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Why X-Plug?

 

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The P120 X-Plug™ is the highest performing most versatile taper tie void plug on the market today. Greenstreak's P120 X-Plug™ system takes the guesswork out of the equation to get a true watertight product. There is no longer a need to have multiple plugs sizes for taper tie voids. With the X-Plug™ you only need ONE plug size specifically designed for your taper tie. The X-Plug™ is designed to install at 50-60% of the taper, roughly half the thickness of the wall. If a shallow depth placement is specified by an engineer, a contractor now has the versatility to pre-tighten the X-Plug™ to increase its diameter prior to installation to achieve a called out depth, with the confidence of maintaining a positive seal. The X-Plug™ can be installed with a cordless handheld screw gun which gives you the advantage to install up to 6 to 1 vs. the competition. When forming structures, the X-Plug™ gives you the option to install taper ties from the exterior of the structure if necessary, having a compression seal allows the X-Plug™ to be installed interior/exterior. This can be especially useful when installing taper ties in corner forms, T-walls or any other tight spots that may be difficult to strip due to taper tie directions. The X-Plug™ has been tested up to 120 PSI with no failures. The X-Plug™ is the only plug on the market that you can install, back with an inexpensive grout on the interior and begin a leak test immediately. There is no need for extra steps or precautions to avoid leaks like the competition. If any leaking or seepage occurs due to hairline cracks, cold joints or honeycombs, a contractor can now seal voids effectively and efficiently from the exterior during a leak test, again saving time and money, a method that cannot be achieved by the competition. This method eliminates the need to drain structures to perform expensive repairs from the interior or expensive epoxy injection methods from the exterior. The P120 X-Plug™ is by far the most economical, reliable and failsafe water stop system available for taper tie voids today.

The Competition

The competition, being non-mechanical and relying on a friction seal vs. compression seal falls short in performance and efficiency.

  • PLUG SIZING:

    Sizing can be difficult to match taper tie voids as all formwork and concrete wall dimensions vary. A contractor may need multiple plug sizes in order to seal structures leading to poor seals or difficult installation. A variable eliminated by the P120 X-Plug™.

  • EXPENSIVE INSTALLATION:

    With the competition a contractor relies on friction to seal voids, this equates into difficult installation leading to increased man hours. Expensive installation tools are available but without the ability to create a true positive seal.

  • SPECIFIED DEPTH:

    When a depth is specified the competitions performance is low due to its friction seal. Lacking the ability to create a positive seal like the P120 X-Plug™ can with its mechanical compression seal. A void may be too small, creating tears and rips along the friction seal area during installation that can lead to leaks and seepage. A void to large the competition may be installed but lack the sealing performance relying on friction vs. compression

  • ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS:

    With the competition not only is the installation time consuming but added precautions to ensure the seal can lead to higher materials and man hours costs. It is not uncommon to find contractors adding water stop material behind the competition after being installed, using expensive grout mixes or applying epoxy paint inside voids to increase reliability. Added steps to an already time consuming process.

  • DIRECTIONAL PLACEMENT:

    The competition is directional with its friction fit design, allowing it to be used only one way, from the interior. This can hinder a contractor’s ability to install taper ties from each side opening the door to increased production.