UK-based Chemique Adhesives has recently developed a VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compounds), one component pedestal adhesive, Polyped 1, that has been specially formulated for bonding raised flooring pedestals to concrete subfloors.
Requiring no mixing, this moisture curing, polyurethane adhesive has been developed for pedestal installation and repair and refurbishment applications. The adhesive exhibits a thixotropic nature, which helps to ‘gap fill’ voids between substrates, whilst maintaining the integrity of the bond.
The new Polyped 1 pedestal adhesive, being VOC-free, has amassed several accreditations, including: Indoor Air Comfort Gold, EMICODE at EC1 Plus, and BREEAM International.
Stuart Francis, managing director at Chemique Adhesives & Sealants Ltd, reported: “We have been working on the development of a new pedestal adhesive that was safer for the user, whilst still focusing on quality. This new updated formula is VOC-free, meaning that the adhesive fulfils the requirement of lower emissions and contributes to a safer working indoor environment.”
Polyped 1 offers superior adhesion to galvanised and non-galvanised pedestals, as well as concrete and other materials commonly used in the raised access, flooring industry. To add to its performance, the adhesive complies with the T15 ‘pedestal strength’ test and the T42 ‘swinging bag’ test. In addition,
a standard 9kg pack of Polyped 1 will bond between 200 and 300 pedestals, depending on pedestal design and quality of the subfloor.
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