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SealBoss R70 Pump Flush

Cleaner, Lubricant and Conditioner

Pump Flush - Cleaner & Conditioner - SealBoss R70
Pump Flush - Cleaner & Conditioner - SealBoss R70

SealBoss ® R70 Pump Flush is a Pump Cleaner
Conditioner, Lubricant and Protectant

  • 100% Solvent Free
  • Non-Flammable
  • No Shipping Hazard Class
  • Conditions Pump Seals and Hoses
  • Pump and Dispenser Flush, Cleaner Conditioner
    Polyurethane – Polyurea – Epoxy

SealBoss R70 does not have a hazard class for shipping and is not considered flammable. It offers many advantages over solvents on the job site for health and safety purposes. SealBoss ® R70 Pump Flush & Cleaner is not aggressive towards rubber and plastic parts and is safer for the pumping equipment. SealBoss ® R70 Pump Flush & Cleaner non-drying properties serve as a lubricant.

SealBoss R70 Pump Flush is our universal pump cleaner and conditioner to be used with all of the pumping equipment offered by SealBoss.

SealBoss R70 Advantage: R70 is non-flammable and has no hazard class for shipping!

Please follow the recommended cleaning procedures for best results. If solvents cannot be used on the jobsite please perform all cleaning steps with R70 Pump Flush only.

SealBoss offers a comprehensive selection of polymer dispensing equipment and accessories including professional injection and floor repair joint fill pumps, injection ports, hoses and applicators.

Inquire more about our systems when you call us here at SealBoss. Your representative will be happy to help you out.
Chris Coderre
Technical Sales Manager, West U.S. | West Canada

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SealBoss Seal Pipe Kit

Conduit Sealer Kit
Pipe Plug & Sealer Kit

The Benefits of SealBoss ® Seal Pipe Kit

 
  • Fast Water Activated Polyurethane Foam Reaction
  • Ease of Application
  • Versatile Application Range
  • Applied in Wet Environments
  • Moisture-Activated in Dry Environments
  • NSF/ANSI 61 Potable Water Approved PU


SealBoss ® SealPipe Kit is a unique hydro-active product and oakum combination for sealing electrical conduits and other annular and irregular spaces.

This self contained kit has everything you need for the application. To seal pipe penetrations, resin saturated oakum can be sprayed with water or dropped into a pail of water to start the activation process. The reactive oakum is now packed into spaces where it creates a watertight seal.

What is Oakum Soakum ?

Watch our short video to learn how oakum and the ‘oakum soakum technique’ can be highly beneficial for your crack injection water stop and leak sealing efforts.

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Concrete Crack Mender

Concrete Crack Mender

10 Minute Resin / Mortar

concrete crack mender

SealBoss 6060 QuickFix Repair Polyurethane — Repair concrete cracks and spalls to a smooth and durable finish with SealBoss Minute Concrete Crack Mender. Full repair in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional products.

SealBoss uses the latest formulations in polymer technology to provide you with repair systems that are strong enough for highway repairs, easy to use, economically viable and perform to the highest standards in the industry. Almost as thin as water, SealBoss 6060 is made for deep penetration into the cracked concrete to provide for a quick and permanent fix.

Our systems are used world wide to repair concrete cracks and spalls in industrial floors and warehouses.

SealBoss Quickfix floor repair and joint fill systems offer minimal downtime repair solutions and are specified and applied by manufacturing, distribution, fabrication industries as well as large retailers, wholesalers and on-line mega stores — such as Costco and Amazon.

SealBoss 6060 QuickFix Crack Repair resins and SealBoss 6050 Polyurea Joint Fillers are available in cartridges and in five gallon pails.

SealBoss QuickFix Floor Repair

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Specification Crack Repair PUR

Specification Crack Repair Injection Grouting

Example – Polyurethane Injection Grouting Specification

SPECIFICATION – INJECTION GROUTING

HYDROPHOBIC POLYURETHANE
SealBoss 1510, SealBoss 1570, SealBoss 1570 LV

DESCRIPTION:

General

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary and incidental thereto to perform all required operations to eliminate the flow of water by pressure injection to fill cracks, voids, and joints in concrete substrates.

