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ROFLEX Pipe/conduit Penetration Sealing Grommets
Description

ROFLEX Grommets are pipe penetration seals made of soft, flexible EPDM rubber that can withstand up to 180 days of UV exposure.

Key Features
  • ROFLEX 20 are sealing grommets ideally suited for quick and permanent airtight sealing of penetrations of cables and pipes between 15-30mm diameter, and come with an integrated adhesive backing.
  • ROFLEX 20 multi are sealing grommets ideally suited for quick and permanent airtight sealing of up to 9 pipes or conduits of 15-30mm diameter, and are fixed onto wall or roof underlay/substrates with TESCON EXTORA tape.
  • ROFLEX 30, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 grommets seal pipe penetrations from 30-320mm diameter, and are fixed onto wall or roof underlay/substrates with TESCON EXTORA tape
  • 180 days weather and UV stability
  • Solid acrylic adhesive — can be used over damp substrates
  • Pipes can be pulled or pushed without damaging the airtightness/weathertightness layer
  • Suitable for sealing penetrations of roof & wall underlays, internal air & vapour control membranes and rigid air barrier systems.
  • Quick and secure sealing
  • Declare Red List Free
Declare LBC Red List Free
Declare LBC Red List Free
Scope of Use

Wall Underlays:

ROFLEX Grommets have been appraised as pipe and cable penetration seals for use where the penetration is through the wall underlay on framed walls within the following scope:

  • within the limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph1.1 with regards to building height and floorplan area
  • with flexible wall underlays situated in NZS3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High; or
  • with flexible wall underlays used over rigid wall underlays in accordance with E2/AS1,Paragraph 9.1.7.2, situated in NZS3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High; or,
  • with proprietary plywood or fibre cement based rigid wall underlays (rigid air barriers).

The flexible and rigid wall underlays must be covered by a valid BRANZ Appraisal.

Roof Underlays:

ROFLEX Grommets have also been appraised as pipe and cable grommets for use where the penetration is through the roof underlay on framed pitched roofs within the following scope:

  • within the limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph1.1 with regards to building height and floor plan area; and,
  • with flexible roof underlays fixed over framing or rigid roof sarking; and,
  • situated in NZS3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High

The flexible roof underlays must be covered by a valid BRANZ Appraisal.

Specific Design:

— ROFLEX Grommets have also been appraised for use on buildings subject to specific weathertightness design. Building designers are responsible for the building design and for the incorporation of ROFLEX Grommets into their design in accordance with the declared properties and the instructions of Pro Clima(NZ)Ltd

Limitations on Use
  • Separation must be provided from chimney or exhaust flues where surface temperature will exceed 80 degrees C
Statement of Building Code Compliance

In the opinion of BRANZ, ROFLEX Grommets, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years and B2.3.2. KAFLEX and ROFLEX Grommets meet these requirements. See Paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2.
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. When used as part of the wall or roof cladding system, KAFLEX and ROFLEX Grommets will contribute to meeting this requirement. See Paragraphs 7.1 - 7.7 and 11.1 - 11.2.
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. KAFLEX and ROFLEX Grommets meet this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.
In-Service History
  • Since 2016 these grommets have been in daily use by the largest plumbing and electrical group in New Zealand.
Other Performance Attributes
  • Declare Red List Free
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
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Documents
BPIR Product Statement

ROFLEX 30-300

BPIR Product Statement

ROFLEX 20

BPIR Product Statement

ROFLEX 20 multi

Safety Data Sheet
BRANZ Appraisal 953

No 953 (2017)

Declare Red List Free Confirmation letter

December 2024

Warranty
NZ Study on Airtightness and Moisture Management
Pricing

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