Newborn 930-GTD Drip-Free Cradle Caulking Gun Bundle with Gorilla Silicone Sealant

The Newborn 930-GTD Drip-Free Smooth Hex Rod Cradle caulking gun, with its steel half-barrel frame, is designed to accommodate 1/10-gal. cartridges and features a 10:1 thrust ratio, making it suitable for use with low viscosity materials such as latex. The smooth pressure rod requires less force and is quieter than a ratchet-style pressure rod. The rod retracts after each pull of the trigger, removing pressure from the tube to help prevent dripping. The handle and trigger are padded for comfort, and the welded plate in the back secures the cartridge in place. The gun also features a seal puncture tool and a spout cutter built into the side, allowing users to open cartridges without a knife, while the hook on the back allows it to hang on a ladder.

Caulking guns, also known as caulk or cartridge guns, are used to dispense a controlled flow of products such as caulk, sealants, and adhesives from a tube or cartridge. Manual caulking guns have a thrust ratio, with a higher ratio making it easier to dispense the desired material. Air-powered or pneumatic caulking guns, on the other hand, use air pressure to push the product from the tube, rather than a rod.

Newborn Brothers Company, Inc., founded in 1974 and headquartered in Jessup, MD, manufactures sealant and adhesive dispensers and accessories. One of their products is the Gorilla Clear 100 Percent Silicone Sealant Caulk, which is waterproof, mold and mildew resistant, and available in a 10-ounce cartridge. This tough, clear, 100% silicone sealant is suitable for use in various applications, such as kitchen, bath, windows, doors, auto, marine plumbing, and gutters. It is ready for water exposure in just 30 minutes and won't yellow, shrink, or crack over time.

To use the Gorilla silicone sealant, the surfaces should be clean and free of dirt, grease, oil, and old sealant. It is best to apply the sealant at temperatures above 40°F. The user should cut the tip to the desired bead size, apply the sealant with a caulking gun, and smooth the bead immediately after application, before a skin forms. The sealant should be stored in a cool, dry location, and any wet sealant can be cleaned up with a dry cloth or isopropyl alcohol, following the solvent manufacturer's instructions.

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