PENEBAR
Expanding waterstop for concrete joints
Renovation without interruption:
Hydro Electro Station,
Saratov, Russia
First built in 1967, the Saratov
dam is 725 m (793 yards) long and
40 m (132 feet) tall. The concrete
structures were completely
renovated with a full line of
Penetron products: PENETRON,
PENECRETE MORTAR, PENEBAR
waterstops and PENEPLUG –
to complete emergency repair
work in the lift shafts without
interrupting lift operations.
Keeping moisture out, chill out: DNA Camperdown Apartments, Camperdown NSW, Australia
The low-rise apartment buildings encircle landscaped gardens with terrace-style apartments
that provide lots of natural light and views of downtown Sydney. PENETRON ADMIX was used
to treat the lift pits, the oversized on-site detention tank/podium and all three tower roof slabs to
provide waterproofing protection and enhanced concrete durability. PENEBAR SW was used on
all concrete joints.
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SW
Enhancing the performance of
any waterproofing system
PENEBAR SW: Expanding waterstop
for concrete construction joints
Designed to stop water ingress through cast-in-place concrete construction joints,
PENEBAR SW (“SWellable”) is an expanding strip waterstop that expands to form
a positive seal against the concrete when in contact with water. PENEBAR SW
provides an optimal upgrade over passive PVC and rubber dumbbell waterstops
by eliminating the need for special parts, tie-ins, split-forming and seam welding.
PENEBAR SW waterstops enhance the performance of any waterproofing
system by sealing concrete exposed to water ingress. It has been used
successfully around the world, in a wide range of construction projects.
PENEBAR SW Expanded PENEBAR SW PENEBAR SW
before hydration after hydration in action:
Before the concrete pour, the water-
stop is pressed on to the concrete
surface (see left box in diagram).
Upon contact with water, the swelling
properties of PENEBAR SW (right
box) enable it to seal the cracks
and voids found in concrete joints,
even under high hydrostatic
pressure, as well as continuous im-
mersion and wet/dry cycling.
All of our waterstop products are designed to work as stand-alone products,
as well as with the family of crystalline technology products in the Penetron
System. When used together with Penetron crystalline products, our water-
stops become an integral part of a highly effective waterproofing solution – and
a time-saving and cost-effective solution for durable and waterproof concrete
structures.
Close-up of a concrete cross-section
showing the swelling properties of
PENEBAR SW waterstop.
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45
When you need
rapid expansion performance
PENEBAR SW-45 Rapid
Recommended for non-moving cold joints in building
foundations, slabs, retaining walls and storage tanks,
PENEBAR SW – 45 Rapid is a fast-acting, concrete joint water-
stop designed to expand rapidly when exposed to water.
This unique joint-healing material conforms well to the underlying substrate
and features optimized expansion characteristics that make it the preferred
solution for protection of construction projects exposed to salt water or
high hydrostatic pressure.
Wide range of applications
PENEBAR SW-45 is applied to all non-moving concrete joints that need
protection from moisture ingress. Typical projects include: base slabs,
foundations, retaining walls, water retaining structures, tunnels, pipes,
penetrations, box culverts, etc.
Deep and dry tunnels: Baku Subway Station,
Baku, Azerbaijan
The renovation of the Baku subway system
included extensive repair work to the subway’s
leaking walls and ceilings, including the
electric maintenance room. Restoration of
the upper layers of concrete was done with
PENECRETE MORTAR, PENEBAR and
PENETRON to completely arrest penetration
of the underground water.
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fresh water
Keeping water out – and in: Modera Coral Gables, Miami, Florida USA
A luxury apartment complex with 237 units and extensive exterior retail areas, the Modera Coral Gables has
six residential floors above three levels of parking and a large pool on the fourth floor. The construction site
was 1.6 m (5 feet) under the water table, presenting a challenge to the builder. Penetron technology (including
PENEBAR and PENETRON ADMIX) was used in all below grade structures, the three-level parking garage, the
on grade mat slab and perimeter walls, and the fourth-floor pool.
