Acoustic Teardrop Seal – TRD 1944

Product Intro:
Reddiseals offer a Harmony range of acoustic seals that are ideal for new build or retrofit applications. The
Teardrop Seal demonstrates good deflection recovery, very good performance, good tear strength and
has good acoustic properties. Fitted directly onto the timber frame into the rebate, it provides excellent
draft and weatherproofing, eliminating the need for routing. Ideal for timber casement windows, it can be
used on the top or bottom of sashes if required and in timber doorsets. It is UV stable, and easy to clean
and maintain. This product is supplied in 8 x 2.1m lengths. It is available in white or brown.

Product:

Features:
• Base is manufactured from Rigid PVC and the bubble are manufactured from PVC Nitrile (which is a
highly dynamic flexible form of PVC)
• Supplied in 8 x 2.1m lengths.
• Seals gaps: 3.0 – 5.0mm.
• Universal application (check there is enough room either side of the rebate)
• High performance self-adhesive tape.
• PVC base adds rigidity to the insertion and retention of the seal.
• Resistant to most paints and stains.
• Demonstrates good tear strength, which is important in a flipper application.
• High deflection recovery.
• Lower opening and closing forces on the window than a bubble seal.
• UV stable.
• Acoustic tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2:2010. In a 54mm deep timber door set with a
specialist acoustic core, the bubble seal achieved an acoustic rating of 43dB Rw.
• Complies with the requirements of Approved document E, guidelines on acoustic resistance to the
passage of sound in timber door sets.
• 100,000 cycle tested with no loss in air leakage performance.

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Product data:

• Fits directly onto the surface of the timber beading, just peal off the backing strip and apply to the
timber.
• Can be used to seal the top and bottom of a sash window.
• May also be used in door applications.
• Universal application

Technical data:
Rigid PVC (Properties may vary depending upon the application)

Property Unit Result

Relative Density G/cm³ 1.48 / 1.50
Vicat Softening Point (B) °C 78 - 79
Heat Deflection Temperature °C 47
Rockwell Hardness (R scale) deg 115
Young’s Modulus Gpa ~2.5
Tensile strength Mpa 40 - 42
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion °C 6 x 10(-5)
Thermal Conductivity @ 23° C W / M-K 0.16
Water absorption % <0.1
Elongation at Break % 20 - 40

PVC Nitrile (Properties may vary depending upon the application)

Property Unit Result

Relative Density G/cm³ 1.33
Hardness Shore A 61
Tensile strength MPa 11
Softness BSS Number 70
Deflection recovery % 40
Cold Flex temperature °C -36
Elongation at Break % 410

Life Cycle – 10 years, provided the seal is installed in accordance with the requirements given in the
data sheet.

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Installation Instructions:
1. Mark the timber frame, next to the beading for placement of the seal. Cut the seal to the required
length using Reddiseals cutters.
2. Make sure the surface is clean and dry and free from any surface oils, dirt or sawdust etc. Failure to
do so may result in delamination or poor adhesion of the seal to the substrate.
3. Remove the release liner from the seal and press firmly onto the timber.
4. To achieve excellent adhesion, seals must be applied to clean, dry surfaces at temperatures between -
-5°C and +40°C.

Maintenance and Installation:

As this product is not subject to routine replacement programs, Reddiseals recommend that the customer
check all seals regularly to ensure that the product works properly in its application. Replace any
damaged components to reinstate the seal’s integrity.
DO NOT use any chemical cleaners – Use warm soapy water.

Quality Approval:
Reddiseals operates a Quality Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and is
independently verified by BSI Quality Assurance under certificate No. FM10371. Copies of this approval
are available on request.

Product Guarantee:
Reddiseals gives a guarantee on the Seal, which covers product failure due to manufacturing defects for a
period of 10 years from date of purchase, but excludes misuse, negligence or accidental damage to
systems. The guarantee will not apply to any products deemed by us to have been modified or repaired
by someone other than ourselves.

Other Information:
The information contained herein is correct to the best of our knowledge. Recipients of our products must
take responsibility for observing existing regulations and standards. Due to our policy of continuous
improvement, Reddiseals reserves the right to amend specifications without prior notice.

Issue 1: 29/09/2015