Characteristics of the Moment sealant

In the modern world, nothing stands still, the market offers more and more new, more versatile materials. Many are already familiar with the products of Henkel, which has been producing Moment sealants for a long time. They are used in many industries, with the help of this tool, you can seal up seams and any cracks during construction, repair or installation work.

On the shelves in the hardware store, you can find a large selection of products from the German company Henkel, which has been dealing with goods for construction for over 130 years. Thanks to the latest equipment and constant innovations, the company has been at the forefront for a long time and produces a large number of necessary and irreplaceable goods.

To date, Henkel has produced about 200 types of products, a significant part of which is occupied by Moment sealants and adhesives, polyurethane foam and self-adhesive tapes.

When buying Henkel sealants, you can be sure of their quality. Other manufacturers often supplement their product with various additives. Outwardly, this is not reflected in any way, but the service life when processed with such a product will be much lower. All the company's products have only the necessary ingredients in their composition, so there is no need to fear for the quality of the products, the sealant will not lose its properties during operation.

It is difficult to imagine how it was possible to do without materials such as sealant, because they have a number of advantages:

• have high adhesion to many materials;
• greater elasticity;
• the material is resistant to negative manifestations of the environment, UV rays, it has increased resistance to fungi and mold;
• withstands temperatures from -60 to +350 degrees;

• increased resistance to moisture;
• low cost;
• can be used on fragile parts;
• long service life, have high strength, does not wear off;
• environmentally friendly.

This material has undoubted advantages, but one should also warn about its shortcomings:

• it is difficult to work with a sealant on wet surfaces, it adheres poorly to the surface;
• not all types of silicone are paintable;
• at low temperatures and high humidity, the time for solidification increases;
• it can be difficult to work with certain surfaces, such as polycarbonate and polyethylene.

Very often, the quality of repair work depends on how correctly this or that material was chosen, because sealants have a different composition and scope.

On the shelves of hardware stores, you can find many products from a well-known company. You can find a one-component or two-component material, or you can choose a multi-component sealant that contains special additives. Stir multi-component sealants before use.

Henkel sealants are available in 80 ml, 250 ml and 310 ml packs and are similar in shape to a can. They can be packaged in file-packages, like sausages, with a volume of 300 ml and 600 ml, or in foil tubes, more like a bar.

For any building needs, you can find the right tool: sanitary, universal, for working with wooden or concrete surfaces, roofing, heat-resistant, this list can go on for a long time.

Sealants differ in composition, they can be:

• silicone;
• acrylic;
• polyurethane;
• acrylatex;
• bituminous.

Among such a large selection, it is difficult to decide and find the right one, which is suitable for a certain type of work, on different surfaces.

The most popular is the Moment Herment series, they have all the necessary qualities and meet the most stringent requirements for filling and sealing joints. Thanks to a large selection, every experienced and novice builder can choose the right material for himself, which has all the necessary characteristics.

With the help of sealants of the "Moment Herment" series, it is possible to solve almost all problems associated with repair work not only in industry, the tool will help to solve many everyday problems. Reviews of regular buyers of this product can also tell about the quality of the material.

The most popular are silicone and acrylic sealants, they are often used in construction, automotive industry. Thanks to the rubber polymer, the elastic mixture hardens quickly even at room temperature. Typically, such sealants are produced in a plastic tube with a special nozzle for convenient squeezing out of the material.

Acrylic sealant is a frost resistant material with excellent adhesion to many surfaces. In places with high humidity, this tool is not used. It is white.

It is necessary to dwell on Henkel products in more detail and consider the main characteristics and properties of the most popular sealants.

• One of these products can be considered 100% one-component Silicone Sealant "Premium Herment". The product has a slight vinegar smell during the hardening process, good adhesion to most building materials. "Premium" is an elastic material with high water resistance, resistance to temperatures from -40 to +150 degrees. Film appearance time - 15 minutes. Not stained.
• When working with glass surfaces, use the Herment Silicone Sealant for Windows and Glass. It is a one-component material that has worked well on glass and mirror surfaces. In addition, it has excellent adhesion to materials such as ceramics, enamel, aluminum, wood, metal and painted surfaces. Has a high water resistance. Available in transparent and white colors. Not stained.

• In rooms with high humidity, silicone sanitary sealant will become an indispensable assistant. Contains an antiseptic, thanks to which mold and mildew do not form on the surface. Excellent adhesion to many types of surfaces, including wood, glass, metal, ceramics. Withstands temperatures from -40 to +150 degrees. During work, a faint smell is felt, which quickly disappears. Not stained.
• To seal parts that are exposed to high temperatures, use a red-brown high-temperature silicone sealant "Herment". Has very good adhesion to metal, wood surfaces, glass, enamel, ceramic products. Heat resistance: from - 65 degrees to +260 and even up to +315 degrees. At a temperature of 23 degrees and a humidity of 50%, a film forms in 10 minutes. Not stained.

