SYSTEM DATA SHEET Sika® Cable-System

SYSTEM DATA SHEETSika® Cable-SystemJanuary 2022, Version 04.02020602900000000003

SYSTEM DATA SHEET

Sika® Cable-SystemCorrosion protection for bridge cables of steel and galvanized steel

DESCRIPTIONThe Sika® Cable-System consists of 3 coating materials as well as a sealant and an injection material. Suitable for coating or sealing of bridge cables and steel con-structions exposed to vibration as well as deforma-tion.Sika® Cable Primer Plus, Sika® Cable TOP-1 and Sika® Cable TOP-2 have low solvent content according to Protective Coatings Directive of German Paint Industry Association (VdL-RL 04). Sika® Cable Primer Plus:2-pack primer of low solvent content, based on epoxy resin. The product contains micaceous iron oxide, is versatile overcoatable, of high chemical and mechan-ical resistance and adheres very well to steel and gal-vanized steel. Sika® Cable TOP-1:2-pack intermediate coat of low solvent content, based on polyurethane. It contains micaceous iron ox-ide and is of high elasticity, impact strength, wear res-istance and very good corrosion protection. The product is high-build applicable and very fast curing. Sika® Cable TOP-2:2-pack flexible, lightfast and weather resistant poly-urethane top coat of low solvent content.

Sika® Cable Flex-1:Flexible, solvent-free 2-pack sealant based on poly-urethane. Because of its high flexibility and expansion ability it is especially suitable for filling joints and gaps exposed to vibration (e.g. anchoring of bridge cables). Sika® Cable Flex-2:Flexible, solvent-free 2-pack injection resin of low vis-cosity based on polyurethane for filling hollow spaces (e.g. parallel cables). It has a high penetration ability.

USESSika® Cable-System may only be used by experienced professionals. Flexible and high-build corrosion protection for bridge cables of steel and galvanized steel.

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGESVery good corrosion protection characteristics▪Flexible, even at low temperatures▪High weather and colour resistance▪

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATESThe coating system is tested and listed according to German Guidelines "ZTV-ING, Part 4, Chapter 5, Cor-rosion Protection of Ropes and Cables" and "TL/TP KOR-VVS".

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Packaging Sika® Cable Primer Plus 15 kg net.Sika® Cable TOP-1 3 kg net.Sika® Cable TOP-2 3 kg net.Sika® Cable Flex-1 2.5 lSika® Cable Flex-2 12.5 kg net.Sika® Thinner EG 25 l, 10 l and 3 l

Appearance and colour Sika® Cable Primer Plus DB 702 and DB 703Sika® Cable TOP-1 DB 601 and grey white Sika® Cable TOP-2

RAL- and DB-colour shades upon request

Sika® Cable Flex-1 greySika® Cable Flex-2 beige

Slight colour deviations are possible due to raw material characteristics.

Shelf life Sika® Cable Primer PlusSika® Cable TOP-2

2 years

Sika® Cable TOP-1, Sika® Cable Flex-1, Sika® Cable Flex-2

1 year

Storage conditions In originally sealed containers in a cool and dry environment.

Density Sika® Cable Primer Plus ~1.5 kg/lSika® Cable TOP-1 ~1.5 kg/lSika® Cable TOP-2 ~1.4 kg/lSika® Cable Flex-1 ~1.2 kg/lSika® Cable Flex-2 ~1.2 kg/l

Solid content Sika® Cable Primer Plus

~68 % by volume ~81 % by weight

Sika® Cable TOP-1


Sika® Cable TOP-2


TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Shore hardness Product Shore hardness ASika® Cable Flex-1 35 - 45Sika® Cable Flex-2 60 - 80

Chemical resistance The Sika® Cable-System is resistant to weathering, water, de-icing salts, oils and grease.

