Pistols "Bison" for polyurethane foam: features of the choice and use

During the construction and repair work applied a huge amount of materials. One of the most important is the installation foam. It has its own specific features, so the selection of a pistol for its application of foam is an urgent issue for the consumer.

Currently, the range of foam guns is very wide. One of the most popular is the tool brand "Bison". He deserves a large number of positive customer reviews due to simplicity and ease of use. With the help of pistols of this brand, it becomes possible to reduce the consumption of the composition while increasing the productivity of work.

Scope of use

This tool can be used at different stages of construction, repair and finishing works.It is an indispensable tool when installing windows and doors, helps to insulate the roof, door and window openings. When installing plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems copes with their sealing. In addition, he copes with heat and sound insulation.

With the help of pistols "Bison" easier and more convenient to fill the seams and cracks. There is an opportunity to easily fix the tile of small weight on the surface. Also, these foam mounting guns are actively used in the repair of various designs.

How are they arranged?

The basis of the tool are the barrel and handle. Foam comes when you pull the trigger. In addition, the structure of the gun contains an adapter for installing foam, connecting the nozzle, as well as the screw for adjusting the feed composition. Visually, it looks like a barrel with valves.

Before using the foam bottle must be installed in the adapter. When you press the trigger, the foam enters the barrel through the nozzle. The amount of the feed composition is regulated by a lock.

Kinds

Pistols of this brand can be used both in professional and household activities.Depending on this, they are divided into types.

Professional works use such tool models as “Professional”, “Expert”, “Standard” and “Udarnik”. These types of guns are completely sealed, they are connected to the cylinders, through which the composition enters.

Model "Professional" is made of metal, has a one-piece construction and Teflon coating. The barrel is made of stainless steel. The latch allows you to clearly calculate the amount of feed composition.

In everyday life, such models of pistols as “Master”, “Assembler” and “Buran” are used. Have a nozzle from plastic, but in them the clamp of supply of material is not provided. This is not very convenient, since it is not possible to dose the flow of material, as is the case with professional counterparts. In addition, using a plastic nozzle, the foam seizes much faster and does not completely consume.

Based on the above, and also considering the insignificant difference of types in price, experts recommend to acquire professional tools that have a large number of advantages in comparison with household ones.

How to choose?

First you need to take into account that tools made of metal are more reliable and durable than their plastic counterparts. Therefore, first of all, you need to decide how important these characteristics are. Whether or not the metal gun can be checked with an ordinary magnet. Teflon coating will be an undeniable advantage of the product.

You also need to pay attention to the convenience of the model and its warranty period. Pistols can be tested and disassembled before purchase.

The important points are the weight of the product, how smoothly the trigger moves, what the needle is made of, whether the inner surface of the trunk is processed with high quality. Naturally, the product should not be damaged and defective.

You also need to decide whether you need a solid or collapsible gun model. Collapsible tools have their advantages. They are easier to maintain and repair, if necessary, it becomes much more convenient to clean up residues.

Cleaning is performed using a special cleaning fluid.

It is better if the cleaner is of the same brand as the tool itself. It is unacceptable to wash the guns with ordinary tap water.In particularly difficult cases, you can use acetone.

Cleaning is carried out as follows. The cleanser is attached to the adapter, then the barrel is completely filled with the compound. The liquid is left inside for 2-3 days, then removed.

Rules of application

If it is necessary to use the composition at a low temperature, it must be preheated, optimally up to + 5-10 degrees. There is a special foam suitable for use in different climatic conditions. The gun must also be heated to 20 degrees. The temperature of the surface to be processed can vary from -5 to +30 degrees.

Polyurethane foam is toxic, so if work is planned to be carried out inside the building, ventilation is recommended. You must use gloves and a protective mask to avoid allergic reactions.

Before work, the foam bottle must be secured in the adapter of the gun and shaken properly. When you pull the trigger begins to arrive composition. You should wait for its consistency to return to normal.

The foam itself must be applied from the top down or from left to right. The material should flow evenly. After that, it must be dried. When the foam hardens, its thickness should not exceed 3 centimeters.

Tools of this brand are characterized by durability and resistance to mechanical stress. They can have a teflon layer and a lightweight body and are completely sealed. It is possible to correct the consumption of foam with a clamp.

Elements of the all-metal mechanism are made of stainless steel. The gun does not cause problems during assembly, maintenance and repair, simple and easy to use. Also, the undoubted advantage is the affordable price models of this manufacturer.

In addition to guns for polyurethane foam, guns for sealants are produced under the brand name “Bison”. With their help, work is carried out with silicone. The design is a frame, handle and trigger.

Among other models, attention should be paid to the multipurpose Zubr pistols, which are designed to work with both sealant and assembly foam.

Comparison of foam guns in the following video.

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