PRODUCT DATA SHEET

POLYKEN® 980 / 955

Product properties of Polyken® 980 / 955
Product Information Typical values
Property Method 980-25 955-25 Units
Product description: The Polyken® 980/955 is a multilayer system Tensile Strength ASTM D 1000 30 40 5.4 kg/cm width
used for the protection of steel pipelines. Polyken® 1019, 1027, 1033A 52 70
Elongation ASTM D 1000 225 400 200%
or 1039 Liquid Adhesives can be used as primers for this system. In
addition to serving as primers, these liquid adhesives themselves System properties 50 mil system: 980-25 + 955-25
represent an anticorrosion layer and provide a uniformly smooth contact Peel adhesion to ASTM D1000 300 oz/in
primed steel 33 N/cm
surface to promote high adhesion of the coating system to the pipe.
Peel adhesion to EN12068 0.8 N/mm
They are designed for machine or brush application and formulated with primed steel
stress-corrosion cracking inhibitors. The Anti-Corrosion layer Polyken® Cathodic ASTM G8 0.25 in radius
980 is engineered to assure a high bond to the primed surface with disbondment 6.4 mm
excellent conformability characteristics. The mechanical protection layer Water vapor ASTM F1249 0.03 0.04 g/100in2/24hr
Polyken® 955, achieves a complete bond to the 980 inner layer, Transmission Rate (100°F, g/m2/24hr
providing maximum handling and in-service protection for the coating 100% RH) 0.5
system. The adhesives in these and all Polyken® tape systems contain Volume resistivity ASTM E257 2.5 x Ω.cm
proven anti-microbial additives. The Polyken® 980/955 can also be used 1016
Dielectric ASTM D1000 650 V/mil
for ductile iron pipes, in this case the use of 1027 primer is breakdown 25.6 kV/mm
recommended. Dielectric strength ASTM D149 20-23 kV

Features: Impact resistance ASTM G-14 50 in Ib

5.5 Nm
• Worldwide reference lists.
Impact resistance ASTM G-13, 1000 lb
• Impermeable to oxygen and moisture. no holidays 4450 N
• Resistant to soil stress. Penetration ASTM G-17 <15 %
• Uniform coating thickness. resistance
• Low cathodic protection-current requirements.
• Compatible with all pipe diameters and generic plant coating systems. Equation for Pipe Coating Requirements
Benefits: Squares** of (width of coating in inches) x (area of pipe in square feet)*
• Proven long-term in-ground performance. coating required (width of coating in inches – overlap in inches) x 100
• Superior in-ground performance. * Area of pipe in ft² = (diameter in inches / 12) x 3.1416 x length in feet
• Plant coating quality with in-situ application. ** One Square = one hundred square feet = 9.29 square meters
• Saving cost over the life of the pipeline. Square meters of (width of coating in mm) x (area of pipe in square meter)*
Minimizes inventory, thus saving money. coating required (width of coating in mm – overlap in mm)
* Area of pipe in m² = (diameter in mm / 1000) x 3.1416 x length in meter
Product selection guide Squares** (width of roll in inches) x (length of roll in feet)
Max.operating temperature 85°C (185°F) per roll (12) (100)
Recommended primer 1019, 1027, 1033A or 1039
Recommended pipe preparation SSA-SA 2 (SSPC-SP6) Square meters (width of roll in mm) x (length of roll in m)
1 – 3 mil anchor profile Per roll (304.8) (30.48)
(25 – 76 micron anchor profile)
Performance AWWA C-214 Rolls (squares of coating required)
Required (squares per roll)

Product construction Rolls (square meters of coating required)

Inner Layer Outer Layer (square meters per roll)
980-20 980-25 980-30 955-15 955-20 955-25 955-30
Required
Backing 9.5 mils 10 mils 10 mils 10 mils 15 mils 20 mils 25 mils
(0.241 (0.254 (0.254 (0.254 (0.381 (0.508 (0.635
mm) mm) mm) mm) mm) mm) mm)
Adhesive 11 mils 15 mils 20 mils 5 mils 5 mils 5 mils 5 mils
(0.279 (0.381 (0.508 (0.127 (0.127 (0.127 (0.127
mm) mm) mm) mm) mm) mm) mm)
Backing
Black White
Color

