Over 100 million plastic cartridges end up in landfill every year, and as a result some industries are taking steps to reduce plastic and packaging consumption. This includes Geocel Limited, now offering a relaunched ecoSEAL system to make a positive impact.
The ecoSEAL sleeve system does not require an expensive barrel gun to be used, and its unique, reusable sleeve is designed for ease of use. Users must simply cut the foil, insert into the sleeve, attach the nozzle, and fit into any standard gun. The plastic sleeve can be an average of 75 times and can be recycled at the end of its lifespan. When empty, the foils are eight times smaller than traditional cartridges, meaning less waste is sent to landfill.
The new ecoSEAL range includes a range of products, including Geocel Painters Mate, an acrylic filler that can be used both internally and externally. It is an ideal product for hairline cracks. Painters Mate is highly flexible and easy to use. No sanding is required and it can be overpainted within one hour.
Also within the range is the Dowsil 785+, a fast curing sealant that provides excellent adhesion to most non-porous surfaces. Containing a fungicide to resist mould growth, it also protects against bacteria, MRSA, E. Coli and Salmonella. It can be applied in a temperature range of 5°C - 40°C, is tack free in 30 minutes and cures to a gloss finish.
Additionally, Dowsil 796 is a neutral silicone suitable for weather sealing between PVCu, aluminium and wooden door and window frames, as well as other common construction substrates. It offers a 10 minute working time and is fast curing becoming tack free in 35 minutes with nil slump. With high flexibility and weathering characteristics, Dowsil 796 is resistant to ozone, UV radiation and temperature extremes.
Lastly, the Dowsil 799 is a one part plastic and glass silicone providing strong adhesion to most plastics, including PVCu and polycarbonate profiles and panels. It is ideal for use in glazing applications that utilise polycarbonate sheeting, and for perimeter pointing of door and window frames.
It also contains a fungicide for use in areas of high humidity where mould growth is likely. Like Dowsil 796, Dowsil 799 is highly flexible with excellent weathering characteristics, making it resistant to ozone, UV radiation and temperature extremes. It has a working time of 5 minutes and is fast curing becoming tack free in 2 hours.
