What is a sausage caulking gun used for?
The Wedi Sausage Gun is a caulking gun used to apply Wedi Sealant or (other adhesives) that come in 20 oz. sausage tubes. Wedi Sausage Caulking Gun is used with Wedi Joint Sealant or (other adhesives) that come in 20 oz. sausage tubes.
What is a sausage gun?
A sausage gun is a higher end gun made to distribute higher end products. It’s an essential tool for waterproofing. It’s called a sausage gun because the product comes packed in a tube similar to sausage packaging. Instead of the tip being on the product, it’s on the end of the gun and is reusable.
Is there a difference in caulking guns?
Less-expensive guns tend to have a lower thrust ratio than their more expensive counterparts. A 6:1 ratio is fine for latex caulks, but adhesives, butyl and silicone caulks have a higher viscosity and require at least a 10:1 thrust ratio for proper application. Urethane and cement products require a 12:1 ratio.
Are cordless caulking guns worth it?
The BIG benefit of a cordless caulking gun is that some models can handle both high and low viscosity caulk all in the same tool! The reason is most cordless caulk guns have speed dials that you can set to adjust the force or thrust used to push out the caulk.
Are sealant guns easy to use?
The user will pull the trigger as the rod slowly pushes out and releases the sealant. While they’re easy to come by and inexpensive, they’re not quite as clean and as easy to use as some of the more advanced caulking guns now available.
What can I use instead of a caulking gun?
Wear a latex glove to prevent the latex from sticking to your finger, dip your finger in water, then smooth the edges. You can also use an applicator tool such as the Adseal Blue Shaping Tool.
What are the different types of caulking guns?
What are the different types of caulk guns?
- Caulking guns that handle 29-oz. tubes/cartridges.
- Pneumatic (air) powered guns.
- Battery powered guns.
- Sausage guns, that required a pliable tube (sausage) of sealant.
- Guns with two canister trays for dispensing two-part sealants and epoxy.