SpECtite Swellseal Polybar
POLYMER BASED HYDROPHILIC WATERSTOP – SALINE GRADE
SpECtite Swellseal Polybar is a hydrophilic waterstop based on synthetic rubber for use in construction joints subject to saline water penetration. SpECtite Swellseal Polybar exhibits good resistance to a wide range of chemicals (see Chemical Resistance below) and presents a unique characteristic of swelling many times its dry volume when in contact with ground/saline water to form an impenetrable gel capable of resisting hydrostatic pressures of up to 60 meters.
Technical Details
• Construction joint
• Pipe and cable penetrations
• New to existing concrete
• Sealing irregular concrete surfaces
• Suitable for ground/saline water conditions.
• Good chemical resistance
• Supplied in 2 sections depending on the size of the structure (see Sizes & Packaging below).
• Safe and odour-free
• Totally flexible
• Surface fixed – no pre-formed chases required
• Seals localised honeycombing and minor fractures
| Specific gravity @25°C | 1.64 |
| Resistance to hydrostatic pressure | 6 bars |
| Swelling capacity (3.5% saline solution) | 140% |
| Hardness – Shore A | 25 |
| Tensile Strength | 3Mpa |
| Elongation | 400% |
| Service temperature | -20ºC to +75ºC |
| Bending radius at corners | 50mm |
| Colour | Orange |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to a wide range of common chemicals. For fuels, oils and solvents, please contact SPEC Technical Department |
All surfaces to which SpECtite Swellseal Polybar is to be applied should be clean and free of standing water. Any loose or flaking concrete must be removed. (The preferred practice of scabbling joints is recommended).
Application
Uncoil a length of SpECtite Swellseal Polybar and apply onto the concrete surface, noting that it must be positioned inside the reinforcement cage with a minimum concrete cover of 75mm.
Press SpECtite Swellseal Polybar firmly into place to ensure it covers any surface undulations.
In vertical installations work from the base up to prevent any deformation or elongation.
Jointing
Cut the ends of adjoining lengths of SpECtite Swellseal Polybar with a sharp tool to ensure a clean and square cut and press together for a close butt joint. Do not overlap.
Fixing
Fix SpECtite Swellseal Polybar in place using nailing guns, with nails at 300mm spacing approximately.
Where SpECtite Swellseal Polybar is to be installed on metal or plastic pipes, this can be achieved with a good quality contact adhesive.
Do not use any damaged, deformed or swollen bars.
• Size 20 x 10mm x 5m long for structures up to 150mm thick.
A cardboard box contains 9 x 5m coils.
• Size 20 x 20mm x 5m long for structures over 150mm thick.
A cardboard box contains 9 x 5m coils.
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