The Soudafoam Genius Gun turns a standard PU foam can into a one-handed applicator with built-in precision control. No separate gun needed. The integrated bung system keeps the can usable for up to six weeks after opening.
The Soudafoam Expanding Foam Genius Gun is a patented trigger mechanism that screws directly onto a 600ml Soudafoam can, giving you one-handed control without needing a separate applicator gun. If you’ve ever tried to operate a standard foam straw adaptor while holding a can above your head, you’ll appreciate why someone bothered to design this. It’s not complicated, but it solves a genuine problem that anyone who uses PU foam regularly will have run into.
Standard hand-held foam cans are awkward. You need one hand on the can, one on the straw, and ideally a third to steady yourself — which most people haven’t got. The Genius Gun’s ergonomic handgrip puts everything in one hand. The trigger gives you precise control over flow rate, so you’re not either getting nothing or getting a face full of foam. That matters when you’re filling a frame reveal or sealing around a pipe penetration where overfilling just creates more work.
Soudafoam Genius Gun: Re-Use That Actually Works
The other big advantage is the built-in closing system. Most foam cans, once opened, are on borrowed time. Leave a standard adaptor on overnight and you’re usually binning it in the morning. The Genius Gun’s integrated bung seals the nozzle after use and keeps the can viable for up to six weeks. That’s a meaningful difference if you’re doing a job that requires foam in stages, or if you use foam occasionally rather than daily.
This is the kind of accessory that pays for itself quickly. At under four pounds, it’s less than the cost of a wasted can. Tradespeople fitting doors and windows, insulating service penetrations, or blocking draughts around first-fix work will find it far less frustrating than wrestling with a standard straw. The soudafoam expanding foam genius gun is a straightforward upgrade to something you’re probably already using — just with better control and less waste.
Compatible with Soudafoam 600ml straw cans. One gun, kept clean, will see a lot of cans through.
Pro Tip: After each use, fire a short burst to clear foam from the nozzle tip before engaging the bung — this stops partial cures blocking the valve and keeps the can usable for the full six weeks.
The Genius Gun is used wherever standard PU expanding foam is applied on site. Door and window installation is the most common application, filling the reveal gaps between frame and masonry cleanly and without overfill. It's also used for sealing around pipe and cable penetrations through walls and floors, filling voids in timber frame construction, and general draught-proofing work.
Roofers use it around penetrations and for temporary weatherproofing. First-fix joiners reach for it when fitting structural door liners. Plumbers and electricians use it to seal service entries through external walls. Anywhere expanding foam is needed in stages, or where re-using the can matters, the Genius Gun earns its place.
Best For
Door and window frame installation
Pipe and cable penetration sealing
Draught-proofing and gap filling
Timber frame void filling
One-handed foam application
Works With
Soudafoam 600ml straw cans
Standard PU expanding foam 600ml cans with straw fitting
Key Features
One-handed trigger operation
No separate applicator gun required
Built-in bung for re-sealing
Can re-use for up to 6 weeks
Ergonomic handgrip
Precise flow control
Not suitable for: Not compatible with 500ml or 750ml cans using different valve fittings. Not a substitute for a professional foam gun if you are applying foam at volume across a full day's work.
Screw the Genius Gun onto a compatible Soudafoam 600ml can, remove the bung, and you're ready to go. Hold the assembly in one hand, position the nozzle, and squeeze the trigger gradually to control foam flow. Work from the back of a cavity towards the front and fill to around half depth — foam expands significantly and overfilling is the most common mistake.
After use, fire a short burst to clear the nozzle, then push the bung back in to seal the valve. Store the can upright in a cool, dry place. When you come back to it, remove the bung and it should be ready to use again within the six-week window.
Shake the can thoroughly for at least 60 seconds before attaching the Genius Gun
Screw the Genius Gun firmly onto the valve of a compatible Soudafoam 600ml can
Remove the bung from the nozzle tip before use
Hold the assembly in one hand with your finger on the trigger
Position the nozzle at the back of the gap or cavity
Squeeze the trigger gradually and move steadily to apply foam at a controlled rate
Fill cavities to no more than half their depth to allow for full expansion
After use, squeeze the trigger briefly to clear foam from the nozzle tip
Push the bung back into the nozzle to seal the valve
Store upright in a cool, dry location away from heat sources
How long can I keep the can after opening if I use the Genius Gun?
The built-in bung on the Genius Gun is designed to keep the can usable for up to six weeks after first use. That said, results depend on how well the nozzle is cleared before re-sealing and how the can is stored. Cool, dry, upright storage gives you the best chance of getting the full six weeks out of it.
Does the Genius Gun work with all expanding foam cans?
It is designed specifically for Soudafoam 600ml straw cans. Other 600ml PU foam cans may be compatible if they use the same valve fitting, but Soudal designed this to work with their own product range. Check the valve type before assuming it will fit a different brand.
The Genius Gun is a patented trigger-operated applicator mechanism for 600ml PU expanding foam cans. It replaces the need for a separate foam applicator gun, with an ergonomic body designed for single-hand use. The integrated bung forms a mechanical seal over the nozzle after use, preventing the foam from curing inside the valve and extending can life to up to six weeks from opening.
Compatible Can Size
600ml
Foam Type
PU (polyurethane) expanding foam
Re-use Period
Up to 6 weeks with bung sealed
Operation
One-handed trigger mechanism
Fitting
Patented integrated trigger, no separate gun required
Brand
Soudal
Size
600
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