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5/8/2024
Bonding and sealing using a hybrid product
Suitable for damp substrates and for contact with drinking water, with anti-stain properties: the new MAPEFLEX MS 55
Mapei has launched MAPEFLEX MS 55, a versatile hybrid adhesive and sealant for interior and exterior use, which combines the best qualities of silicones and polyurethanes, guaranteeing resistance and ease of use. Available in various formats, it is ideal for professionals and hobbyists.
For bonding and sealing activities Mapei proposes various products to meet all the needs of end users. The latest product is MAPEFLEX MS 55, a hybrid, multi-purpose adhesive and sealant suitable for both internal and external applications. Let’s take a look at its main characteristics.
Mapei presented MAPEFLEX MS 55: what is it exactly?
MAPEFLEX MS 55 is a hybrid adhesive and sealant with a high modulus of elasticity created for routine maintenance work in both professional and residential settings. With this product it is possible to bond the most widely used building materials and to seal joints and cracks. It is the latest evolution from Mapei as for products with hybrid technology, that is, formulas that combine the typical benefits of silicone and polyurethane products to offer numerous advantages, such as being easy to apply and smooth over, suitable for both dry and damp substrates as well as highly durable and having low impact on the environment.
Over the years Mapei has got us used to highly specialised products for specific applications: why now a multi-purpose product?
With this multi-purpose product, we are targeting quite a large slice of the market with the aim of meeting the needs of professional users, but also non-professionals who, nonetheless, expect guaranteed results, and are looking to bond construction elements made from different materials both internally and externally. Its main characteristics as an adhesive are its initial “sucker effect” and high final mechanical strength. When used as a sealant, on the other hand, it is an elastic product that can then be painted over after application and is used for filling joints and cracks in floors and walls to stop the passage of air, water, heat, dust and noise: very important characteristics that make it versatile and suitable for various areas of use.
Are there other performance properties we should highlight?
The formulation technology adopted for MAPEFLEX MS 55 enables us to achieve properties unheard of until now, such as being suitable for contact with drinking water and being able to use the product without the risk of staining absorbent substrates, such as stone and bricks. In fact, we have been awarded specific certification for these characteristics. And last but not least, it is a product with very low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Apart from the traditional cartridge-type unit, MAPEFLEX MS 55 also comes in a smaller size. Why is that?
Apart from the traditional cartridge size, we decided to introduce a new, smaller format aimed mainly at occasional users and DIY enthusiasts, so they don’t need to use a special extrusion gun. The format is a handy size and is suitable for small jobs, but it is still easy to extrude and very precise.
Where can you buy this new product?
MAPEFLEX MS 55 can be bought through the same distribution channels where other products from the same line can be found, that is, professional retailers and large, specialised distribution chains. In fact, more and more often these spaces have areas where users can browse and choose the most suitable product for their needs.
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