Definition of Terms

Refusal – when a crack or void area will accept no more grout under the prevailing pumping conditions (for reasons other than the pump-ability of the grout)
Return time – the time taken for a grout, under certain application conditions to completely penetrate a crack, void, or network of cracks.
Gel time – the time required for the grout to cure following the reaction with the accelerator.
Gel time or cure time can be affected by temperature and amount (percentage) of accelerator mixed in the component

A.

INJECTION PROCESS:

Fully examine the existing site conditions to ensure that all associated work can be performed without removing or relocating existing utilities, structures or structural members.

1) Remove all standing water.
2) Drill at a 45˚ degree angle where possible to intersect the wall/floor joint interface halfway through the thickness of the substrate (e.g. 4” deep for 8” thick slab)
3) Drilling depth should be half the thickness of the concrete member.
4) Install mechanical injection ports and secure in place at a spacing of 6-12” inches apart (6” for hairline and 12” for wider cracks). Alternate positioning from left side to right side as you move along the crack where possible. (Often cold joints require same side placement for drilling holes.)
Extremely wide cracks (if any exist) should be covered with a surface seal prior to injection in order to contain the injection resin until cured. Under proper pumping conditions in active leak injection, the following signs should be observed in the order listed:

(a) Water displaced from crack/joint by the resin
(b) Water and resin mix (foamy) appearing at the crack/joint area
(c) Pure resin from crack/joint

If the joint surface exhibits immediate free flow of resin while working the first packer, pause for a few minutes. In most cases the resin will react fast enough with the water and expand rapidly. The resulting resin product will heal the joint and provide a surface seal to contain the material to follow.

The contractor is responsible for estimating what duration time is adequate for grouting the voids and is responsible to prove that the void is full by attempting to inject each port to refusal.

Once the contractor is assured that the resin has reached the next injection packer or has sufficiently stopped the water as evidenced by the grout oozing out of the joint area, he should shut off the resin flow and disconnect pump pressure line and proceed to the next packer.

Follow the injection process for one to three packers, the contractor shall return to the first packer and attempt to re-inject it again. Some of the packers will take more grout, filling up more of the crack/joint area and creating a higher density void filler and water stop.

The contractor shall continue this procedure until refusal.

MATERIALS

A. Injection Ports

Provide suitable injection ports (steel/brass/zinc/aluminum/plastic), buttonhead or zerk fittings, shaft and rubberized expandable grommet.

B. Grout Injection Material

Hydrophobic water cut-off grout based on MDI (methylene-diphenyl-isocyanate) polyurethane. (e.g. SealBoss 1510, 1570, 1570 LV). Grout material is to be 100% solvent free and 100% solids. Gel time of the product is adjustable by adding a certain percentage of accelerator per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Grout material shall not shrink or swell. Grout material shall cure to a semi-flexible foam structure which is not affected by water or dryness.

C. Pump Equipment

1) All chemical grouting equipment shall be of a type, capacity, and mechanical condition suitable for doing the work. The equipment shall be compatible with the chemicals to be handled and shall be maintained in proper operating conditions at all times.

D.

SUBMITTALS

1) Submit all technical literature covering the chemical grout material including complete manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations and test data.
2) Provide Safety Data Sheets on any chemical products utilized during the work of this section.
3) Injection port pattern and/or grouting method statement to Architect for approval prior to starting grouting operations. Please note that this drill pattern may change due to actual travel of material, leak relocation, and/or other considerations that are not known to the applicator prior to injection.
4) Samples
(a) Stainless steel, brass, zinc, or plastic button/zerk injection packers.

F. Quality Assurance

1) Certified applicators shall be the installers of the SealBoss product lines.

G. Delivery, Storage and Handling

1) Deliver all materials in the manufacturer’s sealed original containers bearing the manufacturer’s name and product identification in a manner to prevent damage, breakage, water or moisture intrusion.
2) Store and handle all products of this section in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and product safety regulations.
3) All equipment shall meet or exceed OSHA safety requirements and be of a size and nature which does not conflict with safe accessibility to the site.

