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Sika® SealTape F

Sika® SealTape F

Crack-bridging waterproof sealing tape

Sika® SealTape F is an elastic system component which is used in combination with Sika® waterproofing products. It reduces the risk of leaks through potential cracking locations at wall corners, floor-to-wall connections, pipe entries etc.

  • High elasticity
  • High breaking strength
  • Easy to install
  • Waterproof and watertight
  • Good adhesion to Sika® waterproofing products
  • Chemical resistant
  • Resistant to UV exposure
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Usage

    Crack-bridging and waterproofing tape used in combination with Sika® waterproofing products for reducing the risk of leakage at locations at risk to cracking for:
    • Residential or commercial wet rooms
    • Cold storage areas, car washes and catering kitchens
    • Swimming pools and water retaining structures in combination with ceramic coverings
    • Balconies and terraces
    • Interior and exterior use
     

    Advantages

    • High elasticity
    • High breaking strength
    • Easy to install
    • Waterproof and watertight
    • Good adhesion to Sika® waterproofing products
    • Chemical resistant
    • Resistant to UV exposure

    Packaging

    Preformed sections:

    Sealing tape

    Roll of 10 m / 50 m in a box

    Inside corner

    Box with 20 pieces

    Outside corner

    Box with 20 pieces

    Wall patch D14Box with 20 pieces
    Floor patch

    Box with 10 pieces

    Slope edge 20 mm, 28 mm, 38 mm, left and rightBox with 10 pieces

    Colour

    Yellow

    Product Details

    Product Information

    Chemical base

    Sealing layer

    Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)

    Fleece

    Polypropylene

    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 +30 °C. Always refer to packaging

    Length

    Sealing tape

    ~10 m / ~50 m

    Width

    Sealing tape

    ~120 mm

    Thickness

    ~0.66 mm
    System information

    System structure

    Sika® SealTape F is used in combination with the following seals:

    • Sikalastic®-1 K
    • SikaCeram®-500 Ceralastic (waterproofing mortar)
    • Sikalastic®-152
    • Sikalastic®-220 W (with ETAG 022 technical assessment)
    • SikaCeram® Sealing Fix

    For other similar Sika® products that may also be suitable for use with Sika® SealTape F, contact Sika Technical Services.

    Compatibility

    Not suitable for direct contact with solvent based sealants or adhesives
    Technical Information

    Tensile strength

    Longitudinal

    ≥ 85 N / 15 mm

    Lateral

    ≥ 15 N / 15 mm

    Elongation

    Longitudinal

    ≥ 50 %

    Lateral

    ≥ 200 %

    Service temperature

    -30 °C min. / +90 °C max.

    Water tightness

    ≥ 1.5 bar

    (DIN EN 1928, Procedure B)

    Equivalent air layer thickness for water vapour

    Sd ≥ 7 m

    (DIN EN 1931)

    Chemical resistance

    Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

    Resistance to UV exposure

    ≥ 500 hours

    (DIN EN ISO 4892-2)

    Application

    Application Information

    Ambient air temperature

    +5 °C min. / +25 °C max. (refer to the Product Data Sheet of the waterproofing system used)

    Substrate temperature

    +5 °C min. / +25 °C max. (refer to the Product Data Sheet of the waterproofing system used)
    Application steps

    SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

    All substrates must be stable, clean, dry, free of any loose or friable particles, contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, wax polish, grease, old adhesive residue, cement laitance or efflorescence. Smooth surfaces must be roughened lightly and dust removed to improve adhesion.

     

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