Fosroc Lokfix E77

(supersedes Lokfix E75) constructive solutions

High performance pure epoxy 3:1 resin cartridge system,

for anchoring reinforcement and fixings into a variety of
substrates.
Description
Lokfix E77 is a two-component Epoxy anchoring material,
supplied in 3:1 ratio side-by-side cartridges with a static mixer
nozzle. When applied it sets and cures to firmly secure a variety
of steel fixings into concrete and solid masonry substrates.
Other grades of Lokfix are also available

Lokfix E35 Rapid curing resin anchor cartridge system based on

styrene free polyester for lightweight anchoring.

Lokfix E55/E45 Rapid curing resin anchor cartridge system

based on styrene free vinyl-ester for heavy /medium duty
anchoring.
Uses
For concrete (solid, porous and light) and solid masonry.
Specification Clause
■ Accredited* for use in dry, wet and flooded concrete
substrates, internal and external exposure. The anchor grout shall be Fosroc Lokfix E77 cartridge system.

■ Can be used with cracked concrete The Anchoring grout shall comply with EAD 330087-00-0601,

■ Fixing of post installed reinforcement systems for post-installed rebar connections, and EAD 330499-

■ Anchoring of threaded rod fixings 00-0601 for anchoring fixings into cracked and un-cracked

■ Anchoring of internal threaded rod sleeves concrete.

■ Can be applied to a wide variety of fixing and rebar sizes

■ For horizontal, vertical and overhead application
Standards Compliance

■ C1 and C2 seismic resistance* Lokfix E77 complies with the following standards:

■ European approval to EAD 330499-00-0601, anchoring in

Advantages cracked and un-cracked concrete (which supersedes ETAG
■ High durability: Tested to achieve 100-year design life* 001 option 5) includes fire testing, (threaded rod only) to 120
minutes and C1 & C2 seismic approval.
■ High Bond strengths for heavyweight fixings or economical
design. ■ European approval to EAD 330087-00-0601, for use in post-
■ No additional mixing equipment required installed rebar connections (supersedes EOTA TR 023).
■ Does not apply expansive force to the substrate ■ Émissions dans l’air intérieur : A+
■ Fixings can be spaced closer together than mechanical
anchors ■ LEED compliant VOC Level
■ Enables fixings closer to edges than mechanical anchors
■ Low VOC
■ Re-usable by replacing sealing cap product may be kept
to the end of original shelf life.
■ Tested with diamond drilled bore holes*
■ Waterproof, protecting the embedded fixing from corrosion
and water penetration into the substrate.
■ Extended gel times allow for more complex procedures
■ Fire rated up to 2 hours*
■ 24-month shelf life
*consult test data for specific conditions
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Chemical resistance
Lokfix E77 has resistance to a wide variety of chemicals.
Consult Fosroc technical department for specific data.

Design Criteria

Assistance and qualification

Design of fixings and reinforcement must be undertaken by
suitably qualified personnel with understanding of the
construction and use of the structure, the use of the fixing, as
Material Properties
well as being in compliance with local legislation.
Table 1—Material Properties
In applications where fixings or rebar must be designed and
Compressive Strength
(EN196-1) : applied in compliance with the requirements of the relevant
>110 MPa
Flexural Strength (EN196-1) : >60MPa ETA and EAD, designers should consult the relevant Fosroc
E Modulus (ISO 527-2) : >6000 MPa accreditation documents.
Axial Tensile Strength
(ISO 527-2) : >40 Fosroc provides software which may be used to aid design,
Shore A Hardness (ISO 868) : >90 available at www.lokfix.com or through your local technical
Shore D Hardness (ISO 868) : >85
office.
Density : ~1.5kg/L
Temporary service temp. (<24h) : -40°C to +72°C Note tables 3, 4 and 5 suggestions for use and data provided
Permanent service temp. (>24h) : -40°C to +50°C has been selected based on following criteria: Compressive
Watertightness (EN12390-8) : 0mm
class C20/25 dry/wet, un-cracked concrete, hammer drilled or
Electrical resistance (IEC93) : 8 x1012 Ωm
compressed air drilled. Rebar class BSt 500, threaded rod 8.8
Thermal Conductivity
(EN993-15) : 0.50W/m.K class. 50 year design life with long/short term service temps
maximums of +25/+40°C. Calculations performed to comply
Table 2 - Lokfix E77 Gel & Dry Curing Times with EN1992-4 (2018).

