Interestingly enough, on the Vulkem I buy for the company, from
Airstream I can't find a number like 116 or whatever. I just buy it
through them to make sure it's the stuff they prefer. It's kinda like
wheel grease seals. Over the years they have used mostly one number
(680370-100) and the seal I get has changed a couple of times. According
to the guys at Henschen this is because when they test new design seals,
if they find a better one they change it. I have always received a very
durable double lip seal. And for the peace of mind they are not
expensive. There are single lip seals out there that fit.
Charlie
Steve Hingtgen wrote:
> Okay folks, pardon this point about one of our products. I promise
> not to promote our store on this list.
>
> I've been hearing and seeing Inland's comments about 600 series Vulkem
> being the only Vulkem to use on Airstreams. We'll be at the
> International in a few days and we'll have a long conversation with
> the Airstream folks to get the straight scoop. We'll also call
> Tremco/Mameco, the manufacturer of Vulkem and hundreds of other
> caulks--including DAP--to get their opinion.
>
> Up to now, we have been hearing from Airstream that 116 is fine. And
> we have been hearing from hundreds of customers that they like Vulkem
> 116 (except it is so messy!). Here's a fact sheet provided by Ro-An
> that shows information about 116 and says it is suitable for travel
> trailers...
> http://www.roancorp.com/tremcospecs/trvulkem116.html
>
> I don't know much about 600 series Vulkem. But I'm sure you'd be fine
> with 6XX Vulkem too and I'd encourage you to buy it from Inland if you
> want to test it. We don't carry it but might start if someone can
> explain why it is worth the extra money it costs.
>
> I will report back to this with more information after International
> when I have spoken directly to the sources.
>
> Hope to see you all there!
> Steve
> http://www.AirstreamDreams.com
>
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