Expansion rate when immersed in Expansion rate when immersed in
salt water
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The benchmark in controlled
expansion for waterstop applications
PENEBAR SW-55
PENEBAR SW-55 is a versatile concrete joint waterstop that
expands in a controlled fashion when exposed to water.
Made of a butyl rubber base infused with bentonite (and coated with a de-
lay mechanism), it creates a controlled, moisture-activated compression
seal. This characteristic helps avoid internal pressures possible in
cast-in-place applications and also any potential spalling in foundations
and wall structures.
Its superior ability to expand and seal concrete joints allows it to replace the
more passive tied-in PVC waterstop systems and eliminate welding irons,
split-forming, and special shapes.
Ideal for a range of project types
PENEBAR SW-55 is applied to all non-moving concrete joints that need
protection from moisture ingress. Typical projects include: underground
structures, basements, precast panels, tunnels, new concrete onto old
concrete, manholes, lift pits, retaining walls, storage tanks, concrete pipes,
car parks, etc.
Expansion rate when immersed in Expansion rate when immersed in
fresh water salt water
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What is controlled expansion?
Controlled expansion allows PENEBAR SW-55
to avoid some of the problems that have been
associated with traditional waterstops on many
building sites.
• It does not expand prematurely and does not
absorb any water from fresh concrete poured
against it
• It will not expand to a point where the hydration
process causes it to disintegrate and hence
will not be washed away when subjected to a
constant water flow
• It will not cause excessive internal pressure in
the concrete
Advantages of controlled expansion:
• Concrete is allowed to gain full strength before
expansion
• Built-in delay system prevents premature
expansion
Does not disintegrate over time
Not affected by repeated wet and dry cycles
Easy to apply to rough concrete surfaces
Can be used in horizontal and vertical joints
Stylish, “green” & waterproof: Alice Lane Office Towers,
Johannesburg, South Africa
The 18-floor, energy efficient Alice Lane Office Towers in the prestigious
Sandton area feature two sculpted towers linked by a vertical atrium;
an extensive ‘greenscape’ is surrounded by reflective ponds. Underneath
is a six-floor parking garage. The Penetron System, including PENEBAR
waterstops, was specified for the ponds and all water tanks.
Guaranteed durability: Opera and Ballet
Theatre, Saransk, Russia
This comprehensive renovation replaced the
original Opera and Ballet Theatre, built over
75 years ago. Project engineers applied
Photo credit: Photographer Andrew Bell / Paragon Architects
waterproofing materials (including PENEBAR
waterstops, PENEPLUG and PENECRETE
MORTAR) to prevent any further leakage in
the foundation.
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Start out with the right primer
PENEBAR PRIMER
PENEBAR PRIMER is designed to be used with all
PENEBAR SW products and enhances the bonding between
the preformed PENEBAR SW sealants and concrete
surfaces. It aids in the installation process by ensuring the
proper adhesion and performance of the waterstop.
PENEBAR PRIMER can be applied quickly and
conveniently at the job site with a simple brush
application. The primer should be applied
to the substrate (carefully brush off dust and
debris first) prior to installation of the
PENEBAR SW preformed joint sealer. After
allowing the PENEBAR PRIMER to dry until
tacky to the touch, apply the PENEBAR SW
along the area where the primer was applied.
Always use PENEBAR PRIMER to prevent the
PENEBAR SW waterstop strip from moving
during concrete pouring. For vertical surfaces,
nails may be used to hold the strip in place.
Built on dry foundation: Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara, Petailing Jaya, Malaysia
This mixed development combines retail, commercial and residential areas, including
a 20-floor home / office building and two-level basement parking garage. PENETRON
ADMIX was used to protect 4,800 m 3 (6,300 yd 3) of basement concrete, and 1,100
meters (3,600 feet) of PENEBAR SW-55 were installed to seal construction joints.
