Sika® FloorJoint PS-30 XS
CARBON FIBRE PREFABRICATED FLOOR JOINT SYSTEM
Sika® FloorJoint PS-30 XS is a carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite, prefabricated, floor joint system with high mechanical resistance for an improved load distribution and results in minimum vibrations under direct car and forklift traffic. Gap widths: 0–5 mm.
- Grindable profile for level integration into the floor surface
- Reduced vibrations under direct car and fork lift traffic
- Thermal expansion coefficient similar to resin based floors
- Easy to install / Easy to repair
- Short down time - Trafficable after 24 hours
- Waterproof system design possible
- High chemical resistance
- Non corroding
- High mechanical resistance
System Structure
Usage
- Floor joint system for new build and refurbished joints in concrete / concrete screeds in:
- Storage areas, assembly halls, maintenance workshops, hospitals, schools, warehouses, show rooms, pharmaceutical industry, production etc.
Advantages
- Grindable profile for level integration into the floor surface
- Reduced vibrations under direct car and fork lift traffic
- Thermal expansion coefficient similar to resin based floors
- Easy to install / Easy to repair
- Short down time - Trafficable after 24 hours
- Waterproof system design possible
- High chemical resistance
- Non corroding
- High mechanical resistance
Packaging
Refer to individual Product Data Sheet.
System Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Fire Testing DIN EN 13501-1, Sika® FloorJoint, Hoch, Test report No. PB-Hoch-140803-3
- Fire Testing DIN EN ISO 11925-2, Sika® FloorJoint, Hoch, Test report No. PB-Hoch-140801-3
- Fire Testing DIN EN ISO 9239-1, Sika® FloorJoint, Hoch, Test report No. PB-Hoch-140802-3
Shelf Life
Refer to individual Product Data Sheet.
Storage Conditions
Refer to individual Product Data Sheet.
System Structure
Sika® FloorJoint PS-30 XS
| 1. Backing rod | Backing rod, 8 mm diameter |
| 2. Adhesive | Sikadur®-31 CF Normal |
| 3. Floor joint panel | Sika® FloorJoint XS |
| 4. Floor coating | e.g. Sikafloor®-264N/-263 SL N |
Composition
Floor joint panel: Carbon fibre reinforced polymer
Reaction to Fire
| Bfl s1 (composite material of joint panel) | (EN 13301-1) |
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for specific information.
Joint Design
| Gap width1 | Positive joint movement2 | Negative joint movement3 |
| 1 mm | + 3.0 mm | - 1 mm |
| 2 mm | + 3.0 mm | - 2 mm |
| 3 mm | + 3.0 mm | - 2 mm |
| 4 mm | + 2.0 mm | - 2 mm |
| 5 mm | + 1.0 mm | - 2 mm |
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Width of the gap in the concrete below Sika® floor Joint panel during installation.
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Positive joint movement is the amount the gap can open, compared to its original width during installation of Sika® floor Joint panel. Do not exceed the maximum positive joint movement capacity, otherwise the teeth of the Sika® floor Joint panel become unsupported and may be damaged.
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Negative joint movement is the amount the gap can close, compared to its original width during installation of the Sika® floor Joint panel.
Application
Ambient Air Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Refer to the product data sheet of the individual product for specific information.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % r.h. max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation!
The substrate and uncured floor must be at least 3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish.
Substrate Temperature
The ideal installation temperature is approx. +15 °C min. / +25 °C max.
Refer to the product data sheet of the individual product for specific information.
Substrate Moisture Content
<4 % pbw moisture content.
Test method: Sika Tramex Meter, CM-measurement or Oven-Dry-Method. No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Before grinding and applying Sikafloor®-Top Coat on Sikadur®-31 CF Normal + Sika® FloorJoint XS allow:
| Substrate Temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 24 hours | 14 days |
| +20 °C | 12 hours | 10 days |
| +30 °C | 8 hours | 7 days |
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Temperature | Foot Traffic | Light Traffic | Full cured |
| +10 °C | 72 hours | 6 days | 10 days |
| +20 °C | 24 hours | 4 days | 7 days |
| +30 °C | 18 hours | 2 days | 5 days |
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Consumption
Sika® FloorJoint PS-30 XS System:
| Coating | Product | Consumpton |
| Adhesive | Sikadur®-31 CF Normal | ~1–3 kg/linear metre (depending of the depth of the cut-out) |
| Floor Panel | Sika® FloorJoint XS | 1 piece per 1.2 linear metre |
| Top Coat | Sikafloor®-Top Coat | Refer to relevant System Datasheet |
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.
APPLICATION
Refer to the Information Manual for Sika® FloorJoint XS