Construction | Insulating Glass Sealants | TPS Thermoplastic Spacer Sealants | Kodimelt™ TPS®
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Kodimelt™ TPS® is the ultimate warm-edge spacer for the manufacture of insulating glass units. Kodimelt™ TPS® consists of a thermoplastic elastomer formulated with the inclusion of desiccant for drying the air space between the glass lites. The thermoplastic spacer is applied with the use of patented Bystronic TPS® Application Systems. The recommended structural secondary sealant for use with Kodimelt™ TPS® is Kommerling GD 116 Polysulfide.
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Physical Properties
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Typical Values
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Test Method
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Color
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Black
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Base
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Synthetic Rubber
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Specific Gravity
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1.25 +/- 0.01
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Properties
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Low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), low gas permeability, low thermal conductivity
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Application Properties
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Service Temperature
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-40oC to 80oC
(-40oF to 176oF)
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Application
Temperature
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120oC to 160oC
(248oF to 320oF)
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Features
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Benefits
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Low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR)
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Longest possible IG unit life
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Very low gas transmission rates
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Insulating gas loss of rates as low as 0.1% per year*
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Pre-desiccated
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Eliminates the need to
purchase and handle desiccant beads
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Permanently flexible
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Window maintains primary seal through lifetime of thermal cycling
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Low thermal conductivity
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Fewer condensation problems, lower energy use
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Reflective surface
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Mirrors any sash color for an attractive site-line
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Fully automated application
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Can produce a wide range of shapes, stepped units, infinitely varying spacer widths, and triple pane units
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* Kodimelt™TPS® was independently certified by TNO Science & Industry in accordance with EN1279-3 on 9/1/2006 to a gas leakage rate of 0.1% per year.
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Kodimelt™ TPS is used for the manufacture of warm edge insulating glass units with varying shapes and air space widths.
The application surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dust and grease. For cleaning the glass panes, suitable glass washing equipment must be used. Kodimelt™ TPS® is delivered in "ready to use" state, but must be heated to 120oC (248oF) to 160oC (320o
F) and extruded with
a patented Bystronic TPS® Line. Preconditioning of the material in a
drum warmer may be required for high volume production.
Limitations
• Kodimelt™ TPS® is not intended for use as a structural sealant.
• Only approved structural secondary sealants are to be used with Kodimelt™ TPS®. Consult your ADCO Sales Representative for a list of approved sealants.
Glazing Compatibility
It is recommended that glazing materials be tested for compatibility
and that all units be glazed in accordance with GANA (Glass Association
of North America) and IGMA (Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance)
recommendations. Contact with any solvent, oil, or
plasticizer-containing glazing materials should be avoided.
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Kodimelt™ TPS® is available in the following standard package:
Package Part # Weight
Steel Drum IG-033B-507S 507 lb (230kg)
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Storage and Shelf Life
Store material in original unopened packaging at temperatures between 40°F-100°F. Shelf life is 12 months when stored as recommended.
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Prior to working with this or any product consult product label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for necessary health and safety precautions.
CAUTION: appropriate care must be taken to avoid burns when using this or any hot melt sealant.
CAUTION:
All statements and technical information in this document are based on tests or data that ADCO believes is reliable. However, ADCO does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. The user has sole knowledge and control offactors that can affect the performance of ADCO’s products in the user’s intended application. It is the user’s responsibility to conduct tests to determine the compatibility of ADCO’s product with the design, structure, and materials of the user’s end product and the suitability of ADCO’s product for the user’s method of application and intended use. The user assumes all risk and liability arising out of such use.
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