Product Data Sheet

Edition 10, 2004

Sikadur Combiflex®
High Performance Joint Sealing System
Product A high performance joint sealing system for irregular or high movement joints, based
Description on Hypalon flexible sheeting and epoxy resin based Sikadur Combiflex® - Adhesive.
When fixed to the Joint, allows considerable movement in more than one direction,
whilst maintaining a high quality seal.
Uses Sealing system for expansion joints, construction and connection joints, as well as
Construction

cracks in:
Q Tunnels and culverts.
Q Hydro electric power plant, sewage treatment plants.
Q Roof joints.
Q Basements.
Q Water retaining structures.
Q Joints between rigid and flexible surfaces.
Q Around iron, steel and cement pipes.
Q Swimming pools.
Sealing of:
Q Joints with extreme movement.
Q Building sections where varying settlement is expected.
Repair/Reinstatement of leaking joint sealing systems such as:
Q Waterbars.
Q Joint sealants etc.
Advantages Q Suitable for both dry and damp concrete surfaces.
Q Extremely flexible.
Q Performs well within a wide range of temperatures.
Q Excellent adhesion to many materials.
Q Completely weather and water resistant.
Q Fast curing.
Q Easy to install.
Q Available with adhesive of normal, long pot life, or rapid hardening grade.
Q Root resistant.
Q Good resistance to many chemicals.
Q Versatile system suitable for various difficult situations.
Test Certificates Drinking water approval of the Health Laboratory of the Canton of Zurich, report nr.
1809-5 and 1810-2 (1992). Test-report nr. 224.01.94
Potable water contact, United Kingdom W.F.B.S. listing No 8906504 – 9206505
Product Data
Packaging Ready for use set Industrial packing
Q 5 kg Combiflex adhesive, type normal Combiflex-Tape:
Q 8 m tape: thickness 1 mm, width 15 cm
Q 0.9 kg Colma-Cleaner thickness width Length
1 mm 10 cm 50 m (2X25 m)
Colma-Cleaner 1mm 15 cm 25 m
Tape-Activator 1 kg tin 1 mm 20 cm 25 m
5 kg pail 2 mm 10 cm 20 m
20 kg minidrum 2 mm 15 cm 20 m
160 kg drum 2 mm 20 cm 20 m
2 mm 25 cm 20 m
Combiflex-Adhesive 2 mm 30 cm 20 m
5 kg units (A+B) ready for use
10 kg or 30 kg pails, single components, normal, rapid or long potlife.
Storage Store in dry and cool conditions
Shelf life 9 months from date of production if stored properly in unopened original packing
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(ready for use set and Combiflex tape), 24 months for Sikadur Combiflex Adhesive.

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Technical Data
Type Hypalon-Elastomer.
Colour Light grey.
Tensile Strength > 6 N/mm2
(DIN 53455, bar 4)
Elongation at Break > 400 %
(DIN 53455)
Tear Propagation > 300 N/cm.
Strength (DIN 33515)
Service Temperature - 30°C to + 60°C (dry)/+ 40°C (wet)
Bending Test No cracks at - 30°C
(SIA 280)
Thermal Ageing passed.
(SIA 280)
Artificial Weathering 10000 h passed.
(SIA 280)
Fire Classification IV.3.
(SIA 280)
Root Resistance Passed.
(SIA 280)
Vibration Behaviour 50'000 cycles no visible changes
(100 cycle/s)
Sikadur Combiflex®-Adhesive
Technical Data
Type Normal Rapid
Colour Light grey. Light grey.
Density 1.7 kg/I. 1.7 kg/I.
Mix Ratio Comp. (A : B) = 3 : 1 parts by volume and weight.
Pot Life (Min.) Normal Rapid
5°C - 50
10°C 90 40
15°C 75 25
20°C 60 -
30°C 30 -
Open Time (Min) 60 (20°C) 60 (10°C)
Scratch Resistance (hrs) 5°C - 15
15°C 8 5
30°C 3 -
Compressive Strength 10°C 30°C 5°C 15°C
2
(N/mm ) 3 days 47 73 41 48
7 days 50 76 47 58
14 days 63 79 49 59
Bond Strength Concrete (dry) > 2 (concrete failure) > 2 (concrete failure)
2
(N/mm ) Concrete (mat moist) > 2 (concrete failure) > 2 (concrete failure)
Steel (sandblasted) > 10 > 10
Coefficient of Linear 5 x 10-5 (± 0.5x10-5) at - 20°C to + 20°C
Expansion °C -1 10 x 10-5 (± 0.5x10-5) at + 20°C to + 60°C
Modulus of Elasticity -20°C 6'100
Static (MPa) +23°C 3'500
Sikadur Combiflex® -System
Tear Off Strength Sika® System Test, Sikadur Combiflex® -Adhesive applied to mortar Prisms
followed by extension of the sealing system.
Result: Tape rupture
Elongation > 400%
Strength > 4 N/mm2.
Peel Strength Sika® System Test, Sikadur Combiflex® Tapes glued to each other.
Result: Tape rupture
Elongation > 400%
Strength > 3 N/mm2.
Chemical Resistance long-term to:
(System) Water, lime water, cement water, seawater, salt solutions, domestic sewage,
bitumen, emulsion type bituminous coatings.
Temporary to:
Light fuel oil, diesel, diluted alkali lyes and mineral acids, ethanol, methanol, petrol.

