Nitowrap CW constructive solutions
(Formerly known as Nitowrap FRC)
High performance, high strength carbon
fibre system for structural reinforcement of
concrete.
Uses Technical support
Nitowrap CW is a system of high-quality carbon fibre fabric Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
used with epoxy laminating resins. It is used for high quality, construction products all backed by a BS EN
strengthening load carrying capacity of different structures, ISO 9001 registered quality scheme. Fosroc offers a
commonly to improve strength in flexure and shear. As a technical support package to specifiers and contractors
lightweight fabric it can be shaped to fit angles and contours. which includes computer-aided design (CAD) standard
details and technical advice from staff with unrivalled
Typical applications include, but are not limited to, dynamic
experience in the industry.
and dead load increases, seismic strengthening and
repairing structurally damaged concrete. Nitowrap CW may Nitowrap CW is a 0º unidirectional carbon fibre sheet with
be used on civil structure and buildings high strength and high elastic modulus. It is used with
specially developed resins ‘Nitowrap Primer’ and ‘Nitowrap
Encapsulation Resin’ and externally applied to concrete or
Advantages
masonry. When correctly designed and applied, the
■ Improves flexural strength capacity Nitowrap system may improve structural load carrying
capacity, flexural strength, shear strength and provide
■ High tensile strength and elastic modulus
resistance to deformation.
■ Non-intrusive
Nitowrap CW is available in Standard e-modulus CWS
■ Corrosion resistance with high life expectancy 230GPa, High e-modulus CWH 340 GPa and Very High
e-modulus CWHM 640 GPa.
■ Rapid installation provides cost savings, rapid return to
service and minimal disruption to surrounding works Nitowrap CW comes with a ribbed roller to assist in correct
application.
■ Lightweight system reduces requirement for heavy
supporting equipment and adds negligible additional Fosroc also provides the following materials for structural
load strengthening:
Nitowrap AW : Aramid fabric materials
■ Typically low-build reducing effects on structural dimen-
Nitowrap GW : Glass fabric materials
sions and clearance
Nitoplate CP : Carbon fibre pultruded plates
■ No pre-fabrication required, can be shaped to existing Nitorod CR : Carbon fibre pultruded rods
contours
Fosroc provides ancillary primers, adhesives and repair
■ May be applied by dry or wet wrap technique materials
■ Comes in varying fabric strengths and thicknesses.
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Properties
Nitowrap CW – Table 1
Product dimensions and physical properties
Nitowrap Nitowrap
Product Grade Nitowrap CWS
CWH CWHM
Product Code 200 230 300 450 530 610 300 300 400
Fibre Density g/cm³ 1.8 1.82 2.12
Fibre Area Weight (g/m²) 200 230 300 450 530 610 300 300 400
Standard Roll Width mm 500 500 500
Standard Roll Length m 100 100 100 50 50 50 100 100 50
Approximate consumption of
450 450 500 550 600 700 500 500 550
Encapsulation Resin g/m²/layer*
Design Thickness (mm)** 0.111 0.131 0.166 0.255 0.293 0.337 0.167 0.145 0.190
Ultimate Elongation 2.1% 1.4% 0.4%
Fibre Strength (MPa) >4,900 >4,600 >1,900
Fibre E-modulus (GPa) >230 >340 >640
Tensile Strength (kgf/cm:width) 390 450 590 875 1050 1200 544 280 360
Tensile Strength -Design Value
35,500 32,630 19,370
(kgf/cm²)
Tensile E-modulus –Design 6.526x106
Value (kgf/cm²) 2.35x106 3.467x106
* does not include primer or final encapsulation layer.
**Design Thickness based on net-fibre area for single ply. Resin is The surface should be vacuumed after mechanical
excluded.
preparation.
Technical Support All defects, including cracks, loose concrete blowholes and
surface imperfections should be made good with Nitomortar
Fosroc offers a technical support service to specifiers, end
repair materials as advised by Fosroc.
users and contractors as well as unrivalled onsite technical
assistance in locations all over the world. When applying fabric to corners, they should be
mechanically ground to a smooth radius of >10mm. For
Application instructions Nitowrap CWHM fabrics this should be >20mm.
