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Sika Waterbar® - PVC-P Recyclate

Waterbars based on recycled PVC-P for for joint sealing in watertight concrete construction according to factory standard.

Sika Waterbar PVC-R are waterbars made from recycled PVC-P, which are products designed to be used for the sealing of movement and construction joints in new reinforced concrete structures. They are available in a range of different types, shapes and sizes to suit internal and external applications in different areas of use. They are not compatible or suitable for use in contact with bitumen or bitumen based waterproofing materials.

  • Cost-effective range of products
  • Suitable for medium levels of hydrostatic pressure and exposure / stress
  • Resistant to all natural mediums in soil and the groundwater, including acidic and alkaline conditions
  • Weldable
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Usage

▪ Watertight joint sealing in new reinforced concrete structures, including products as solutions for both movement (expansion) and construction joints ▪ Typical structures that are built using Sika Waterbar PVC-R  joint sealing solutions are all types of residential and commercial building basements  

Advantages

  • Cost-effective range of products
  • Suitable for medium levels of hydrostatic pressure and exposure / stress
  • Resistant to all natural mediums in soil and the groundwater, including acidic and alkaline conditions
  • Weldable

Packaging

  • Standard rolls 20 or 25 m dependent on profile, on euro or disposable pallets
  • Prefabricated formpieces supplied on euro or disposable pallets dependent on size

Colour

Black

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

Manufacturer’s test certificates provided, other certificates by agreement. Approved type as above standards.
Product Information

Composition

Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticized, not bitumen resistant

Shelf life

The product does not expire if stored correctly

 

Storage conditions

  • To be stored on the pallets as supplied on a flat base
  • For long-term storage ≥ 6 months in enclosed areas: The storage area should be covered, cool, dry, free from dust and moderately ventilated. The Sika Waterbars PVC-R must be protected from heat sources and strong artificial lights with a high UV content
  • Short-term storage > 6 weeks and < 6 months in enclosed areas on construction sites, outdoors: As for long-term storage i.e, in dry storage protected by suitable covers from direct sunlight, snow and ice or any other form of contamination, store separate from other potentially harmful materials, plant and equipment such as structural steel, reinforcement or fuels etc., store away from traffic and site roads in a dry area
  • Short-term storage ≤ 6 weeks on construction sites, outdoors: Protected from contamination or damage, protected by suitable covers from strong sunlight and snow or ice etc.
System information

System structure

The information for the below mentioned waterbar types regarding joint movement and water pressure are given on special request.

Internal Construction Joint Waterbars

Type

Total width

(mm)

Width of

movement part

(mm)

Thickness of movement part

(mm)

A 15 R

150

452.3

A 19 R

190

75

2.6
A 24 R240852.8
A 32 R3201103.5
A 40 R4001204.5

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Internal Expansion Joint Waterbars

Type

Total width

(mm)

Width of

movement part (mm)

Thickness of movement part

(mm)

D 15 R

150

503

D 19 R

190

75

3
D 24 R240853
D 32 R3201104
D 40 R4001255
D 50 R5001726

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External Construction Joint Waterbars

Type

Total width

(mm)

Width of

movement part (mm)

Thickness of movement part

(mm)

AF 19 R

190882.6
AF 24 R240902.8
AF 32 R3201043.5

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External Expansion Joint Waterbars

Type

Total width

(mm)

Width of

movement part (mm)

Thickness of movement part

(mm)

DF 19 R

190922.8
DF 24 R240903
DF 32 R3201043.5
 
Technical Information

Shore A hardness

83 ± 5   

DIN 53505

Tensile strength

≥ 8 MPa    

DIN EN ISO 527-2

Elongation

≥ 250 %           

 DIN EN ISO 527-2

Service temperature

For pressurised water

- 20°C bis + 40°C

For non pressurised water

- 20°C bis + 60°C

 

Chemical resistance

Exposure to different temperatures and chemicals:

For special stresses or exposure to different temperatures and/or chemical mediums outside the substances or situations specifically defined in DIN 4033, separate tests are always necessary.

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