Structural design and construction with precast concrete elements requires versatile products, from wet precast production to erection on site. Sika, a full range supplier, meets the diverse complexity of the entire precast concrete element production and construction process with solutions for all requirements.
Systems Plus Knowhow
In wet precast concrete production and application, there are many factors to consider. Do you need swift concrete production with ensured concrete performance? Or extended service life and surface appearance that never loses its aesthetic integrity? When it comes to concrete, Sika provides more than admixtures. We provide both expertise and comprehensive systems to help solve your problems and challenges.
Concrete production
Surface appearance
Repair
Bonding
Anchoring
Grouting
Basement waterproofing
Protection
Sealing
1. Concrete Production
Workability Improvement
High range water reduction combined with required workability time with Sika® ViscoCrete®
Secured production of self-compacting concrete even in the presence of difficult raw materials with Sika® ViscoCrete® and Sika® Stabilizer VMA
High Early Strength Development
High water reduction leading to fast early strength development and high final strengths with Sika® ViscoCrete®
Effective acceleration with SikaRapid®-1 / C-100 (hardening accelerators) and SikaRapid®-2 (set accelerator) for ensured early green strength
Extended Durability
Extended longevity of concrete with the highest concrete impermeability with Sika® ViscoCrete® and SikaFume®
Durability enhancement with regard to shrinkage crack reduction, fire resistance or impact resistance with SikaFiber®
Protection against chloride-induced corrosion with Sika® FerroGard®-901 S integral corrosion inhibitor
Defined air-entrainment independent of the mixing process with SikaControl® AER-200 P
2. Surface Appearance
Mold Release Agent
Mineral oil-based standard mold release agent with Sika® Separol® F
Solvent-based mold release agent with Sika® Separol® S
Environmentally friendly water based emulsion mold release agent leading to best surface appearance with Sika® Separol® W
Production of Exposed Aggregate Concrete
Efficient production of exposed aggregate surfaces with Sika® Rugasol® liquid
Surface retardation applied on the form work with Sika® Rugasol® paste
Coating to Improve Appearance and Durability
Aesthetic colored protective coating against aggressive atmospheric influences with Sikagard®-680 S BetonColor and Sikagard®-675 W ElastoColor
Transparent glaze for protection against weathering with Sikagard®-674 Lasur W
Improved Concrete Surfaces and Finishing
Improved concrete cohesion leading to fast and easy finishing with Sika® ViscoCrete®
Surface improving admixture with no side effect on other concrete parameters with SikaControl® PerFin®
3. Repair
Repair of Cracks
Refurbishment of small cracks (< 2 mm) with Sikadur® injection resin
Repair of large cracks (> 2 mm) with Sika MonoTop® (repair mortars) and Sikadur®-31 CF (epoxy repair)
Repair of Broken Edges
Repair of broken edges with Sika MonoTop® (repair mortars)
Achieve a fine texture with Sika MonoTop® (leveling mortars)
Epoxy-based repair mortar Sikadur®-41 CF
Refurbishment of Honey Combs and Pore Filling
Repair with high aesthetic appearance (fine texture) with Sika MonoTop® (leveling mortars)
High-quality repair with no special aesthetic requirements with Sika MonoTop®-412 N (repair mortar) and Sika MonoTop®-723 N (pore sealer)
Repair of Structural Concrete Spallings
Safe structural concrete decays with a thickness layer up to 120 mm with Sika MonoTop®-412 Eco (repair mortar) and Sikadur®-41 CF (epoxy mortar)
4. Bonding
Bonding of Concrete Elements
Bonding to different substrates with Sikadur®-31 CF range and Sikadur®-30
Bonding with transmission of high forces with Sikadur®-30 and Sikadur®-31 SBA range
Bonding of Gasket
Highly durable, easy to install bonding of rubber gasket in connecting sleeve with Sikaflex®
Bonding with Special Application
Bonding of concrete elements with drinking water contact with Sikadur®-31 DW (with drinking water approvals) and Sikadur®-31 DW Rapid
Big Applications
Special application equipment (Comix Machine) for big volume adhesive applications of Sikadur®-33.
5. Anchoring
Installation of Anchors After Element Production
Anchoring for non regulated applications with Sika AnchorFix®-1
Post fixing of anchors for regulated applications with Sika AnchorFix®-3
Post fixing of anchors & rebars for regulated applications with Sika AnchorFix®-2+, Sika AnchorFix®-2001, and Sika AnchorFix®-3001
Early Loading
Anchoring with shorter pot life for early loading and cold ambient conditions with Sika AnchorFix®-1, Sika AnchorFix®-2+, and Sika AnchorFix®-2001
Application of Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Tropical, Sika AnchorFix®-3+, and Sika AnchorFix®-3001 (with extended pot life) in hot climate conditions.
