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Sil-Pak
Fast-setting silicone packing material

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Vettec's new silicone packing material is automatically dispensed under a pad to cushion, seal and protect the equine foot.

 
 

Sil-Pak™ (REF# 46190) is designed for use with pads. It is an auto-mixing, fast-setting (2 minutes), liquid
addition reaction silicone hoof packing material. This type of silicone is sometimes referred to as impression material.
Sil-Pak must be used under a pad or hospital plate. It does not bond, but seals tightly to the sole.
Sil-Pak, when used with hospital plates, is easily removed and replaced.
Sil- Pak provides an economical cushioned support that retains its shape and flexibility indefinitely.
Sil-Pak does not contain acids commonly found in many silicones and leaves the sole in excellent condition.

WHAT SIL-PAK IS NOT
Sil-Pak is not a replacement for Equi-Pak. Equi-Pak does not require a pad, sets in 30 seconds, bonds to the sole, is very durable, provides better support, and is highly shock absorbent.

PLEASE NOTE
  • Vettec products are best used between 65° and 85° F (18° to 29° C).
  • Areas of wetness, bleeding, or infection should not be covered. Once healed, commence using products.
  • Do not burn or “Hot Shoe” this product.
  • Use only recommended Vettec mixing tips
  • Keep dispensing gun clean.
CARTRIDGE PREPARATION
  1. To open the cartridge, remove the tip at line with nippers. Insert cartridge into dispensing gun, label side up.
  2. Before attaching the mixing tip, equalize the cartridge by squeezing out a small amount to ensure that both sides are dispensing evenly.
  3. Attach mixing tip by pressing and twisting clockwise.
  4. When finished, remove the mixing tip, discard, and replace with a cap. The pressure can now be released. Caps (Ref 46906) are available from your dealer.
  5. For additional applications, re-equalize the cartridge, and attach a new tip.
HOOF PREPARATION
  1. Trim and pare the sole as necessary. Clean well with a wire brush.
PROCEDURE

1a. If open at heels: Place the mixing tip under the pad at the heel and fill to back of the pad.

1b. If there is no access:
2b. Pre-drill a 5/16-inch hole in the pad near the apex of the frog.
3b. Place the mixing tip against the hole and dispense until filled to the back of the pad.
4b. Cover the hole with a small piece of duct tape.

5. Once set, in approximately 2 minutes, release the hoof.

Limited Remedy: Follow instructions carefully. If your application is not covered by these instructions, call 800/483-8832 before using this product. Buyer agrees that if Vettec products are proved defective, the user’s exclusive remedy will be, at manufacturer’s election, to replace the defective Vettec product or to refund the purchase price for the defective quantity. Manufacturer is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages regardless of legal theory asserted, including assertion of negligence and strict liability.