Wabo®Flex

Molded rubber segmental expansion joint system

Features Benefits

Prevents accumulation of debris,

• Minimal
ice and incompressible items.
open
Provides a smooth riding
surface
surface.
Combines the strength of steel
• Versatility
and the flexibility of rubber.
Steel reinforced rubber provides
a durable surface under traffic
• Durability
and adjusts readily to structural
movement.

DESCRIPTION: RECOMMENDED FOR:

Wabo®Flex is a molded rubber cushion expansion joint • Low height joint sealing restrictions.
designed to accommodate structure movements from 2 • Bridge decks and ramps
inches up to 13 inches. The Wabo®Flex system
consists of molded rubber cushions which are steel • Expansion joint applications with maximum
reinforced and imbedded with corrosion-resistant movement of 13 inches.
aluminum wear plates. Tongue and grooves at the end • New construction or repair and maintenance of
of each rubber cushion prevent uplift or separation existing joints.
while ensuring a watertight connection

PACKAGING/COVERAGE:
• Wabo®Flex is supplied in standard 6 foot
sections, except for SR13, which are supplied
in 4 foot sections. Sections are shrink wrapped
and shipped on pallets.
• NP1 Edge Void Sealant is supplied in 9.8 oz
tubes.
• Coverage for all components will depend on
void size, placement, waste, and experience.
 TECHNICAL DATA:

"B" Traffic Wear Plate

Edge Void Sealant Molded Rubber Block

Steel Anchorage
Reinforcing

"A"

Blockout Data
"C"

"E" "D" "E"

"F"
"G"

Movement Table:
Molded Dimensions Joint Opening "A" System Width "B"
Model
Width Height Min. Max. Total Min. Max.
Number
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
SR 2A 10.625 270 1.563 40 1.000 25 3.000 77 2.000 51 9.625 244 11.625 296
SR 2.5A 13.750 349 1.813 46 1.375 35 3.875 98 2.500 64 12.500 318 15.000 381
SR 4A 23.000 584 2.125 54 1.000 25 5.000 127 4.000 102 21.000 533 25.000 635
SR 6.5A 28.000 711 3.000 76 1.500 38 8.000 203 6.500 165 24.750 629 31.250 794
SR 9 37.375 949 3.750 95 1.750 44 10.750 273 9.000 229 32.875 835 41.875 1064
SR 13 55.000 1397 5.000 127 2.000 51 15.000 381 13.000 330 48.500 1232 61.500 1562

"C" "D"
Model "E" "F" "G"
Min Max Min. Max.
Number
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
SR 2A 10.125 257 12.125 308 7.375 187 9.375 239 1.375 35 1.813 46 1.250 32
SR 2.5A 13.000 330 15.500 394 9.750 248 12.250 311 1.625 41 2.063 52 1.500 38
SR 4A 21.500 546 25.500 648 17.625 448 21.625 549 1.938 49 2.375 60 1.750 44
SR 6.5A 25.250 641 31.750 806 21.000 533 27.500 699 2.125 54 3.250 83 2.000 51
SR 9 33.375 848 42.375 1076 29.000 737 38.000 965 2.188 56 4.000 102 2.250 57
SR 13 49.000 1245 62.000 1575 43.500 1105 56.500 1435 2.750 70 5.250 133 2.750 70
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Metal Components
The aluminum plate utilized for the skid resistant surface shall be
from alloy 60661-T6 (ASTM B-221-73). The steel angles
imbedded in the molded neoprene panels are formed ASTM A36
steel

Elastomeric Seal
The neoprene material shall have the physical properties conforming to the following
requirements:

ASTM TEST
PHYSICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
METHOD
Tensile Strength, min D 412 1,800 psi
Elongation at Break, min D 412 400%
Hardness, Shore A D 2240 45 +/-5
Compression Set, 22 hrs@158F D 395 20%
Oil Swell, 70 hrs. @ 212ºF(100ºC) D 471 120%
Ozone Resistance D 1149 no cracks
Low Temperature Brittleness D 746 not brittle
 Installation Summary: For Best Results:
• Newly placed concrete: the joint interface must • Install when concrete substrate is clean, sound,
be dry and clean (free of dirt, coatings, rust, dry, and cured (14 day minimum).
grease, oil, and other contaminants), sound and • Do not install if the joint’s anticipated movement
durable. New concrete must be cured (minimum will exceed the system’s movement range.
of 14 days).
• Do not allow any of the components to freeze prior
• Aged concrete: loose, contaminated, weak, to installation. Store all components out of direct
spalled, deteriorated and/or delaminated concrete sunlight in a clean, dry location between 50˚F and
must be removed to sound concrete and repaired 90˚F. Do not store in high humidity.
prior to placement.
• Do not install when surface temperature is less
• Prepare blockouts to proper dimensions and than 40˚F.
grades. Care should be taken to ensure all
anchors are set at right angles to the bottom of the • Shelf life of chemical components is approximately
blockout. 1 year.
• The joint opening must be abrasive blasted to • Periodically inspect the applied material and repair
remove all latencies and contaminants which may localized areas as needed. Consult a Watson
cause bonding problems. The joint opening Bowman Acme representative for additional
should be blown clean using compressed air information.
(>90psi). • Make certain the most current version of the
• Install WaboFlex units starting at the curb over the product data sheet is being used. Please consult
applied NP1 Sealant. the website (www.wbacorp.com) or contact a
customer service representative.
• Proceed until reaching the field cut piece. Apply
NP1 Sealant to ends of field cut pieces prior to
final placement.
• Retourque all anchors approximately one half Options/Equipment:
hour after tightening. • Torque wrench to tighten anchors
• Fill bolt holes with NP1 and voids between • Pry bar to move or position panel
WaboFlex sections and vertical face with NP1 • Hydraulic ram assembly to adjust system for
Sealant. ambient temperature

Related Documents:
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• WaboFlex Specification
• WaboFlex Sales Drawings
• WaboFlex Installation Procedure

LIMITED WARRANTY:
Watson Bowman Acme Corp. warrants that this product conforms to its current applicable specifications. WATSON BOWMAN ACME CORP. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The sole and exclusive remedy of Purchaser for any claim concerning this product,
including, but not limited to, claims alleging breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, is the replacement of product or refund of the purchase price, at the sole option of Watson Bowman Acme
Corp. Any claims concerning this product shall be submitted in writing within one year of the delivery date of this product to Purchaser and any claims not presented within that period are waived by Purchaser.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WATSON BOWMAN ACME CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDES LOSS OF PROFITS) OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. Other warranties
may be available when the product is installed by a factory trained installer. Contact your local Watson Bowman Acme representative for details. The data expressed herein is true and accurate to the best of
our knowledge at the time published; it is, however, subject to change without notice.
Contac t
W atson Bow man Acme Cor p . 95 Pineview Drive, Amher st, NY 14228 WaboFlex_0208
phon e:716 -69 1- 7566 / fax: 716-6 91 -923 9 / w eb site: http://ww w.w bacorp.com