Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Tropical
Anchoring adhesive for medium to high loads
Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Tropical is a solvent and styrene free, epoxy acrylate based, 2-component anchoring adhesive for tropical climate conditions.
- Fast curing
- Standard guns can be used
- Medium to high load capacity
- ETA Approval available
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Drinking Water certified
- LEED Attestation available
- 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
- Solid masonry
- Steel
- Hard natural stone
- Solid rock
Advantages
- Fast curing
- Standard guns can be used
- Medium to high load capacity
- ETA Approval available
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Drinking Water certified
- LEED Attestation available
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 380 ml standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box |
| 550 ml standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box |
Colour
| Component A | grey |
| Component B | off-white |
| Component A+B mixed | light grey |
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Bonded injection type anchor according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 Option 1, ETA-14/0346, Declaration of Performance 020205010020000011 5034408 (1138), certified by notified product certification body 1020, certificate of constancy of performance 1020-CPR-090-032534, and provided with the CE marking.
- Post installed rebar connection according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 TR 023, ETA-13/0779, Declaration of Performance 020205010020000011 5034408 (1138), certified by notified product certification body 1020, certificate of constancy of performance 1020-CPD-090-036698, and provided with the CE marking
- Drinking Water Certificate: Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Ltd. (WRAS) Approval Number: 1604543
Shelf Life
15 months from date of production
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
~1.60–1.75 kg/l (component A)
~1.45–1.50 kg/l (component B)
~1.65–1.75 kg/l (component A+B mixed)
System Structure
For design details, please refer to the separate documentation provided: “Technical Documentation Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Tropical” Ref: 870 43 07
Compressive Strength
| ~70 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 695) |
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression
| ~7 000 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 695) |
Tensile Strength in Flexure
| ~29 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 790) |
Tensile Strength
| ~15 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
~5 mm max.
Sag Flow
Non-sag, even overhead
Product Temperature
Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Tropical must be at a temperature of between +15 °C and +40 °C for application.
Ambient Air Temperature
+15 °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
+15 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing Time
| Temperature | Open time - Tgel | Curing time - Tcur |
| +35 °C to +40 °C | 3.5 minutes | 40 minutes |
| +30 °C to +35 °C | 5 minutes | 50 minutes |
| +25 °C to +30 °C | 7.5 minutes | 85 minutes |
| +20 °C to +25 °C | 10 minutes | 145 minutes |
| +15 °C to +20 °C* | 15 minutes | 5 hours |
*Minimum cartridge temperature = +15 °C
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days. 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: 380 / 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 |
