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Sika® Southern Metal

WATERSTOPS
 Sika® Southern Metal WATERSTOPS

Offering a variety of solutions across all categories of waterstops,

Sika has the knowledge and time tested products to meet the most
demanding applications.

́́ Water/Waste Water Treatment Plants

́́ Lock and Dam Systems
́́ Reservoirs and Aqueducts
́́ Flood Walls
́́ Retaining Walls
́́ Foundations
́́ Tunnels and Culverts
́́ Bridge Abutments
́́ Containment Structures and Tanks
́́ Slabs-on-Ground

When you specify Sika, you are specifying THE first name in waterstops
and the trusted source for superior technical and
customer service.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATERSTOP

WATERSTOP BASIC USE

Embedded in concrete, across and/or along the joint, waterstops

form a watertight diaphragm that prevents the passage of liquid
through the joint. Sika® Southern Metal Waterstops are precision
engineered for vertical and horizontal expansion joints between
cast-in-place concrete units where conditions may subject the
concrete to hydro-static pressure or moisture seepage…they
are manufactured with the highest quality PVC to provide the
strongest tensile strength and elongation capabilities possible
with a superior resistance to alkalis, acids, ozone and waterborne
chemicals.

Sika® Southern Metal’s complete line of shapes and sizes assures

a long, lasting, watertight seal for every above or below grade
concrete structure…they do not discolor concrete, nor do they
produce or support electrolytic action with metal structures nearby
or with embedded rebar steel.

Sika® Southern Metal Waterstops maintain their integrity

indefinitely…they are the premium choice for strength,
impermeability and elongation.

SUGGESTED WATERSTOP DESIGN CHECKLIST

́́ Verify chemical containment requirements, if any

́́ Verify hydrostatic head pressure requirements
́́ Determine joint type and joint movement requirements
́́ Specify material type for best water sealing performance
́́ Specify profile and size (by product number, if possible)
́́ Verify joinery details of dissimilar or asymmetric waterstop
profiles, if any (consider using one profile throughout to
simplify intersections)
́́ Specify factory fabrications and fittings for transitions and
intersections
́́ Specify appropriate method for securing waterstop in
position (see Sika® Southern Metal CSI-formatted product
specifications for additional guidance)
Photo courtesy of Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc.

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 MOVEMENT JOINTS
SELECTING A WATERSTOP SHAPE

MOVEMENT JOINTS are typically designed to accommodate significant movement due to drying shrinkage,
temperature changes, settlement, creep, or live load deflections. The waterstop profile selected must have
the ability to accommodate expected joint movement, typically achieved through the use of a centerbulb,
tear web, or other suitable waterstop geometry designed to accommodate joint movement. Movement
joints typically include contraction joints, expansion joints, and isolation joints. The following profiles are
suitable for Movement joints:

Ribbed with Centerbulb Dumbbell with Centerbulb

shapes are the most versatile shapes accommodate
type of waterstops available. lateral, transverse, and
The centerbulb accommodates shear movement. Larger
lateral, transverse, and centerbulbs will accommodate
shear movement. Larger greater movement.
centerbulbs will accommodate Consider using Ribbed with
greater movement. Centerbulb for better sealing
characteristics.

Tear Web shapes Base Seal with Tear Web

accommodate large shapes accommodate
movements. When joint lateral, transverse, and shear
movement occurs, the tear movement. Larger tear web
web ruptures and allows the bulbs will accommodate
U-bulb to deform without greater movement. Base
placing the material in Seal waterstops have some
tension. limitations with transitions
and intersections.

PRODUCT AND MATERIAL OPTIONS

Sika has the industry's most comprehensive collection of waterstop products and
solutions to meet the most demanding applications. This catalogue is primarily
dedicated to PVC (polyvinyl chloride) waterstops, but general information is
included for chemical resistant waterstops (TPE-R, PE, Stainless Steel), strip-
applied waterstops (Hydrotite, SikaSwell®-A, Sika® Swellstop®, Lockstop) and for
SikaFuko® Injection Hose Systems. Complete catalogues and technical data for
each of these products are available in print or online.

