PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sikadur®-42 (au)
HIGH STRENGTH POURABLE EPOXY RESIN GROUT
DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
Sikadur-42 (au) is a 3-component pourable solvent ▪ Insensitive to moisture during application, cure or
free grout based on epoxy resin and selected aggreg- whilst in service
ates. Sikadur-42 (au) cures to form a hardened mortar ▪ Applicable at low temperatures down to 5°C.
with excellent adhesion to many substrates. Sikadur- ▪ High early strength
42 (au) ease of application makes it ideally suited to ▪ Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of dry and damp
high performance grouting in critical site applications. substrates such as concrete, stone, fibrous cement,
synthetic resins, wood and most metals.
USES ▪ High tensile and flexural strength, vibration resistant.
▪ Supplied in factory proportioned units
Sikadur -42(au) has been developed for use in building ▪ Easy to use
and civil engineering applications such as: ▪ Unaffected by wide range of chemicals
▪ Crane rails ▪ Good flow characteristics even in thin layers
▪ Machine bedding and baseplates ▪ Proven track record
▪ Holding down bolts
▪ Starter bars
▪ Cavity filling
▪ Bridge bearing pads
▪ Precast grouting
As a self smoothing mortar: Repairing and patching
horizontal surfaces
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Three Component Epoxy Grout
Packaging 14.6kg kit (~7.3lt)
Colour Grey Epoxy resin
Shelf life ~24 months from date of manufacture
Storage conditions Store under dry conditions in out of direct sunlight.(minimum 5°C - maxim-
um 35°C)
Density Approx. 2.0 kg per/lt (2000 kg/1000 lt)
Compressive Strength 1 Day 7 Day (AS1478.2:2005)
~50 MPa ~70 MPa 50 mm x 50 mm
cube
Tensile Strength ~8 MPa @ 7 days (BS 6319)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Mixing Ratio A : B : C= 2 : 1 : 14 by weight
Yield approx. 7.3 lt for 14.6kg kit
Layer Thickness Generally, suitable thickness depends on clearance, distance of flow, ambi-
ent and substrate temperatures and pour size. Range of application typic-
ally 10 mm - 60 mm. For deeper applications Sikadur 42 HP should be
used.
Pot Life Temperature - 14.6 kg kit Time
~20oC 65 mins
~35oC 35 mins
Curing Time 7 days full cure @ 23oC
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Mix components A and B in the component A pail for
approx. 30–60 seconds with a paddle attached to a
SUBSTRATE QUALITY low speed drill (300–450 rpm). Avoid aeration while
mixing until the material becomes uniformly blended
Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days (de- in colour and viscosity. Place the mixed epoxy into an
pendent on minimum strength requirements). appropriate mixing vessel. Slowly add the contents of
Verify the substrate strength (concrete, natural stone component C (to keep air entrapment at a minimum)
etc.). dependent on flow requirements (observe the correct
The substrate surface (all types) must be clean, dry mixing ratio) and mix until uniform and homogeneous.
and free from contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, (approx. 3 min)
existing surface treatments and coatings etc. Mix only that quantity which can be used within its
Steel substrates must be de-rusted to a standard equi- potlife.
valent to Sa 2.5. Never mix Component A and B without adding com
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles ponent C (as the exothermic reaction between A and B
must be removed. alone generates excess heat)
Substrate must be dry or mat damp and free from any Leave Sikadur®-42 (au) to stand in the nor-
standing water, ice etc mal mixing vessel for 2 – 3 minutes until the majority
of entrained air bubbles have dispersed
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
Concrete, mortar, stone:
Substrates must be sound, dry, clean and free from The consistency of the Sikadur®-42 (au)
laitance, ice, standing water, grease, oils, old surface epoxy grout system requires the use of permanent or
treatments or coatings and all loose or friable particles temporary forms to contain the material around base
must be removed to achieve a laitance and contamin- plates, for example. In order to prevent leakage or
ant free, open textured surface. seepage, all of these formers must be sealed. Apply
Steel: polyethylene film or wax to all forms to prevent adhe-
Must be cleaned and prepared thoroughly to an ac- sion of the grout. Prepare the formwork to maintain
ceptable quality standard equivalent to SA 2.5 i.e. by more than 100 mm liquid head to facilitate placement.
blastcleaning and vacuum. Avoid dew point condi- A grout box equipped with an inclined trough at-
tions. tached to the form will enhance the grout flow and
Surface and base plate contact area must be clean and minimize air encapsulation.
sound. For best results, the substrate shall be dry. Re- Pour the mixed grout into the prepared forms from
move dust, laitance, oils, grease, curing compounds, one or two sides only, to eliminate air entrapment.
impregnations, waxes, foreign particles, coatings, and Maintain the liquid head to ensure intimate contact to
disintegrated materials by mechanical means, i.e. chip the base plate. Place sufficient epoxy grout in the
ping with a chisel, blastcleaning etc. forms to rise slightly above the underside (3 mm) of
All anchor pockets or sleeves must be free of water. the base plate. The minimum void depth beneath the
Apply grout immediately to prevent re-oxidizing / rust baseplate shall be 10 mm. Where the void beneath
formation. the
For optimum results: base plate is greater than 60 mm, place the epoxy
When grouting areas or equipment that is sensitive to grout in successive 60 mm lifts or less, once the pre-
vibration, it is recommended that the contact surfaces ceding lift has cooled. Once hardened check the adhe-
are prepared according to the latest edition of the sion by tapping with a hammer
American Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Prac-
tice 686 “Machinery Installation and Installation CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Design”, Chapter Sweep excess grout into appropriate containers for
MIXING disposal before it has hardened.
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regula-
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tions. Uncured material can be removed with Sika
Colma Cleaner. Cured material can only be removed
mechanically.
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
the declared data for this product may vary from
country to country. Please consult the local Product
Data Sheet for the exact product data.
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other
safety-related data.
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.
Sika Australia Pty Limited
ABN 12 001 342 329
aus.sika.com
Tel: 1300 22 33 48
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