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SikaFiber®-12 PPM VN

POLYPROPYLENE MICROFIBERS FOR CONCRETE AND MORTAR

SikaFiber®-12 PPM VN are 12 mm mono-filament polypropylene fibers for use in concrete and mortars.

▪ Safe and easy to use
▪ Improves durability
▪ Reduces tendency for plastic and drying shrinkage cracking
▪ Reduces plastic settlement
▪ Reduces permeability
▪ Reduces slab curling
▪ Increases impact resistance
▪ Reduces spalling at high temperatures
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Usage

For most types of non-structural cementitious mortars and concrete with need to reduce the incidence of shrinkage cracking.
▪ Ground bearing slabs
▪ Screeds and overlays
▪ Renders and plasters
▪ Precast concrete elements   ▪ Sprayed applications
▪ Extruded concrete
▪ Interior and exterior applications

Advantages

▪ Safe and easy to use
▪ Improves durability
▪ Reduces tendency for plastic and drying shrinkage cracking
▪ Reduces plastic settlement
▪ Reduces permeability
▪ Reduces slab curling
▪ Increases impact resistance
▪ Reduces spalling at high temperatures

Packaging

0.6 kg soluble bags

Colour

White fiber

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical base

Polypropylene

Shelf life

24 months if stored properly in original unopened packaging.

Storage conditions

Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and + 30°C. Protect from direct sunlight, moisture and frost

Density

~0.91 kg/l

Dimensions

Length~12 mm

Diameter

35 ± 5µm

Melting Point

160 – 170 °C
Technical Information

Concreting Guidance

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using SikaFiber®-12 PPM VN in concrete. Refer to relevant standards.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly especially at high temperatures in order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage. Use Sika® Antisol® products as a curing agent.

Resistance to Alkalinity

Excellent

Application

Application Information

DISPENSING

SikaFiber®-12 PPM VN should be added to the mixer after all other ingredients and water. Use a mixing time that ensures uniform dispersion of the fibre.
Do not add the fibres directly into the mixing water.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.6 kg per 1m3 concrete. To reduce spalling at high temperatures contact Sika Technical Services for additional information

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