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Application

For use as a joint filler in masonry and concrete structures where a low load transfer joint filler is required. Strip and cord sections are used to backup flexible joint sealants.

Description

A closed cell polyethylene foam for use in expansion and movement joints in structural elements. It is a non-absorbent compressible material with an excellent recoverability factor when compressed. It is supplied in sheets and strips at a variety of thicknesses for varying applications.


Features and benefits:

  • Excellent recovery from compression.
  • Closed cell material preventing water absorption.
  • Readily cut and formed to different shapes.
  • Excellent compressibility.

General information

Material

Polyethylene

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_63_27 Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam boardsPrimary

CAWS

E40/520 Sheet joint filler

E60/330 Expanded polystyrene void formers

F30/615 Movement joints without sealant

F30/78 Fire-resisting movement joints without sealant

Product range

Movement Joints

Specification data - Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam boards

Material

Cross linked closed cell polyethylene foam.

Thickness

10 mm.

15 mm.

20 mm.

25 mm.

30 mm.

Special order.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirement, available from 2 mm.

Accessories

None.

Exafoam Cord.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in 100, 150, 200 and 250 mm widths.

Exafoam Strip.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 mm diameters.

Elongation at break

80%.

TensileStrength

2.5 kN/cm.

Elastic recovery

>70%.

Literature

Exafoam TDS

Exafoam TDS

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