DURA-FILL® PL

Parking Lot Crack and Joint Sealant

General Information

Description: Dura-Fill PL is a specialty grade, premium quality joint sealing compound. Dura-Fill PL is relatively hard and has a high softening point, which makes it well suited for parking lots and driveway applications.

Recommended Uses: Dura-Fill PL is recommended for sealing joints and cracks 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: Dura-Fill PL may be melted in oil-jacketed or a direct-fired kettle with mechanical agitation. Carefully insert small quantities of Dura-Fill PL 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. The material may be safely reheated as required and can be applied using a pressure fed wand system or a pour pot.

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 Direct Fired Dura-Fill Products and P&T Products’ Warranty. 

Product Specification Table

when tested in accordance with ASTM D 5329, 36, modified 3111 and 4402
Maximum Safe Heating Temperature400º F Max.
Application Temperature370º-390º F
Heating Time12 Hours Max.
Penetration77º F45 dmm Max.
Flow140º F0 mm Max.
Softening Point200º F Min.
Low Temperature Flexibility1" Mandrel Bend-10º F Pass
Viscosity375º F35 Poise Max.
Specific Gravity1.23 Approximately
Asphalt CompatibilityPass
Flash Point400º F Min.
Optimal ClimateAverage Temperatures-17º / 38º C Or -10º / 100º F

Product Highlights

  • Optimum Crack Sealant for Parking lot Applications
  • Low Penetration
  • Self Leveling
  • Flexible to -10°F

Coverage

WidthDepthPounds/100 Linear Feet
3/8"3/8"7.5
3/8"1/2"10
1/2"1/2"13.3
1/2"1"26.6
3/4"1/2"19.9
3/4"3/4"29.9

Specifications

P&T Products’ Specifications

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.
Now also available in Dura-Melt Consumable Packaging.