Silfix® U8
Silfix® U8 Silicone Sealant
M Barnwell Services supply a range of Silfix® Silicone Sealants, designed for the professional user. Silfix® U8 is a low modulus, neutral cure, solvent free, alkoxy silicone sealant with excellent application characteristics and excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates used in the building envelope.
Key Features:
- Low Modulus, neutral cure (25LM)
- Excellent primerless adhesion to most substrates
- Supplied in 380ml cartridges
- CE Marked for façade and glazing applications including cold climates
- Excellent tooling properties
- High UV radiation, ozone and temperature resistance
- Low odour
- Non slump
Uses Of Silfix® U8
- Perimeter pointing of door and window frames
- Sealing curtain walling and pre-formed panels
- Sealing of construction joints where movement can occur
- Bonding and sealing of uPVC trims and components
- Glass to Glass sealing
- Sealing between dissimilar materials such as; uPVC, aluminium, composite and timber frames into masonry, brick and plaster walls
- Joints in roofing, cladding, insulation and guttering
- For use in expansion joints
- Sealing and bonding of metals including; lead, copper and bronze
- General weather and draft-proofing applications
Silfix® U8 Silicon Sealant can be used in a variety of industries including; Earth Moving & Construction, Automotive and Manufacturing.
Sealant Properties:
Application temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
Shelf life: 12 months when stored in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight
Performance:
Classifiction: EN15651-1: F-INT-EXT-CC: CLASS-25 LM. EN15651-2: G-CC: CLASS-25LM ISO11600 F&G 25LM
See DoP No: DOP2019-1-Silfix U8
Adhesion: Excellent
Movement Accomodation: ± 25%
Base technology: Alkoxy; one component; RTV silicone polymer
Chemical Resistance: Excellent.
Curing system: Moisture Cure
Hardness: Shore A = 30-32
Tack free time: 35 min @ 23°C / 50% RH.
Density: 1.50g/ml
Curing rate: 2-3mm / 24hours
Tensile strength: 1.9 N/mm²
Service temperature range: – 40°C to +150°C
Slump: Non-sag
UV resistance: Excellent
Elongation: >680%
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.