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NONMOVING JOINTS
SELECTING A WATERSTOP SHAPE

NONMOVING JOINTS typically have 100% of the bonded steel reinforcement continuous through the joint,
and expose the waterstop to negligible or no movement. Flat waterstop profiles without a centerbulb or
tear web are suitable for nonmoving joints. Other waterstop materials may be considered for nonmoving
joints as well, such as strip-applied or injectable hose waterstops. Examples of waterstop profiles suitable
for nonmoving joints are as follows:

Flat Ribbed shapes are Base Seal is ideal for slab-on-

preferred for nonmoving grade joints or backfilled walls
joints and provide the best and are easy to form. Base
sealing characteristics. Seal waterstops have some
limitations with transitions
and intersections.

Dumbbell shapes are Labyrinth is primarily used

an alternate profile for in vertical joints. Labyrinth
nonmoving joints. Consider shapes create a keyed joint
ribbed shapes for better and do not require split
sealing characteristics. bulkheads. Labyrinth can be
difficult to use in horizontal
joints and there are some
limitations with transitions
and intersections.

Split Flange shapes can simplify forming. The split flange is opened and
attached to the bulkhead for placement of the first concrete element. After
stripping the bulkhead, the flange is closed and anchored for placement of
the adjoining element. Split waterstops are suitable for straight runs only.
Transitions and intersections are not practical with these profiles.

New Concrete Waterstops for Retrofit Strip-applied Waterstops are

Applications seal joints where adhered along concrete joints or
new construction meets an penetrations and encapsulated by
existing structure and can be a subsequent concrete placement.
suitable for moving joints. Hydrotite is the state of the art
Systems include stainless for hydrophilic waterstop and is
steel batten bars and a high-performance, chloroprene
Existing Concrete
fasteners for anchoring to the rubber material that expands when
existing structure with the aid exposed to moisture to create
of an epoxy gel. a compression seal within and
along the joint. For less critical
applications, Sika also offers
SikaSwell®-A and Sika® Swellstop®
expanding waterstops.

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 Sika® Southern Metal
PVC WATERSTOPS

Sika® Southern Metal, one of the first manufacturers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waterstop, has formulated, compounded and
manufactured PVC waterstop for years. Sika® Southern Metal has the knowledge, experience and desire to provide the highest
quality joint sealing solutions and services available.

PVC is the industry standard for flexible waterstops, which are typically embedded across and along the joint. PVC is the most
versatile waterstop material, offering the broadest design selection and is accepted under the ACI 350 "Code Requirements for
Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures". It has great inherent elasticity and is resistant to many waterborne chemicals. It
will not discolour concrete or produce electrolytic action.

Sika® Southern Metal offers the industry's widest array of PVC waterstop designs, typically ranging in widths from 100 to 300 mm
(4 to 12 in) and thicknesses from 3 to 12 mm (1/8 to 1/2 in). Depending on size, most waterstop shapes are provided in 15 or 30 m
(50 or 100 ft) coils. Please contact Sika Canada Inc. for further information or if you need assistance in selecting a waterstop.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SIKA CONDUCTS REGULAR

All Sika® Southern Metal PVC waterstops are specially formulated
and manufactured to meet or exceed industry standard product
TESTING OF MATERIALS.
specifications.

Sika® Southern Metal PVC Waterstops Independent laboratory tests are available
Property Test Value for the following applicable standards:
Water absorption ASTM D570 0.15% max. • Corps of Engineers CRD-C 572-74
Tear resistance ASTM D624 300 lb/in min.
Ultimate elongation ASTM D638 350% min.
• Bureau of Reclamation
Tensile strength ASTM D638 2000 psi min. • CH2M HILL
Low temperature Passes @
brittleness
ASTM D746
-35°F / -37°C • MWH
Stiffness in flexure ASTM D747 700 psi min. • Various State Highway and/or Public
Specific gravity ASTM D792 1.38 max.
Works Department Standards
Hardness Shore A15 ASTM D2240 79±3
Accelerated extraction
-Tensile strength 1600 psi min. Test results conducted using British
-Elongation Corps of 300% min.
Effect of Alkali Engineers Standards are also available. Consult a
-Weight change +0.25% -0.10% Sika Canada representative for more
CRD-C 572
-Hardness change +/-5 points information.