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Managing the water supply: Taboada
PENEBAR PRIMER properties Water Treatment Plant, Callao, Peru
This new plant significantly boosts sewage
Storage / shelf life When stored in a dry enclosed area off the treatment capacity in Lima and the port of
ground at a minimum temperature of 45°F (7°C) Callao, and it will ensure clean beaches on
the Pacific Ocean coast and reduce pollution
in unopened, undamaged containers, shelf life in the Rimac River. It serves over 4 million
is 12 months. DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE. residents and, with a maximum capacity
of 1.8 million m 3 (2.3 million yd3) per day,
is the largest water treatment facility in
% solids 30% minimum South America. PENEBAR SW-45 was used
in all construction joints of this project
Solvent type Water (together with other components of
the Penetron System) to protect and
Dry time 25 °C (77 °F) 10 minutes waterproof the concrete structures in the
water treatment plant.
Dry time 4 °C (40 °F) 60 minutes
Clean-up Soap and water
Application temperature Minimum: 4 °C (40 °F)
Surface when dry Tacky
PENEBAR PRIMER is applied first to the
area where the waterstop is to be placed.
It is quickly and conveniently applied at
the job site by a simple brush application.
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Convenient,
effective, long-lasting
Application instructions for
PENEBAR SW waterstops
PENEBAR SW is applied to vertical and horizontal
concrete construction joints, new & existing structures,
In this cross-section of both
irregular surfaces, and for wall penetrations horizontal and vertical joints,
PENEBAR SW is installed
(including plumbing and electrical conduits). PENEBAR in and along the joint after
the first concrete pour and
is especially effective for hydrostatic conditions. just before the second pour.
step 1 step 2 step 3
Clean Surface Applying the adhesive Place the waterstop
The concrete surface should Apply a 50 mm (2”) wide coat of With the heel of the hand,
be clean, smooth, dry, and PENEBAR PRIMER along the press a continuous bead of
cured for a minimum of joint and allow to dry until tacky PENEBAR SW firmly into position
24 hours prior to applying to the touch before applying over the primed area. PENEBAR
PENEBAR PRIMER. Do not PENEBAR SW. Always use SW should be placed at least
install PENEBAR SW in PENEBAR PRIMER to prevent 50 mm (2”) inside the concrete.
standing water. PENEBAR SW from moving For pipes and other structural
during concrete pouring. penetrations, cut PENEBAR SW
For vertical surfaces, nails to the measured length and
may be used to hold the product place around the penetration. On
in place. (Application ratio: rough and irregular surfaces,
3.8 l / 1 gallon to 240 m / 787 feet ensure that PENEBAR SW
10 of PENEBAR SW) is directly on the substrate.
Typical PENEBAR SW applications
PENEBAR SW is used PENEBAR SW is placed
for typical construction in construction joints
joints featuring the that have a mandatory
mandatory 75 mm (3”) 50 mm (2”) of concrete
of concrete coverage. coverage.
step 4 step 5 Additional
considerations
Butt coil ends together Pour concrete • PENEBAR SW should be
at a 45° angle Pour the concrete as normal. placed at a minimum depth of
Peel the protective backing Follow standard concrete 50 mm (2”) inside the concrete.
from the exposed side of the placing procedures from • When used on pipes and other
installed PENEBAR SW and here onwards. structural penetrations,
cut each end at opposite PENEBAR SW should be cut
45° angles; tightly butt to the measured length and
the ends together with no placed around the penetration.
separation and no air pockets • On rough and irregular
to form a continuous water- surfaces, always ensure that
stop. Do not overlap the ends PENEBAR SW remains in direct
of the waterstop. contact with the substrate.
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SW
Versatile and waterproof
PENEBAR SW
PENEBAR SW waterstops are typically applied to both horizontal
and vertical non-moving, concrete construction joints. As
a versatile waterproofing solution, they are ideal for further
applications, such as pipe penetrations and pile caps.
An effective stand-alone waterstop...
or part of a system
The PENEBAR SW waterstop products are designed to work seamlessly as
stand-alone products or combined with the Penetron System. When used
together with Penetron crystalline technology, PENEBAR SW waterstops offer
a comprehensive, time-saving and cost-effective solution for durable and
With metal sleeve waterproof concrete.
Pipe penetrations: Install PENEBAR SW
around all single / multiple pipe penetra- This System has been proven effective on countless major projects worldwide
tions (either poured-in-place or with a thanks to the excellent performance of Penetron products and our team
sleeve). The waterstop should be installed
on the outer diameter of each pipe, as of experts.
well as on any construction joints.
