rod designed to be used as a backing material for sealants in various joint applications. It provides a firm backing that ensures the proper depth for sealants, helping to control the sealant shape and ensure effective sealing. This product is ideal for use in expansion joints, horizontal paving, facade panel joints, and other critical joint applications where a durable backing is required to support joint sealants.

CP SealXtra Backer Rod

CP SealXtra Backer Rod is a high-quality closed-cell polyethylene rod designed to be used as a backing material for sealants in various joint applications. It provides a firm backing that ensures the proper depth for sealants, helping to control the sealant shape and ensure effective sealing. This product is ideal for use in expansion joints, horizontal paving, facade panel joints, and other critical joint applications where a durable backing is required to support joint sealants.

Features & Benefits

  • Closed-Cell Structure: The closed-cell polyethylene construction ensures low water absorption and resistance to contaminants, providing long-lasting durability.
  • Easy to Install: Can be easily inserted into joints, providing the right depth for sealant application.
  • Flexible and Resilient: Adapts to the movement of joints while maintaining its shape and ensuring an effective seal over time.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: Helps reduce the amount of sealant required by providing a backfill in the joint, leading to more efficient use of sealant materials.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of joint applications, including expansion joints, control joints, and sealing around pipes, ducts, and vent openings.

Product Details

Technical Data

Packaging:

  • 100-meter roll
  • Sizes Available: 12 mm and 25 mm diameter
  • Other sizes available upon request
  • Storage and Shelf Life : Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat to maintain product integrity.
  • Shelf Life: 12 months when stored in the original, unopened packaging.

How to Apply

  1. Surface Preparation:
    • Ensure the joint surfaces are clean, dry, and free from debris, oil, and contaminants before inserting the backer rod.
  2. Inserting the Backer Rod:
    • Insert the CP SealXtra Backer Rod into the joint, ensuring it is placed at the proper depth to leave adequate space for the sealant.
  3. Sealant Application:
    • Once the backer rod is properly installed, apply the sealant over the rod, ensuring full contact with the joint surfaces.

Areas of Application

  • Expansion Joints: Used as a backing material in expansion joints, helping to control sealant depth and shape.
  • Horizontal Paving/Traffic Bearing Joints: Provides support for sealants in areas with high traffic or heavy loads.
  • Facade Panel Joints: Ideal for use in joints between facade panels, ensuring proper sealant backing and performance.
  • Isolation Joints & Control Joints: Ensures a proper seal and performance in isolation and control joints.
  • Precast Panels & Other Structures: Provides backing for joints in precast panels, reducing the amount of sealant needed.

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