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INSTALLATION AIDS AND
FABRICATIONS

PVC waterstops must be securely positioned in the forms to

prevent deflection or misalignment during concrete placement.
This is achieved by tying off the outer edge of the waterstop to
adjacent reinforcing steel. Sika offers options to properly anchor
PVC waterstop, including:

́́ PUNCHED FLANGES - most ribbed shapes can be provided

with punched flanges

́́ GROMMETS - select shapes can be provided with brass

grommets Hog Rings and Pliers

́́ HOG RINGS AND PLIERS - available for field application and

suitable for most shapes

Virtually every concrete structure requiring a PVC waterstop is

going to encounter a joint that will change direction or intersect
with another joint. One of the benefits PVC offers is the
ability to heat weld the material to create a continuous sealing
diaphragm within the joints of a concrete structure.

Waterstop failures are often the result of improper

field fabricated transitions and intersections. To avoid
potential problems, Sika strongly recommends FACTORY
FABRICATIONS and maintains an inventory of the most
common fabrications to meet the demands of a construction
schedule.

SPLICING IRONS are available in various sizes for field welding

lengths of PVC waterstop. More information can be found on
page 14.

Splicing Irons

Factory Fabrications

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 DESIGN AND SIZES

Ribbed waterstops provide the best sealing characteristics.

RIBBED CENTER BULB

10RCB .48 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 11RCB .74 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 13RCB .42 lb/ft Head Press. 50’
5/16” ID & 9/16" OD
3/16" 7.9mm ID & 14.3mm OD 3/16" 1/4” ID & 3/4" OD CH2M HILL 3/16" 3/16” ID & 3/8" OD
4.8mm 4.8mm 6.4mm ID & 19.1mm OD 4.8mm 4.8mm ID & 9.5mm OD
7/16" 1/8"
4" 11.1mm 3.2mm 4" 4"
101.6mm 101.6mm 101.6mm

12RCB .86 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 14RCB .73 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 42RCB .98 lb/ft Head Press. 100’

3/16" 3/16” ID & 1/2" OD 1/4” ID & 5/8" OD 1/4” ID & 11/16" OD
1/8" 3/16" 6.4mm ID & 15.9mm OD 3/16" 1/4" 6.4mm ID & 17.5mm OD
4.8mm 4.8mm ID & 12.7mm OD 3.2mm 4.8mm 4.8mm 6.4mm
1/8"
3.2mm
6" 6" 6"
152.4mm 152.4mm 152.4mm

15RCB 1.19 lb/ft Head Press. 125’ 16RCB 1.41 lb/ft Head Press. 125’ 17RCB 1.60 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
3/8" 1/4” ID & 11/16" OD USBR 3/8" 5/16” ID & 7/8" OD CH2M HILL
3/16" 6.4mm ID & 17.5mm OD 3/8" 5/16” ID & 5/8" OD 7.9mm ID & 22.2mm OD MWH
4.8mm 9.5mm 1/4" 9.5mm 7.9mm ID & 15.9mm OD
9.5mm Black & Veatch
6.4mm
1/8" 1/8"
3.2mm 1/8"
6" 6" 3.2mm 6" 3.2mm
152.4mm 152.4mm
152.4mm

19RCB 1.66 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 21RCB 1.19 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 22RCB 1.45 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
Ontario 1/4” ID & 1/2" OD 1/4” ID & 5/8" OD 9” Mass.
9/32" 13/32" 3/16” ID & 5/8" OD Hydro 3/16" 3/16"
4.8mm ID & 15.9mm OD 6.4mm ID & 12.7mm OD 4.8mm 1/4" 6.4mm ID & 15.9mm OD
7.1mm 10.3mm 4.8mm 6.4mm
3/4"
19.1mm
6" 9" 9"
152.4mm 228.6mm 228.6mm

23RCB 1.63 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 24RCB 2.10 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 18RCB 2.45 lb/ft Head Press. 175’
1/4” ID & 3/4" OD 1/4"
3/4” ID & 1 1/4" OD CH2M HILL
3/16" 3/8" 6.4mm ID & 19.1mm OD 1/8" 3/8" 19.1mm ID & 31.9mm OD 1/8" 1/8" 1/2” ID & 1" OD
6.4mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 3/8" 12.7mm ID & 25.4mm OD MWH
4.8mm 9.5mm 3.2mm 9.5mm 9.5mm Black & Veatch

9" 9" 9"

