SikaWrap® FX-50 C
SikaWrap® FX-50 C is a unidirectional structural carbon fibre cord encased in a plastic sleeve.
- Corrosion resistant
- Durable carbon fibre properties
- Multifunctional use
- Easy to install
Usage
- Anchoring SikaWrap® carbon and glass fibre structural fabrics on concrete or masonry
- Connecting SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre structural fabrics applied on concrete or masonry structures
- Flexible near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening
- Anchored NSM strengthening for cantilevers
Advantages
- Corrosion resistant
- Durable carbon fibre properties
- Multifunctional use
- Easy to install
Packaging
25 m roll on a plastic reel dispenser
Refer to current price list for packaging variations
Product Details
Construction
Unidirectional carbon fibre cord encased in a plastic sleeve
Fibre type
Carbon fibre
Shelf life
24 months from date of production
Storage conditions
The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Dry fibre density
1,82 g/cm3
Cross section
≥ 28 mm2 (dry carbon fibre content)
Mass per unit length
≥ 50 g/m (dry carbon fibre content)
Dry fibre tensile strength
| 4000 N/mm2 | (ASTM D 4018) |
Dry fibre modulus of elasticity in tension
| 240 000 N/mm2 | (ASTM D 4018) |
Dry fibre elongation at break
| ≥ 1,6 % | (ASTM D 4018) |
System structure
| Impregnating / laminating resin options | Sikadur®-300 Sikadur®-52 N Sikadur®-52 LP |
| Anchorage resin options | Sikadur®-330 Sika AnchorFix®-3001 Sika AnchorFix®-3030 |
| Structural strengthening fabric | SikaWrap® carbon or glass fibre fabric |
The system structure as described in table must not be changed.
Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheets and Sika Method Statements.
Laminate nominal cross section
78 mm2
Impregnated / laminated cord will have a diameter of ~10 mm.
Laminate tensile strength
| ~2000 N/mm2 (related to fibre cross section)* | (EN 2561**) |
* Impregnating resin: Sikadur®-300, Sikadur®-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP. Values in longitudinal direction of the fibres
** Standard adapted to fit sample shape
Laminate modulus of elasticity in tension
| ~230 000 N/mm2 (related to fibre cross section)* | (EN 2561**) |
* Impregnating resin: Sikadur®-300, Sikadur®-52 N or Sikadur®-52 LP. Values in longitudinal direction of the fibres
** Standard adapted to fit sample shape
Application
Consumption
Anchor resin impregnation: 110–150 g/m
SikaWrap® fabrics: Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet