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SikaWrap® FX-50 C

Carbon fibre unidirectional cord for structural strengthening, connection and anchoring of SikaWrap® Strengthening Systems

SikaWrap® FX-50 C is a unidirectional structural carbon fibre cord encased in a plastic sleeve. It is used to anchor or connect SikaWrap® carbon and glass fibre structural fabrics. The Product is also used to provide flexible near surface mounted strengthening and cantilever anchoring.

  • Continuous tows without the need for splicing.
  • Prevents delamination of SikaWrap® fabrics at the edges in shear strengthening applications.
  • Suitable for installation in complex or difficult access locations.
  • 100 % durable carbon fibre.
  • Multifunctional use.
  • Resistant to corrosion.
  • Installation with standard site anchoring equipment.
  • Minimal breakout required.
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Usage

The Product is used as a:       
  • Anchor for SikaWrap® structural fabrics.
  • Anchored near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening for cantilevers.
  • Connection point for SikaWrap® structural fabrics.
  • Flexible near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening.
  • Reinforcement cord for structural strengthening systems.
       Please note:        
  • A specialist Structural Engineer must be consulted for any structural strengthening design calculation.
  • The Product may only be used by experienced professionals.
 

Advantages

  • Continuous tows without the need for splicing.
  • Prevents delamination of SikaWrap® fabrics at the edges in shear strengthening applications.
  • Suitable for installation in complex or difficult access locations.
  • 100 % durable carbon fibre.
  • Multifunctional use.
  • Resistant to corrosion.
  • Installation with standard site anchoring equipment.
  • Minimal breakout required.

Packaging

Roll length

25 m roll on a plastic reel dispenser

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

  • Contributes towards satisfying Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization — Material Ingredients under LEED® v4.

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

  • National Technical Assessment Sika CarboDur® kit, ITB, No. ITB-KOT-2019/0415 v.1.

  • Technical Agreement, CTPC, No. 016-011401-2019.

  • Technical Approval Sika CarboDur, Nr. IBDiM-KOT-2019-0361 v.2.

  • Technical Approval, CSTB, Avis Technique 3.3/19-1005_V1.
Product Information

Construction

Fibre orientation

0° (longitudinal, unidirectional) in a plastic sleeve

Warp (longitudinal)

Black carbon fibre

Shelf Life

5 years from date of production

Storage Conditions

The Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C. Protect the Product from direct sunlight. Always refer to packaging.

Cross section

Dry fibre

~28 mm²

Mass per length

Dry fibre

~50 g/m

Dry fibre density

1.82 g/cm³

Dry fibre tensile strength

4000 N/mm²

(ISO 10618)

Dry fibre modulus of elasticity in tension

240 kN/mm²

(ISO 10618)

Dry fibre elongation at break

>1.60 %

(ISO 10618)
System information

System Structure

Impregnating or laminating resin options

Sikadur®-300

Sikadur®-52 Injection Normal

Anchorage resin options

Sikadur®-330

Sika AnchorFix®-3030

Structural strengthening fabric

SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre fabric

The system structure as described in table must not be changed. Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheets and Sika® Method Statements.
Technical Information

Design nominal cross section

~28 mm²

Laminate Tensile Strength

Mean

2000 N/mm²

All values refer to design nominal thickness and design nominal cross section.

Laminate Tensile Modulus of Elasticity

Mean

230 kN/mm²

All values refer to design nominal thickness and design nominal cross section.

Application

Consumption

Consumption

Resin for impregnation

110–150 g/m
Application steps

APPLICATION

IMPORTANT

Application by Trained Personnel

The application of this Product must only be carried out by an applicator that is trained or approved by Sika®. The applicator must also be experienced in this type of application.

IMPORTANT

Do NOT Interchange Different System Components

SikaWrap® fabrics are coated to ensure maximum bond and durability with the Sikadur® adhesives, impregnating and laminating resins. To maintain and ensure full system compatibility, do not interchange different system components.

SikaWrap® FX can be cut with special scissors. Refer to the relevant Sika® Method Statements for the installation of SikaWrap® FX and for either the impregnating or laminating procedure of the fabric:

  • 850 41 09 Method Statement SikaWrap® FX-50 C Fibre Connector.

  • 850 41 02 Method Statement SikaWrap® Manual Dry Application.

  • 850 41 03 Method Statement SikaWrap® Manual Wet Application.

  • 850 41 04 Method Statement SikaWrap® Saturator Application.

 

Overcoating SikaWrap® Fabrics

Note: SikaWrap® fabrics can be overcoated with a cementitious overlay or other coatings for aesthetic or protective purposes. The overcoating system selection is dependent on the exposure and the project specific requirements. For additional UV light protection in exposed areas use Sikagard®-550 W Elastic, Sikagard®-675 W GB ElastoColor or Sikagard®-680 S Betoncolour.

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