SikaWrap® FX-50 C - Structural Carbon Fibre Cord
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Carbon fibre unidirectional cord for structural strengthening, connection and anchoring of SikaWrap® Strengthening Systems.
Application
- Anchor for SikaWrap® structural fabrics.
- Anchored near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening for cantilevers.
- Connection point for SikaWrap® structural fabrics.
- Flexible near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening.
- Reinforcement cord for structural strengthening systems.
Description
For structural strengthening, connection and anchoring of SikaWrap® Strengthening Systems.
Unidirectional structural carbon fibre cord encased in a plastic sleeve. It is used to anchor or connect SikaWrap® carbon and glass fibre structural fabrics. Also used to provide flexible near surface mounted strengthening and cantilever anchoring
Features and benefits:
- Continuous tows without the need for splicing.
- Prevents delamination of SikaWrap® fabrics at the edges in shear strengthening applications.
- Suitable for installation in complex or difficult access locations.
- 100 % durable carbon fibre.
- Multifunctional use.
- Resistant to corrosion.
- Installation with standard site anchoring equipment.
- Minimal breakout required.
- Contributes towards satisfying Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization — Material Ingredients under LEED® v4.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Other |
Material | Carbon fibre |
Shape | Other |
Length | 25000 mm Guidance for specification option: Standard roll length. |
Width | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Other |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | G20/7 Structural hardwood G20/5 Structural softwood G20/345 Proprietary structural wood composite G20/336 Structural wood composite G20/260 Structural hardwood (strength class not specified) G20/250 Structural hardwood (graded direct to strength class) G20/230 Structural softwood (strength class not specified) G20/210 Structural softwood (graded direct to strength class) G20/17 Structural wood composite G12/330 Proprietary metal members G12/30 Proprietary G10/17 General steel sections G10/135 Hollow steel sections F30/265 Support system E30/240 Proprietary prefabricated reinforcement |
Specification data - Fibre-reinforced polymer ropes
Certification | National Technical Assessment Sika CarboDur® kit, ITB, No. ITB-KOT-2019/0415 v.1. |
Accessories | Guidance for specification option: Components described here to be specified separately but in accordance with the system structure as described, and must not be changed. Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheets and Sika® Method Statements.
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Construction | Fibre orientation: 0° (longitudinal, unidirectional) in a plastic sleeve. |
Roll size | 25 m long; 28 mm² nominal cross section. |
Technical characteristics, other | Consult manufacturer's literature. Guidance for specification option: Extensive details available including density, mass, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and elongation at break. |
Literature
Product Data Sheet - SikaWrap® FX-50 C
Technical Information Manual - SikaWrap® FX Fibre Connector