Substrate Gel Time **Dry Curing

All values in mm unless otherwise stated.
Temp. (mins) Time (hrs)
0ºC 90 144 ▪ Data provided does not form part of the EAD

+10 ºC 60 28 For all other conditions including 100-year design life,

+20 ºC 30 12 increased concrete strength, fixings into solid masonry types,

+30 ºC 12 9 fixings into cracked concrete, fixings subject to seismic

+40ºC 8 4 conditions and post installation of reinforcement refer to the

relevant method statement, EAD document or use the design
For optimal use the cartridge temperature should be between software www.lokfix.com, also available through your local
+5ºC to +40ºC. Note general storage conditions. technical office.

**The stated curing time is for dry conditions. In wet/damp

conditions, the curing time will double.

Be aware that the substrate temperature can vary significantly

from the ambient temperature.

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Table 3 - Rebar Anchoring Setting Parameters
– details below

Rebar Anchor Size Ø8 Ø10 Ø12 Ø14 Ø16 Ø20 Ø24 Ø25 Ø28 Ø32 Ø36 «
Ø40 «

Min. Edge Distance Cmin 35 40 45 50 50 60 70 70 75 85 180 200

Min. Spacing Smin 40 50 60 70 75 90 120 120 130 150 180 200
Max. Embedment Depth hef,, max 160 200 240 280 320 400 480 500 560 640 720 800
Min. Embedment Depth hef,, min 60 60 70 75 80 90 96 100 112 128 144 240
hef +30mm
Min. Part Thickness hmin ≥100mm
hef +2d0

Min. Drill Diameter D0, min 10 12 14 18 20 25 30 30 35 40 45 50

Max. Drill Diameter D0, max 12 14 16 18 20 25 32 32 35 40 45 50

Table 4 - Threaded Rod Anchoring Setting Parameters

– details below

Anchor Size M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M27 M30 M33  M36  M39  M42  M48 

Min. Edge Distance Cmin 35 40 45 50 60 65 75 80 165 180 195 210 240

Min. Spacing Smin 40 50 60 75 95 115 125 140 165 180 195 210 240

Max. Embedment Depth hef,max 160 200 240 320 400 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 960
Min. Embedment Depth hef,min 60 60 70 80 90 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 192
Min Part Thickness hmin hef +30mm ≥100mm hef +2d0
Drill Diameter d0 10 12 14 18 22 28 30 35 38 42 45 52 60
Max. Installation Torque
Tinst. 10 20 40 60 100 170 250 300 330 360 390 460 550
(Nm)

Table 5 - Example Fixing loads

Fixing diameter 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 25 27 28

Embedment depth hef, 80 90 110 115 125 170 210 210 250 250
Edge distance C 120 135 165 173 188 255 315 315 375 375
Spacing S 240 270 330 345 375 510 630 630 750 750
Tension load for Threaded rod (kN) 13.8 20.0 27.0 - 32.7 51.9 71.3 - 92.6 -
Tension load for rebar (kN) 14.3 20.0 27.0 28.9 32.7 51.9 68.8 71.3 - 92.6

Fixing diameter 30 32 33  36  39  40  42  48 

Embedment depth hef, 270 270 320 350 380 380 420 480
Edge distance C 405 405 480 525 570 570 630 720
Spacing S 810 810 960 1050 1140 1140 1260 1440
Tension load for Threaded rod (kN) 103.9 - 111.7 127.8 144.6 - 168.0 205.3
Tension load for rebar (kN) - 103.9 - 127.8 - 144.6 - -

Note : Greater/lesser loads per fixing are possible depending

on embedment depth and other factors. Consult Fosroc
technical for advice.

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Product Installation Important: extrude the initial material until the colour becomes
red and consistent. This typically takes two or three full
Full details are available in the application method statement, squeezes. Discard material that is streaky in colour.
a copy of which may be obtained from your local Fosroc
technical department. Insert the nozzle to the back of the hole and pump the Lokfix
material gently pulling back until the hole is ⅔ to ¾ full. Ensure
The following methodology is for installation into solid
there are no voids in the resin. If the hole is too deep for the
substrates such as reinforced concrete. For other substrates
nozzle to reach the back, use an extension nozzle.
or fixings please request a separate method statement.

