Sika® Compression Seals Elastomer
Sika Waterbar Elastomer Compression Seals are weatherproof, elastomer-based, joint closure profiles, available in a range of different profiles and sizes.
- Weatherproof
- Good UV stability
- High resilience
- Easy to install
- Joint protection against heavy rain and water, but not for complete joint waterproofing
Usage
Used for joint closure, mainly in buildings for joints with low movement, but not on exposed façades or areas with vehicular traffic. Typical uses:Closure of internal and external joints in buildings including:
- Parapets
- Retaining walls (negative side)
Advantages
- Weatherproof
- Good UV stability
- High resilience
- Easy to install
- Joint protection against heavy rain and water, but not for complete joint waterproofing
Packaging
20m and 40m rolls
Colour
Black
Product Details
CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS
Standards/Directives:
Preformed profiles for joint closure (not complete waterproofing) without further specific international or national standards or other defined requirements.
Certification/Approvals:
Manufacturer’s test certificate, additional certification by agreement.
Composition
Ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM)
Shelf life
The product does not expire if stored correctly.
Storage conditions
- To be stored on the pallets as supplied on a flat base.
- For long term storage ≥ 6 months in enclosed areas: The storage area should be covered, cool, dry, free from dust and moderately ventilated. The waterbars must be protected from heat sources and strong artificial lights with a high UV content.
- Short term storage > 6 weeks and < 6 months in enclosed areas on construction sites, outdoors: As for long term storage i.e. in dry storage protected by suitable covers from direct sunlight, snow and ice or any other form of contamination, store separate from other potentially harmful materials, plant and equipment such as structural steel, reinforcement or fuels etc., store away from traffic and site roads in a dry area.
- Short term storage ≤ 6 weeks on construction sites, outdoors: protected from contamination or damage, protected by suitable covers from strong sunlight and snow or ice.
System structure
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| Profile Type | Joint Width (mm) | Profile Width B (mm) | Profile Height H (mm) | Profile Thickness (mm) |
| FN 20 | 15 - 25 | 39 | 38 | 8 |
| FN 30 | 25 - 35 | 55 | 40 | 16 |
| FN 40 | 35 - 45 | 66 | 43 | 24 |
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| Profile Type | Joint Width (mm) | Profile Width B (mm) | Profile Height H (mm) | Profile Thickness (mm) |
| FN 20 Winkel | 15 - 25 | 22/14 | 45 | 8 |
| FN 30 Winkel | 25 - 35 | 24/24 | 53 | 16 |
| FN 40 Winkel | 35 - 45 | 35/20 | 43 | 24 |
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| Profile Type | Joint Width (mm) | Profile Width B (mm) | Profile Height H (mm) | Profile Thickness (mm) |
| MKN 10 | 8 - 13 | 15 | 22 | 6 |
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| Profile Type | Joint Width (mm) | Profile Width B (mm) | Profile Height H (mm) | Profile Thickness (mm) |
| MKN 15 | 13 - 20 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| MKN 20 | 20 - 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| MKN 25 | 25 - 32 | 37 | 30 | 3 |
| MKN 30 | 30 - 38 | 43 | 35 | 3 |
| MKN 40 | 37 - 42 | 52 | 40 | 3 |
| MKN 50 | 43 - 52 | 62 | 50 | 4 |
| MKN 60 | 50 - 60 | 75 | 60 | 4 |
Shore A hardness
| 62 ± 2 Shore-A | DIN 53505 |
Low-temperature flexibility Shore-A hardness at -20°C
| ≤ 90 | DIN 53505 |
Tensile strength
| ≥ 10 MPa | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
Elongation
| ≥ 380 % | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
Tear strength
| ≥ 8 N/mm | DIN ISO 34-1 |
Reaction to fire
| Class B2 | DIN 4102-1 |