Sikadur®-42 Grout Pak LE

LEED® Credit Contributions:

• Contributes towards satisfying MR Credit - Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations (Option 1): EPD Type III - Product Specific (ISO 14025-2006 and ISO 21930-2017 compliant)

24 months from date of production

• Store dry at temperatures between 5 °C and 32 °C (41 °F and 89 °F)
• Condition product at temperatures between 23 °C and 30 °C (73 °F and 86 °F) for 48 hours prior to using. For temperatures outside of this range, contact Sika Canada Technical Services.

2300 kg/m³ (144 lb/ft³)

56.6 L (2 ft³)

For optimum results when grouting in critical items of equipment, it is recommended to follow the surface preparation requirements prescribed in the latest edition of the API Recommended Practice 686, Chapter 5. This document, “Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design”, is published by the American Petroleum Institute.

Surface and base plate contact area must be clean and sound. For best results, the substrate should be dry. Remove dust, laitance, oils, grease, curing compounds, impregnations, waxes, foreign particles, coatings, and disintegrated materials by mechanical means, such as chipping with a chisel and sandblasting. All anchor pockets or sleeves must be void of water. Sandblast metal base plates to a commercial white finish (SP-10) for maximum adhesion. Apply grout immediately to prevent re-oxidizing.

Forming

The consistency of the epoxy grout system requires the use of forms to contain the material around the base plates. In order to prevent leakage or seepage, all forms must be properly constructed and sealed. Apply polyethylene film or wax to all forms to prevent adhesion of the grout. Prepare form work to maintain more than 100 mm (4 in) liquid head to facilitate placement. A grout box equipped with an inclined trough attached to the form will enhance the grout’s flowability and minimize air encapsulation.

Note: Expansions joints are recommended expecially in exterior applications. Follow recommendations of API 686, and consult the Technical Bulletin for further information. Joints can be filled with an appropriate Sikaflex® sealant once formwork is removed.

1. Thoroughly stir both Component A and Component B, distributing any settled solids and achieving an even consistency throughout each component.
2. Mix at low speed (300–450 rpm) for three (3) minutes the entire contents of components A and B in the component A pail using a drill fitted with an appropriate mixing paddle. During the mixing operation, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing pail with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once, to ensure complete mixing of A and B components.
3. Empty entire contents of mixed A and B components into an appropriate mortar mixer ensuring that walls and bottom of mixing pail are scraped/drained clean, and all of mixed epoxy resin is added to mortar mixer. Slowly add the entire content of component C and mix until uniformly blended, approximately five (5) minutes. Add all component C bags to the mix. With correct pre-conditioned temperatures, flow should not be a concern.
4. Mixed grout should be kept agitated prior to placement. Place grout after mixing. 

Sweep into appropriate containers. Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regulations. Uncured material can be removed with a solvent, such as xylene. Strictly follow solvent manufacturer’s warnings and instructions for use. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.