228.6mm 228.6mm 228.6mm

20RCB 2.85 lb/ft Head Press. 200’ 25RCB 2.65 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 26RCB 3.60 lb/ft Head Press. 225’
3/8" 1/4” ID & 3/4" OD Ontario 7/8” ID & 1 1/2" OD USBR 7/8” ID & 1 1/2" OD
7/8" Hydro 3/16" 22.2mm ID & 38.1mm OD 1/4" C.O.E. 1/4" 3/16"
9.5mm 6.4mm ID & 19.1mm OD
22.2mm 4.8mm 6.4mm 6.4mm 1/2" 22.2mm ID & 38.1mm OD 4.8mm
12.7mm

1/2" 3/8"
9" 9.5mm 9" 12”
12.7mm 228.8mm 304.8mm
228.6mm

30RCB 1.06 lb/ft Head Press. 75’ 31RCB 1.78 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
EYELET 17.0mm ID 3.0mm
20.0mm EYELET 13.0mm ID 4.5mm 7.0mm 3.5mm
4.0mm 6.0mm 3.0mm 25.0mm
50.0mm 55.0mm
150.0mm 250.0mm

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RIBBED / SPECIAL
93SP 1.28 lb/ft 94SP .92 lb/ft Head Press. 100’
5/8” ID & 1" OD New York B
1/4" 15.9mm ID & 25.4mm OD 1/8" 3/16" 5/16” ID & 9/16" OD New York A
6.4mm 3.2mm 4.8mm 7.9mm ID & 14.3mm OD
1/8"
3.2mm
7" 6"
177.8mm 152.4mm

TEAR WEB
71TW .78 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 72TW 1.00 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 73TW 3.78 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
1 1/8"
28.7mm
5/8" 3/8" 3/8"
15.9mm 9.5mm 5/8" 9.5mm
3/8" 1/8" 15.9mm 3/8" 2 1/2"
1/8" 9.5mm 3.2mm 9.5mm 3/8" 63.5mm 3/4"
3.2mm 9.5mm 19.1mm
6" 9"
152.4mm 228.6mm
9"
228.6mm

FLAT RIBBED
13 FR .43 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 12FR .84 lb/ft Head Press. 75’ 15FR 1.39 lb/ft Head Press. 125’

3/32" 3/16" 1/8" 1/8" 3/16" 7/16" 1/8" 3/8" 1/4"

2.4mm 4.8mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.8mm 11.1mm 3.2mm 9.5mm 6.4mm

4" 6" 6"

101.6mm 152.4mm 152.4mm

17 FR 1.50 lb/ft Head Press. 125’ 21FR 1.22 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 18FR 2.37 lb/ft Head Press. 175’
1/8" 3/8" MWH 3/16" 1/8" 1/8" 3/8" 5/8" MWH
3.2mm Black & Veatch 3.2mm 3.2mm 9.5mm 15.9mm Black & Veatch
9.5mm 4.8mm
5/8"
15.9mm 9"
6" 9"
228.6mm 228.6mm
152.4mm

22FR 2.40 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 41FR 2.07 lb/ft Head Press. 175’ 47FR 1.71 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
1/8" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1/4" 3/8"
9.5mm 1/8" 1/8"
9.5mm 1/2"
3.2mm 12.7mm 3.2mm 9.5mm 6.4mm 3.2mm
12.7mm

9" 6"
9" 152.4mm
228.6mm 228.6mm

23FR 1.32 lb/ft Head Press. 125’ 24FR 1.75 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
EYELET 25.0mm
6.0mm 4.0mm 3.0mm EYELET 4.5mm 7.0mm 3.0mm
20.0mm
SHAPES ARE DRAWN
250.0mm
200.0mm TO VARYING SCALES

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 DESIGN AND SIZES

DUMBBELL CENTERBULB
54DBCB 1.20 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 28DBCB 1.41 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 53DBCB 2.06 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
1/4" 3/4” ID & 1 1/8" OD 1/4" 3/4” ID & 1 1/8" OD 1/2" 3/8" 3/8” ID & 3/4" OD
19.1mm ID & 28.6mm OD
6.4mm 6.4mm 19.1mm ID & 28.6mm OD 12.7mm 9.5mm 9.5mm ID & 19.1mm OD
3/8" 5/8"
9.5mm 15.9mm
6" 6" 9"
152.4mm 152.4mm 228.6mm

