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Hydrophilic Swelling Waterstop Cartridges & Sausages

SealBoss® Swell Caulk Joint Sealer – Smart Waterproofing in Action

SealBoss® Swell Caulk is a high-performance, hydrophilic caulk that expands on contact with water to create a long-lasting, watertight seal. Designed for use in construction joints, pipe penetrations, precast segments, and sheet pile interlocks, it forms a reliable barrier against water infiltration. Easy to apply with a sausage gun for SwellCaulk Sausages, or standard caulking gun for SwellCaulk Cartridges, it is the smart solution for concrete joint waterproofing and protection.

SealBoss SwellCaulk Construction Joint Sealer

Solvent free, pliable gungrade mastic
Adheres to concrete, PVC, HDPE, steel, fiberglass
Unconfined expansion 200-350 %
Flexible product for irregular surfaces
Easy application
Adhesive for SealBoss ® SwellTape

SealBoss SwellCaulk Construction Joint Sealer

SwellCaulk mastic is a one-component, grey, polyurethane-based, elastic, hydro-swelling caulk, supplied in cartridges and sausages, for the sealing of expansion and construction joints and around pipe penetrations. SwellCaulk swells in the presence of moisture. Curing time is dependent on temperature and humidity conditions.

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Injection Tube Type 2

Water Tight Cold Joints and Pipe Joints

What is an Injection Tube?

Injection Tube Systems, also known as Injection Hose Systems, are essential tools used to seal structural and cold joints in below-grade concrete structures like tunnels, tanks, and parking garages. These systems play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of concrete constructions by preventing water infiltration.

Cold joints form when new concrete is poured against existing cured concrete, creating seams that can become pathways for water migration under hydrostatic pressure. If left untreated, this water infiltration can lead to concrete deterioration, rebar corrosion, and significant infrastructure damage.

The SealBoss Injection Tube functions as an efficient delivery system for injection resins and grouts. It channels these sealing materials directly into concrete joints, cracks, voids, and honeycombs, effectively sealing potential leak paths. By proactively addressing these vulnerabilities, Injection Tube Systems help extend the lifespan of concrete structures and protect them from water-induced damage.

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SealBoss Injection Tube Type 2: Advanced Solution for Sealing Concrete Cold Joints

The SealBoss Injection Tube Type 2 is an innovative system designed to create watertight seals in cold joints of poured concrete structures. Constructed with a specially designed perforated plastic core tube and two independent woven membranes, this injection tube prevents the infiltration of concrete particles and contaminated water during and after the concrete pour.

Under pressure injection, the woven membranes ensure an even distribution of injection resin along the tube and into the cold joint.

The flexible nature of the Injection Tube Type 2 allows it to conform to uneven substrates and navigate corners, providing a comprehensive seal in complex structural layouts.

Understanding Cold Joints in Concrete

In concrete construction, each new pour onto existing cured concrete forms a cold joint—a point of low cohesion due to the lack of chemical bonding between the pours. These joints are vulnerable to water infiltration driven by hydrostatic pressure.

Additionally, concrete shrinkage introduces stress that can lead to cracking and erosion over time, exacerbated by fluctuations in weather and temperature.

The SealBoss Injection Tube Type 2 System: A Primary Water Stop Solution

By installing the SealBoss Injection Tube Type 2 as a primary water stop system and subsequently injecting it with SealBoss Resin, a monolithic seal is formed within the cold joint.

This process not only seals the joint but also penetrates fine cracks and fissures, effectively preventing future water migration and enhancing the structural integrity of the concrete.

Applications

Cold Joints: Sealing joints between successive concrete pours.
Expansion Joints: Accommodating structural movement while preventing water ingress.
Structural Joints: Enhancing the durability of joints.
Replacement for Traditional PVC Water Stop Systems: Offering a more effective and economical alternative.
Primary Waterstop System: Serving as the first line of defense against water infiltration.

