DURA-FILL® 3405 LM

Crack and Joint Sealant for Extremely Cold Climates

General Information

Description:

Dura-Fill 3405 LM is a premium crack and joint sealant for portland cement and asphaltic pavements, it has superior bonding characteristics to both surfaces. As an economical and effective preventative maintenance treatment, Dura-Fill prolongs pavement life by sealing cracks and joints from water penetration. Dura-Fill 3405 LM is formulated with selected asphaltic resins, synthetic polymeric rubbers, plasticizers, stabilizers and organic reinforcing fillers. It is a hot applied, one part material that provides excellent results in cold weather and through repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Recommended Uses: Dura-Fill 3405 LM is recommended for sealing cracks and joints in portland cement and asphaltic pavements. It is designed to seal expansion and contraction joints, longitudinal and transverse cracks, joints between concrete and asphaltic shoulders and random cracks.

Surface Preparation: Proper surface preparation facilitates adhesion and consequently the maximum service life of the sealant. In order for proper adhesion to occur, the crack/joint must be free of moisture, dust, loose aggregate and other contaminates. The substrate and air temperatures must be 40° F or above. Sawing, routing, and/or sandblasting are the preferred methods of preparation. Use oil-free compressed air and heat to clean and dry the crack/joint immediately prior to sealing. Cracks/joints should be sized so that the maximum extension and compression do not exceed 50% of the width. Best results are obtained when the cracks/joints are opened at least ½ inch wide.

Melting and Application: Melt Dura-Fill 3405 LM using a conventional oil jacketed kettle equipped with agitator and temperature control devices for both the material and heat transfer oil. Carefully insert small quantities of Dura-Fill and the plastic bag into the melting equipment while the agitator is turned off. Load material slowly to avoid splash back. After the initial load has reached the recommended pouring temperature, fresh material may be added to the melter as sealant is used. Melt only the material that will be used during that day. Purge material remaining in the melting kettle lines at the end of each sealing operation.

Note: The temperature of the heat transfer oil should not exceed 525°F. Do not heat Dura-Fill above the maximum heating temperature and do not maintain it at that temperature for prolonged periods of time. This could cause the material to gel in the equipment or fail in the joints. A significant viscosity increase accompanied by stringiness signals the approach of gelation. If this occurs, immediately remove the material from the melter and dispose of it.

For further details read and follow the Dura-Fill SDS, Installation Instructions for Oil Jacketed Dura-Fill Products and P&T Products’ Warranty.

Product Specification Table

when tested in accordance with ASTM D 5329, 36, modified 3111 & 4402
Maximum Safe Heating Temperature400º F Max.
Application Temperature370º-390º F
Heating Time12 Hours Max.
Penetration77º F150 dmm Max.
Penetration0º F18-80 dmm
Resiliency77º F60% Min.
Flow140º F3 mm Max.
Bond-20º F / 200 % Extension3 Cycles Passed
Softening Point176º F Min.
Crumb Rubber ContentBy Weight of Asphaltic Components0%
Viscosity375º F20 Poise Max.
Specific Gravity1.14 Approximately
Flash Point400º F Min.
Optimum ClimateAverage Temperatures-40 / 21° C Or -40 / 70° F

Product Highlights

  • Flexible to -40°F
  • Flexible to -40° F
  • Rapid Melting
  • Self Leveling
  • Excellent Adhesion
  • Quick Set Up

Coverage

WidthDepthPounds/100 Linear Feet
3/8"3/8"7.0
3/8"1/2"9.3
1/2"1/2"12.4
1/2"1"24.7
3/4"1/2"18.5
3/4"3/4"27.8

Specifications

ASTM D 3405 modified
ASTM D 6690 Type 4
AASHTO M 301 modified
AASHTO M 324 Type 4
Exceeds
ASTM D 1190
ASTM D 6690 Type 1-3
AASHTO M 173
AASHTO M 324 Type 1-3
Fed. Spec. SS-S-164
FAA P 605

Packaging

Dura-Fill is packaged in 30lb poly bags and boxed in high-strength corrugated cardboard. Each pallet contains 75 boxes or 2,250lb of Dura-Fill.