SikaFiber® Force-48

SikaFiber®  Force-48  is  suitable  for  the  use  in  sprayed  concrete  and  in-situ  cast  concrete  to  distribute  stresses,  increase  structural  properties  and  increase  abrasion  resistance.  The  main  uses  for  SikaFiber®  Force-48  are  in  the  following  applications:

• Excavation stabilisation in tunnelling and mining
• Rock and ground stabilisation
• Temporary stabilisation
• Energy absorption
• Replacement of steel reinforcement
• Slab on grade concrete applications / industrial floors built on ground
• Precast concrete elements
• Concrete applications, requiring abrasion resistance

Improves characteristics of hardened concrete

• Highly increased energy absorption for sprayed concrete
• Crack bridging capacity, especially at large crack openings
• Increased durability due to high chemical resistance
• Rust-free surfaces
• Dissipates strains in concrete and prevents structural cracking
• Increases impact and shatter resistance
• Improves load capacity and ductility
• Increases abrasion resistance
• Increases resistance to freeze thaw attack

Replacing rebar/wire mesh in concrete

• Replaces and/or eliminates the need for secondary reinforcement systems (welded wire fabric reinforcement)
• Easier to handle
• Reduction of construction times
• Homogeniously mixed throughout concrete - Always in the correct location
• Facilitates filling of edges, corners and complex shapes

Replacing steel fibres

• Reduced wear on concrete pumps and hoses compared to steel fibers
• No corrosion stains on surface
• Greater energy absorption at higher displacements

Water-soluble pucks packaged in 8 kg boxes, 45 boxes per pallet

White / Straight, embossed fibre