These chemical resistance indications may be used to determine the suitability of

the sealing system. Regarding specific project oriented short-term chemical
resistance, please consult our technical service.

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Application
Temperature/Moisture Rapid type from + 5°C to + 15°C.
LP type from 20°C to 40°C (Hot Weather Grade)
Normal type from + 10°C to + 30°C.
On damp substrates adhesive must be brushed well into surface.
Substrate Preparation Concrete, stone, mortar, renderings:
Clean, free from oil, grease, laitance or loose particles. Age of concrete depending
on climatic conditions, 3-6 weeks. Preparation Sand -, water blasting, grinding,
cutting, or shot blasting, followed by thorough dusting.
Steel:
Free from oil or grease, rust and scale. Preparation: Sandblasting, grinding.
Observe dew point. If cleaned steel is not immediately glued surface must be
protected from rusting with the application of Sikagard® -62
Polyester, epoxy, ceramics, glass:
Free from oil and grease. Polyester and epoxy must be roughened by grinding, use
coarse grinding pape., Glass and ceramics light roughening. Do not apply to
siliconised substrates.
Mixing Ready for use packs:
Add all of Comp. (B) to Comp. (A) Mix thoroughly with a low speed drill (max. 600
rpm) to avoid entraining air until a uniform consistency is achieved.
Industrial packing:
Stir well single components supplied in pails. Dose each component in correct
proportion and mix in a suitable container according to above instructions.

If large quantities are being mixed temperature of Sikadur Combiflex® Adhesive will
increase due to chemical reaction, resulting in a reduced pot life.
Tape Size Selection of the correct tape size (thickness and width) depends on the expected
performance. If necessary, ask for technical advice.
Tapes of 1 mm thickness are suitable for sealing of joints subject to light load only.

Max. Permissible permanent elongation:

