AEROFIL® 1 - Polyethylene Joint Filler
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Low density, compressible, closed cell polyethylene filler for structural expansion joints and building facades.
Application
- For structural expansion joints in concrete, brickwork and blockwork.
- For forming isolation joints for machine bases or similar applications.
- Can also be used on internal finishes as a gap filler or backing filler to walls, pipes, kitchen and sanitary ware before sealing with a surface sealant.
Description
Aerofil® 1 is a white, inert, preformed, closed cell, polyethylene joint filler suitable for structural movement joints in concrete, brick and blockwork. Aerofil 1’s low compressive strength prevents the transfer of load across joint interfaces and makes it ideal for forming soft compression joints and expansion joints in brickwork facades as recommended by BS 5628: Part 3: 1985 Use of Masonry Clause 20.4
A low density, compressible, closed cell polyethylene filler. primarily. The closed cell construction also prevents moisture absorption.
Features and benefits:
- Low compression - accepts temperature cycles with minimal load transfer.
- Closed cell - prevents water absorption.
- 90% recovery after release of load.
- Inert to most dilute acids and alkalis.
- Resistant to oil and hydrocarbons.
- Can be cut with a sharp knife.
- Economical in use.
- Available in a range of sizes with rip-off edge to form neat sealant rebate.
General information
Color | White |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Other |
Length | 2000 mm |
Width | 800 mm |
Height | 10 mm 20 mm 25 mm 50 mm |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/610 Movement joints with sealant F30/76 Movement joints with sealant N13/580 Sealant for pointing N13/68 Sealant for pointing |
Specification data - Expanded polyethylene (PE) foam strips
Standard | To MCHW Volume 1: Specification for highway works (SHW).Guidance for specification option: Department of Transport, Specification for Highway Works 1991 Clause 1015 (low compression for bridge expansion joints), Scottish Office Industry Department, Welsh Office, Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, BS 5628: Part 3:2005 Use of masonry §5.4.3 Specification for Highway Works 2016 Clause 1015. |
Weathering test | No disintegration. |
Recovery | 90% after release of load. |
Material | Polyethylene. |
Density | To ISO 845, 28 kg/m³ ± 10%. |
Compression in joint (minimum) | To ISO 3386-1, 120 kN/m² ± 30%.Manufacturer guidance@ 50% strain. |
Size | |
Thickness | 10 mm.20 mm.25 mm.50 mm. |
Width | 800 mm. |
Colour | White. |
Length | 2000 mm. |
Water absorption | To ISO 2896, 1%. |
Operating temperature | -5°C to +100°C. |
Ancillary components | Not required. Pak Adhesive. Guidance for specification option: Pak Adhesive 5 litre can (Full coverage approx. 5 m² per litre -2.5 m² bonded area). |
Sustainability data
Material | Polyethylene |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 1 |
 Revit | - | 1 |