SpECcell Polyethylene 40

CLOSED CELL POLYETHYLENE FOAM JOINT FILLER BOARD

SpECcell Polyethylene 40 is a high performance
closed cell polyethylene foam joint filler. It is
suitable for use as an expansion joint filler in
concrete, brickwork and blockwork, and in isolation
joints where a readily compressible low load transfer
joint filler is required.

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Technical Details

. Structural expansion joints in concrete, brick and blockwork
. Isolation joints to infill panels
. As a back-up support for sealants
. As a bond breaker for sealants over bituminous joint fillers
. Anti-vibration pads for machinery bases

. Non-absorbent, closed cell
. Readily compressible
. Rot proof
. Deformable – accepts temperature cycle with minimal load transfer
. Non-tainting, suitable for potable water applications
. Excellent recovery after compression
. Resilient – will not distort under normal load from wet concrete
. Easily worked – can be cut with a knife
. Economical in use
. Bitumen free – suitable for use with elastomeric sealants
. Chemical resistant – inert to most dilute acids and alkalis; resistant to oil and hydrocarbons

Colour	White
Density	40 kg/m³
Water absorption	<0.2%
Compressive strength	>0.15N/mm²
Recovery at 50% comp.	>90%
Extrusion on 50% comp.	<1mm
Operating temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Fire effect	SpECcell Polyethylene 40 will melt in fire; the rate of spread of flame is mini mized when con fined in a joint
Compression loading	Meets the require ments of BS 5628 Part 3

SpECcell Polyethylene 40 is a compressible joint filler in sheet form, used to form and fill expansion joints.

In Concrete:
SpECcell Polyethylene 40 can be placed against formwork on the concreting side prior to placing the first section of concrete and is left in place on removal of the formwork. The subsequent pour is then cast directly against the SpECcell Polyethy lene 40. The board is then cut back later to form the sealing slot.

In Blockwork and Brickwork:
SpECcell Polyethylene 40 should be installed, whilst laying brick or blockwork, in such a way that a sealing slot, of the required dimensions is formed.

SpECcell Polyethylene 40 is available in the following sizes:
. Thickness: 10, 15, 20 & 25 mm
. Board size: 1m x 2 m