Hot Rod XL

Basic Use:  Hot Rod XL is an ideal non-absorbant compressible backup material inserted into a joint to control sealant depth, create a backstop to:

• Allow proper sealant tooling
• Allow proper sealant wetting of the joint surfaces
• Insulate underside of sealant
• Yield proper bond breaker between the backup material and sealant.

It can also be used as a temporary joint seal.

Compatibility:  Hot Rod XL Insulation is compatible with most rubber-asphalt and coal tar-rubber polymer thermoplastic compounds.

Specific Uses:  Backup material for most hot pour sealants used to fill contraction and expansion joints of concrete highways, runways, driveways and parking lots.

Composition and Materials:  Hot Rod XL Insulation is an extruded round, closed cell, low-density polyethylene foam material which has been specially cross-linked to withstand temperatures in excess of 400°F. this material is available in beige only and a wide variety of diameters.

Download Spec Sheet in pdf format.

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How to Use Hot Rod