Silfix® HM

Silfix® HM Silicon Sealant

M Barnwell Services supply a full range of Hodgson Silfix® Silicon Sealants, designed for the professional user. Silfix® HM is a premium quality high modulus, sanitary, acetoxy cure silicone sealant which offers outstanding strength, performance and durability.

Key Features:

• Excellent unprimed adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including glass and glazed surfaces, coated metals and some plastics
• Fast curing acetoxy system
• Contains a powerful fungicide which makes it ideal for use around baths, basins, ceramic tiles etc
• Good performance across a wide range of temperatures

Uses Of Silfix® HM:

• For use on the internal and external face of facades
• For glazing applications
• For sanitary applications
• For sealing joints between Plastisol and alkyd coated steel
• Trims and flashing in roofing and cladding
• PVC-U, aluminium, steel, timber frame/door surrounds
• Wall tiling
• For use in cold climates
• Many forms of expansion/construction joints in building superstructures
• Glass to glass joints such as shop fronts where a high structural strength is required
• General industrial use e.g. heating & ventilation, sectional buildings, caravans etc

Note: Do not use in contact with edge sealants of double-glazed units or where it will be in contact with lead, brass and copper. This product contains a fungicide; do not use for the construction of aquaria

Silfix® HM Silicon Sealant can be used in a variety of industries including; Automotive, Agriculture, and Motorsport.

Sealant Properties:

Application temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
Curing rate: Cures at a rate of 3mm in 24 hours at 23°C @ 55% RH. Lower temperatures and drier conditions will result in a slower rate of cure
Shelf life: 24 months
Skinning time: Skin forms after approximately 15 minutes at 23°C @ 55% RH
Working time: Approximately 10 minutes depending on conditions

Performance:

Adhesion: Excellent to glass and glazed surfaces, coated metals, painted timber and some plastics. For further details contact our Technical Department.
Base technology: Silicone polymer
Chemical resistance: Excellent to dilute acids and alkalis
Curing system: Acetoxy cure
Hardness (Shore A 25°C): 20
Mould resistance: Excellent (Class XS1)
Movement accommodation: ±20%
Paintability: Not recommended
Service life (predicted): 20+ years
Service temperature range: -50°C to +180°C
Shrinkage: < 5%
Slump: <2mm
Specific gravity: 1.03g/cm3
Staining: Nil on most surfaces
Tensile strength: 1.6 N/mm2
UV resistance: Excellent
Volatile content: < 5%
Elongation at break: 450%

You Are In Safe Hands

As a trusted supply partner to some of the world’s largest OEM manufacturing companies, M Barnwell Services are committed to providing quality products, whilst offering a first class, if not world class service.

With over £4 million sealing inventory and five strategically located branches throughout the UK, we are well placed to service your requirements and hope to exceed your expectations.

If you would like more information about our range visit the Silfix® Silicone Sealants page, contact a member of the team.