Hole Formation and Preparation In wide/overhead holes a piston plug will help reduce slump
and ensure a void-fee application. This is particularly
Drill hole with percussive drill or compressed air drill ensuring
recommended for holes above 16mm diameter.
sides of the concrete are rough. If using a hollow drill bit
system, additional hole preparation is not generally necessary.
Observing the product gel time, insert the fixing into the hole
If using diamond drill, the hole must be flushed with clean
using a gentle twisting motion. Ensure the fixing is inserted to
water, cleaned with a wire brush and flushed again before using
the required depth and is held straight until the resin sets. There
the cleaning process described below.
should be some extrusion of the Lokfix material from the hole
If rebar is struck immediately stop drilling and seek the advice
which indicates that there is full embedment.
of the designing engineer.
Do not load or apply tension to the fixing until the product fixing
Clean holes immediately prior to installation of fixings to avoid
time has been observed, see table 2 .
them becoming re-contaminated.
Standing water in the hole shall be removed prior to
Do not over-tighten fixings. Observe maximum installation
preparation. Using compressed air insert the nozzle to the back
torque as stated in table 4.
of the hole and blow out 2 times.

Insert a wire cleaning brush to the bottom of the hole and brush If the cartridge is to be re-used, remove the mixing nozzle and
out 2 times. Cleaning brush should be at least 0.5mm wider re-apply the cap. When using again, a new mixing nozzle will
than diameter of drill hole. be required, ensure product is pre-extruded and of consistent
colour before use.
Using compressed air insert the nozzle to the back of the hole
and blow out an additional 2 times. Cleaning
If dust is still present, repeat the process until no further dust is
visible. Uncured resin should be removed from tools and equipment
using Fosroc Solvent 102 immediately after use.
Ensure the drill bit and the cleaning brush are of suitable
diameter for the fixing used. Consult tables 3 and 4 for specific
diameters. Estimating
Supply
Fixings Preparation
Lokfix E77 is supplied in boxes of 12 no. 440ml cartridges, each
Fixings shall be free from rust, paint, grease and contaminants
which will interfere with the bond. supplied with a single mixer nozzle. It may also be supplied in
585ml cartridges.
Mark the required depth on the fixing.
Fosroc may also supply:
Installation
Lokfix E77 requires a special 3:1 application gun, this can be
▪ Lokfix application gun, suitable for 440 and 585ml sizes.

supplied by Fosroc. ▪ Various sized steel brushes, to clean the hole.

Unscrew the fixing cap from the cartridge. Remove the plastic
▪ Extension nozzle, essential where the embedment depth
is greater than 190mm. In various lengths.
stopper.
Screw the static mixer nozzle onto the cartridge. Place the
▪ Piston plugs required where the hole diameter is >18mm
or where embedment depth is >250mm. Must be used
cartridge into the application gun. with an extension nozzle.
Pull the trigger to extrude the Lokfix E77. ▪ Spare mixer nozzles required if a cartridge is to be reuse

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Yield Storage
The following calculation of theoretical consumption may be Lokfix E77 Cartridges have a maximum shelf life of 24 months
used. Factors such as over-drilling, extrusion from bolt hole, when kept in a dry warehouse at between +5 to +35ºC. It is
initial gun extrusion and some wastage should also be possible to allow cartridge temperature to raise to +40ºC
considered. immediately prior to application.
Theoretical Consumption:
Further Information
( radius cm hole2 -  radius cm bolt2) x hole length cm =
consumption ml. Further product information is available including, EAD
certification, SDS, Method Statements and calculation
Practical Consumption:
software. This can be found at www.lokfix.com or by contacting
 radius cm hole2 x hole length cm x 0.67= consumption ml.
your local Fosroc office.
Limitations
Precautions
Load calculations should always be undertaken by a qualified
Health & Safety
engineer.
Observe the information provided on the relevant SDS.

For designing under conditions where extended service life,

seismic forces or fire is a consideration, please consult the
relevant certification to make suitable adjustments for loading.
Lokfix E77 may stain natural or decorative stone. Please check
suitability before using for such applications.

Where faster gelling or setting times are required, consider

using Lokfix E55 or Lokfix E45T.

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of
Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the recent version.

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