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Honeywell Launches Enovate Line of Foam Sealants for HVAC
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.—Honeywell announced the launch of the Enovate Insulating Foam Sealants designed specifically for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors.
The low-expansion formula foam sealant is available in 8-ounce and 20-ounce cans, as well as a convenient six-pack of 8-ounce cans, for applications such as insulating around wall penetrations and sealing air ducts. The cans feature higher yield per volume compared with similar foam sealants, as well as reusable straws and valves, allowing contractors to avoid wasting product. The 20-ounce cans will also come with a second straw to extend the life of the cans.
“This product was designed with the contractor in mind,” said Bryan Magnus, the business manager for weatherization products and services at Honeywell. “The 8-ounce and 20-ounce cans allow contractors to choose the right size can for the job, and the ability to get multiple uses out of each can means contractors will get the most product for the dollar.”
Air sealing and weatherizing homes is one of the most effective ways homeowners can save energy and make homes more comfortable. According to the Air Barrier Association of America, a typical 2,500-square-foot (232.3 m2) home has more than a half mile of cracks and crevices. The U.S. government estimates that air leakage accounts for 25 to 40 percent of energy used for heating and cooling the average home.
Enovate Sealant fills gaps and insulates. The low-expansion formula minimizes mess and clean up and means contractors do not have to worry about damage that could be caused by overexpansion of foam in critical areas. The one-component polyurethane foam sealant is specially formulated for higher yield, up to 165 linear feet per ounce applied as a quarter-inch bead, farther than comparable sealant foams.
Enovate Sealant comes with a reusable straw, allowing a contractor to simply snip off an inch (2.5 cm) of the straw to start the next application. The 20-ounce can comes with a second reusable straw. The six-pack of 8-ounce cans, designed for easy storage in a truck or warehouse, also comes with gloves specifically designed to protect hands during use.
Honeywell is introducing the sealant to coincide with the launch of the Honeywell EnovatePRO Contractor Program, designed to help contractors expand their offerings in the area of air sealing and weatherization.
The program features a new professional line of Honeywell products, including energy-efficient foam insulation, as well as professional development training, allowing program participants to become authorized Honeywell EnovatePRO Contractors.
For more information contact: EnovatePRO, www.enovatepro.com.