The Product: Dow Corning Structural Silicone Glazing

Structural Silicone Glazing
The introduction of structural silicone glazing has changed the face of architectural design. The modern skyline of Dallas owes much these products for its distinctive urban landscape. From Lincoln Plaza to the One Spectrum Center to the Allied Bank Center, there is a long list of buildings structurally glazed with Dow Corning brand silicone adhesive/sealants.

The same is true of India, where Dow Corning has been a prominent player for over a decade, supplying products to the top builders all over the country.

Dow Corning is a major player in the glazing and sealant market the world over. In the 60 years of their existence, they have innovated and established over 76 products in just the glazing application category. The product range is applicable for commercial glazing and glazing insulation. These include silicone products like structural sealants, insulating glass sealant and building sealant among others. The USP of the product range, apart from the proved reliability is the application technology, services and support that is given for many different applications.

Dow Corning is committed to ensure the quality and high performance of its silicone construction materials. The Corporation has contributed to the technology’s advancement and the success of those who have employed it since the beginning. In the United States and Canada they offer a Glazing Sealant warranty for the construction projects. The warranty certifies that Dow Corning silicone construction will not fail adhesively or cohesively for a period of 20 years from the date of purchase, when used in accordance with Dow Corning recommendations.

The Distributors: Silicone Concepts

Silicone Concepts is a Delhi-based partnership firm set up in 1998 focusing on the distribution of global construction products from Dow Corning, Grindwell Norton and Liquid Nails. Besides being the largest distributors in India for Dow Corning construction Silicones, Grindwell Norton Bonding Tapes, they are also dealers for Backer Rod & Masking tapes.

Silicone Concepts, as a leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, provide both products and technical expertise in the structural glazing industry. They also have solutions for all kinds of gasketing and mounting application. They carry out these functions through a series of services of pre-project discussions, Adhesion testing Compatibility testing, Print review service, Factory training and QA testing and site visits.

Through these activities, Silicone Concepts provide performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of customers throughout India.