Advantages

Economical Water Stop System: Cost-effective solution for sealing joints.
Simple Installation: User-friendly setup reduces labor time and costs.
Compatibility with Various Injection Resins: Adaptable to different project requirements.
Creates a Monolithic Water Stop Seal: Ensures a continuous barrier against water.
Suitable for Potable Water Applications: NSF-certified injection grout allows for safe use in drinking water structures.
Effective on Honeycombed and Uneven Concrete Substrates: Adapts to imperfections in the concrete.
Withstands High Concrete Weight: Durable under substantial loads.
Injectable in Dry or Flowing Water Conditions: Versatile for various environmental scenarios.
Good Chemical Resistance: Resilient against a variety of chemicals.
Repeated Injections: Under certain conditions with use of acrylate gels possible.

Conclusion

The SealBoss Injection Tube Type 2 system is an essential product for creating watertight cold joints in poured concrete structures. Its advanced design and ease of installation make it a superior choice for professionals seeking reliable and long-lasting water stop solutions. By effectively sealing cold joints and accommodating structural complexities, it plays a critical role in preserving the integrity and longevity of concrete infrastructures.

Injection Tube / Injection Hose System Type 2 Water Stop

If you would like more information about our extensive range of injection equipment and accessories, please contact us at SealBoss. Our knowledgeable representatives are eager to assist you with any inquiries. We provide on-site support and training for all SealBoss System Solutions to ensure the success of your projects.

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SealBoss Cold Joint Water Stops

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Cold Joint Water Stop Systems

Innovative Solutions for Modern Construction

Introduction:

Managing water intrusion at cold joints in construction is a significant challenge. SealBoss, a leader in construction technology, introduces a range of waterstop solutions specifically designed for new construction projects.

Our products, including hydrophilic swellable caulk and tape, and the innovative Inject Tube System, provide quick and reliable cold joint sealing solutions.

These sealing systems ensure structural integrity and durability, reflecting SealBoss’s commitment to highest quality in construction practices.

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Swell Tape Swell Tape: A Robust Hydrophilic Solution

SealBoss Swell Tape stands at the forefront of hydro active, swellable water stop technology. This manufactured hydrophilic strip swells upon contact with water, creating a robust compression seal. Ideal for sealing construction joints, pipe penetrations, and various concrete interfaces, the Swell Tape is strategically applied at the center of the existing cured concrete surface before a new pour. Crafted for professional use, this product exemplifies SealBoss’s commitment to quality and effectiveness in sealing solutions.

SwellCaulk: Versatile and Efficient Water Stop

SealBoss Swell Caulk is a single-component, gun-grade water stop solution, designed to adeptly handle the challenges of sealing construction joints and pipe penetrations on both smooth and uneven surfaces. When exposed to moisture or water, this hydrophilic material cures and swells, creating a secure compression seal. The curing time, typically ranging from 24 to 36 hours, is influenced by ambient climate conditions.

Available in sausages or cartridges, Swell Caulk can also serve as an adhesive for the Swell Tape, offering a comprehensive joint water stop system.

Injection Tube System

SealBoss Injection Tube System

Injection Tube Systems: Advanced Sealing Technology

SB Injection Tube

The SealBoss Injection Tube represents a leap forward in injection technology. Compatible with all SealBoss injection foams, gels, and resins, it features a perforated PVC inner tube, designed to withstand the pressures of freshly placed concrete. The tube is covered woven membranes, serving a dual purpose: preventing the entry of cement particles and mitigating the abrasive effects of concrete aggregates. This system is an epitome of durability and effectiveness in modern construction practices.

SB Injection Tube 2 – Building on the success of its predecessor, the SealBoss Injection Tube 2 incorporates an additional layer of protection with two woven membranes.

This design enhances its capability to shield the inner tube from cement particles and the abrasive nature of concrete aggregates. Compatible with a wide range of SealBoss products, the Injection Tube 2 is a testament to the company’s dedication to innovative and resilient construction solutions.

Conclusion

SealBoss’s range of cold joint water stop systems exemplifies the blend of innovation and practicality in modern construction.

