Designed for Excellence

Alcot Plastics is a lead manufacturer of non-gassing soft rod backers. The Alcot’s design of soft-rods is pliable and made of various bi-cellular materials. As a result, the rods are inert and hence best suited for use in almost any field with the commonest being in the construction industry. The rods are also well suited for use in sealant based applications especially in the depth control function under which it they are used in controlling cold sealants. The core reason behind this is due to the fact that the rods are not sealant adhesive.

Alcot’s latest soft rod releases are composed of extruded bi-cellular material with a polyethylene backer rod material. More to this, the rods are also insulated against water entry. As result, the rods are highly pliable in all its uses. Consequently, you can use it with most sealants used today such as acrylic and urethane. More to this, since the soft-rods are made of highly flexible material, they can easily fit into the joints of various widths and depths. However, it should be noted that the soft-rod should not be taken as a complete substitute to the uses of the standard closed-cell backers. Thus, when looking for the most efficient window glazing, parking decks, wall expansion joints or elegant and expansive pavement finishing, Alcot’s soft-rods will offer you the best solution that meets every of your criteria.

Precautions when using Alcot’s Soft-rods

When using Alcot’s soft-rods, excessive compression, stretching and the use with hot sealants should be avoided.  This is important as it leads to the rods retaining their initial shape and hence making them last longer in their use. In addition to this, when using the rods, keep away any contaminants as this may deter their efficiency. Next, when using the rods, do not lock in any frost beneath the rods as this may lead to poor results. Lastly, any object which may puncture the rod should be kept off during the installation of the rods as this may lead to poor performance.

Alcot Soft-rods are manufactured in various diameters ranging from 3/8” to 2 ½”. Consequently, for best results, consider seeking expert advice on the rods before making a purchase. This not only helps you evade purchasing rods that do not fit your prescription but also helps you get expert advise on how to use the specific rods you purchase.