PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sika® Concrete Fix
High Modulus, High-Strength, Structural, Rapid Curing Epoxy, Smooth-Paste Adhesive
DESCRIPTION Metalwork, carpentry:
▪ Fixing and fastening of handrails, railings, balus-
Sika® Concrete Fix is a 2-component, 100% solids, trades and supports
moisture-tolerant, high-modulus, high-strength, struc- ▪ Fixing of window and door frames
tural, smooth-paste epoxy adhesive. (Sika® Concrete For use in the following:
Fix is also known as Sikadur-33) ▪ Concrete
▪ Hard natural stone
▪ Solid rock
USES ▪ Hollow and solid masonry
As a structural adhesive for: ▪ Steel
▪ Concrete elements ▪ Wood
▪ Hard natural stone
▪ Ceramics, fibre cement CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Mortar, Bricks, Blocks, Masonry, render etc.
▪ Steel, Iron, Aluminium ▪ Can be used on damp concrete
▪ Wood ▪ Excellent adhesion to the substrate
▪ Polyester, Epoxy ▪ Non-sag, also overhead
For concrete repairs ▪ High load capacity
Interior, vertical and overhead repair of: ▪ Shrinkage-free hardening
▪ Corners and edges ▪ Styrene-free
▪ Hole and void filling ▪ Convenient easy mix ratio A : B = 1 : 1 by volume
▪ Joint arrises
Joint filling and crack sealing: APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
▪ Crack filling and sealing (non moving)
AS4020:2018 approved for use in potable Water ap-
plications.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Epoxy resin
Packaging 1 litre kit
Shelf life 24 months from date of production
Storage conditions Store in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry condi-
tions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Protect from direct sun-
light.
Colour Concrete grey
Density 1.35 kg/litre (part A+B mixed)
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Consistency Smooth-paste adhesive
Compressive strength ~ 50 N/mm2 (14 days + 23oC)
Tensile strength 10-15 MPa (14 days at +23 oC)
Tensile adhesion strength Time Substrate Bond Strength
After 3 days Dry Concrete > 5 N/mm2 *
After 3 days Damp Concrete > 5 N/mm2 *
After 3 days Steel Blast cleaned > 10 N/mm2
After 3 days Brick Dry > 1.5 N/mm2 **
* 100% concrete failure
** 100% brick failure
Coefficient of thermal expansion 9.3x10-5 per oC (Temp. range +23 oC - +60 oC) (EN 1770)
Heat deflection temperature +49 oC (7 days at +23oC) (EN 12614)
Mixing ratio A : B = 1 : 1 by volume
Consumption 1 litre/m2 per mm of thickness
Layer thickness 0.5mm min. / 10mm max.
Ambient air temperature +10 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Relative air humidity 85% max. (at +25 °C)
Dew point Avoid condensation during dew point conditions.
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3°C above dew
point.
Substrate temperature +10 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate moisture content Can be damp but not “wet”. No free standing water during application and
curing.
Pot Life 60 minutes (+23 oC)
Curing time Temperature Open Time Curing Time
+10 oC 210 minutes 3 days *
+20 oC 90 minutes 2 days *
+35 oC 45 minutes 1 day *
* To achieve approx. 80% of the performance
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA safety-related data.
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS Adequate substrate strength (concrete, masonry, nat-
ural stone) must always be confirmed.
▪ Minimum substrate and ambient temperature 4ºC
▪ Do not thin. Addition of solvents will prevent proper SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
cure.
▪ Material is a vapour barrier after cure Surface must be clean and sound. It may be dry or
▪ Not for sealing and cracks under hydrostatic pressure damp, but free from standing water. Remove dust,
at the time of application laitance, grease, curing compounds, impregnations,
waxes and any other contaminants.
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY Preparation Work
Concrete, natural stone, cement mortar and render:
For information and advice on the safe handling, stor- Clean, free from oils and grease, no loose or friable
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall particles, no cement laitance.
refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on- Age of concrete 3 to 6 weeks (dependent on mix
taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other design and environment). Preparation: Blastcleaning
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or grinding. the declared data for this product may vary from
Construction steel 37, V2 A steel: Free from oil, country to country. Please consult the local Product
grease, rust or mill scale. Preparation: Blastcleaning or Data Sheet for the exact product data.
grinding. Avoid dew point conditions. If prepared steel
is not to be used immediately, its surface must be LEGAL NOTES
coated with Sikagard®-62 to protect it.
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
Polyester, epoxy, ceramics: tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
Free from oils and grease. Polyester epoxy: Grind, us- products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
ing coarse abrasive. rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Glass, ceramics: Grinding, do not apply to siliconised properly stored, handled and applied under normal
substrates. conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
MIXING strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
Pre-mix each component. Proportion equal parts by ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
volume of Component ‘B’ and Component ‘A’ into a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
clean pail. Mix thoroughly for 3 minutes with Sika legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
paddle on low speed (400-600 rpm) drill until uniform from this information, or from any written recom-
in colour. Mix only the quantity that can be used with- mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
in its potlife. user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
Apply Sika® Concrete Fix to the prepared substrate by be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
trowel or gloved hand. Ensure the material is worked current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
well (scrubbed) into the surface, this is particularly im- refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
portant on damp surfaces. There should be no stand- Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
ing water on concrete surfaces. If using Sika® Concrete will be supplied on request.
Fix as an adhesive, coat both adherents and press into
place (on vertical and overhead surfaces temporary
support must be provided). The adhesive layer should
not be less than 2 mm.
To seal injection ports and crack for injection grouting
– Place the neat mixed material over the cracks to be
pressure-injected and around each injection port. Al-
low sufficient time to set before pressure-injecting.
Use Sikadur-52 Normal for the low-viscosity injection
adhesive. Consult the Technical Data Sheet on this
product for more information. Also contact Technical
Services for additional information on pressure-injec-
tion grouting.
To anchor bolts, dowels, pins – Annular space around
bolt should not exceed 3 mm, depth of embedment is
typically 10-15 times the bolt diameter. Grout with
neat Sika® Concrete Fix.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Uncured material may be cleaned from application
tools, etc. by using Sika Colma Cleaner (flammable
solvent). Cured material can only be removed mech-
anically.
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
Sika Australia Pty Limited
ABN 12 001 342 329
aus.sika.com
Tel: 1300 22 33 48
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