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| Pecora 890FTS™ – the first advanced silicone product that can be tinted at the jobsite In an effort to maximize design flexibility for customers while also reducing their costs, Pecora is introducing an exciting new product – Pecora 890FTS – Field Tintable Silicone. A breakthrough in sealant technology, 890FTS is the industry’s first Class 100 non-staining fieldtintable silicone – a product that allows enhanced creative opportunities while assuring demonstrated silicone performance. Because quality silicones traditionally are pre-tinted at the factory, it has never been cost effective for distributors to stock more than a handful of high-turn silicone sealant colors. As a result, special orders have long been the industry norm for anything apart from these few colors – creating significant delays and costs for the contractor and distributor. With the launch of Pecora 890FTS, the distributor now has the ability to carry an on-hand inventory of 48 standard silicone colors without tying up space or funds. After visiting the distributor, the contractor merely takes the pail of 890FTS to the jobsite and tints it in a three minute mix with a Pecora Universal Color Pack. Architects, builders, and contractors also benefit greatly from the options afforded by Pecora 890FTS: - Architects and builders can comfortably expand their color palette knowing that the standard color they select will be available for installation without special orders or delays. When special colors are desired, delivery is quicker and less costly as well because only color packs need to be ordered from the factory. - Contractors save time and money by eliminating the costs associated with ordering too much or too little silicone for a job. With 890FTS, contractors can use any leftover base units for their next project regardless of what colors are needed. Pecora’s “Quick Mix” Technology is a key feature of 890FTS in that a three-minute mix is all a contractor needs to mix a pail of 890FTS. It’s important for the contractor to realize he doesn’t need to over mix this product. For some contractors this is a shift, in that you need a good six minutes to mix a urethane sealant because there’s an activator involved with urethanes. With 890FTS silicone, all you’re mixing is color so three minutes is usually sufficient. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |