Lokfix S(FS) constructive solutions

Fast setting Polyester Resin grouts

Uses upon:

Lokfix S(FS) used for high strength corrosion resistant anchor- Strength of host material
ing of bolts and bars from 12 - 51mm diameter into concrete,
Length of resin bond to bar
rock, masonry or brickwork where high speed of installation
and early application of load is required. Hole preparation and formation

Permanent installation of reinforcement starter bars, foundation Type and dimension of bar
bolts, base plates, balustrading, barriers and safety fences,
The following formula may be used to determine the minimum
railway tracks, tie-back anchors, reinforcement dowelling abut-
depth of installation for Type 1 rebar bolts, to ensure the shear
ments, ground anchors for towers, cranes, dock sills.
stress within the concrete is kept within the limits set out in
Advantages BS 8110.

Rapid setting & strength gain Minimum hole

=
0.6Y . Pd21
=
0.15Yd21
depth (mm) SPd2 4 Sd2
Vibration resistant
where Y is characteristic yield strength of steel
Corrosion resistant
(460 N/mm2 )
Non expansive
S is permitted shear stress in concrete (N/mm2)
Can be placed under water
d1 is bar diameter (mm)
Description
d2 is hole diameter (mm)
Lokfix S(FS) is a fast setting, premeasured, two part filled
This formula is used typically as shown in Table 1.
polyester resin grouts for application at temperatures between
8 deg C to 27 deg C. Table 1

Lokfix S (Small aggregate) Minimum hole depth

Lokfix S(FS) is used where the difference between the hole Characteristic concrete
diameter and bar diameter is < 25mm. strength (N/mm2): 20 25 30 > 40
Lokfix S(FS) is used for vertical or horizontal holes where hole Permitted concrete shear
and bar relationship conforms to Lokfix Polyester resin Grout S. stress using Type One Bar
(N/mm2): 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
Properties Bar Yield Hole
Specific gravity diameter (tonnes) diameter
(mm) Minimum hole depth (mm)
Lokfix S(FS) : 1.95 + 0.05 12 5.2 20 280 250 225 200
Technical support 16 9.3 20 490 445 400 355
20 14.5 25 615 555 500 440
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance, high 25 22.6 32 750 675 615 540
quality concrete repair and construction products. In addition, 32 37.0 38 1035 930 845 745
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and contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in loca-
tions all over the country.
Properties
Design criteria
Gel time Gel time Minimum time
The version of Lokfix grout to be used will depend upon ambient
Temp(0C) (min) required before
temperature and anchor conditions.
loading ( hours)
Lokfix S(FS)

The high strength of the cured resin permits strong anchors 8 40 6

to be created. The ultimate bond strength developed depends 18 24 4

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Compressive strength : After the minimum time required before

loading the grout typically attains a compressive strength in
excess of 20N/mm2 and an ultimate compressive strength of
70N/mm2 in 7 days ( 50mm x 50mm x 50mm) when tested as Hole preparation and formation
per BS 6319 Part 2 : 1983.
Optimum performance of Lokfix requires rough sided, dust free
Chemical resistance : The cured resin is resistant to fresh holes. Uses of rotary percussive drills with air or water flushing
and salt water, petrol, oils, grease and most acids, alkalis and is recommended.
solvents.
Diamond drilled holes should be under-reamed unless neces-
Application instructions sary safety factors are incorporated.
Selection of grout version Cast holes should preferably be inverse dovetail configuration.
Parameters of anchor design If parallel sides holes are cast they should be rough to provide
adequate keying.
The high strength of the cured resin permits strong anchors to
be created. Ultimate strength is determined by : Bar preparation

Strength of host material All bars should preferably be degreased and all flaky rust
Length of resin bond to bar removed.

Hole preparation and formation Mixing

Type and dimension of bar A complete pack of resin and catalysed filler should be mixed in
one operation. Mixing may be carried out mechanically. When
Fig.1 Typical loads attained
a smooth, even consistency is achieved the grout is ready for
use and should be placed well within the gel time of the grout
( See properties).

Packs have been designed to produce practical and economic

volumes of grout.

Do not attempt to mix partial pack components.

Installation

Lokfix S(FS) polyester resin grout

Using the calculated volume of grout based on Table 1, the

grout should be poured steadily into the prepared holes. The
anchor bar is then pressed into the hole to the required depth.
Slight agitation of the bar will assist in achieving a complete
bond. The bar should then be left undisturbed in the required
position until the resin is set.
Concrete : 20N/mm2 unreinforced
Cleaning
Bar : 25mm dia Deformed rebar to IS:1786
Any mixing drums, pumps, etc. should be cleaned within the
32mm dia hole: Air-flushed rotary percussive drilled pot life of of the grout. Nitoflor Sol is available for this purpose.
Note : The graph illustrates typical failure loads.

Minimum safety factors of 1.5 in non critical and of 2 in critical

cases should be considered for design purposes. Wherever
relevant, the local code of practice or standard must also be
considered in relation to anchorage length.

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Precautions
Table 1
Fire resistance and creep
Quantity estimating guide
At operating temperatures above 400C, the creep of Lokfix
Table indicates volume of Lokfix polyester resin grout in cm 3
polyester resin grout resin under load may become significant.
/100mm bond Resin anchors should not be used where structural load bear-
ing performance has to be maintained in anchors subjected to
Hole diameter Bolt diameter mm fire conditions.
mm 12 16 20 25 32 40 Health and safety instructions
20 25
Confined areas must be well ventilated and no naked flames
25 50 40 25
allowed. Contact with the skin should be avoided as certain
32 80 70 60 40
sensitive skins may be affected by contact with the polyester
38 100 100 75 45
resin. In such cases if contact with the resin occurs, the skin
45 150 130 100 45
should be washed immediately with soap and water - not sol-
50 180 150 90 vent. Gloves and barrier creams should be used when han-
62 280 225 dling these products. Eye contamination must be immediately
washed with plenty of water and medical treatment sought.
These figures allow for a 25% wastage factor.
Fire
If the anchor is in very old concrete, masonry or brickwork the
wastage factor should be increased. Lokfix S(FS) polyester resin grout resin is flammable. Confined
areas must be well ventilated and no naked flames allowed. Do
No of bolts/200 mm deep hole which can be fixed using a 2.5
not smoke during use.
litre pack of Lokfix
Flash point
Hole diameter Bolt size mm
mm 12 16 20 25 32 40 Lokfix S(FS) 290C
20 50 Nitoflor Sol 330C
25 25 31 50
Additional information
32 15 17 21 31
38 12 12 16 27 The Fosroc range of associated products includes high strength
45 8 9 12 27 cementitious grouts, epoxy grouts. Also available a range of
50 6 8 9 13 products for use in construction; viz., admixtures, curing com-
62 4 4 5 5 pounds, release agents, flooring systems and repair mortars.

Estimating Separate datasheets are available on these products.

Packaging

Lokfix S(FS) : 0.5 L Packs

Nitoflor Sol : 5 litres and 20 litres.

Storage

The product should be stored away from high temperature.6

months shelf life when stored below 250C in original unopened
containers.

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