Features of Soudal foam

During construction and repair work it is difficult to do without foam. It is an excellent sealant and insulation material, which is used to install windows and doors, seal joints and cracks, fill voids around pipes for sound insulation and other purposes.

There are many offers on the market today. They differ in quality, characteristics, price. One of the best deals is Soudal polyurethane foam from a Belgian manufacturer.

Special features

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, foam, roofing materials, glue. The product range is surprising diversity. Each product has a certificate of quality.

The main office of the company is in Belgium, in Turnhout.Soudal has three large factories in its own country, several enterprises abroad and its own research laboratories. The company cares not only about the expansion of the product range, but also to improve the quality and introduction of new products. Many Soudal products have been repeatedly featured at international exhibitions.

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

Soudal 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 with the function of electrical and thermal insulation. They are waterproof, well tolerate exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and are not subject to corrosion. Frozen foam has high strength, it is not afraid of aggressive environments and adverse weather conditions.

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

Kinds

In addition to dividing into types according to seasons, Soudal company produces wide ranges for professional and home use. However, their main difference is the design of the valve cylinders. Therefore, if you purchase an assembly foam, choose its appearance depending on its purpose and the work you will be doing.

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

Professional

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

Soudafoam fr

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

Flexifoam

If you need foam for joints, where strong changes and expansions can occur or for structures subject to high vibration, use Flexifoam, which has high elasticity. It protects against shock and shock, provide sound insulation, reduce acoustic noise.

Soudal Maxi Arctic

Soudal Maxi Arctic is a single component polyurethane foam. It is perfectly combined 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 possibility of using it in frost down to -25 degrees. It will not sink at such low temperatures.

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

Bicomponent

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

Two-component foam hardens very quickly and polymerizes well, while the humidity of the air can be any. It gives a greater output than a single component, has a wide range of applications, is suitable for working with concrete, wood, metals, PVC and other materials. It is possible to cut off excess foam in 10–12 minutes after application. However, two-component foam is more expensive. In addition, due to the rapid solidification of the cylinder can be used only once.Therefore, it is better that a professional work with this staff.

Specifications

Products brand Soudal occupies the top positions in the ratings, as it has excellent technical characteristics and is suitable for various repair work. Mounting foams, ready for use, have excellent adhesion to almost all materials, excellent installation, heat and sound insulation properties and a very good filling capacity.

Hardening of the foam occurs when exposed to moisture. The primary film is formed in 10–12 minutes if the ambient temperature is +20 degrees and the relative humidity is 60%. Full cure takes place after 30 minutes. In the frozen state, the density of the foam is 25 kg / cu. m. You can use foam at temperatures from -40 to +90 degrees.

The product is characterized by good stability, which means no shrinkage and double expansion effect. Soudal foam has high shear strength and resistance to compression and bending, and low - moisture absorption. It is all-season and fire resistant. For different types of pins, these data may vary.

Aerosol mounting adhesive foam is designed for quick bonding of different materials. The product can be used at temperatures from -10 to +35 degrees. Even at subzero temperatures, she has a great initial setting. Full cure will occur in an hour. Clay foam does not spread on vertical surfaces. It is resistant to solvents, paints, and mold. It has water repellency, is not prone to aging and decay.

Where does it apply?

Soudal foam finds very wide application in various construction and finishing works, namely:

  • indispensable for installing and sealing building blocks (doors and windows);
  • necessary to align the seams, fill cracks and voids;
  • glues insulation materials and roofing structures;
  • improves thermal insulation of the cooling system;
  • helps fasten pipes;
  • protects against the penetration of moisture into the seams of structures and profiles, preventing the appearance of mold;
  • creates an excellent sound insulation layer.
  • allows you to fill and create a sound-proof layer in empty space in a closed profile (under the bath, in the shower, in the frame structure);
  • fills voids in the pipeline, in transitions when installing walls and ceilings;
  • perfectly attaches and seals window sills and blinds, sills and steps.
  • helps with the installation and sealing of light interior doors of MDF and other wood materials.

Reviews

About Soudal foam consumers leave numerous reviews, most of which are positive. Buyers note the presence of a wide range of product types and the opportunity to choose the right option for the necessary work. They like that they can choose according to the household or professional purpose of the product.

Soudal foam meets all declared characteristics, it is convenient to use. It is easily squeezed out, and the presence of a pistol facilitates the work. Cylinders give a good quantitative yield. Foam can be used at any temperature, it fills the empty spaces well and evens out the seams. It dries quickly, and after drying, it acquires excellent strength and durability. Consumers say they used foam with different materials, and it provided a high level of adhesion.

Consumers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They warn that before using it, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions, and in the process of work you must use gloves, otherwise it will be difficult to wash your hands. Buyers love the affordable price of Soudal products. Many professional masters prefer to work with Soudal foams.

The choice of foam for mounting window blocks is described in detail in the video.

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