H. Project Conditions

1) Do not execute the Work of this section unless the Site Engineer or Authorized Representative is present and has authorized the work to commence.
2) Do not remove any utility equipment or piping in the area while executing the work.

I. Environmental Requirements

1) Do not apply if the temperature is below 32°F or above 90°F unless the material manufacturer is consulted for recommendations.

J. Owner’s Requirements

1) Execute all work in accordance with all safety requirements, approved written procedures and with the least amount of interference with the work of other trades as possible.
2) Equipment should be confined to the delivery area and all components shall be in good working order as approved manufacturer for use with the specified materials.
3) Immediately notify the Site Engineer/Owner’s representative in the event of any process interruption or environmental concerns which could affect the service or application conditions relative to this work.

K. Protection, Cleaning and Safety

1) Following a complete injection of all mechanical packers to refusal and where the visible leakage has been completely eradicated, remove all injection packers. Remove cured material where applicable and fill injection hole with rapid cement.
2) Clean all adjacent areas of excess material, powder, cement and/or droppings. Chemicals used for cleaning shall be non hazardous and non flammable such as the SealBoss R70 pump flush
3) Process grout materials using appropriate protective gear including gloves, masks, or goggles, and appropriate clothing as described and in accordance with the manufacturer’s SDS sheets.

Notes:
– Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for product safety and disposal of material.
– Comply with all OSHA regulations for drilling procedures using protective gear including highlighted vests, face shields, or goggles.

L. Field Quality Control

1) The Engineer shall inspect the surface and reject any port holes that are unacceptably filled or any surface area which displays other defects related to the completion of this work.
2) All work is to be done under the supervision of the jobsite supervisor or owner’s representative.

End of Section

Specification Crack Injection Polyurethane
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Winery Crack Injection | Leaks Sealed with SealBoss Water Stop Foam

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Injection Training

Boutique Winery | Leaks Sealed

SealBoss Technical Rep Sealing Leaks In Missouri

Leaks can happen anywhere, and Wine Cellars are no exception. 

A local SealBoss Rep was called out to consult on a leaky cellar to demonstrate high pressure injection using the SealBoss P2002 Injection Pump and 1510 NSF Certified Water Stop Foam. 

The wine cellar was a renovated below grade structure with a deck/extended porch above.  The main source of the leak was a pipe penetration and adjacent crack where mastic crystalline grout had failed. 

The repair began by cleaning the area with a wire brush to remove the failed grout down to the concrete.  After the area was sufficiently exposed, the crack was clearly visible. A ½” hole was drilled and  the SealBoss 13-100AL Evolution packer was then installed and injection with SealBoss 1510 Water Stop Foam began.

Injection continued till the void around the pipe penetration and the crack were filled. The packers were removed and followed by a 5 minute cleaning of the equipment with xylene and followed by SealBoss R70 Pump Flush.

Boutique Winery Eastern Missouri

 “We Provide Field Service When You Need It!

We have been offering experienced and responsive technical support since 1988. While providing on-site support and training, I create a positive learning environment focusing on building applicator confidence allowing for successful repairs to be continued after the training.  From training new companies and their employees, SealBoss has continued to provide support to our clients for over 35 years.

We won’t leave a jobsite till I know everyone is comfortable with the SealBoss Systems.

Our knowledgeable technical support team is here to help with any questions you may have”

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SealBoss Technical Sales Team

SealBoss ® 1510 NSF Water Stop Foam for infiltrating water:

  • Water Stop Leak Repairs | Crack & Joint Leak-Seal | Soil Stabilization | Permeation Grouting
  • Defective Concrete (Cracked or Honeycombed)
  • Concrete Construction Joints & Cracks
  • Brick Construction, Geo Formations

SealBoss ® 1510 NSF Water Stop Foam Advantages:

  • Advanced NSF Formulation
  • Up to 40+ Times Expansion
  • SealBoss ® Product-Pump-Packer System Kit Solution
  • Unregulated For Transport
  • Solvent Free MDI Technology

In Person and Video training is available upon request, contact SealBoss today to speak to your regional technical representative on our SealBoss full system solutions and offerings.

