SikaGrout-212 General Purpose Cementitious Grout
Product Description: SikaGrout-212 is a one-component, ready-to-mix, free-flowing, non-shrink cementitious grout. It features a unique 2-stage shrinkage compensating mechanism, enhancing its performance and durability in various construction applications.
Uses: SikaGrout-212 is designed for general purpose grouting, suitable for:
- Securing machine and column base plates.
- Anchoring rods and bearing plates.
- Filling joints in pre-cast concrete sections.
- Addressing cavities, voids, gaps, and recesses in both indoor and outdoor settings, across all levels of construction.
Product Characteristics / Advantages:
- Easy to Use: Ready to mix with no need for premixing.
- Versatile Application: Can be rammed as a dry pack, trowel-applied for medium flow, or poured/pumped for high flow applications.
- Superior Bonding: Provides a good bond to concrete, enhancing structural integrity.
- Durable: Features non-metallic composition that won’t stain or rust and contains no chlorides.
- Shrinkage Compensated: Offers shrinkage compensation in both plastic and hardened states to prevent cracking.
- Low Heat Generation: Minimizes the risk of thermal cracking.
- Environmental Resistance: Offers excellent resistance to freeze/thaw cycles and is resistant to oil and water.
Approvals/Standards:
- Meets ASTM C-1107 (Grade C) and is USDA certifiable for use in sensitive environments.
Technical Information:
- Compressive Strength: Achieves up to 7,500 psi over 28 days.
- Flexural Strength: Maintains up to 1,400 psi over 28 days.
- Expansion Rate: Demonstrates positive expansion in early stages to ensure tight filling.
- Application Conditions: Suitable for use in temperatures as low as 45°F and above.
Packaging: SikaGrout 212 is available in 50 lb bags, ensuring adequate supply for large scale projects.
Installation:
- Surface Preparation: Surfaces must be clean and free of any contaminants. Moisture and oil must be adequately controlled.
- Mixing and Application: Can be mixed easily and applied by pouring, pumping, or manual placement, depending on the consistency required.
- Curing: Requires wet curing for at least 3 days or appropriate curing compounds can be applied.
Limitations:
- Should not be used in applications involving permanent water immersion or with materials that may leach oils or solvents.
- Not suitable for overhead applications without suitable support.
Environmental, Health, and Safety:
- Adheres to strict environmental standards with zero VOC emissions.
- Safety Data Sheets available for detailed handling and safety instructions.