SikaWrap® FX-50 C
SikaWrap® FX-50 C is a unidirectional carbon fibre string, encased in a plastic envelope, which is used as near surface mounted strengthening and as fibre connector for the anchorage of SikaWrap® fabrics.
- Carbon fibre, corrosion resistant, durable
- Multifunctional use
- Easy to install
Usage
- Anchoring SikaWrap® carbon and glass fibre fabrics on concrete or masonry
- Connecting SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre fabrics through concrete or masonry structures
- Flexible near surface mounted strengthening (NSM)
Advantages
- Carbon fibre, corrosion resistant, durable
- Multifunctional use
- Easy to install
Packaging
25 m roll on a plastic reel dispenser
Product Details
Construction
Unidirectional carbon fibre string encased in a plastic envelope
Fibre Type
Carbon fibre
Shelf Life
24 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
Store in undamaged, original sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Dry Fibre Density
1.82 g/cm3
Cross Section
≥ 28 mm2 (based on carbon fibre content)
Mass per Unit Length
≥ 50 g/m (carbon fibre content)
Dry Fibre Tensile Strength
| 4 000 N/mm2 | (ASTM D 4018) |
Dry Fibre Modulus of Elasticity in Tension
240 kN/mm2 | (ASTM D 4018) |
Dry Fibre Elongation at Break
≥ 1.6 % | (ASTM D 4018) |
System Structure
The system build-up and configuration as described must be fully complied with and may not be changed.
| Impregnating / laminating resin | Sikadur®-300 or Sikadur®-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP |
| Anchorage resin | Sikadur®-330 or Sika AnchorFix®-3+ |
| Structural strengthening fabric | SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre fabric |
The embedded composite will have a diameter of approx. 10 mm
For detailed information on Sikadur®-330, Sikadur®-300, Sikadur-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP and AnchorFix®-3+, together with the resin and fabric application details, please refer to the relevant Product Data Sheets and the Method Statements.
Laminate Nominal Cross Section
78 mm2
Laminate Tensile Strength
| ~2 000 N/mm2 (related to fibre cross section)* | (EN 2561**) |
*Impregnating resin: Sikadur®-300, Sikadur®-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP
*Values in longitudinal direction of the fibres
** Standard adapted to fit sample shape
Laminate Modulus of Elasticity in Tension
| ~230 kN/mm2 (related to fibre cross section)* | (EN 2561**) |
*Impregnating resin: Sikadur®-300, Sikadur®-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP
*Values in longitudinal direction of the fibres
** Standard adapted to fit sample shape
Application
Consumption
Anchor impregnation: 110–150 g/m
SikaWrap® fabrics: Please refer to the relevant product data sheet
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Minimum substrate tensile strength: 1.0 N/mm 2 or as specified in the strengthening design.Please also refer to the relevant Method Statement for further information.
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Concrete must be cleaned and prepared to achieve a laitance and contaminant free, open textured surface.Please also refer to the relevant Method Statement for further information.