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SikaWrap® FX-50 C - Structural Carbon Fibre Cord

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Sika Limited

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

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Application

  • 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.

Description

For structural strengthening, connection and anchoring of SikaWrap® Strengthening Systems.

Unidirectional structural carbon fibre cord encased in a plastic sleeve. It is used to anchor or connect SikaWrap® carbon and glass fibre structural fabrics. Also used to provide flexible near surface mounted strengthening and cantilever anchoring


Features and benefits:

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

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Other

Material

Carbon fibre

Shape

Other

Length

25000 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Standard roll length.

Width

Bespoke

Warranty description

Other

Uniclass

Pr_20_96_97_30 Fibre-reinforced polymer ropesPrimary

CAWS

G20/7 Structural hardwood

G20/5 Structural softwood

G20/345 Proprietary structural wood composite

G20/336 Structural wood composite

G20/260 Structural hardwood (strength class not specified)

G20/250 Structural hardwood (graded direct to strength class)

G20/230 Structural softwood (strength class not specified)

G20/210 Structural softwood (graded direct to strength class)

G20/17 Structural wood composite

G12/330 Proprietary metal members

G12/30 Proprietary

G10/17 General steel sections

G10/135 Hollow steel sections

F30/265 Support system

E30/240 Proprietary prefabricated reinforcement

Specification data - Fibre-reinforced polymer ropes

Certification

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.

Accessories

Guidance for specification option:

Components described here to be specified separately but in accordance with the system structure as described, and must not be changed. Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheets and Sika® Method Statements.

  • Impregnating or laminating resin options: Sikadur®-300 or Sikadur®-52 Injection Normal.
  • Anchorage resin options Sikadur®-330 or Sika AnchorFix®-3030.
  • Structural strengthening fabric: SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre fabric.

Construction

Fibre orientation: 0° (longitudinal, unidirectional) in a plastic sleeve.
Warp (longitudinal): Black carbon fibre.

Roll size

25 m long; 28 mm² nominal cross section.

Technical characteristics, other

Consult manufacturer's literature.

Guidance for specification option:

Extensive details available including density, mass, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and elongation at break.

Literature

Product Data Sheet - SikaWrap® FX-50 C

Product Data Sheet - SikaWrap® FX-50 C

Technical Information Manual - SikaWrap® FX Fibre Connector

Technical Information Manual - SikaWrap® FX Fibre Connector