Soudal polyurethane foam: professional fire retardant fire-fighting foam, features and characteristics, Soudafoam Fr 750 ml

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the indisputable advantages of Soudal products are:

the availability of options for use both in the cold season and in the heat;
strength;
elasticity;
fast setting of the material;
profitability;
the possibility of using not only for professional purposes, but also in everyday life;
ease and simplicity of use is ensured by convenient fastening of the pistol in the opening of the aerosol container;

environmental friendliness of the material;
low shrinkage;
no double expansion effect;
spreading efficiency over the surface;
high adhesion density;
long service life.

The disadvantages include:

impossibility of working with materials made of polyethylene, teflon, silicone, polypropylene;
indistinct adherence to the instructions can negatively affect the final result;
when working with a sealant, safety rules must be observed;
foam produced for winter time, at a temperature of minus 10-15 degrees, can come out of the can in a smaller volume than indicated on the package;
does not withstand exposure to direct ultraviolet rays;
the cost of the material is slightly above average.

Despite their disadvantages, Soudal sealants are widely used in many countries around the world. The choice in favor of this product is based on the undeniable quality of this product and its long service life.

Where is it applied?

Soudal foam is widely used in various construction and finishing works, namely:

indispensable for the installation and sealing of building blocks (doors and windows);
necessary for leveling joints, filling cracks and voids;
glues insulating materials and roof structures;
improves thermal insulation of the cooling system;
helps to fix pipes;

protects against moisture penetration into the seams of structures and profiles, preventing the appearance of mold;
creates an excellent soundproofing layer.
allows you to fill and create a soundproof layer in an empty space in a closed profile (under a bath, in a shower, in a frame structure);
fills the voids in the pipeline, in the transitions when installing walls and ceilings;
perfectly attaches and seals window sills and blinds, thresholds and steps.
assists in the installation and sealing of light interior doors made of MDF and other wood materials.

Views

In addition to dividing into types according to seasons, Soudal produces a wide range of products for professional and domestic use. However, their main difference is the design of the cylinder valves. Therefore, if you purchase polyurethane foam, choose its type depending on its purpose and the work that you will perform.

Different types of foam can have different characteristics in terms of curing time, use depending on the temperature conditions of the environment, use with different materials, and can also be designed for different types of work. Therefore, carefully read the information on the packaging before purchasing.

Professional

Polyurethane foam Professional has good characteristics. It has excellent sound and heat insulation properties, and has good filling capacity. It has no shrinkage and double expansion. Soudal manufactures its products in aerosol cans of 300, 500, 750 ml. A capacity of 750 ml will yield 60 liters of content. It can be applied by installing and sealing various blocks, filling voids and seams. Using a pistol will allow the amount of the substance to be dispensed.

Soudafoam Fr

Soudafoam Fr is a professional one-component, self-expanding polyurethane foam.Its distinctive feature is fire resistance. Soudafoam Fr refractory foam can be used as a sealant for various joints, when installing blocks where high fire protection is required.

Flexifoam

If you need foam for joints where strong shear and expansion can occur, or for structures subject to high vibration, use Flexifoam, which is highly elastic. It will protect against shock and shock, provide sound insulation, and reduce acoustic noise.

Soudal Maxi Arctic

Soudal Maxi Arctic is a one-component polyurethane foam. It goes well with almost all materials, excluding silicone, polyethylene, teflon, polypropylene. It perfectly performs sound and heat insulation functions, has a good filling capacity and excellent installation properties. However, its main advantage is the ability to use it in frosts down to -25 degrees. It will not sag at such low temperatures.

This winter product is suitable for mounting and sealing door and window blocks, filling joints, creating soundproofing screens. It can be used to insulate cooling systems. The balloon will yield up to 60 liters of foam. Using a gun, you will be able to dispense the amount of foam. And if you install a screw on the back of the gun, you can control the quantitative foam output.

Two-component

Soudal also produces two-part foams in which the base and activator are separated from each other in the container, so they last longer than single-part foams.

Two-component foam hardens very quickly and polymerizes well, while the air humidity can be any. It gives a higher yield than one-component, has a wide range of applications, and is suitable for working with concrete, wood, metals, PVC and other materials. You can cut off excess foam within 10-12 minutes after application. However, two-component foam is more expensive. In addition, the balloon can only be used once due to the fast curing time. Therefore, it is better for a professional to work with this composition.

Peculiarities

The company has existed for over 50 years, today it is the leading manufacturer among the companies of its industry in Europe. Soudal produces sealants, foams, roofing materials, adhesives. The range of products is surprisingly diverse. Each product has a quality certificate.

The main office of the company is located in Belgium, in Turnhout. Soudal has three large factories in its own country, several factories abroad and its own research laboratories. The company cares not only about expanding the product range, but also about improving the quality and introducing new products. Many Soudal products have been recognized at international exhibitions more than once.

Over the years of fruitful activity, the company has gained a huge reputation, and its products are popular not only in Belgium, but also far beyond its borders. In addition to quality, the products have another indisputable advantage - an attractive price.

Soudal polyurethane foams have a number of features. They can be used by both professionals and ordinary people who make repairs at home. Foams can be used for various purposes, they do an excellent job of electrical and thermal insulation. They are water resistant, UV resistant and corrosion resistant. The cured foam is highly durable, it is not afraid of aggressive environments and adverse weather conditions.

For the convenience of consumers, the company produces different types of products: winter and summer. There is also all-season foam, which is adapted to high and low temperatures, their differences. It can be used with a variety of building materials, providing a high level of adhesion. The manufacturer guarantees a long operating period.

Features of use

Before you start working with the sealant, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures, which include a number of sequential actions.

A can of foam is removed from a cool storage location and kept at room temperature until its temperature is the same.
The surface on which the sealant will be applied is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust, and foreign particles.
For better adhesion of the sealant to the outer surface, it must be moistened with water.
Before applying the sealant, the safety valve must be removed.
If a pistol is used for work, then it is connected to a can.
Shake the can.
The substance is applied by placing the can upside down.
After the work carried out, they perform cleaning, leveling the surface. Excess is easily removed with acetone or any other solvent. After the foam has solidified, cleaning can be done only with the use of mechanical means.

There is a special Soudal foam cleaner with a volume of 500 ml, which is used to remove sealant from glass, wood, plastic, metal surfaces. It is also used to clean the assembly gun, balloon valve. This substance effectively degreases surfaces.

Due to its properties, the sealant is successfully used to fill voids, cracks:

when insulating any building structures;
when installing window, door structures;
with the help of a sealant, empty areas of heating and cooling systems are filled;
foam provides reliable insulation of piping systems;
the sealant provides reliable sound insulation, therefore it is effectively used when installing any partitions or floors;
foam is used when erecting walls of a bath, sauna, laying fireplaces, stoves.