Heat-resistant silicone sealant: pros and cons

Construction work cannot be carried out without sealants. They are widely used: to seal seams, remove cracks, protect various building elements from moisture penetration, and fasten parts. However, there are situations when such work must be carried out on surfaces that will be exposed to very high heating. In such cases, heat-resistant sealants will be needed.

The task of any sealant is to form a strong insulating layer, therefore many requirements are imposed on the substance. If you need to create insulation on highly heating elements, then you need a heat-resistant material. Even more requirements are imposed on him.

Heat-resistant sealant is made on the basis of polymer material - silicone and is a plastic mass. During production, various substances can be added to sealants, which give additional characteristics to the agent.

In specialized stores, you can see a two-component composition that should be mixed before use. It has tough operational requirements: it is necessary to strictly observe the quantitative ratio and not allow even drops of components to accidentally fall into each other in order to avoid an immediate reaction. Such formulations should be used by professional builders. If you want to carry out the work yourself, purchase a ready-made one-component composition.

The heat-resistant sealant has a very wide range of applications in a variety of construction and repair work, due to its remarkable properties:

• silicone sealant can be used at temperatures up to +350 degrees C;
• has a high level of plasticity;
• fire-resistant and not subject to ignition, depending on the type, it can withstand heating up to +1500 degrees C;
• able to withstand heavy loads without losing its sealing properties;
• high resistance to ultraviolet radiation;

• withstands not only high temperatures, but also frosts down to -50 - -60 degrees C;
• has excellent adhesion when used with almost all building materials, while the main condition is that the materials must be dry;
• moisture resistance, immunity to acid and alkaline formations;
• long service life;
• safe for human health, since it does not emit toxic substances into the environment;
• when working with it, the use of personal protective equipment is optional.

Silicone sealant has significant drawbacks.

• Silicone sealant should not be used on wet surfaces as this will reduce adhesion.
• The surfaces should be well cleaned of dust and small debris, as the quality of adhesion may suffer.

• Quite a long hardening time - up to several days. Carrying out work at low temperatures in air with low humidity will entail an increase in this indicator.
• It is not subject to staining - the paint crumbles from it after drying.
• They should not fill very deep gaps. When hardened, it uses moisture from the air, and with a large joint depth, hardening may not occur.

It should be remembered that the sealant, like any substance, has a shelf life. As the storage time increases, the time required for curing after application increases. Increased requirements are imposed on heat-resistant sealants, and in order to be sure that the declared characteristics correspond to the quality of the goods, purchase the product from reliable manufacturers: they will definitely have a certificate of conformity.

Sealants are widely used. But for each type of work, you need to select a suitable type of composition, taking into account its characteristics and the conditions for which it is used.

• Polyurethane suitable for many types of surfaces, perfectly seals. With its help, building blocks are mounted, seams are filled in a variety of structures, and sound insulation is made. It can withstand heavy loads and harmful environmental influences. The composition has excellent adhesion properties, it can be painted after drying.
• Transparent polyurethane the sealant is used not only in construction. It is also used in the jewelry industry, as it firmly holds metals and non-metals, it is suitable for creating discreet neat joints.

• Two-component professional the composition is complex for domestic use. In addition, although it is designed for different temperatures, it cannot withstand long-term high-temperature conditions.
• When installing and repairing structures that are exposed to high heat or fire, it is appropriate use of heat-resistant compounds... They, in turn, depending on the place of use and the substances contained, can be heat-resistant, heat-resistant and refractory.
• Heat resistant silicone are designed to seal those places that warm up to 350 degrees C during operation. These can be brickwork and chimneys, elements of heating systems, pipelines supplying cold and hot water, seams in ceramic flooring on heated floors, outer walls of stoves and fireplaces.

A heat-resistant sealant option also exists for motorists. It is often black in color and is intended for the process of replacing gaskets in a car and other technical work.

In addition to being resistant to high temperatures, it:

• does not spread when applied;
• resistant to moisture;
• oil and petrol resistant;
• tolerates vibrations well;
• durable.

Silicone compounds are divided into neutral and acidic. Neutral, when cured, releases water and an alcohol-containing liquid that does not harm any material. It is suitable for use on any surface without exception.

In acidic acid, acetic acid is released during solidification, which can cause metal corrosion. It should not be used on concrete and cement surfaces, as the acid will react and form salts. This phenomenon will lead to destruction of the sealing layer.

When sealing joints in the firebox, combustion chamber, it is more appropriate to use heat-resistant compounds. They provide a high level of adhesion to concrete and metal surfaces, brick and cement masonry, withstand temperatures of 1500 degrees C, while maintaining the existing characteristics.

A type of heat-resistant is a refractory sealant. It can withstand exposure to open flames.

When building stoves and fireplaces, it is advisable to use a universal adhesive sealant. This heat-resistant compound can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees C.In addition, it is fireproof, that is, it can withstand an open flame for a long time. For structures in which a fire is burning, this is a very significant characteristic. The glue will prevent the ingress of fire on surfaces that have a melting point much lower than 1000 degrees C, and which, when melted, release toxic substances.

Heat-resistant silicone sealants are used both in industry and in everyday life when performing work on the installation of individual structures. High-temperature compounds are used to seal threaded joints in pipelines for supplying hot and cold water and heating in buildings, since they do not change their properties even at high negative temperatures.

In various fields of technology, they are needed to glue metallic and non-metallic surfaces., silicone rubbers to seal seams in contact with hot surfaces in ovens, engines. And also with their help they protect equipment operating in air or in conditions where there is vibration from moisture penetration.

They are used in areas such as electronics, radio and electrical engineering, when you need to fill elements or make electrical insulation. When servicing cars, heat-resistant sealant is treated against corrosion in places, the working surface of which is very hot.

This type of sealant is often used in food and beverage factories., during the repair and installation of equipment in the kitchens of catering establishments. You cannot do without a heat-resistant composition when eliminating cracks in the masonry of stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, when sealing welds in boilers.

Since heat-resistant sealants are needed for structures operating in extreme conditions, the product must be purchased from well-established manufacturers.

Today there are many manufacturers of quality goods on the market, they provide a wide selection of it.

High-temperature Moment Herment is notable for its good consumer properties. Its temperature range is from -65 to +210 degrees C, for a short period it can withstand +315 degrees C. It can be used to repair cars, engines, heating systems. It seals well seams exposed to prolonged temperature exposure. "Herment" is characterized by a high level of adhesion to various materials: metals, wood, plastic, concrete, bituminous surfaces, insulating panels.

Automotive enthusiasts often choose ABRO sealants for car repairs. They exist in a wide range, which allows you to make a choice for machines of different brands. They are available in different colors, are able to create gaskets within a few seconds, take any shape, have high strength and elasticity, and are resistant to deformation and vibration. They do not crack, oil and petrol resistant.

For a wide variety of applications, the universal silicone adhesive sealant RTV 118 q is suitable. This colorless one-component composition easily reaches hard-to-reach places and has self-leveling properties. It can be used with any material and can also come into contact with food.The glue acts at temperatures from -60 to +260 degrees C, resistant to chemicals and climatic factors.

Estonian product Penoseal 1500 310 ml will be needed for sealing joints and cracks in structureswhere heat resistance is required: in stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, stoves. After drying, the sealant acquires high hardness, withstands heating up to +1500 degrees C. The substance is suitable for surfaces made of metal, concrete, brick, natural stone.

In the next video, you will find an overview of PENOSIL heat-resistant sealant.