Sika® Backing Rods 10mm

Sika® backing rods
SEALANTS BACK UP MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION
Sika® backing rods is manufactured from extruded
polyethylene foam, available in rods with different
diameters and lengths.
USES
Sika® backing rods is used as a back up material for
cold applied Sika sealants to give the sealant the correct thickness. It also acts as a bondbreaker, permitting the most efficient joint design.
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Easy to apply
▪ Closed cell
▪ No bond to most sealants
Compatible with cold applied sealants (polyurethane,
silicones)
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▪ Different rod diameters
▪ Highly flexible and compressible
▪ Good water resistance
▪ Good temperature resistance
▪ Odourless
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Extruded Polyethylene Foam
Packaging Rod diameter Ø mm Length m’
8 550
10 400
13 350
15 300
20 200
25 150
Cartons, length depending on rod diameter.
Appearance / Colour Grey
Shelf life 12 months from the date of manufacture if unopened
Storage conditions Store in dry conditions and protected from heat.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Chemical Resistance Good resistance to oil, petrol and solvents.
Service Temperature -40°C to +70°C