Q 1 mm tape: 10% of the non-adhered tape width.
Q 2 mm tape: 25% of the non-adhered tape width.
For higher movement, place and fix tape in a loop.
Application of Tape Q Remove transparent separation foil.
Activate Sikadur Combiflex® Tape on both sides with SikaColma Cleaner, using
rag saturated in SikaColma Cleaner. Wipe thoroughly. Leave to dry for at least
1 hr., max. 8 hrs.
Q Apply well worked Sikadur Combiflex® Adhesive on both sides of joint or crack
into properly prepared substrate, using trowel or tooth comb, If damp, rub well
into substrate Layer thickness 1 - 2 mm, width (on each side) at least 40 mm.
Q The center of the tape may under no circumstances be “glued” to the substrate.
To avoid, apply masking tape on top of the joint / crack and on both sides of the
joint before applying the adhesive. Before placing the tape (red middle strip
facing upward) remove pockets), the adhesive will be squeezed on both sides by
approx. 5 mm.
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Q Apply Sikadur Combiflex Tape within open time of the adhesive.
Q In case of excessive joint movement it is advisable to place the Combiflex strip
as a loop into the joint.
Q As a fixing aid overhead or in difficult configurations, the Combiflex Tape may
be temporarily held in place with Sika Contact Adhesive C 705. This adhesive,
however may only be used in the tape center never on the areas to be adhered
with Combiflex Adhesive.
Q It is recommended to let the layer of the Combiflex sealer harden before the top
layer is applied If necessary active Combiflex tape again on both sides at a
Thickness of approx. 1 mm, producing a cover, which tapers to almost zero. This
is followed by the removal of the red middle strip.
Q The adhesive cover layer may be smoothed with a brush, which has been
wetted with a diluted detergent. However, allow adhesive to start curing first.
Q When sealing contraction joints or cracks of up to 1 mm width, the Combiflex
Tape may be completely covered with Combiflex Adhesive (mechanical
protection). In this case the Combiflex tape must be applied with the red middle
strip facing downwards. Use 2 mm Combiflex tape.
Q The Combiflex adhesive may be over coated with an epoxy coating. In this case
do not smooth adhesive with detergent. If waiting time between application of
adhesive and over coating is to be longer than 2 days, adhesive must be
broadcast with quartz sand immediately after its application.
CombiflexTape Q Overlaps to be 40 - 50 mm.
Connections Q New tapes are connected by hot air through thermal welding. This will be
assisted by simultaneously applying Sika Hypalon® Solvent.
Q Old tapes e.g. in case of repairs, must be cleaned with a wire sponge and
Colma Cleaner, followed by hot air welding with the aid of Sika Hypalon®
activator.

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 Connection of a Q Combiflex tape must overlap the AR type water bar by at least the tape width.
Combiflex Tape with Q Both tapes to be cleaned with Sika Colma Cleaner and left to dry.
Sika PVC External Q Prime Sika waterbar® with Sika Primer 15 and let dry.
Waterbar Type AR Q Glue both tapes together using Sikaflex® -11FC at a thickness of 1-3 mm.
Q Overcoat contact areas of both tapes by spatula with Sikaflex® -11 FC.
Cleaning Clean all tools and equipment immediately after use with Sika Colma Cleaner.
Important Notes Q If Combiflex joints are to be subjected to water pressure, the tape must be
supported. Hard foam or joint sealant is recommended.
In case of negative water pressure Combiflex tape must be secured with a
counter structure (steel profile) fixed on one side.
Limit without support: for 5 mm joints 20°C and a 2 mm thick tape, max. 0.5 bar.
Q If a bituminous wearing layer is installed on top of a previously installed
Combiflex tape, the temperature of the hot mix must not exceed 180°C from
50 mm thickness. At up to 10 mm thickness temperature may be 220°C max. If
necessary apply in layers
Typical Application
Construction

Safely Instructions
Ecology Combiflex adhesive: Do not dispose of into water or soil but according to local
regulations.
Combiflex tape: May be incinerated with the approval of local authorities.
Transport Tape: Non-hazardous.
Adhesive: Comp. (A): Non-hazardous
Comp. (B): 8/65c ).
Safety Precautions Apply barrier cream to arms and hands before starting work. Wear protective
clothing (gloves and goggles). In contact with eyes or mucous membrane flush
immediately with clean warm water and seek medical attention without delay.
Toxicity Tape: Non-toxic.
Adhesive: Class 4, under the relevant health and safety codes.
Legal notes The information and in particular the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions. In practice, the differences in materials,
substrates and actual site conditions are such that no warranty 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 recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of
sale and delivery. Users should always refer to the most recent issue of the technical data sheet for the
product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
For further technical information, please consult our technical service department.

Sika Egypt for Construction Chemicals

El Abour City Tel :+202- 6100714/15/16/17/18
1st industrial zone (A) Fax :+202- 6100759
Section # 10 Block 13035, Mob :+2012- 3908822/55
Egypt www.sika.com.eg

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