Fosroc recommends that application of any structural Instruction for Use – Dry Wrap Technique
strengthening system should be undertaken by trained and Systems may also be applied using the ‘wet wrap’ technique.
experienced contractors. Consult Fosroc’s technical department for further information
Nitowrap products must be applied in strict accordance with if this is required.
the product method statement, a copy of which may be Substrates should be primed using Nitowrap Primer to
obtained from your nearest Fosroc technical office. ensure substrate consolidation and correct consumption of
Surface Preparation Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin.
Concrete surfaces must be dry, smooth and free from debris Any identified defects and pinholes visible subsequent to
or loose material. Surfaces must be fully cured and free from priming should be rapidly sealed with an appropriate
coatings, impregnations or contamination. Nitomortar product or an additional coat of Nitowrap Primer.
Thorough preparation of the substrate is vital. Light grit Apply Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin at minimum
blasting is recommended to remove all deleterious consumption as stated according to the grade of product in
substances and provide a suitable mechanical key. the table 1. Use a wet film thickness gauge to ensure
minimum thickness is achieved. Apply Nitowrap CW
immediately after the application of Nitowrap Encapsulation
Resin.
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Nitowrap CW product must be cut and handled in a clean Estimating
environment using clean gloves at all times. Do not use any
Supply
part of the fabric that is visibly distressed, has been folded
or contaminated. Measure and cut the Nitowrap CW in Nitowrap CW Rolls : See table 1
accordance with the designed drawings, ensuring that all
overlaps are correctly accounted for. Nitowrap Primer : 15 kg pack
Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin : 15 kg pack
Carefully place the Nitowrap CW onto the substrate,
ensuring full tight contact with the substrate with no air Coverage
pockets. Use a ribbed laminating roller to remove ridges Nitowrap Primer* : 0.25 – 0.3 kg/m²
and air pockets and to draw sufficient Nitowrap
Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin : See table 1
Encapsulation resin to the surface.
Final layer of Nitowrap
Observe minimum/maximum overcoating times before : 0.2 - 0.25 kg/m²
Encapsulation Resin
commencing follow on works. If a subsequent layer of * Dependent upon substrate. Two coats of primer may be required.
Nitowrap CW is to be applied over the top of the applied
Make allowance for wastage.
system, re-priming is not necessary.
Finishing
Limitation
After completing the application of the carbon fibre sheet a
final layer of encapsulation resin shall be applied at a Design calculations must be approved by a licensed
consumption of 200 to 250g/m². professional engineer in accordance with the prevailing
design standards of the country where the material will be
As Nitowrap CW is inert and corrosion resistant the product installed.
may be left uncoated. If exposed UV Fosroc recommends
that the system is coated with Dekguard S or a similar Fosroc recommends that application of any structural
protective system. strengthening system should be undertaken by trained and
experienced contractors.
Other considerations may require the system to be covered
over, by coatings or renders. These are permissible but Do not fold Nitowrap CW.
should be selected in consultation with Fosroc’s technical Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin is not UV stable. Protect from
office. exposure to direct UV sources.
Cleaning
Nitowrap Primer and Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin should
be removed from tools and equipment using Fosroc Solvent
102 immediately after use. Hardened material may be
removed mechanically.
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Storage
Nitowrap CW should be stored in covered warehouse
conditions, and kept clean and dry.
Shelf Life
Nitowrap CW has an unlimited shelf life when kept in
appropriate storage conditions.
Nitowrap Primer has a shelf life of 12 months when stored
in appropriate conditions.
Nitowrap Encapsulation Resin has a shelf life of 12 months
when stored in appropriate conditions.
Precautions
Health and Safety
For further information refer to the appropriate Product
Safety Data Sheet.
Fire
Nitowrap CW is non-flammable.
In service, observe Glass Transition Point
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and
conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensu re
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 International
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Fosroc Sdn. Bhd PT. Fosroc Indonesia Fosroc Singapore
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