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Supercast PVC
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waterstops range constructive solutions
Centrally and externally placed PVC Hydrofoil sections
waterstops 16
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Uses
The Supercast range of PVC waterstops is designed to 250mm
provide an integral sealing system for movement and
construction joints in concrete cast in-situ. These joints 12
typically occur in the following types of structure: 20
Water retaining 200mm
Reservoirs, water towers and sewage tanks
Heavy duty sections
Dams, culverts, canals and spillways
Increased web thickness gives a much stiffer section. The
Swimming pools stiffened profile is used where large volumes of concrete
are being placed. They are used where concrete is being
Bunded areas surrounding liquid retaining tanks
placed from a great height such as deep wall shutters.
Water excluding XHD Hydrofoil section
Basements and underground car parks
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Tunnels and subways
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Abutments and retaining walls
Roof decks and podium areas 250mm
Advantages All dimensions are approximate and subject to Fosroc
Range of profiles to suit every need manufacturing tolerances.
Fully continuous 4 bulb network Supercast Rearguard S
Reinforced eyeletted edge flanges for positive fixing Sections incorporate a flat top centre box which allows
Simple on-site jointing movement to be accommodated in expansion joints. The
centre box also provides a seating to support joint fillers.
Full range of moulded and fabricated intersection
pieces Supercast Rearguard S can also be used in contraction
and construction joints.
WRc approval for use in contact with potable water
All Rearguard sections incorporate a nailing flange with a
The range consists of centrally placed profiles; Supercast reinforced edge to provide a secure fixing that will resist
Hydrofoil and Supercast XHD Hydrofoil; and externally tearing. 25
placed profiles; Supercast Rearguard S.
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Description
250mm
Supercast waterstops are extruded from a high grade PVC
compound which has been formulated to give excellent 22
flexibility and longevity characteristics. They are available as 20
straight lengths and factory produced intersections or as a 200mm
factory prefabricated segment of a network to minimise site
jointing. 22
Rearguard S sections
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Supercast Hydrofoil sections
All dimensions are approximate and subject to Fosroc
150mm
Centre bulb sections are used in expansion, contraction manufacturing tolerances.
and construction joints. The centre bulb allows for
movements in a structure to be accommodated whilst its
hexagonal design provides a flat surface. This allows
shuttering and joint fillers to fit snugly.
All centrally placed Supercast waterstops incorporate an
eyeletted, reinforced edge flange. This enables them to be
easily positioned by wiring to surrounding reinforcement.
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Design criteria in excess of 14 MN/m² and an elongation at break in excess
of 300%
The choice of the width and thickness of waterstop is
largely governed by concrete thickness, the position of the Properties
reinforcement, aggregate size and complexity of the pour.
Profiles
In general the 250mm width of waterstop is suited to wall
thicknesses of 250mm and over. For concrete less than Form: Extruded thermoplastic sections
250mm thick, the use of the 200mm waterstop will be Colour: Blue
appropriate. Hydrostatic head: Up to 10 m
Joint movement: Up to 10 mm
Centrally placed waterstop
Compound
These waterstops are positioned within the thickness of the Typical figures: To BS 2782 at 25°C
concrete components and as a result are supported by
Tensile strength: Minimum 14 MN/m²
concrete on both sides. They are therefore able to
withstand water pressure from either side. This makes Elongation at break: Minimum 300%
them suitable for use in water retaining structures. They will Hardness: Shore ‘A’ 80-90
prevent loss of water from within the tank and will prevent
ingress of ground water when the tank is drained down.
Externally placed waterstop Installation instructions
Supercast Hydrofoil
These waterstops are designed for use in basement,
foundation and floor slab construction in vertical and Waterstops must be installed so that they are securely held
horizontal joints in both water retaining and water excluding in their correct position while the concrete is being placed.
structures. Concrete must be fully compacted around the waterstops to
ensure that no voids or porous areas remain. Where
When used in walls, externally placed waterstops will only reinforcement is present, an adequate clearance must be
resist water pressure from the face to which they are fixed. left to permit proper compaction.