These products not only offer effective solutions for water intrusion at cold joints but also embody the commitment to providing durable, reliable, and user-friendly products. As the construction industry evolves, SealBoss continues to lead the way in developing technology that addresses the ever-changing challenges of the field.

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Injection Tube – Sleeves – Screw-In Packers

Injection Tube
Sleeves & Screw-In Packers

SealBoss Inject Tube System Explained

Installation directly into the construction joint prior to pour
Can be used in challenging and complex environments
Highly reliable alternative to traditional joint waterproofing systems
Suitable for use where adverse weather conditions are expected
An injectable solution to ensure a watertight joint for the life of the structure

What is the Injection Tube / Injection Hose System ?

SealBoss Injection Tubes are intricately designed with perforations to serve as a conduit for grout, ensuring a seamless and effective delivery to the required areas.

Injection Tubes are strategically positioned in construction joints before the concrete pour, embodying the epitome of purposeful design and thoughtful manufacturing. These tubes function as a reliable chemical grout delivery system, engineered to seal cold joints in their entirety. This proactive approach results in the formation of a durable barrier, safeguarding the concrete and its embedded rebar from potential damages and corrosion caused by water ingress.

The SealBoss Injection Tube System is an engineered, cutting-edge waterproofing solution, specifically designed to halt water migration through cold joints. These occur when new concrete fails to bond with existing concrete. With its exceptional performance and preventative attributes, our Injection Tube System serves as a critical line of defense in maintaining the integrity and longevity of your concrete structures.

By integrating the SealBoss Injection Tube System into your construction projects, you are choosing a solution that embodies excellence, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding your structures against the elements.

How does the Injection Tube / Injection Hose System Work ?

“Often referred to as “inexpensive insurance”, the Injection Tube System is specified by consulting engineers as a built-in safe guard…”

The Injection Tube is installed onto an existing substrate at the interface where new concrete is to be poured. Placed centrally, the tube acts as a delivery system, starting the delivery of SealBoss injection resin from the middle of the seam and penetrating the cold joint evenly to front and back.

SealBoss chemical grout be injected as soon as the concrete has reached enough strength, preferably after the concrete has had time to shrink and/or settle. Careful placement and fixing of the Inject Tube is advised for good success.

Once the encasing concrete has hardened sufficiently, the hose can be injected with SealBoss injection resin or low viscosity polyurethane leak-seal foam.

Primed with resin and then closed at one end with a SealBoss Screw-In Packer and Zerk Fitting, the injection pressure is increased. With rising pressure the low viscosity SealBoss chemical grout is evenly dispensed through the perforated Inject Tube into the cold joint.

After successful installation and injection the cold joint is now permanently sealed in its entirety.

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Hydrophilic Swelling Waterstop Joint Sealing Profile

Swellable Waterstop - SealBoss SwellTape

What are Hydrophilic Expandable Waterstops?

Understanding Hydrophilic Expandable Waterstops

Hydrophilic waterstop PROFILES and SEALANTS are used in construction joints in commercial and residential below ground structures with a low to medium ground water pressure.

Applications include pipe and steel work penetrations through walls and floor slabs, connecting joints in diaphragm walls, construction joints in in-situ and precast concrete, cable ducts and more.

Hydrophilic expandable waterstops, also known as swelling rubber waterstops, are specifically designed to function as sealants that prevent moisture infiltration and water migration in to seal all types of joints and penetrations in concrete, including cold joints and construction joints. These waterstops possess the unique ability to expand by over 400% in volume when exposed to moisture, forming a flexible and watertight compression seal.

Two Types – Profiles and Sealants

Hydrophilic swelling waterstop joint sealing products can be categorized into two types – Profiles and Sealants.

Profiles: Under the Profiles category, we offer SwellTape, a joint sealing profile that expands in volume while retaining its dimensional stability.
Sealants: The Sealants category features SwellCaulk, a one-part, moisture-curing polyurethane sealant featuring a balanced expansion rate and distinctive swelling properties.

