Sikaflex® PRO-3 Purform® PowerCure
Accelerated polyurethane sealant for floor joints and civil engineering applications
Sikaflex® PRO-3 Purform® PowerCure is a 1-part, accelerated, elastic polyurethane sealant. It seals many kinds of joint configurations in floors and civil engineering structures. The elasticity is maintained over a wide temperature range and very good mechanical and chemical resistance provides good durability.
- High movement capability: ±25 % (ISO 9047)
- Fast development of mechanical properties
- Very good mechanical resistance
- Very good resistance to specific chemicals
- Very good resistance to weathering
- Good durability
- Non-staining to a wide range of substrates
- Monomeric diisocyanate content <0.1 %: no user safety training needed (REACH restriction 2023, Annex XVII entry 74)
- Bubble-free curing
- Good adhesion to many construction materials
Usage
The Product is used for the following horizontal and vertical interior and exterior joint sealing applications:- Warehouse and production floor areas
- Sewage treatment plants
- Tunnels
- Car park decks
- Trafficked areas
- Sea walls
Advantages
- High movement capability: ±25 % (ISO 9047)
- Fast development of mechanical properties
- Very good mechanical resistance
- Very good resistance to specific chemicals
- Very good resistance to weathering
- Good durability
- Non-staining to a wide range of substrates
- Monomeric diisocyanate content <0.1 %: no user safety training needed (REACH restriction 2023, Annex XVII entry 74)
- Bubble-free curing
- Good adhesion to many construction materials
Packaging
600 ml PowerCure Pack with booster
14 foil packs with booster per box
Colour
Concrete grey
Product Details
CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS
CE marking and declaration of performance based on EN 15651-1:2012 Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways — Part 1: Sealants for facade elements
CE marking and declaration of performance based on EN 15651-4:2012 Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways — Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways
Testing of the booster accelerated joint sealant EN 15651-1, SKZ, No.220740/21-IV
Testing of the booster accelerated joint sealant EN 15651-4, SKZ, No. 220740/21-V
Testing of the booster accelerated sealant ISO 11600, SKZ, No.220740/21 -VI
Product declaration
EN 15651-4:2012 | PW EXT-INT CC 25 HM |
Composition
Accelerated Sika® Purform® Polyurethane Technology
Shelf life
15 months from date of production
Storage conditions
The Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet for information on safe handling and storage.
Density
1.30 kg/l | (ISO 1183-1) |
Compatibility
Non-staining on many natural stones according to ASTM 1248-04 and ISO 16938-1.
To confirm suitability, tests must be carried out according to ISO 16938- 1 or ASTM 1248-04 before using on natural stones and full project application.
Shore A hardness
FINAL SHORE A HARDNESS
Tested after 28 days | 40 |
80 % DEVELOPMENT OF SHORE A HARDNESS
80 % of final hardness | Time |
+5 °C | 6 days |
+10 °C | 5 days |
+23 °C | 2 days |
+40 °C | 1 day |
DEVELOPMENT OF SHORE A HARDNESS
Testing conditions +23 °C and 50 % rH.
Time | +5 °C | +23 °C | +35 °C |
2 hours | <5 | 7 | 16 |
4 hours | 5 | 15 | 23 |
8 hours | 10 | 21 | 26 |
24 hours | 26 | 28 | 32 |
7 days | 32 | 31 | 37 |
Secant tensile modulus
0.65 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (+23 °C) 1.00 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (−20 °C) | (ISO 8339) |
Movement capability
± 25 % | (EN ISO 9047) |
Elastic recovery
90 % | (EN ISO 7389) |
Tear propagation resistance
9.0 N/mm | (ISO 34-2) |
Service temperature
Maximum | +80°C |
Minimum | -40°C |
Chemical resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Refer to Testing of the booster accelerated joint sealant EN 15651-4, SKZ, No. 220740/21-V test report for water and salt water. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Joint design
The joint dimensions must be designed to suit the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width must be a minimum of 10 mm and a maximum of 40 mm.
All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with the relevant standards and codes of practice before their construction. The basis for calculation of the necessary joint widths are:
The type of structure
Dimensions
Technical values of adjacent building materials
Joint sealing material
The specific exposure of the building and the joints
A width to depth ratio of 1:0.8 for floor joints must be maintained (for exceptions, see table below).
For larger joints, contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Joint distance | Minimum joint width | Minimum joint depth |
2 m | 10 mm | 10 mm |
4 m | 10 mm | 10 mm |
6 m | 10 mm | 10 mm |
8 m | 15 mm | 12 mm |
10 m | 18 mm | 15 mm |
Joint distance | Minimum joint width | Minimum joint depth |
2 m | 10 mm | 10 mm |
4 m | 15 mm | 12 mm |
6 m | 20 mm | 17 mm |
8 m | 28 mm | 22 mm |
10 m | 35 mm | 28 mm |
For details of joint design and calculations refer to the following document, Design guideline: Dimensioning of construction joints.
Application
Sag flow
20 mm profile at +50 °C | 0 mm |
Material temperature
Maximum | +40 °C |
Minimum | +5 °C |
Ambient air temperature
Maximum | +40 °C |
Minimum | 0 °C |
Substrate temperature
Maximum | +40 °C |
Minimum | 0 °C |
Beware of condensation. Substrate temperature during application must be at least +3 °C above dew point.