When used below floor slabs, where the waterstop is The brass eyelets used in securing the waterstop are
supported by the blinding concrete or when placed in located outside the edge bulbs so as not to create water
vertical situations against permanent concrete shuttering, paths around the profile.
externally placed waterstops will resist water pressure from
either face. Supercast Rearguard
When used on ground slabs where the waterstop is
Standards compliance supported on blinding, Rearguard profiles usually require
no fixing. Lay the waterstop centrally over the line of the joint
Supercast PVC waterstops are suitable for use in contact to be formed.
with potable water. Water Regulations Advisory Service Fixing to vertical shuttering is done by nailing through the
approved product. outer nailing flanges leaving the head of the nail proud so
Drinking Water Inspectorate Regulation 25(1)b of the Water that it is held in the cured concrete. This prevents the
Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989. waterstop being displaced when the shuttering is struck.
Fixing to vertical shutter
Specification clauses
1. Supplier specification
Where indicated on the drawings, PVC waterstops shall be
Supercast Waterstops obtained from Fosroc. All wall/floor
waterstop connections shall be made using Supercast
intersection pieces to ensure continuity of the four bulb
profiles.
2. Performance specification
Where indicated on the drawings, PVC waterstops shall be
made from extruded plasticised PVC compound. The
compound used shall meet the US Corps of Engineers
specification CRD-C 572-74. It shall have a tensile strength
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Supercast PVC
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Jun 2006
waterstops range
Site jointing instructions Factory welded intersections for Supercast Rearguard S
Jointing of Supercast waterstops is carried out using
Fosroc Heat Welding Equipment. The ends to be joined are Flat mitre
cut square and held in alignment in a special jig. The ends
(M-O-F)
are then pressed either side of a special heated blade, until
an even, molten bead of PVC appears around the section.
The heated blade is then removed and the molten ends
pressed fully together. The PVC cools to form a strong
fusion welded joint. Full instructions are available from 3 way
Fosroc.
on flat
Intersection pieces
Standard intersection pieces are available for each
Supercast waterstop profile. The standard on-flat
intersection leg length is 230 mm from centre line. On-edge
intersections have a standard 75 mm leg length.
4 way
on flat
Factory welded intersections for Supercast Hydrofoil and
Supercast XHD Hydrofoil.
90° mitre on
Flat mitre
edge
(M-O-F)
3 way (M-O-E INT)
on flat
270° mitre on
edge
(M-O-E EXT)
Factory welded Supercast Rearguard S to Hydrofoil and
Rearguard S XHD Hydrofoil
4 way
on flat
90° mitre on
edge
(M-O-E)
T-piece on
edge
90° mitre on edge
(T-PCE) T-piece on edge (M-O-E INT)
(T-PCE)
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Estimating Do not immerse blade in water/liquids.
Section Wt/roll Minimum radii Roll
width in in on flat on edge length
Supercast mm kg m m m
Precautions
Hydrofoil 250 27.1 15 0.15 12
Health and safety
200 27.3 14 0.15 15
Hot weld site jointing of PVC waterstops liberates
Rearguard S 250 33.4 10 5.0 12 hydrogen chloride mist and vapour. Ensure adequate
200 24.0 9 5.0 12 ventilation. If working in still air or confined spaces,
XHD provide forced ventilation or suitable respiratory protective
Hydrofoil 250 42.9 15 0.23 10 equipment.
For further information refer to appropriate Product Safety
Storage Data Sheet.
Store in original unopened packaging, in cool dry conditions,
away from sunlight. Application instructions
Application at low temperatures
Equipment
Care in the handling and installation of Supercast PVC
Jointing jigs waterstops is necessary at low ambient temperatures.
200 mm Supercast Rearguard S Such temperatures will also require special precautions
250 mm Supercast Rearguard S to be taken with the placing and curing of concrete.
200 mm Supercast Hydrofoil
250 mm Supercast Hydrofoil
250 mm Supercast XHD Hydrofoil
note: the 250 mm jigs can also be used to weld the 150mm
Hydrofoil.
Heater blades
110 v and 220v, 350w blades are available.
Warning: Ensure that heater blades are earthed by the
green/yellow wire, and that the wiring operation is carried
out by a competent electrician.
Warning: Hot blade
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of
Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its
products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any
advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park, telephone: fax: e-mail:
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, +44 (0) 1827 262222 +44 (0) 1827 262444 [email protected]
Staffordshire B78 3TL. UK
www.fosroc.com certificate no. FM 610
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