Application: Expandable Waterstops for Cold Joints and Construction Joints

Cold joints and construction joints represent areas in concrete structures that are particularly susceptible to leaks and cracks due to water penetration. Unchecked water ingress can lead to a range of issues that compromise a structure’s integrity, including:

Rebar corrosion: Water infiltration can cause corrosion in the reinforcing steel, which may weaken the structure over time.
Expansion cracks: Expansive forces resulting from water penetration can lead to the formation of cracks in the concrete
Frost and thaw cycle damages: Repeated cycles of freezing and thawing can cause deterioration in concrete structures, particularly in colder climates
Health hazards: Mold and fungus growth resulting from moisture infiltration can lead to adverse health effects for occupants.

By employing hydrophilic expandable waterstops in cold joints and construction joints, builders can mitigate these risks, ensuring the longevity and stability of concrete structures.

SealBoss offers an assortment of hydrophilic waterstops that have demonstrated their quality and cost-efficiency in managing water containment issues. These products are suitable for a wide array of applications, whether the goal is to retain or prevent water ingress.

What is SealBoss SwellTape?

SwellTape is a water-activated swelling waterstop synthetic rubber strip used to stop water infiltration through cold joints (see definition below) and concrete construction joints.

Hydro-active SwellTape is an advanced, specially designed, non-bentonite swelling rubber product that reacts with water by gradually and consistently increasing its volume. This expansion is carefully controlled to prevent any potential damage or disruption to the surrounding area. To securely attach the tape to the substrate, it can be embedded in SealBoss SwellCaulk , which acts as an adhesive.

Hydrophilic Swelling Waterstops – Tape Strips and Caulk Options

SealBoss offers a variety of high quality and cost effective hydrophilic waterstops which can be either applied in as tapes or strips, or as gun grade caulk using a caulking gun for a very quick install procedure.

SealBoss state-of-the-art have a proven track record for being a high quality and a cost effective solution.

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SwellTape – Pressure Seal

While expanding, SealBoss SwellTape creates a pressure seal, thereby stopping the flow of water through the joint and creating a permanent seal. SwellCaulk can withstand high hydrostatic pressures when installed to specification.

What is a Cold Joint?

A cold joint is the area in the concrete operation, where fresh and existing concrete meet, creating a fine joint caused by a lack of bonding / cohesion of the old and new concrete. The cold joint is created when the original batch of concrete has begun to set (or is fully cured) before the next fresh batch is added. The two batches do not form a strong bond and create a for water to migrate.

SwellTape Applications

Water Stop and Leak-Seal Caulk for Cold Joints / Construction Joints
Retaining walls
Foundations
Slabs on Grade
Tunnels and culverts
Dams, Canals
Pipe penetrations

SwellTape Application Advantages

Works on Smooth, Rough, Irregular Concrete Substrates
Horizontal & Vertical poured-in-place Concrete Joints
Expansion Delay Formula to allow Concrete Cure Prior to Expansion
Reliable and Durable
Retro-fit and New Construction
Can withstand high Hydrostatic Pressures

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Caulk Grade Swelling Waterstop

Construction Joint Sealing Solutions in Sausages and Cartridges

An Overview of SealBoss Swell Caulk

In the realm of construction, effective sealing of joints is crucial to maintain structural integrity and prevent water infiltration. This is where SealBoss Swell Caulk, a uniquely engineered caulk mastic comes into play.

But what exactly is Swell Caulk, and how does it function?

SealBoss Swell Caulk is a single-component, water-activated polyurethane-based waterstop and leak-sealing caulk paste specifically designed to halt water ingress through concrete cold joints and other construction joints.

Its hydrophilic formulation reacts with water, causing a controlled and steady expansion of its volume. The product is inherently sticky by design to easily self adhere to the substrate.

Packaged in two formats, Swell Caulk Cartridges are compatible with a standard caulk gun, while Swell Caulk Sausages require an industry-standard sausage gun for application.

How Does a Caulk Grade Swelling Waterstop Work?