Application of Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Arctic in special cold ambient temperatures.
Solution where Mechanical Anchors Do Not Work
Use of bonded anchors instead of mechanical anchors: Sika AnchorFix® 1 or Sika AnchorFix®-3+
Use of high performance bonded anchors to reduce the embedded depth with the same load performance: Sika AnchorFix®-2+, Sika AnchorFix®-2001 or Sika AnchorFix®-3001.
Special Applications / Substrates
Application in critical substrates (in terms of staining):
Sika AnchorFix®-3+
Sika AnchorFix®-3001 (epoxy)
Application in cracked concrete & seismic zones:
Sika AnchorFix®-2+
Sika AnchorFix®-3001
Application in drinking water areas:
Sika AnchorFix®-2+
Sika AnchorFix®-3001 (with a certificate for the use in drinking water areas)
Application for a declared resistance to fire:
Sika AnchorFix®-2
Sika AnchorFix®-3001 (with fire resistance certificates)
6. Grouting
Grouting Post-Tensioned Prestressing Tendons
Filling of post-tensioning ducts with cementitious SikaGrout®-300 PT
Load Requirements
Grouting with subsequently early applied loads: Sikadur®-42 series or SikaGrout®-321
Grouting of parts exposed to dynamic loads with Sikadur®-42 series
Temperature Requirements
Grouting at ambient temperatures below + 5 °C with Sikadur®-12 Pronto
Grout resisting service temperatures above 60 °C with SikaGrout®-311 / 321 / 334
Special Requirements
Grouting with a good bond strength to steel with Sikadur®-42 series
Grouting of parts exposed to chemicals with Sikadur®-42 series
7. Basement Waterproofing
Surface Waterproofing and Protection
Pre-applied: Sheet membrane SikaProof® A is applied already in the factory before reinforcement and concrete. The benefit is an efficient process, especially on-site, where only the joints have to be sealed (less time consuming)
Post-applied: Adhered SikaProof® P, SikaBit® S sheet membranes are applied on-site when the elements are set
Post-applied: Liquid applied membranes Sikalastic® or Sika Igolflex® are applied on-site when the elements are set
Internal joint sealing with Sika® Waterbar®, SikaSwell® or SikaFuko® (re-injectable hose)
External joint sealing with Sikadur Combiflex® SG
| Watertight Concrete Structure |
Admixtures to create a waterproofed concrete for the precast elements and for the in-situ core concrete with Sika® ViscoCrete®, Sika®-1, or SikaControl® WT
Joint Sealing is the key and essential to creating a watertight concrete system: Sika® Waterbar®, SikaSwell®, Sikadur-Combiflex® SG, and SikaFuko® (re-injectable hose)
Injection Systems
Simple, fast and efficient injections of cracks, joints or voids with Sika®-Injection (foams and resins) based on various technologies
Precaution or repair injection in a specific joint by pre-applied (before concreting) re-injectable hose: SikaFuko®-System
8. Protection
Protection of Fair Faced Concrete Elements
High-performance hydrophobic impregnation with Sikagard®-706 Thixo and Sikagard®-705 L
Protection Systems Against Weathering
Elastic protection system suitable for crack-bridging with Sikagard®-545 W Elastofill and Sikagard®-550 W Elastic
Rigid protection system for slight mechanical loading: Sikagard®-675 W ElastoColor and Sikagard®-680 S BetonColor
Protection System Against Chemicals
Secured protection against high chemical attack with epoxy coatings Sikagard®-63 N and Sikafloor®-390 Thixo
Protection against medium attack for tubbing segments with Sikafloor®-155 W
Concrete Curing
Efficient concrete curing on which organic-based coating can be applied without
substrate preparation with Sikafloor® ProSeal W
Curing with high water retaining action (substrate preparation required) with Sika® Antisol®
9. Sealing
Sealing of Movement Joints
±25% movement capability and high weathering resistance with Sikaflex®-250 Facade, Sikaflex® Construction, and Sikaflex® AT Facade
Sealing of Connection Joints
±25% movement capability and good adhesion to many substrates with SikaHyflex®-402 Connection and Sikaflex® AT Connection
Sealing of Floor Joints
High mechanical resistance and meets EN 15651-4 requirements with Sikaflex® PRO 3, Sikaflex® PRO 3 SL, and Sikaflex® Floor
Sealing of Special Applications
High mechanical resistance and high chemical resistance with Sikaflex® PRO 3 and Sikaflex® PRO 3 SL
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