PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaGrout®-3200 ZA
Fatigue certified onshore wind tower precision grout

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

SikaGrout®-3200 ZA is a 1-part, cementitious, fast ▪ Fast early strength development
hardening free flowing grout which is shrinkage com- ▪ High final strength
pensated and achieves high early and final strengths. ▪ Fluid consistency
Specifically designed for onshore concrete wind tower ▪ Can be pumped
structures filling of joints and under grouting base ▪ Shrinkage compensated
plates. Layer thickness: 10–200 mm. Application tem- ▪ Application thickness 10 to 200 mm
perature range +5 °C to +35 °C.
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
USES
▪ Fatigue Resistance Fib Model Code 2010, SikaGrout®-
SikaGrout®-3200 ZA may only be used by experienced 3200 ZA, Applus, Certificate No. 17/32302134-S
professionals.

▪ High performance precision grouting of horizontal

joints for onshore steel wind towers

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Special cement, selected aggregates and additives
Packaging 25 kg bags and larger bags upon request.
Appearance / Colour Grey powder
Shelf Life 6 months from date of production
Storage Conditions Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed pack-
aging in dry condition at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always
refer to packaging.
Maximum Grain Size Dmax: ~3 mm

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive Strength 1 day 2 days 7 days 28 days (EN 12190:1999)
~50 MPa ~60 MPa ~90 MPa ~110 MPa
Values obtained at +23 °C with a mixing ratio 11,5 % of water
Compressive Strength class C90/105 according EN 206
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression ~38 GPa (EN 13412)

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Tensile Strength in Flexure 1 day 28 days (EN 196-1)
~7 MPa ~16 MPa
Values measured at +23 °C
Tensile Adhesion Strength > 2,0 MPa (EN 1542)

Expansion > 0,1 % after 24 hours

Max. 2 %

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio 11.5 %
2,87 litres water per 25 kg of powder
57,5 litres of water per 500 kg of powder
Fresh mortar density ~2,3 kg/l
Yield 25 kg of powder yields approximately 12,0 litres of mortar
Layer Thickness 10 mm min/200 mm max
Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min/ +35 °C max.
Pot Life ~60 minutes at +20 °C

BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. Concrete
The concrete must be structurally sound, thoroughly
FURTHER DOCUMENTS clean, free from oil, grease, dust, loose material, sur-
face contamination and materials which will impair
▪ Sika® Method Statement: SikaGrout®-3200 ZA the grout flow or reduce adhesion strength. Laitance,
delaminated, weak, damaged and deteriorated con-
LIMITATIONS crete and where necessary sound concrete must be
removed by suitable mechanical preparation as direc-
▪ To avoid cracking of exposed surfaces, protect from ted by the engineer or supervising officer. Any pockets
direct sun and, or strong wind. or holes for structural fixings must also be cleaned of
▪ Use only on clean, sound substrate. all debris.
▪ The substrate must be free of ice. Shutter Formwork
▪ Do not exceed water addition. Where formwork is to be used, all formwork must be
▪ Not to be used for concrete repair works. of adequate strength, treated with release agent and
▪ Do not use vibrating pokers. sealed to prevent leakage of pre-wetting water and
▪ Pour or pump from one side only. grout. Ensure formwork includes outlets for removal
▪ Do not add additional water during the surface fin- of the pre-soaking water if vacuum extraction equip-
ishing as this will cause discoloration and cracking. ment to remove water will not be used.
▪ Avoid exposing surfaces during rainfall and prior to For manual grout application, a header box or hopper
final set. mustbe constructed on one side of the formwork so
that a grout head of 150–200 mm can be maintained
ECOLOGY HEALTH AND SAFETY during the grouting operation.
MIXING
For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall Drill and Spiral Mixer
refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con- Pour the correct amount of water into a suitable clean
taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other mixing container. While stirring slowly with drill and
safety-related data. spiral mixer (200–500 rpm), add the complete bag of
powder into the water. Mix continuously for 3 minutes
to achieve a uniform and lump free smooth consist-
ency. Do not add more water than the maximum spe-
cified.
Grout mixer

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SikaGrout®-3200 ZA must be mixed using suitable Consider storing bags in a cool environment and using
grout mixing equipment combined with agitator for cold water to assist with controlling the exothermic re-
continuous large volume mixing. Volume capacity of action to reduce cracking and maintaining physical
equipment must be applicable to the volume of ma- properties.
terial being mixed for a continuous operation. Equip-
ment trials must be considered to ensure product can CURING TREATMENT
be mixed satisfactory.
Protect exposed grout surfaces after finishing from
Pour the minimum water ratio in the correct propor-
premature drying and cracking using an appropriate
tion into the grout mixer. While stirring the water,
curing method e.g. curing compound, moist geo-tex-
slowly add the powder to the water. Add more water
tile membrane, hessian, polythene sheet etc. In cold
within the mixing time up to the maximum allowed
weather apply insulated blankets to maintain a con-
until the desired consistency is achieved.
stant temperature to prevent surface damage from
Mix continuously for a minimum of 3 minutes. For lar-
freezing and frost.
ger mixes the mixing time must be extended to ap-
proximately 5 minutes or as necessary until the grout CLEANING OF TOOLS
achieves a lump free smooth consistency. Do not add
more water than the maximum specified. Clean all tools and application equipment with water
immediately after use. Hardened material can only be
APPLICATION mechanically removed.
Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in
method statements, application manuals and working
instructions which must always be adjusted to the ac-
tual site conditions.
Pre-wetting
The prepared concrete substrate must be thoroughly
saturated with clean water for a recommended 12
hours before application of the grout. The surface
must not be allowed to dry within this time. Prior to
application of the grout, all water must be removed
from within formwork, cavities or pockets and the fi-
nal surface must achieve a dark matt appearance (sat-
urated surface dry) without glistening.
Placing
Apply the material shortly after mixing to take advant-
age of the expansion properties. Immediately after
mixing for manual application, pour the mixed grout
into the header box or hopper ensuring continuous
grout flow during the complete grouting operation to
avoid trapping air.
For large volume placement, grout pumps are recom-
mended. Equipment trials must be considered to en-
sure product can be pumped satisfactory.
Surface finishing
Finish exposed grout surfaces to the required surface
texture as soon as the grout has started to stiffen. Do
not add additional water on the surface. Do not over
work surface as this may cause surface discolouration
and cracking. After the grout has initially hardened, re-
move formwork and trim edges while concrete is
‘green’.
Cold weather working
Consider storing bags in a warm environment and us-
ing warm water to assist with achieving strength gain
and maintaining physical properties.
Hot weather working

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LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
the performance of this product may vary from coun-
try to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application
fields.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request. It may be necessary to ad-
apt the above disclaimer to specific local laws and reg-
ulations. Any changes to this disclaimer may only be
implemented with permission of Sika® Corporate Legal
in Baar.

Sika South Africa (Pty) Ltd

9 Hocking Place,
Westmead, 3608
South Africa
Phone +27 31 792 6500
www.sika.co.za

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