Sika AnchorFix®-1
Solvent and styrene free based, two-component polyester anchoring adhesive.
- Fast curing
- Standard guns can be used
- Can be used at low temperatures
- High load capacity
- ETA for anchoring in uncracked concrete
- ETA for anchoring in solid and hollow masonry
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Usage
As a fast curing anchoring adhesive for all grades of:- Rebars / reinforcing steel
- Threaded rods
- Bolts and special fastening systems
- Concrete
- Hollow and solid masonry
- Hard natural stone*
- Solid rock*
Advantages
- Fast curing
- Standard guns can be used
- Can be used at low temperatures
- High load capacity
- ETA for anchoring in uncracked concrete
- ETA for anchoring in solid and hollow masonry
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 150 ml standard cartridge | 20 cartridges per box pallet: 75 boxes |
| 300 ml standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box pallet: 75 boxes |
| 550 ml standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box pallet: 50 boxes |
Colour
| Component A: | white |
| Component B: | black |
| Component A+B mixed: | light grey |
Stone colour:
| Component A: | white |
| Component B: | salmon |
| Component A+B mixed: | beige |
Product Details
SUSTAINABILITY
Sika AnchorFix®-1 conforms on the LEED v2009 IEQc 4.1 Low Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants, product category "Architectural Applications, Multipurpose construction adhesive"
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
- CE marking and Declaration of Performance as Bonded injection type anchor for use in uncracked concrete according to EAD 330499-00-0601, based on ETA-13/0720 of 18/05/2018 and certificate of constancy of performance of the construction product issued by notified product certification body.
- CE marking and Declaration of Performance as [Injection anchors for use in masonry] according to ETAG 029, edition 2013, used as EuropeanAssessment Document (EAD), based on ETA 17/0179 of 27/02/2017 and certificate of constancy of performance of the construction product issued by notified product certification body.
Shelf life
12 months from date of production
All Sika AnchorFix®-1 cartridges have the expiry date printed on the label.
Storage conditions
Stored properly in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Density
~1.63 kg/l (component A+B mixed)
Compressive strength
~60 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 695) |
Modulus of elasticity in compression
| ~3 500 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 695) |
Tensile strength in flexure
~28 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 790) |
Tensile strength
~12 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 638) |
Service temperature
| Long term | -40 °C min. / +50 °C max. |
| Short term (1–2 hours) | +80 °C |
Application
Mixing ratio
Component A : component B = 10 : 1 by volume
Layer thickness
3 mm max.
Sag flow
Non-sag, even overhead
Product temperature
Sika AnchorFix®-1 must be at a temperature of between +5 °C and +40 °C for application.
Ambient air temperature
-10 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Dew point
Beware of condensation.
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3 °C above dew point.
Substrate temperature
-10 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing time
| Temperature | Open time - Tgel | Curing time - Tcur |
| +30 °C | 4 minutes | 35 minutes |
| +25 °C – +30 °C | 4 minutes | 40 minutes |
| +20 °C – +25 °C | 5 minutes | 50 minutes |
| +10 °C – +20 °C | 6 minutes | 85 minutes |
| +5 °C – +10 °C | 10 minutes | 145 minutes |
| +5 °C | 18 minutes | 145 minutes |
| –10 °C 1 2 | 30 minutes | 24 hours |
1 Minimum cartridge temperature: +5 °C
2 This application is not covered by the scope of the product ETA or any other approval.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
- Mortar and concrete must be at the required strength. No need to be 28 days old.
- Substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone) must be verified.
- Pull-out tests must be carried out if the substrate strength is unknown.
- The anchor hole must always be clean, dry, free from oil and grease etc.
- Loose particles must be removed from the holes.
- Threaded rods and rebars have to be cleaned thoroughly from any oil, grease or any other substances and particles such as dirt etc.
MIXING
Getting the cartridge ready: 300 ml / 550 ml
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| 1. Unscrew the cap |
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| 2. Cut the film |
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| 3. Screw on the static mixer |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application |
When the work is interrupted the static mixer can remain on the cartridge after the gun pressure has been relieved. If the resin has hardened in the nozzle when work is resumed, a new nozzle must be attached.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Clean tools and application equipment with Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.