Sika Swell A 2010

DESCRIPTION

SikaSwell A is a rectangular acrylic sealing profile. It

swells in contact with water to seal all types of construction

joints and penetrations in concrete structures.

USES

Joint sealing:

Construction joints

Pipe and steel work penetrations through walls

and floor slabs

Around all types of penetrations and connection

joints

Construction joints in cable ducts

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Highly economical joint sealing solution

Unique properties fill small cracks and voids

Versatile solution for joints and details

Permanently water resistant (wet & dry cycles)

Resistant to various chemical substances

Easy and fast to apply

Can be applied on different substrates

BBA system approvals with SikaSwell S-2

Available in different sizes

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Conforms with LEED v4 MR credit: Building product

disclosure and optimization Material ingredients

(option 2)

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Resistance to water pressure and durability

SikaSwell A2010, SikaSwell S-2, BBA, Certificate

No.13/4994

Functional watertightness test, SikaSwell A, WISSBAU,

Test report No. 2012-206

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Chemical base Acrylic polymer

Packaging Single rolls packed in vacuum foil. Multiple single rolls packed in cardboard

boxes. Refer to current price list for packaging variations.

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Appearance / Colour Profile after swelling (left) and before swelling (right)

Shelf life 36 months from the date of production

Storage conditions The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging

in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 C and +35 C. Always

refer to packaging.

Density 1.50 kg/l (at +23 C) (EN ISO 2811-1)

Dimensions Type Width Height Length

SikaSwell A

2005

20 mm 5 mm 20 m

SikaSwell A

2010

20 mm 10 mm 10 m

SikaSwell A

2015

20 mm 15 mm 7 m

SikaSwell A

2025

20 mm 25 mm 5 m

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Shore A hardness (10 5) (DIN 53505)

Change of volume Time Demineralised water

1 day ~50 %

7 days ~130 %

30 days ~150 %

(EN 14498)

Note: Swelling properties in saline water will be reduced and delayed. Use

SikaSwell A Maritim version.

Note: In a totally dry state the Product shrinks to its original dimensions.

The product then expands again upon further contact with water.

Swelling pressure The pressure developed by the material depends on the stiffness of the

surrounding concrete structure, which is influenced by the concrete quality,

voids, gaps and other weaknesses.

Note: In an ideal concrete structure the material can develop a swelling

pressure up to > 10 bar.

Service temperature Maximum +50 C

Minimum -20 C

APPLICATION INFORMATION Substrate moisture content Dry or matt damp. Do not apply in construction joints with existing standing water. Ambient air temperature Maximum +35 C Minimum +5 C Substrate temperature Maximum +35 C Minimum +5 C BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS Do not use SikaSwell profiles for movement joints. SikaSwell profiles expand when in contact with water. This is not instantaneous and will take a few hours. The Product is recommended for sealing against water pressures up to 2 bar. For pressures higher than 2 bar use an alternative or supplementary Sika Joint Sealing solution or contact Sika Technical Services for further information. ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY User must read the most recent corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS provides information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products and contains physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS SUBSTRATE QUALITY The substrate must be sound, clean, dry or matt damp, free from all surface contaminants that could impair the adhesion. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION EXISTING CONCRETE Rough surfaces are susceptible to leaking. If the surface roughness cannot be leveled with SikaSwell S-2 the roughness need to be removed by an appropriate Sika leveling mor tar or mechanical treatment before the SikaSwell S-2 and SikaSwell profile is applied. FRESHLY CAST CONCRETE Freshly cast concrete can be smoothed with a batten where SikaSwell S-2 is to be placed. APPLICATION IMPORTANT Concrete cover Insufficient concrete cover, low density concrete or voids will prevent the SikaSwell profile from developing its waterproofing function. Place the SikaSwell profile in the centre of the concrete structure. 1. In reinforced concrete maintain a minimum cover of 8 cm on both sides. 2. In unreinforced concrete maintain a minimum cover of 15 cm on both sides. 3. SEALANT WITH A SIKASWELL PROFILE Apply SikaSwell S-2 adhesive in a narrow bed (size of triangular section ~12 mm tall and ~12 mm wide ) onto the prepared substrate. Extrude enough material to level the roughness of the substrate. 1. Press the SikaSwell profile firmly into the fresh applied SikaSwell S-2. Place the SikaSwell profile within a maximum of 30 minutes (+23 C / 50 % r.h.). 2. Ensure full and continuous contact between the SikaSwell S-2 and both the SikaSwell profile and the substrate is achieved. 3. Allow SikaSwell S-2 to harden minimum 12 hours before placing concrete. For pouring height > 50 cm, SikaSwell S-2 must harden for at least 24 hours before placing concrete. 4. Protect the SikaSwell S-2 and the SikaSwell profile against water (for example, rain) until the concrete is placed. 5. During placement compact the fresh concrete well around the SikaSwell profile to achieve dense concrete without any honeycombing or voids. 6. CLEANING OF TOOLS Clean all tools and application equipment immediately after use with Sika Colma Cleaner. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically. Product Data Sheet SikaSwell A March 2022, Version 04.01 020703300100000010 3 / 4 LOCAL RESTRICTIONS Note that as a result of specific local regulations the declared data and recommended uses for this product may vary from country to country. Consult the local Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses. LEGAL NOTES The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika's recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the products suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on reques