Sleeves should also have the waterstops
around the outer diameter, with another
PENEBAR SW strip between the sleeve’s
inner diameter and the pipe, with
continuous contact along both surfaces.
PENEBAR for metal-reinforced pile caps
Install PENEBAR SW around the pile cap and grade
beams (non-contacting) above the layer of exterior
waterproofing to encircle all metal reinforcement
rods extending out of the pile caps.
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W More than a product
As part of the Penetron System, our
PENEBAR SW waterstops are effective as
stand-alone products, but also work with
our crystalline durability products – such
as PENETRON ADMIX – to seal construction
joints and wall penetrations against water
ingress, even under high hydrostatic pressure.
Concrete treated with PENETRON ADMIX
provides a complete waterproofing solution.
Penetron works with clients to develop
solutions that meet the specific demands
of a particular job site. Our world-class
products are supported by years of experience,
a global network of specialists and proven
expertise in optimizing concrete solutions.
Encircling pile cap metal I-beam
PENEBAR for pile caps: Install the
PENEBAR SW around the contour of
the I-beam in the pile cap to create a
separate waterstop layer. If needed,
also encircle all metal reinforcement
rods that extend out of the pile cap.
Dry & durable, above & below: The Manor, Lauderdale by the Sea,
Florida USA
Set directly on top of the parking area, the pool shell and terrace
were treated with PENETRON ADMIX, and all construction joints
were sealed with PENEBAR SW-55 to ensure that no water would
ever seep into the parking area.
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Comprehensive quality control
We test what we sell –
and keep testing
All of our products are tested in the lab and the field.
PENEBAR waterstop products undergo constant testing and
critical evaluation to ensure the consistency of results
and performance. Our production facilities (ISO 9001 certified)
maintain comprehensive manufacturing and batch lot
controls and are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment
to ensure consistent quality control.
Adding capacity & durability: Terminal 3, Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil
The largest airport in South America underwent major infrastructure upgrades to handle
about 60 million passengers per year. Terminal 3 was added for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
PENEBAR SW-55 was used to seal the concrete joints, and PENETRON ADMIX was used to
treat the basement slab; both were used to protect against water penetration.
Photo credit: Reuters
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Designed for durability
PENEBAR SW: physical properties
Property Test standard PENEBAR
SW-45 & SW-55
Color Black
Specific gravity ASTM D71 1.55 ± 0.05
Volatile matter ASTM D6 1% maximum
Penetration, 150 g cone ASTM D217 40 ± 5 mm
25 °C (77 °F); 5 seconds
Application temperature range – 23 °C to 38 °C (– 10 °F to 100 °F)
Service temperature range – 34 °C to 82 °C (– 30 °F to 180 °F)
Caution PENEBAR SW is not an expansion joint sealant. It should be used in non-mov-
ing concrete joints only. PENEBAR SW should be applied the same day as the primer
adhesive is applied. Do not remove separation paper from PENEBAR SW until just prior
to the concrete pour. Store in a cool, dry enclosed area off of the ground at a minimum
temperature of 7°C (45°F).
Type A “Standard” Type B “Slimline”
packaging packaging
• Size: 6 rolls, • Size: 6 rolls,
19 mm (0.75”) x 25 mm (1”) x 5 m (16’) each 9 mm (0.35”) x 25 mm (1”) x 4 m (13’) each
• 30 m (99’) / box • 24 m (79’) / box
• 45 boxes / pallet = 1,350 m (4,430 feet) • 72 boxes / pallet = 1,728 m (5,670 feet)
• 10 pallets / 20’ container = 13,500 m • 10 pallets / 20’ container = 17,280 m
(44,300 feet) (56,700 feet)
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PENEBAR SW:
Expanding concrete waterstops
PENEBAR waterstops have been proven effective in countless
major projects worldwide. The performance and reliability of our
waterstops have firmly established the company as the industry leader.
With locations in all key markets, including facilities in Asia, Europe,
North America, Middle East and South America, Penetron
offers products and technical support around the world through
a comprehensive network of distributors.
Penetron International
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Phone + 1 631 941 9700
Fax + 1 631 941 9777
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