{"id":6298,"date":"2018-03-22T14:43:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T13:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/?p=6298"},"modified":"2024-01-24T11:00:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T10:00:29","slug":"a-dense-and-flexible-seal-of-every-cable-transit-point-how-do-you-do-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/en\/2018\/03\/22\/a-dense-and-flexible-seal-of-every-cable-transit-point-how-do-you-do-that\/","title":{"rendered":"A dense yet flexible seal of every cable transit point? Is that possible to achieve?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|0px|2px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A well-known problem among contractors, architects and installation companies: Sealing seams and gaps around cables. Thick rows of cables go in and have to be neatly finished. But how do you ensure that the entry\/exit point of cables is completely airtight, but also flexible and visually appealing? That is the question that many technicians are struggling with.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Along with the construction of large buildings, come increasing laws and regulations. The requirements that a building must meet are constantly being extended and the same applies to the rules concerning seam and gap sealing.<\/p>\n<p>A cable seal must meet a number of requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It must be airtight<\/li>\n<li>It must be easy to clean<\/li>\n<li>It must have flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Preferably it should look uniform; in the same color as the rest of the building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>From baby food companies to large data centers: \u00a0cable transit seals must be done properly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone who has to deal with the implementation of cables will have to tackle the issue: cables must be concealed in such a way that air, moisture, and creatures do not stand a chance. Take, for example, production companies that make baby nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>They are growing enormously and have to comply with the standards that the client imposes. But also the large data centers in Amsterdam and Eemshaven have to comply: there are thick rows of cables coming in and they have to be concealed in such a way that bacteria cannot penetrate.<\/p>\n<p>How is it often solved? After the holes have been made, and the cables have been laid, fa\u00e7ade technicians get started on sealing the hole surrounding the cables. By using sealants, Polyurethane, and sheets, they attempt to seal off the gaps as well as possible. However, the result is never really satisfactory. And that also has consequences for the warranty, which cannot be given on the sealed gaps.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A long-lasting and excellent solution: sprayable PVC from Cocoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/en\/\">Cocoon<\/a><\/strong> has developed a proven airtight yet flexible seam &amp; gap seal. How do we do that? We use a sprayable PVC, which enables us to trace the substrate.<\/p>\n<p>Our solution provides an air-tight, elastic and three-dimensional seal in the same color as the substrate. This is not only very good because it is more hygienic, but it also ensures that we can give a 10-year guarantee on the seal.<\/p>\n<p>Curious what Cocoon can do for you?<\/p>\n<p>Discover our unique techniques or contact Alexander via +31 (0) 20 6867 808.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well-known problem among contractors, architects and installation companies: Sealing seams and gaps around cables. Thick rows of cables go in and have to be neatly finished. But how do you ensure that the entry\/exit point of cables is completely airtight, but also flexible and visually appealing? That is the question that many technicians are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8332,"featured_media":6296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<strong>A well-known problem among contractors, architects and installation companies: the seam and transit seal of cables. Thick rows of cables go in and this has to be neatly finished. But how do you ensure that the entry\/exit point of cables is completely airtight, but also flexible and visually appealing? That is the question that many technicians are struggling with.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWith the construction of large buildings, people increasingly have to deal with the increasing laws and regulations. The requirements that a building must meet are constantly being extended and the same applies to the rules concerning seam and gap sealing. The cable seal must meet a number of requirements:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It must be airtight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It must be easy to clean<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It must have flexibility<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Preferably it should look solid; in the same color as the rest of the building<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>From baby food companies to large data centers: \u00a0cable transit seals must be done properly<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEveryone who has to deal with the implementation of cables will have to tackle the issue: cables must be concealed in such a way that air, moisture and creatures do not stand a chance. Take, for example, production companies that make baby nutrients. They are growing enormously and have to comply with the standards that the client imposes. But also the large data centers in Amsterdam and Eemshaven have to comply: there are thick rows of cables coming in and they have to be removed in such a way that bacteria cannot penetrate.\r\n\r\nHow is it often solved? After the holes have been made, and the cables have been laid, fa\u00e7ade technicians get started on sealing the hole surrounding the cables. By using sealants, Polyurethane and sheets, they attempt to seal off the gaps as well as possible. However, the result is never really satisfactory. And that also has consequences for the warranty, which cannot be given on the sealed gaps.\r\n<h2><strong>A long-lasting and excellent solution: sprayable PVC from Cocoon<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCocoon has developed a proven airtight yet flexible seam & gap seal. How do we do that? We use a sprayable PVC, which enables us to trace the substrate. Our solution provides an air-tight, elastic and three-dimensional seal in the same color as the substrate. This is not only very good because it is more hygienic, but it also ensures that we can give a 10-year guarantee on the seal.\r\n\r\nCurious what Cocoon can do for you? 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