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Elevator Pit Repair | How To Stop and Seal Active Water Leaks – Podcast

Elevator Pit Repair
How To Stop and Seal Active Water Leaks

Technical Podcast for the Infrastructure Repair Industry

Elevator Pit Repair with Chemical Grouts

A Conversation Between Two Industry Professionals
Our guest today
Jim Andres, President
American Restore
Your host: Chris Coderre, SealBoss Corp.

Introduction

Welcome to another episode of our Technical Podcast for the Infrastructure Repair Industry, where we explore elevator pit repair and methods for stopping active water leaks with chemical grouts. Our guest brings over three decades of experience in specialized waterproofing, sharing valuable insights into the complexities of elevator pit repairs. We’ll discuss the use of various grout chemistries, equipment considerations, and techniques for adapting to unique repair challenges.

Join us for an in-depth conversation on delivering quality solutions while balancing cost-effectiveness and project demands.

In this episode, Jim shares his experience with the many aspects of elevator pit repair.

” …You know, sometimes you have to use different chemistries. We’re lucky that we’ve been doing it a long time. So we got all kinds of weird equipment for multi ratio and stuff and then we’ve got guys that have been doing it a long time. We give the techs the tools and the chemistry and they go out and attack these things. … “

“…You have to be sensitive to the owners wallet…”

Thank you Jim for being a guest on our show! 

About
Jim Andrews

With over 30 years of innovative specialty contracting that ranges from the basics of concrete construction and repair to highly specialized and exotic waterproofing methods, Jim Andrews has cultivated extensive experience with a wide variety of project types. Jim is highly experienced in all aspects of shot blasting and related concrete reparation for specialty topping, coating and waterproofing systems, with extensive knowledge of all types of concrete restoration methodologies, specialty floorings, coatings, injection and all aspects of grouting. His specialized training, knowledge, and hands-on experience have included projects in civil, industrial, public and private construction improvements with field investigations featuring bonded overlays, topping systems, and heavy public and private sector industrial slabs.”

About
American Restore, Huntington Beach, CA

“American Restore is a specialty contractor with over 30 years of experience in the waterproofing and repair industry. No matter the project, no matter the size, we believe in always pursuing quality and excellence on all our projects. Because of this belief, customer service and attention to detail are our key principles. From the initial product selection, through the design process and installation, to the finished product, American Restore is committed to working with you and your organization to provide the highest quality and most cost-effective solution to your waterproofing problems.”

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Thermography | Measuring Effectiveness of Chemical Injection Grouting

Thermography - Chemical Injection Grouting

Infrared Thermography: Fast and Reliable Assessment of Chemically Grouted Shotcrete Structures

Chemical grout injection is a common method for concrete crack and water infiltration repair of concrete structures. During the process, a chemical mixture is injected into the ground or structure, resulting in an exothermic reaction that releases heat. This heat can be detected using thermographic imaging equipment, which can discern the relative differences between thermal masses or thermal capacities in grouted and ungrouted areas of the structure.

Non-Destructive and Non-Invasive Testing

Infrared thermography is an effective tool for providing a color picture that indicates the differences in energy or heat emitted from the surface of a structure. This image can assist in providing a quality assessment of the grout injection procedure, including the penetration, travel, and effectiveness of the grout. Additionally, thermographic imaging can also be used to monitor the curing process of the grout and detect any potential defects or anomalies.

Thermography | Measuring Effectiveness of Chemical Injection Grouting

Thermographic imaging has become an essential tool for many industries, including construction and engineering, as it provides a non-invasive and non-destructive method for evaluating the condition of structures. With the ability to detect heat and energy emitted from a structure, thermographic imaging can identify areas of concern and help prevent potential failures.

SealBoss, with over three decades of experience in the concrete repair industry, has made significant strides in developing materials and procedures for achieving effective and long-lasting chemical grout placement.

Despite this progress, confirming proper grouting through non-destructive means has remained a challenge for quality assurance purposes. The adoption of infrared thermography (IR) as a monitoring tool can aid in detecting and measuring product permeation and travel in grouted concrete and shotcrete structures for quality assurance.