Ordering information
Polyken® 980 & 955 Tape Coatings are available in roll form.
Example 980-25 BLK 9X800
980 Product type Standard Ordering options
25 Total tape thickness in mils 20 mils (0.510 mm), 25 mils (0.635
mm), 30 mils (0.762 mm)
BLK Tape backing color Black (BLK)
9 Tape width in inches 4” (101 mm), 6” (152 mm), 9” (228
mm), 12” (305 mm), 18” (457 mm)
800 Tape roll length in feet 100 ft (30 m), 200 ft (61 m), 400 ft
(122 m), 600 ft (183 m), 800 ft (244 m)
955-25 WHI 9x800
955 Product type Standard Ordering options
25 Total tape thickness in mils 15 mils (0.381 mm), 20 mils (0.510
mm), 25 mils (0.635 mm), 30 mils
(0.762 mm)
WHI Tape backing color White (WHI)
9 Tape width in inches 4” (101 mm), 6” (152 mm), 9” (228
mm), 12” (305 mm), 18” (457 mm)
800 Tape roll length in feet 100 ft (30 m), 200 ft (61 m), 400 ft
(122 m), 600 ft (183 m), 800 ft (244 m)
For other ordering options please contact your Seal For Life representative.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET POLYKEN® 980 / 955

Application instruction: Job preparation Step 4 Spirally apply the 980 inner layer (anti corrosion)
Tools, equipment Temperature gauge, DFT/WFT gauge, Primer with a 1% to 2% neckdown and no less than a 1”
and auxiliaries application equipment/agitator, Tape application overlap
equipment, Coating “hot box” Step 5 Spirally apply the 955 outer layer (mechanical
Additional coating 931 or 939 filler material, 934-35 and PERP protection) with a 1% to 2% neckdown and no
materials repair materials, Specified Polyken primer. less than a 1” overlap
High humidity Polyken® 980 / 955 can be applied in a humid Step 6 Perform holiday detection per NACE SP0274
atmosphere. The substrate should be free from
condensing water which can be reached by Handling and commissioning
keeping the temperature at least 5°F (3°C) Exposure to loads Objects coated with Polyken® 980 / 955 should
above dew point. not be exposed to loads e.g. from supports- or
Work area and The substrate surface should be dry, clean and lifting equipment.
substrate protected against negative weather influences. Backfill Backfill is possible immediately after completion
Product conditions The Polyken® 980 / 955 shall be stored and/or of the coating application. Consult application
transported in a dry, ventilated location. Storage guidelines for specific instructions. Backfill
temperature shall be a minimum of 60°F (16°C) should be clean and not contain any foreign
and a maximum of 120°F (49°C).The minimum items that can cause damage to the coating
primer temperature for application will be 60°F system.
(16°C).
Information
Documentation Extensive information is available on our web-
Application instruction: Surface preparation site. Application instructions and other
General The area to be coated has to be clean, dry, and documentation can be obtained by contacting
free from oil, grease and dust. All contamination our offices, from our local distributor or by
including mill-scale has to be removed. sending an email to info@sealforlife.com
Degreasing Degrease surfaces with Toluene or Heptane and Certified staff Application of the described coating system shall
e.g. a lint-free cloth. be carried out by certified personnel.
Preventing Prior to and during the application, the
condensation of temperature of the substrate(s) must be at least
water 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
Substrate Temperature of the substrate should preferably
temperature be between 68°F and 104°F (20°C / 40°C).
Preheating may be required.

Application instruction: Brief version

Step 1 Clean substrate to SSPC-SP6 /NACE3 or SA 2
(commercial blast) with a 1 – 3 mil anchor profile
(25 – 76 micron anchor profile)
Step 2 Uniform primer application achieving 2 to 3 mil
WFT. Primer should be “dry to touch” before
application of inner layer.
Step 3 If required, apply weld seam filler material
* For further detailed information, please view the corresponding Application
Guideline *

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