Swell Caulk’s unique formulation allows it to self-adhere to dry concrete surfaces during application, irrespective of whether the substrate is rough or smooth. It requires no mechanical fastening or additional adhesives, seamlessly accommodating any uneven substrate conditions.

SealBoss Swell Caulk is extremely effective in sealing leaks and stopping water migration based on its outstanding swelling capacity .

It can expand up to 350% of its original volume on contact with moisture, demonstrating excellent pliability, plasticity, and flexibility to mold itself to uneven and rough surfaces.

Swell Caulk as a Compression Seal

As it swells, SealBoss Swell Caulk forms a compression seal, establishing a pressure-positive seal against all surfaces of the concrete in cold joints and construction joints. This action effectively blocks water flow through the joint, creating a permanent seal.

Swell Caulk can withstand high hydrostatic pressures (120ft / 36 m) when installed to specification.

The Concept of a Cold Joint

A cold joint is an area of weakness in the concrete, similar to a hairline fracture, caused by a lack of bonding / cohesion in otherwise monolithic concrete caused by an interruption, delay or intentional design process in the concreting operation. A cold joint is created when the first batch of concrete has begun to set before the next fresh batch is added. The two batches do not cohere or bond together and create a fine channel for water to migrate.

SwellCaulk Applications – Where to Use

Water Stop and Leak-Seal Caulk for Cold Joints / Construction Joints
Construction joints in new watertight concrete structures.
Sealing pipe penetrations through walls and floor slabs.
Sealing joints between precast elements.
Can be applied to horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces.
Excellent for watertight construction joints – between new and existing concrete.
Adhesive for Use with SealBoss SwellTape

SwellCaulk Advantages

Swells up to 350% – Flexible
Thixotropic properties – works on Smooth, Rough, Irregular Concrete Substrates
Horizontal & Vertical poured-in-place Concrete Joints
Works around Pipe / Cable Penetrations
Permanently water resistant
No leaching
Does not dissolve in water
Withstands wet/dry cycling
Easy, simple application – no mixing required
Adaptable in the field to suit job requirements.
No nails, glue, or hooks required.
Controlled expansion eliminates cracking in fresh concrete.
Good resistance to various chemicals
Great vibration resistance
Highly economical

Savings – Ease of Use and Problem Elimination

No split forming
No heat splicing
No special fittings or rebar tying (compare to conventional PVC waterstops)

To conclude, SealBoss SwellCaulk presents a high-performance, versatile, and reliable solution for construction joint sealing. By effectively preventing water migration, it significantly contributes to maintaining the structural integrity and durability of various constructions, making it a trusted choice in the industry.

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Injectable Waterstop Hose Injection System

Injectable Waterstop Hose
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Superior Hose Injection System

SealBoss Injection Hose Advantage
The Inject Tube 2 Hose System is installed in concrete joints to waterproof and seal the cold joint and any cracks or voids in connection with the joint area. The SealBoss Inject Tube System seals joints watertight. The SealBoss Injection Tube Hose System is improving waterstop technology towards a zero leak tolerance. SealBoss Injection Tube is easy to install and priced with a competitive advantage in mind.

Injection Hose Design
The SealBoss Inject Tube System 2 is high quality competitively priced injection hose system with a proven track record. Inject Tube 2 is specially designed with a solid perforated PVC core and covered by two woven membranes to prevent any contamination and clogging of the inner core and to provide for an even distribution of sealant along the cold joint during the injection process.

Injectable Waterstop for Cold Joints & Construction Joints
Cold joints and construction joints in concrete structures are vulnerable areas for leaking and cracking due to water penetration. Water ingress can lead to reduced structural integrity and other issues including rebar corrosion and expansion cracks, frost and thaw cycle damages and adverse health effects cause by mold and fungus growth.

What is a Cold Joint?
A cold joint is the area that is created during the concrete pouring process when fresh and existing concrete meet. A cold joint is caused by a lack of bonding / cohesion between the old and new concrete. The cold joint is created when the original batch of concrete has begun to set (or is fully cured) before the next fresh batch is added. The two batches do not form a strong bond and create a passageway for water to migrate.

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