Balco, Inc. BCSF-SL Series Pre-compressed Floor Seal with Traffic Grade Silicone Facing
Choose the applicable items from each section below
1.06 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.
Pre-compressed seals shall permit unrestrained movement of the joint without disengagement of or damage to the seal. Pre-compressed seals must conform to the requirements of ASTM
E1399.
1. Specify x-axis joint movement. (Joint expansion and contraction; Specify for each building
level: floor)
2. Specify y-axis joint movement. (Joint shear movement; Specify for each building level:
floor)
B.
Allowable load on floor joint cover plate shall be psf uniform load and concentrated load (uniform load: 50, 100, 2000 (concentrated load: 300 Pounds, 2,000 pounds)
C.
Fire rated joint cover systems shall have been tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 or UL 2079 and shall be rated for [1 hour] [2 hours]
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Pre-compressed Floor Seal shall be Balco, Inc. BCSF-SL Series
1. Pre-compressed Seal a. b.
Shall be polyurethane, microcell foam.
Shall have the following properties
Physical Properties
Material
Density
Thermal Conductivity
Temp. Stability Range
Staining/Bleeding,.
Elongation, ASTM D3574
Resistance to Compression Set, ASTM D3574
Mildew Resistance
Staining
Flash Point
2. Silicone facing shall be traffic grade, and shall have the following physical characteristics:
Tensile Strength, ASTM D3574
Thermal Resistance, ASTM C518
Requirements
Polyurethane Foam
5.5-6.5 lbs/cu. Ft.
0.05W/m °C
-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
None at 212 °F at 20%
21 psi min.
125% ±20%
3.3, hr-°F-ft2/Btu
Max 2.5%
Excellent
None -40 °F to 185 °F
590 °F
Color
Durometer, Hardness, Shore A
Elongation, Min.
Gray
15-25
1200%

3.
Specific Gravity
Cure Time at 25 °C (77 °F)
1.450-1.515
7-14 Days
Adhesive: The adhesive shall be a two-component, epoxy-based adhesive; which is mixed at the jobsite. The adhesive shall have the following properties:
Adhesive type
Tensile Strength
Pot Life
Flash Point
Non-volatile content
Initial Curing Time
Complete Cure
2-component thixotropic paste
4000 psi
60 minutes at 68°F (20°C)
>200°F (93°C)
100% reactive – Part A
99.9% reactive – Part B
24 hours
7 days at room temperature
68°F (20°C)
4. Traffic Plate: Joint systems for joint having a nominal static width of 2” or wider shall include
5. and [aluminum] [stainless steel] traffic plate. a. b.
Aluminum:
1). Aluminum plate shall be ASTM B209, alloy 6061-T6
2). Aluminum sheet shall be ASTM B209, alloy 5052-H32
Stainless Steel shall be ASTM A666, type 304
Fire Barrier: choose the appropriate fire barrier(s) from the list below
Metaflex 5000 MetaBlock tested in accordance with UL 2079 and/or ASTM E1966, *
*including hose stream test, where applicable, at the full rated period
6. Fasteners, accessories, sealant and other materials required for complete installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s written installation instructions.