Crocodile Backing Rod

Closed cell polyethylene foam

Product features

  • Manufactured from closed cell low density polyethylene foam (LDPE)
  • No outgassing; Class HF-1
  • Light weight, highly flexible and compressible
  • UV resistance
  • No water absorption
  • Chemical resistance
  • Non toxic

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Crocodile Backing Rod is a closed-cell, polyethylene foam joint filler and backing for elastomeric sealants such as polyurethane, silicone, acrylic, hybrid & polymer based sealants. It compresses easily to accommodating joints of varying widths.

Application Instruction

  • The joint must be clean, dry and free of obstructions.
  • Backing Rod should be 20-30% wider than joint or penetration to be filled
  • Gently press the rod into the joint or penetration using a blunt edged tool

Storage

Store in a dry place and out of direct sunlight

 

Dimension

Rod diameter

Linear (m)

mm

inch

6

1/4

100

8

1/3

100

10

3/8

100

13

1/2

100

15

5/8

100

20

3/4

100

25

1

50

30

11/4

50

50

2

2