Sikadur®-30 LP IN is a 2-part epoxy based thixotropic structural adhesive which bonds to most construction materials and especially designed for use at higher temperatures between +25 °C and +55 °C. It has high mechanical strength and is used for bonding structural reinforcement and structural strengthening using steel or Sika® CarboDur® plates.
Suitable for structural strengthening (Principle 4, Method 4.3 of EN 1504-9). Increasing the bearing capacity of the concrete structure by bonding plate reinforcement. Adhesive for bonding structural reinforcement, particularly in structural strengthening works, especially for the following uses:
Part A+B pre-batched | 6 kg |
Part A | 4.5 kg container |
Part B | 1.5 kg container |
Part A+B mixed | Light grey |
Part A | White |
Part B | Black |
Chemical base
Epoxy resin
Shelf life
12 months from date of production
Storage conditions
The Product must be stored properly in original unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Density
~1.8 kg/L (Part A+B mixed, +27 °C)
System structure
Reference must be made to the Sika Method Statements:
Compressive strength
Curing time | Compressive strength +25 °C | Compressive strength +55 °C |
12 hours | – | ~60 N/mm2 |
1 day | ~75 N/mm2 | ~80 N/mm2 |
3 days | ~85 N/mm2 | ~90 N/mm2 |
7 days | ~85 N/mm2 | ~90 N/mm2 |
Modulus of elasticity in compression
~10 000 N/mm2 (at +25 °C) | (ASTM D695) |
Flexural strength
Curing time | Flexural strength +25 °C | Flexural strength +55 °C |
1 day | ~12 N/mm2 | ~20 N/mm2 |
3 days | ~20 N/mm2 | ~25 N/mm2 |
7 days | ~25 N/mm2 | ~27 N/mm2 |
Tensile strength
Curing time | Tensile strength +25 °C | Tensile strength +55 °C |
1 day | – | ~23 N/mm2 |
3 days | ~12 N/mm2 | ~25 N/mm2 |
7 days | ~15 N/mm2 | ~25 N/mm2 |
Shear strength
Curing time | Shear strength +25 °C | Shear strength +40 °C to +55 °C | Shear strength +80 °C |
> 1 hr | – | – | ~17 N/mm2 |
7 days | ~10 N/mm2 | ~10 N/mm2 | – |
Tensile adhesion strength
Curing time and substrate | Tensile adhesion strength +25 °C | Tensile adhesion strength +55 °C |
1 day, concrete | > 2.5 N/mm2 (concrete failure) | > 2.5 N/mm2 (concrete failure) |
1 day, steel | ≥ 15 N/mm2 | ≥ 18 N/mm2 |
3 days, steel | ≥ 18 N/mm2 | ≥ 20 N/mm2 |
Shrinkage
0.04 % | (FIP 5.7) |
Coefficient of thermal expansion
2.5 × 10-5 per °C (Temperature range -20 °C to +40 °C)
Service temperature
+0 °C to +45 °C (when cured at > +23 °C)
Heat deflection temperature
+55 °C (7 days at +30 °C) | (ASTM D648) |
Mixing ratio
Part A : Part B = 3 : 1 (by weight)
Layer thickness
30 mm max.
Sag flow
On vertical surfaces it is non-sag up to 3−5 mm thickness at +55 °C | (FIP 5.3) |
Squeezability
~5 400 mm2 at +25 °C with 15 kg weight | (FIP 5.4) |
Product temperature
Sikadur®-30 LP IN must be applied at temperatures between +20 °C and +40 °C.
Ambient air temperature
+25 °C min. / +55 °C max.
Dew point
Beware of condensation.
Substrate temperature during application must be at least +3 °C above dew point.
Substrate temperature
+25 °C min. / +55 °C max.
Substrate moisture content
≤ 4 % parts by weight
The following test methods can be used: Sika®-Tramex meter, CM-measurement or Oven-dry-method. No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Pot life
Temperature | Pot life |
+25 °C | ~60 minutes (100 g mass) |
+55 °C | ~30 minutes (100 g mass) |
The potlife begins when the resin and hardener are mixed. It is shorter at high temperatures and longer at low temperatures. The greater the quantity mixed, the shorter the potlife. To obtain longer workability at high temperatures, the mixed adhesive may be divided into portions. Another method is to chill parts A+B before mixing them (not below +5 °C).
Open time
Temperature | Open time |
+25 °C | ~80 minutes (100 g mass) |
+55 °C | ~50 minutes (100 g mass) |
Consumption
Consumption will depend on the roughness of the substrate and the type of reinforcement to be bonded. See respective Sika® CarboDur® Product Data Sheet and also refer to:
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Substrates must be structurally sound and of sufficient tensile strength to provide a minimum pull off strength of 1.5 N/mm2 or as required in the design specification.
Reference must be made to the Sika Method Statements:
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Reference must be made to the Sika Method Statements:
MIXING
IMPORTANT
Mix full units only.
IMPORTANT
Over mixing must be avoided to minimise air entrainment.
Note: Always use a mixing spindle attached to a slow speed electric drill (< 300 rpm).
APPLICATION
Reference must be made to the Sika Method Statements:
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment immediately after use with Sika® Colma Cleaner. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.