Thermal Imaging | Shotcrete Grout Injection

Shotcrete is gaining popularity in below-grade construction. The trend of using shotcrete in lieu of traditional cast-in-place (CIP) concrete can be accredited to lower overall construction cost and time saved by not having to install formwork.

However, the use of shotcrete can result in a less than solid structure and may exhibit segregation, honeycombing, voids and air pockets which consequently leads to a higher incidence of water ingress in below-grade structures.

Thermographic Images: Shotcrete Tunnel Injection with SealBoss 2400 Acrylate Gel

As the gel undergoes its exothermic reaction and spreads through pressure injection, it generates heat that is transferred to the surrounding substrate. The resulting increase in temperature can be detected and visualized through color graded infrared (IR) pictures and videos.

Thermal images captured by the camera demonstrate the injection gel penetrating the structure and gradually expanding, warming the shotcrete in the process.

Synopsis – Chemical Grouting Thermography

During the exothermic reaction of chemical grout injected into the structure, energy is given off in the form of heat.

This heat can be detected by thermographic imaging equipment. Infrared thermography is able to discern the relative differences between thermal mass or thermal capacity in grouted and ungrouted areas of the structure and provide a color picture indicating differences in energy / heat emitted from the surface of structure.

The interpretation of the image can assist in providing a quality assessment regarding the penetration, travel and effectiveness of the grout injection procedure.

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Two Component Epoxy Applicator | Anti Return Valve System

How to Use
SealBoss Two Component Epoxy Applicator

This SealBoss® Epoxy Injection Pump Two Component Applicator Gun is equipped with two high pressure quality shut-off ball valves and two anti return valves to prevent material backflow.  The applicator system is designed for use with Plastic Static Mixers of various dimensions.

SealBoss PA 3000 Epoxy Injection Pump equipped with two component epoxy resin applicator. 

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What Is Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing | SealBoss Deep-Soil-Lift

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Soil Strength Test | DCP

SEALBOSS SLABLIFTING ICON

What is Dynamic Cone Penetration ?

Dynamic Cone Penetration testing is a procedure utilizing a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) to determine the geotechnical engineering properties of soils by measuring in-situ soil strength and recording the thickness and vertical location of subsurface soil layers of higher or lower density.

What is the difference between Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing  and Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) ?

Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing is similar to the more elaborate CPT. In both procedures a metal cone is vertically driven into the ground to continuously measure soil behavior. Unlike in CPT, where the cone is driven into the ground at a constant rate by varying amounts of force, in Dynamic Cone Penetration testing the cone is driven by a standardized amount of force from a mechanical hammer.

Dynamic Cone Penetration testing | Portable & Affordable

Dynamic Cone Penetration testing is performed with an efficient, very effective, less expensive and much smaller system than CPT. Basic DCP equipment is portable and permits soil testing to depths of several feet – this makes it a good choice for soil testing prior to slab lifting and polyjacking applications.

Dynamic Cone Penetration testing (DCP) | Equipment

The DPM 30 penetrometer, an affordable and portable system, is equipped with a 30 kg (66 pound) hammer with a 200 mm (7.87 inch) stroke and operated by a hydraulic motor. It is driven by either an electric or gas powered motor-pump unit. A hydraulic extractor is used to extract rods, lining tubes and samplers. The penetrometer is pedal-operated.

To measure soil density, the operator simply counts the number of blows it takes to drive the steel cone in ten centimeter increments. Typically, soil strength of sufficient density requires 1 hammer blow per centimeter or 10+ blows of the hammer to drive the cone 10 centimeters deeper.

In order to determine soil strength prior to a polymer lifting job, multiple tests should be performed, spread out evenly over the area up to a predetermined depth or to refusal when hammer blows no longer cause measurable movement.  The test results will determine where potential weak soil conditions may be present and soil stabilization procedures can be performed to address weaker layers accordingly.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Sealboss for more information about our extensive injection products, as well as recommended soil testing equipment. Your representative will be happy to assist.

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