Foster® HT Silicate Adhesive 1000 is a water-based, inorganic adhesive designed to withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for bonding and sealing applications where heat resistance is crucial. This environmentally friendly adhesive is well-suited for industrial use, offering strong adhesion and durability.
Specifications and Properties
- Brand: Foster
- Product Type: Adhesive
- Base: Water-based, inorganic silicate
- Color: Off-white to gray
- Packaging: 25 kg pail
- Temperature Resistance: High-temperature resistance for applications up to 1000°F (538°C)
- Viscosity: Medium, suitable for trowel application
- Cure Time: Varies depending on temperature and humidity
- Shelf Life: Recommended to use within 12 months from date of manufacture
Features and Application
- High-Temperature Performance: Capable of withstanding continuous exposure to high temperatures, maintaining its bond strength.
- Inorganic Composition: Reduces the risk of fire and smoke in the event of a fire, contributing to safer industrial environments.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for bonding and sealing a variety of materials including metals, ceramics, and firebrick in high-temperature areas.
- Environmentally Friendly: Water-based formulation makes it a more sustainable choice compared to solvent-based adhesives.
- Application Method: Can be applied with a trowel or spatula, providing ease of use for industrial applications.
- Industrial Applications: Commonly used in furnaces, boilers, flue ducts, and other areas where high-temperature resistance is necessary.