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SikaFiber® Force XR

SikaFiber® Force XR

Steel Fiber - Type V

SikaFiber® Force XR steel fibers are designed specifically for the reinforcement of concrete.  SikaFiber® Force XR is a low carbon, cold drawn continuously deformed steel wire fiber, to provide optimum anchorage within the concrete .  Previously Novocon XR.

SikaFiber® Force XR can be used to improve many attributes of concrete and shotcrete
  • Provides uniform multi-directional concrete reinforcement
  • Increases crack resistance, ductility, energy absorption or toughness of concrete
  • Improves impact resistance, fatigue endurance and shear strength of concrete
  • Provides increased ultimate load-bearing capacity
  • Requires less labor to incorporate into concrete than conventional reinforcement
  • Offers economical concrete reinforcement solutions with greater project scheduling accuracy
  • Ideally suited for pumping or sprayed concrete
  • Leads to uniform thickness of shotcrete applications and no voids that can occure behind wire mesh.
  • Easy to use
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Usage

SikaFiber® Force XR can be used in various concrete applications such as:
  • Commercial and light industrial slabs on ground
  • Composite metal decks
  • Overlays
  • Blast-resistant concrete
  • Pavements
  • Equipment foundations
  • Shotcrete
 

Advantages

SikaFiber® Force XR can be used to improve many attributes of concrete and shotcrete
  • Provides uniform multi-directional concrete reinforcement
  • Increases crack resistance, ductility, energy absorption or toughness of concrete
  • Improves impact resistance, fatigue endurance and shear strength of concrete
  • Provides increased ultimate load-bearing capacity
  • Requires less labor to incorporate into concrete than conventional reinforcement
  • Offers economical concrete reinforcement solutions with greater project scheduling accuracy
  • Ideally suited for pumping or sprayed concrete
  • Leads to uniform thickness of shotcrete applications and no voids that can occure behind wire mesh.
  • Easy to use

Packaging

SikaFiber® Force XR is available in 25 kg (55 lb ) polyethylene lined paper bags. 40 bags per pallet.

Colour

Fiber Type: Continuously Deformed Steel Fiber Type V

Fiber Network:  Approximately 1500 fibers/lb

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

  • SikaFiber® Force XR is UL Classified: For use as an alternate or in addition to the welded wire fabric used in Floor-Ceiling D700, D800, D900 Series Designs. Fibers may also be used in Floor-Ceiling Design Nos. G229, G243, G256, G514
  • Conforms to ASTM A820 /A 820M - 04,Type I cold drawn wire
  • Conforms to ASTM C 1116/C 1116M, Type I fiber reinforced concrete
Product Information

Shelf Life

If stored in dry conditions shelf life is 5 years.

Storage Conditions

SikaFiber® Force XR should be stored in dry warehouse. The pallets should be protected against rain and snow.  Do NOT stack pallets on top of each other.

Dimensions

Length: 50 mm (2")
Average equivalent diameter: 1 mm ( 0.04” )
Aspect ratio:  50

Density

7.85
Technical Information

Tensile Strength

> 965 MPa (140 ksi)

Application

Consumption

Recommended Dosage

The dosage of the SikaFiber® Force XR will vary according to the type of application and the performance requirements of the project.  Standard recommended dosage rate of SikaFiber® Force XR is between 25 - 67 lbs/cu. yd. (15–40 kg/m3) of concrete. Dosages outside the recommended dosage range can be used to meet project specific requirements. If this is the case please contact your Sika representative for technical support.

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