ProductDataSheetEditionNo.03,2004Identification No. IF02BitumenImpregnatedBoardfor Expansion Joint Filler

Bitumen Impregnated Boardfor Expansion Joint Filler

Description

Uses

Physical Properties Sika Expansion Joint Filler conforms with the physical requirements of:n ANSI/ASTM D 1751-73/ D-545-77 Specification for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Non Extruding and Resilient Bituminous Type).n U.K. Department of Transport: Spec. for Roads & Bridges Work Clause 2630n Property Services Agency: Airfield Branch Spec. Clauses for Airfield PavementWorks,Clause3.1.05nWecansupplytheboardswith10%or20%Bitumencontentplus20%BitumenbaseboardswithadditionalBitumenoneside.(Ourstandardboardscontaina Bitumen content of 20%) ApplicationBitumenImpregnatedBoard1/1

The SIKA Expansion Joint Filler Board is designed as a low cost, preformedExpansion Joint Filler Board for joints in concrete highways, paving curbs, gutter,floors and in all concrete buildings and brick structures. It is manufactured from high grade wood fibres which are bitumen impregnated and compounded into acompressible non extruding board. Its compressibility and resilience enables it toperformunderpressure,andrecoverstomorethan75%ofitsoriginaldimensionwhenpressureisremoved.

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n The SIKA Expansion Joint Filler is installed against existing concrete at columns and against adjacent structures or flat work before the placement of thesubsequentconcrete.n For floors, pavings and runways it is installed ½ “ below the elevation of the concrete surface when the joint is to be filled later to the surface elevation with apropersealant.n If using a polysulphide type sealant, use a masking tape (polyethylene tape) to separate the expansion joint filler from the sealant.

Characteristics /Advantages

n Withstand repeated cycles of expansion and compression without extrudingnRecoverytomin.75%thicknessaftercompressionnVirtuallyunaffectedbytemperaturechangesnLowmoistureabsorptionnDurableandeasytohandle

Sizes Standardsheetsizes:• 7 ft. x 4 ft. (for container shipment)Standardthickness:•12.5mm•19mm•25mm

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Site Handling • Should be stored on a flat sound surface.•Canbecuttosizeonsitewithasharpknifeoranynormalhandandcircularsaw.

Theinformation,and,inparticular,therecommendationsrelatingtotheapplicationandend-useofSikaproducts, are given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of the products when properlystored,handledandappliedundernormalconditionsinaccordancewithSika’srecommendations.Inpractice,thedifferencesinmaterials,substratesandactualsiteconditionsaresuchthatnowarrantyin respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationshipwhatsoever,canbeinferredeitherfromthisinformation,orfromanywrittenrecommendations,orfromanyotheradviceoffered.Theuseroftheproductmusttesttheproduct’ssuitabilityfortheintendedapplicationandpurpose.Sikareservestherighttochangethepropertiesofitsproducts.Theproprietaryrightsofthirdpartiesmustbeobserved.Allordersareacceptedsubjecttoourcurrenttermsofsaleanddelivery.UsersmustalwaysrefertothemostrecentissueofthelocalProductDataSheetfortheproductconcerned,copiesofwhichwillbesuppliedonrequest.

Legal Notice

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Sika Philippines, Inc.UnitA&B888MarcosAlvarez,Ave.Talon,LasPiñasCity1747Philippines

Tel.no. :8001818Fax. no : 806 2378www.sika.com.ph

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