| New Hi-Stik Advantage is
freeze-thaw stable. The industry standard is not. This is a significant, money-saving
advantage. Not only does it eliminate concerns and losses with regard to shipping but,
should Hi-Stik Advantage become frozen, the thawed adhesive exhibits outstanding bond
strength. New Hi-Stik Advantage is 3 to 5 times stronger than the industry standard. New Hi-Stik Advantage with PVC wallcovering was subjected to
preliminary flame and smoke tunnel test at UL. The results are outstanding with a very low
15 flame spread index and a 250 smoke developed index.
The following test results of testing the industry standard
vs. Hi-Stik Advantage completed by Henkel Adhesive testing laboratory in Lewisville, Texas,
are based on 1 mil of dried adhesive on Mylar film and stainless steel. Adhesive
performance of installation will be based on amount of adhesive applied by installer.
Advantage is 5 times stronger than the industry standard in 180 peel and 3 times
stronger than the industry standard in 90 peel and loop tack.
Lb./inch
width |
Industry
Standard |
Hi-Stik
Advantage |
Industry
Standard after Freezing |
Advantage
after Freezing |
| 180 Peel |
0.20 |
1.05 |
* |
0.51 |
| 90 Peel |
0.24 |
0.71 |
* |
0.41 |
| Loop Tack |
0.25 |
0.65 |
* |
0.48 |
After freezing this product could not be coated.
Test methods available upon request.
New Hi-Stik Advantage is able to withstand
delamination of rigid plastic wallcovering installed over sheetrock to a
temperature in excess of 140F. This is the result of outstanding peel strength combined
with excellent shear strength.
Other Quality Attributes of Hi-Stik Advantage
Mastic Adhesive:
- Acrylic-based emulsion gets stronger with age, will not
become brittle, with always be rubbery
- Safe, non flammable, low ordor, zero VOC
- Trowels on easily and quickly with minimum "track"
separation
- Cleans up with water when wet
- Easily adheres to non porous substrates such as plastic and
metal surfaces
Hi-Stik Advantage is VALUE DRIVEN
- Faster Installation over many surfaces
- User friendly adhesive with easy troweling without voids in
adhesive spread
- Quick clean up with water when wet
- Money-Savings, Freeze-Thaw Stability with no risk of loss
due to frozen shipments
- Outstanding strength provides for better installations
- Opportunities for other applications where a strong pressure
sensitive adhesive is needed
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