SYSTEM INFORMATION

System Steel:2 x Sika® Cable Primer Plus 50 µm NDFT per layer2 - 3 x Sika® Cable TOP-1 150 µm NDFT per layer1 x Sika® Cable TOP-2 60 µm NDFT Galvanized steel:1 x Sika® Cable Primer Plus 50 µm NDFT2 - 3 x Sika® Cable TOP-1 150 µm NDFT per layer1 x Sika® Cable TOP-2 60 µm NDFT


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When overcoating Sika® Cable TOP-2 the existing surface must be mechan-ically prepared.Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2 are applied directly onto the Sika® Cable Primer Plus.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Mixing ratio Product

Mixing proportion in parts by weight

Sika® Cable Primer Plus 90 : 10Sika® Cable TOP-1 85 : 15Sika® Cable TOP-2 83 : 17Sika® Cable Flex-1 3.5 : 1Sika® Cable Flex-2 100 : 20

Thinner Sika® Thinner EGIf necessary max. 5 % Sika® Thinner EG may be added to adapt the viscos-ityDo not thin Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2!

Consumption Theoretical material-consumption/VOC without loss for medium dry film thickness:

Sika® Cable Primer Plus

Sika® Cable TOP-1

Sika® Cable TOP-2

DFT 50 µm 150 µm 60 µmWFT 74 µm 175 µm 95 µmConsumption ~0.110 kg/m2 ~0.265 kg/m2 ~0.130 kg/m2

VOC ~21.0 g/m2 ~21.2 g/m2 ~28.9 g/m2

Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2: ~1.2 kg per 1000 cm3 volume to be filled

Material temperature Min. + 5°C

Relative air humidity Max. 85 %, except the surface temperature is significantly higher than the dew point temperature, it shall be at least 3 K above dew point.

Surface temperature Min. + 5°C

Pot Life Product Application time at + 20°CSika® Cable Primer Plus ~8 hSika® Cable TOP-1 ~1.5 hSika® Cable TOP-2 ~2 hSika® Cable Flex-1 ~1 hSika® Cable Flex-2 ~2.5 h

Drying stage 6 (ISO 9117-5)

Product

Dry film thickness

+ 10°C after

+ 20°C after

+ 30°C after

Sika® Cable Primer Plus

50 µm

8 h

4 h

2 h

Sika® Cable TOP-1

150 µm

20 h

20 h

15 h

Sika® Cable TOP-2

60 µm

15 h

6 h

4 h

Waiting time to overcoating Min. 24 h at + 20°C

Drying time Final drying timeDepending on layer thickness and temperature final hardness is achieved within 1 - 2 weeks.


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BASIS OF PRODUCT DATAAll technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETYUser must read the most recent corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS provides information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products and con-tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSSURFACE PREPARATION

Steel:Blast-cleaning to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 12944-4.Free from dirt, oil and grease. Galvanized steel:Free from oil, grease and corrosion products.Surface preparation according to ZTV-ING, part 4, sec-tion 5 ‘Corrosion protection of cables and ropes’.

MIXING

Coating materials:Stir Component A very thoroughly using an electric stirrer. Add component B and mix both components very thoroughly (including sides and bottom of the container). Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2:Stir component A slowly by means of an electric stirrer (max. 300 rpm), subsequently add hardener in the cor-rect mixing proportion and mix intensively again using an electric stirrer (300 - 500 rpm) until a homogeneous mixture is achieved (min. 3 minutes). Take care that no air is entrapped.

APPLICATION

Coating materials: The method of application has a major effect on achieving uniform thickness and appearance. Adding solvents reduces the sag resistance and the dry film thickness. In case of application by roller or brush, ad-ditional applications may become necessary to achieve the required coating thickness, depending on type of construction, site conditions, colour shade etc. Prior to major coating operations a test application on site may be useful to ensure the selected application method will provide the requested results.

By brush and roller:According to ZTV-KOR 'Cables' brushing is the pre-ferred application method

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Where light and intense colour shades are applied, a second top coat might become necessary

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Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2:

The application technique depends on the design features of the project

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Steel and galvanized steel have to be primed with Sika® Cable Primer Plus

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Do not thin Sika® Cable Flex-1 and Sika® Cable Flex-2!

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Sika® Thinner EG

LOCAL RESTRICTIONSNote that as a result of specific local regulations the declared data and recommended uses for this product may vary from country to country. Consult the local Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and uses.

LEGAL NOTESThe information, and, in particular, the recommenda-tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-rent knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recom-mendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-serves the right to change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika Deutschland GmbHIndustrial CoatingsRieter TalD-71665 Vaihingen / EnzPhone: +49 (0)7042 [email protected]

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