HIGH PERFORMANCE, PROFESSIONNAL GRADE EPOXY ACRYLATE ANCHORING ADHESIVE
Description
Sika AnchorFix®-2020 is a two-component, solvent and styrene-free, epoxy acrylate-based anchoring adhesive engineered for application down to -10 °C (14 °F). Sika AnchorFix®-2020 achieves high early strengths quickly in numerous base materials and is suitable for medium / heavy loads in both structural and non-structural applications.
Where to Use
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Anchoring of all grades of rebars / threaded rods in concrete, masonry, voided stone and rock, hard natural stone and solid or hollow bricks and blocks.
- Grouting horizontally and vertically, where extremely rapid setting, fast turn-around times are needed.
- Suitable for cooler temperatures and inclement conditions, including -10 °C (14 °F) temperatures and wet substrates.
- Grouting in external environments where applications are subject to dynamic loads and vibrations.
- Use as a ‘pick-proof’ sealant in secure or holding suites and similar facilities.
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Anchoring structural steel to concrete, safety barriers, balcony stanchions, canopies, signs, hand rails, racking, machinery, masonry supports, stadium seats, reinforcing and starter bars.
Advantages
- Fast curing - cures down to -10 °C (14 °F) when material is pre-conditioned to 5 °C (41 °F).
- Cartridge format compatible with standard application guns.
- High load capacity.
- Suitable for cracked and uncracked concrete.
- Styrene-free, VOC-compliant and odourless.
- Non-sag, may be applied overhead.
- Sets up in dry or damp holes.
- Approved for threaded rods and reinforcing bars in concrete.
- Approved for threaded bars and sockets in masonry.
- Reduced edge and spacing values allowing critical applications.
- Reduced drilling diameters of 2 mm clearance resulting in economic installation.
- Flexible embedment depths from 8d -12d.
- Resistant to a wide range of chemicals. Contact Sika Canada for detailed information.
- Design guide and software available. Contact Sika Canada for technical support.
Approvals / Certifications
- ANSI/NSF Standard 61 approved for contact with potable water.
- Seismic Design Categories: C, D, E & F under the IBC or IRC.
- ES to AC308 by IAPMO (ER-0601) - approved for cracked and uncracked concrete.
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Product qualified by The Road Authority (TRA) and approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) - 9.30.25 prequalification list for Structural Dowel Adhesives - Acrylic and Epoxy Resins.
- Ministère des Transports du Québec approved
- IBC/IRC
Technical Data
| Packaging |
300 mL (10.1 US fl. oz) single piston cartridges/12 per case
825 mL (27.8 US fl. oz) side-by-side 10:1 cartridges/6 per case
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Colour
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Component A: white,
Component B: black
Component A+B mixed: grey
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Shelf Life
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12 months if stored properly in original and unopened packaging, in cool and dry conditions, out of direct sunlight, and at temperatures between 5 and 25 °C (41 and 77 °F). Pre-condition product to 23 °C (73 °F) to ease application when using hand dispensers and working at low temperatures.
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Mix Ratio A:B
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10:1 by volume
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Service Temperatures
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-40 °C min. / +50 °C max. (-40 °F min. / 122 °F max.)
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Application Temperatures
| Application Temperatures |
Set Time*
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Curing Time
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35 °C (95 °F)
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2 min
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30 min
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25 - 30 °C (77 - 86 °F)
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4 min
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40 min
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20 - 25 °C ( 68 - 77 °F)
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5 min
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50 min
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10 - 20 °C (50 - 68 °F)
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6 min
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1 h 25 min
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5 - 10 °C (41 - 50 °F)
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10 min
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2 h 25 min
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0 °C (32 °F)*
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18 min
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3 h 30 min
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- 10 °C (14 °F)*
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50 min
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12 h
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*Cartridge / adhesive maintained at 5 °C (41 °F) minimum.
Hollow Substrate Installation
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Drill the hole. Then insert the brush using one stroke to clean followed by one blast of oil-free compressed air. Ensure that the drilled hole dimensions are suitable to accommodate a perforated sleeve of the appropriate length and diameter.
- Select the appropriate perforated sleeve and insert into the hole.
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Insert the static mixer to the back of the perforated sleeve, withdraw 2 - 3 mm (1/16 - 1/8 in) then begin to extrude the resin and slowly withdraw the static mixer from the hole ensuring that there are no air voids as it is withdrawn. Fill the perforated sleeve completely and remove the static mixer completely.
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Follow instructions for Solid Substrate Installation 8 – 10, ensuring that gel times and loading times are adhered to before attaching any fixtures and tightening to the recommended torque, where being employed.
Clean Up
Collect with absorbent material. Dispose of in accordance with local disposal regulations. Uncured material can be removed with Sika® Epoxy Cleaner. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.
Limitations
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Sika AnchorFix®-2020 is not intended as a cosmetic or decorative material and when anchoring into porous substrates or reconstituted stone, staining or decoloration may occur. Where this is of concern, it is recommended that Sika Canada be consulted for advice and discrete trial applications be undertaken and assessed before proceeding.
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Anchoring in solid rock and/or hard natural stone: The strength, composition and porosity of such substrates may greatly vary; it is always recommended to test the product in a sample area to evaluate bond strength.
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Store material to above 5 °C (41 °F) and, for ease of application by manual dispensers, precondition to higher temperatures, for example 23 °C (73 °F) when working at low temperatures; the higher the temperature the easier to dispense. Take into consideration reduced working times.
- Maximum thickness: 5 mm (6/32 in).
- Minimum age of concrete must be 28 days, depending on curing conditions.
- Do not thin; solvents will prevent proper cure.
- For overhead applications, read carefully the Application section.
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Standard and quality of dispenser will impact upon ease of extrusion, especially when using manual equipment; ensure the mechanical advantage is appropriate, pistons are correctly aligned and even pressure is achievable.
- Sika AnchorFix®-2020 must only be applied on or into substrates when they are frost-free.
Health and Safety InformationFor information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products, users should refer to the most recent SAFETY DATA SHEET containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.
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