Backing material
Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rod
Tooling time
At +23 °C and 50 % r.h | 15 minutes |
Consumption
Joint width | Joint depth | Joint length per 600 ml foil pack |
10 mm | 10 mm | 6 m |
15 mm | 12 mm | 3.3 m |
20 mm | 16 mm | 1.9 m |
25 mm | 20 mm | 1.2 m |
30 mm | 24 mm | 0.8 m |
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Primers are adhesion promoters and not an alternative to improve poor preparation or cleaning of the joint surface.
Note: Primers also improve the long term adhesion performance of the sealed joint.
Substrate testing
Note: Adhesion tests on project specific substrates must be performed and procedures agreed with all parties before full project application. For more detailed advice and instructions contact Sika Technical Services.
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, cement laitance, sealant residues and poorly bonded coatings which could affect adhesion of the primer and sealant.
The substrate must be of sufficient strength to cope with the stresses induced by the sealant during movement.
- Use techniques such as wire brushing, grinding, grit blasting or other suitable mechanical tools to remove all weak substrate material.
- Repair all damaged joint edges with suitable Sika repair products.
- Remove all dust, loose and friable material from all surfaces before application of the sealant.
If tested or supported by experience, the Product can be used without primers or activators on many substrates.
Carry out the following priming or pre-treatment procedures to ensure optimum adhesion and joint durability, or if you use the Product for high-performance applications such as joints on multi-storey buildings, highly stressed joints, or joints exposed to extreme weather.
NON-POROUS SUBSTRATES
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, galvanised steel or glazed tiles.
- Lightly roughen the surface with a fine abrasive pad.
- Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 with a clean cloth.
Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc.
- Lightly roughen the surface with a fine abrasive pad.
- Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 with a clean cloth.
- Wait until the flash off time has been achieved.
- Apply Sika® Primer-3 N by brush.
Powder coated metals
- Carry out preliminary trials to verify adhesion, contact Sika ® Technical Services for further information.
PVC substrates.
- Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Primer-215 applied with a brush.
POROUS SUBSTRATES
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based renders, mortars and bricks.
- Prime surface using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush.
Concrete that is 2–3 days old, or matt wet (surface dry) .
- Prime surface using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush.
Reconstituted, cast stone or natural stone.
- Carry out preliminary trials to check if the stone experiences plasticiser migration. For a suitable primer to prevent plasticiser migration, contact Sika ® Technical Services for further information.
ASPHALT (ACCORDING TO EN 13108-1 AND EN 13108-6)
Fresh cut or existing cut asphalt must have a clean bonding surface with minimum 50 % exposed aggregate.
- Prime surface using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush.
For more details of the primer or pre-treatment products refer to the individual Product Data Sheet. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
MIXING
1-part accelerated by PowerCure®
APPLICATION
IMPORTANT
Strictly follow installation procedures
Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in Method Statements, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions.
IMPORTANT
Swimming pools
Do not use to seal joints in and around swimming pools.
IMPORTANT
Alcohol affecting the curing mechanism
Exposure to alcohol during curing may interfere with the curing reaction and cause the Product to be tacky.
- Do not expose the Product to alcohol containing products during the curing period
- Apply masking tape where neat or exact joint lines are required.
- After the required substrate preparation, insert a backing rod to the required depth.
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Prime the joint surfaces as recommended in substrate preparation.
Note: Avoid excessive application of primer to avoid causing puddles at the base of the joint. - Set up the PowerCure Dispenser according to the PowerCure User Manual.
- Cut the nozzle to the required bead size.
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IMPORTANT Replace the mixer if the application is discontinued for more than 10 minutes (at +23 °C). Extrude the Product into the joint ensuring that it comes into full contact with the sides of the joint and avoiding any air entrapment.
Note: Temperature will affect Product reactivity and application properties. - IMPORTANT Do not use tooling products containing solvents. As soon as possible after application, tool the sealant firmly against the joint sides to ensure adequate adhesion and a smooth finish. Use a compatible tooling agent such as Sika® Tooling Agent N to smooth the joint surface.
- Remove the tape within the skinning time of the Product after finishing.
OVER-PAINTING THE SEALANT
IMPORTANT
Tacky paint over the sealant
Some paint systems may exhibit plasticiser migration that will cause the painted surface to be tacky.
- Consult the paint manufacturer for specific advice on over-painting sealants.
- Trial the paint system with the Product prior to undertaking the project.
IMPORTANT
Cracking paint over the sealant
Rigid paint systems reduce the elasticity of the Product and may crack when used on joints subject to movement.
- Do not use rigid paint systems to over-paint joints subject to movement.
The Product can be over-painted with most conventional paint coating systems. Prior to application test the paint system for compatibility.
- Allow the Product to fully cure before over-painting.
- Carry out preliminary trials to test the paint for compatibility in accordance with ISO/TR 20436:2017 - Buildings and civil engineering works — Sealants — Paintability and paint compatibility of sealants
Colour variations
Note: Colour variations may occur due to the exposure in service to chemicals, high temperatures or UV-radiation (especially with white colour shade). This effect is aesthetic and does not adversely influence the technical performance or durability of the product.