• For sealing joints in the bathroom, in the shower room, when sealing joints, a neutral silicone universal sealant is used, which is suitable for many types of surfaces. As part of an antiseptic, due to which the appearance of fungus and mold is excluded, is not afraid of UV radiation, high resistance to moisture. Grout plus sealant in a complex will solve the problem when processing joints in wet rooms.Not stained.
• Aquarium silicone sealant is used for surfaces subject to vibration, often used for aquariums, terrariums. Waterproof and elastic material. Not stained.

• Acrylic "Premium". Seals joints and cracks, which do not have increased mobility, with window and door openings. Good adhesion to wood products, bricks, tiles, gypsum surfaces. Not recommended for use on surfaces that are constantly in water. The film forms in 15-30 minutes. Heat resistance: from - 20 to + 70 degrees. Can be painted.
• To repair roofs, in case of roof leaks, the operation of ventilation systems, a material is used, which is based on modified bitumen, this is Bituminous sealant. Suitable for many building materials, good adhesion to concrete, bricks, tiles, as well as lead and zinc. Do not use a primer, it can protect against corrosion. Heat resistance from -30 to +80 degrees. Not stained.

Special attention should be paid to the Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant. This is an innovative product that was able to combine all the best characteristics of other sealants, this product can withstand twisting and vibration, can be used at high humidity, has high resistance to chemical attack. Has good adhesion to bricks, concrete, ceramics, painted metal, ceramic products. It is used both indoors and outdoors. With high initial adhesion. Heat resistance from -30 to +80 degrees. Colored.

Any breakdown or minor repairs in the house are not complete without a sealant. In every room there is a job for a given tool. It can be used to seal joints and seams, it is suitable for work in the shower room and pool, an irreplaceable assistant for the bathroom and kitchen. Has antifungal and antimicrobial effects.

It is used for sealing windows, installing mirrors. It is an excellent restorer, it is used when repairing tiles during installation. Moment glue or sealant is used quite often, it is used when sealing joints in an aquarium or when sealing mirrors, in industry.

Due to its qualities, the product is suitable for sealing pipe joints, sealing seams, fixing plumbing fixtures to the wall. Sanitary bathroom sealant will become an indispensable tool.

One-part polypropylene adhesive sealant will help you to bond tough plastic surfaces such as polypropylene. Silicone is used for thermal insulation of any premises.

With this material you can:

• fill in the seams and cracks in the bathroom, toilets, in the kitchen;
• to carry out sealing of window structures and doors;
• glue a mirror in the bathroom or other rooms;
• fill in the joints on different surfaces;

• use when installing plumbing equipment;
• use when sealing equipment in the kitchen, other rooms;
• use when filling and sealing joints and roof joints;
• apply when filling joints in concrete structures, wood, PVC tiles;
• use for sealing joints in water tanks, in the pool.

The sealant dries in different ways: the curing time completely depends on what composition was used, the quality of the product, how correctly and efficiently the agent was applied.

When applying acid sealant, its curing time can be 6-7 hours, when working with an acrylic agent, the curing time will be longer - up to 12 hours. After applying the Moment product, its gradual hardening begins. After 20 minutes, the seam is covered with a film, and after a day, the silicone sealant hardens completely.If you need to speed up drying, you can increase the air temperature in the room or increase ventilation, you can also moisten the seams with cold water.

Before using this tool, you should study the instructions and carry out preliminary preparation to find out how to use the product correctly.

• When working with a sealant, you should take care of special clothing, protective gloves. It is important that the product does not come into contact with the skin.
• The place of application of the product is wiped from dirt and degreased. Masking tape is glued to decorative surfaces so that the silicone does not get onto the surface.
• For application, use an assembly gun. The method of its use is indicated on the packaging.
• The edge of the cartridge is cut obliquely so that the sealant can flow evenly.
• Apply the product at an angle of about 45 degrees. You should not make a thick strip so that the material can dry faster, connect both sides, use a spatula to get rid of excess.

When sealing a threaded connection in the heating system, gas and water supply, a thread sealant is used for threaded connections. The sealing thread is made of polyamide and fluoroplastic and is used to seal pipes made of metal and plastic.

Starting to wind the thread, they hold the part with one hand, and the thread for sealing in the other hand. It should be wound from the beginning of the thread, make the layer thicker, then continue along the thread. The thread is wound in a clockwise direction, thereby an even distribution of the product will be achieved.

Henkel's products have repeatedly shown how much easier it has become to carry out construction work, installation, and other types of work. The brand is recognizable in many countries, the company's products have many advantages, the main of which are reliability, quality and durability.

See below for an overview of Moment sanitary sealant.