Product Data Sheet Show all documents

Sika® Confibre® 19F

Fibrillated Polypropylene Fibre

Sika® Confibre® 19F is a fibrillated polypropylene fibre for use in concrete.

Sika® Confibre® 19F provides the following benefits:
  • Increased resistance to plastic shrinkage cracking
  • Increased impact resistance
  • Increased abrasion resistance
  • Increased cohesion
  • Non staining
When used in shotcrete the benefits are:
  • Reduced rebound
  • Thicker layer builds
  • Reduced sag
  • Increased fatigue resistance
  • Alkali and dust proof
  • Non staining
Product Data Sheet Show all documents

Usage

Sika® Confibre® 19F Is used in concrete to increase the strain capacity of the fresh concrete, thereby, reducing the incidence of plastic shrinkage cracking. Is typically used in concrete for the following applications:
  • Floor slabs
  • Driveways
  • Tilt slabs
  • Floor toppings
  • Precast elements
  • Coloured concrete
Can be used in both dry and wet shotcrete applications for:
  • Pools
  • Channels
  • Retaining walls
  • Building restoration
 

Advantages

Sika® Confibre® 19F provides the following benefits:
  • Increased resistance to plastic shrinkage cracking
  • Increased impact resistance
  • Increased abrasion resistance
  • Increased cohesion
  • Non staining
When used in shotcrete the benefits are:
  • Reduced rebound
  • Thicker layer builds
  • Reduced sag
  • Increased fatigue resistance
  • Alkali and dust proof
  • Non staining

Packaging

900g  bags (15 bags per box)

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Complies with ASTM C1116/ C1116M, Type III fiber reinforced concrete and therefore ASTM D7508.

Complies with European Standard EN 14889-2:2006 Fibres for Concrete Class 1b .
Product Information

Composition

100% Virgin Fibrillated Polypropylene Fibres

Shelf life

Indefinite period

Storage conditions

The unopened boxes can be stored for indefinite period in a dry environment, protected from direct sunlight.

Density

0.91 kg/l

Dimensions

Length 19 mm - equivalent diameter 100μm

Melting point

160°C

Ignition temperature

Above 350°C
Technical Information

Water absorption

Nil

Concrete mixing time

Place the bag directly into the ready mixed truck or central mixer.  Mix for a minimum of three (3) minutes or until fibres are evenly distributed through concrete.

Application

Consumption

Recommended dosage

The recommended minimum dose rate of Sika® Confibre® 19F is 0.9kg (1 bag) per cubic metre of concrete.

Optimum dosage depends on the type of concrete, site conditions, mix proportions and desired plastic and hardened concrete properties. Laboratory and/or field trials are essential in determining the optimum dosage.

Documents