Sika AnchorFix®-3+
Solvent-free, thixotropic, 2-component, epoxy resin-based, high performance anchoring adhesive.
- Long Open Time
- Can be used in damp concrete
- High load capacity
- ETA to ETAG 001 for anchoring in concrete
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Shrinkage-free hardening
- Standard guns can be used (with the 250ml cartridge)
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Usage
For the fixing of non-expanding anchors in the following:Structural work:
- Rebar / steel reinforcement anchoring in new and refurbishment works
- Threaded rods
- Bolts and special fastening / fixing systems
- Mechanical and electrical services installation (heating and ventilating, sanitary, etc)
- Anchoring of supports for ducting and equipment
- Fixing of handrails, balustrades and supports
- Fixing of railings
- Fixing of window and door frames
- Concrete
- Hollow and solid masonry
- Steel
- Wood
- Hard natural and reconstituted stone*
- Solid rock*
Advantages
- Long Open Time
- Can be used in damp concrete
- High load capacity
- ETA to ETAG 001 for anchoring in concrete
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Shrinkage-free hardening
- Standard guns can be used (with the 250ml cartridge)
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 250 ml standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box pallet: 75 boxes |
| 400 ml side by side cartridge | 12 cartridges per box pallet: 60 boxes |
| 1 500 ml side by side cartridge | 12 cartridges per box pallet: 46 boxes |
Colour
| Component A | clear / translucent |
| Component B | grey |
| Component A+B mixed | light grey |
Product Details
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
- Bonded injection type anchor according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 Option 7, ETA-14/0125, Declaration of Performance and provided with the CE marking.
- Anchoring product for reinforcing steel bar according to EN 1504-6:2006, Declaration of Performance 0204030100300000021001, certified by notified factory production control certification body 0921, certificate of conformity of the factory production control 0921-CPD-2056, and provided with the CE marking.
- Tested according to NF/AFNOR standard P 18-831
Shelf life
12 months from date of production
All Sika AnchorFix®-3+ 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 +30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Density
| Component A | ~1.18 kg/l |
| Component B | ~1.71 kg/l |
| Component A+B mixed | ~1.45 kg/l |
Compressive strength
| Curing time | +5 °C | +23 °C | +40 °C |
| 16 hours | ~11 N/mm2 | ~94 N/mm2 | ~108 N/mm2 |
| 1 day | ~17 N/mm2 | ~104 N/mm2 | ~115 N/mm2 |
| 3 days | ~86 N/mm2 | ~112 N/mm2 | ~123 N/mm2 |
| 7 days | ~89 N/mm2 | ~114 N/mm2 | ~127 N/mm2 |
Pull-out resistance
| Ultimate load | > 70 kN* |
| Slippage | < 0.6 mm |
* Maximum load of the testing machine
Test parameters for anchoring of rebar in slabs:
| Steel quality | B500B |
| Rebar diameter | 12 mm |
| Drill hole diameter | 22 mm |
| Anchoring depth | 120 mm |
Service temperature
| Long term | -40 °C min. / +50°C |
| Short term (1–2 hours) | +50 °C |
Application
Mixing ratio
Component A : component B = 1 : 1 by volume
Layer thickness
5 mm max.
Sag flow
Non-sag, even overhead
Product temperature
Sika AnchorFix®-3+ must be at a temperature of between +5 °C and +30 °C for application.
Ambient air temperature
0 °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
0 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing time
| Temperature | Open time - Tgel | Curing time - Tcur* |
| +35 °C – +40 °C | 10 minutes | 7 hours |
| +20 °C – +35 °C | 15 minutes | 14 hours |
| +10 °C – +20 °C | 35 minutes | 30 hours |
| +5 °C – +10°C | 75 minutes | 45 hours |
Minimum cartridge temperature: +5 °C
* In wet concrete the curing time must be doubled.
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: 250 ml
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| 1. Unscrew the cap |
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| 2. Pull out the plug |
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| 3. Screw on the static mixer |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application |
Getting the cartridge ready: 400 ml
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| 1.Unscrew the cap |
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| 2. remove the cap |
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| 3. screw on the static mixer |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application |
Getting the cartridge ready: 1500 ml
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| 1.Unscrew and remove the cap |
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| 2. Cut the two plugs of the cartridge |
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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 all tools and application equipment with Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be removed mechanically.