Expansion Joints

X-Tech™

Polyethylene foam expansion/isolation joint material X-Tech™ is a construction grade polyethylene foam expansion joint filler material. It is used in lieu of asphalt impregnated fiberboard material when no sealant or cold applied sealants are specified. X-Tech™ also meets or exceeds ASTM D-4819-88.

WHY SPEC THE X?

X-Tech™ :

• Has excellent durability.
• Is extremely flexible and easy to use.
• Is extremely lightweight and easy to handle.
• Is extremely compatible with the price of fiberboard and is less expensive when a caulk joint is required.
• Is an excellent choice for creating the perfect caulk joint.

X-Tech™ is available in various thickness and widths and can be ordered in black or white colors.

Physical properties
Density: 1.8+/-
Cell structure: Closed
Absorption: .01%
Recovery: not less than 95%
Temperature resistance: -65° F to +170° F
R-Value: 3.0
Compressive strength: ASTM D-3575
25% deflection: 4.19 psi
50% deflection: 10.48 psi
Tensile strength in PSI: ASTM D-3575
Cross direction: 30.20
Machine direction: 60.46

X-Tech™ is commonly used to isolate plumbing in slabs, to isolate gas pump islands, to buffer large indoor slabs, and in common everyday concrete projects.

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