Applications & Case Studies
Each and every day adhesives & sealants impact the world around us in unseen ways. Here we showcase some of the incredible applications utilizing these important products – bring them “into the light”!
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Adhesives & Sealants At Work
Showcasing some of the incredible applications utilizing adhesives & sealants.
Industry: Building & Construction
PROJECT:
Central Park Tower
Silicone sealant for structural glazing…
UltraGlaze™ SSG4000 Structural Glazing Silicone Sealant
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Project Details
City & State: New York, New York
Key Partners:
– Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (Architects)
– James Carpenter Design Associates and Permasteelisa Group (Architects)
– Extell Development Company (Contractor)
Product/Material(s) Used:
UltraGlaze™ SSG4000 Structural Glazing Silicone Sealant – a two-part silicone used for high-performance structural glazing and curtain wall applications.
Biggest Obstacle/Challenge on the Job:
Ensuring long-term strength and weather resistance for a supertall skyscraper exposed to extreme wind loads and thermal movement.
Biggest “Win” on the Job:
Providing long-lasting adhesion and protection for the tallest residential building in the world using high-performance silicone structural glazing technology.
Lesson Learned:
Strong collaboration between product manufacturer, developers, and construction/architectural partners ensures optimal application of structural sealants in ambitious, high-risk architectural projects.
Contact Info:
Momentive Performance Materials
PROJECT:
Glass parallelograms for the Sphere in Las Vegas
Sealed by a reactive thermoplastic spacer system…
Photo credit: atosan – stock.adobe.com
Warm Edge system
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Photo credit: dima – stock.adobe.com
Photo credit: dima – stock.adobe.com
Project Details
City & State: Las Vegas, Nevada
Partner on the Job: Viracon
Product/Material(s) Used: Kodispace 4SG
Amount/in LBS of Material Used:
16,013 SqFt of Insulating glass made with Kodispace 4SG Reactive Thermoplastic Spacer
Biggest Obstacle/Challenge on the Job:
42% of the units were shapes which were made possible due to the robotic application of the Kodspace.
Contact Info:
H.B. Fuller
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