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About Caulk, Grout and Joint Compounds

Caulk, grout and joint compounds are used to fill joints, level surfaces, and seal or repair cracks. There are two basic types of products: leveling compounds and sealing compounds. Leveling compounds are highly viscous materials that are applied with a trowel. Examples include chocks, fillers, and mastics. Chocks are used during the installation of heavy equipment or machine bases to provide a level or plumb surface. Fillers are suitable for closing gaps or repairing cavities in parts, castings, and structures. Mastics are designed for filling gaps before other materials are applied. For example, they are often used to bond tiles to sub-flooring. Sealants are liquid compounds that contain fluids, prevent leaks, and block the ingress of unwanted materials. Typically, higher viscosity sealants are used when larger gaps need to be filled.

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Conductive Adhesives and Compounds

Conductive adhesives and compounds provide an electrically and/or thermally conductive path between components.

Conformal Coatings

Conformal coatings encapsulate circuit boards and their electronic components in order to prevent the ingress of moisture, fungus, dust and other environmental contaminants.

Epoxy Adhesives

Epoxy adhesives are chemical compounds for joining components. They require clean surfaces and are valued for their toughness and resistance to chemical and environmental damage.

Gel Elastomers

Gel elastomers are highly viscoelastic polymer gel materials that have excellent shock absorption and damping characteristics. They are available in a variety of material types and grades.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) and Contact Adhesives

Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) and contact adhesives adhere to most surfaces with very slight pressure. They are available in solvent and latex or water-based forms.

Silicone Adhesives and Sealants

Silicone adhesives and sealants have a high degree of flexibility and a very high temperature resistance (up to 600° F), but lack the strength of other epoxy or acrylic resins.

Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Materials

Thermoplastics and thermoplastic materials soften when heated and harden when cooled. They can withstand many heating and cooling cycles and are often suitable for recycling.