23DBCB 3.10 lb/ft Head Press. 150’ 27DBCB 3.70 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
2” ID & 2 3/4" OD C.O.E.
1" 3/4” ID & 1 1/2" OD C.O.E. 15/16" 3/8" 50.8mm ID & 69.9mm OD
3/8" 19.1mm ID & 38.1mm OD
25.4mm 9.5mm 23.8mm 9.5mm

9"
228.6mm 9"
228.6mm

DUMBBELL
13DB .47 lb/ft Head Press. 65 12DB .63 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 14DB .87 lb/ft Head Press. 75’
3/16" 3/8" 3/16" 15/32" 3/16"
4.8mm 9.5mm 4.8mm 11.9mm 4.8mm
5/8"
4" 5" 6" 15.9mm
101.6mm 127.2mm 152.4mm

29DB .71 lb/ft Head Press. 75’ 28DB 1.20 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 15DB 1.51 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
3/16" 1/4" 5/8" 3/8" 3/4"
4.8mm 6.4mm 15.9mm 9.5mm 19.1mm
3/8"
9.5mm
6" 6" 6"
152.4mm 152.4mm 152.4mm

21DB 1.18 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 23DB 2.18 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
3/16" 9/16" 3/8" 3/4"
4.8mm 14.3mm 9.5mm 19.1mm

9" 9"
228.6mm 228.6mm

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SPLIT RIBBED W/CTRBULB

13SR .50 lb/ft Head Press. 65’ 14SR .76 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 23SR 1.90 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
5/16” ID & 7/16" OD 3/16" 1/2” ID & 5/8" OD 3/16" 3/8"
3/8” ID & 3/4" OD 1/8"
3/16" 7.9mm ID & 11.4mm OD 4.8mm 12.7mm ID & 15.9mm OD 4.8mm
9.5mm ID & 19.1mm OD 3.2mm
4.8mm 3/32" 3/32" 9.5mm
2.4mm 2.4mm
4" 6" 9"
101.4mm 152.4mm 228.6mm

15SR 1.54 lb/ft Head Press. 125’

3/8" 3.8” ID & 5/8" OD

9.5mm ID & 15.9mm OD
9.5mm
3/16"
4.8mm
6"
152.4mm

DUMBBELL - SPLIT
15DBS 1.49 lb/ft Head Press. 125’ 23DBS 2.20 lb/ft Head Press. 150’
3/4"
3/8" 19.1mm 3/8"
9.5mm 9.5mm
3/4"
19.1mm
6" 9"
152.4mm 228.6mm

BASE SEAL
41BS 1.53 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 42BS 1.85 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 43BS .79 lb/ft Head Press. 75’
5/32" 9/16" 3/4" Texas Hwy
2" 9/16" 14.3mm 5/32" 19.1mm 2" Type A 7/16" 7/16" Texas Hwy
14.3mm 4.0mm 4.0mm 11.1mm 11.1mm
50.8mm 50.8mm
3/4"
1/8" Type B
3/4" 3.2mm
19.1mm 19.1mm
9" 9" 7"
228.6mm 228.6mm
177.8mm

44BS .83 lb/ft Head Press. 100’ 45BS 1.21 lb/ft Head Press. 100’
9/16" 1 1/8" 1/2" New York D 1/2" 3/4" 1 1/4" New York E
14.3mm 28.6mm 12.7mm 12.7mm 19.1mm 31.8mm
1/8"
3.2mm 9/16"
1/8"
3.2mm 14.3mm
6" 7"
152.4mm 177.8mm SHAPES ARE DRAWN TO
VARYING SCALES

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 DESIGN AND SIZES

MULTI-RIBBED
51MR .84 lb/ft Head Press. 25’ 52MR 1.24 lb/ft Head Press. 50’ 53MR 1.81 lb/ft Head Press. 50’

1 3/16" 1 3/16"
30.2mm 1/4"
30.2mm 1/4" 6.4mm
6.4mm
1 5/8" 1 5/8"
1 5/8" 3/16" 41.3mm 41.3mm
3/16" 41.3mm 4.8mm
4.8mm 6 1/4"
4 7/16" 158.8mm
3 1/4" 112.7mm
82.6mm

A NOTE ABOUT HEAD PRESSURE RATINGS:

Head Pressure Ratings are based on parameters published in the
Corps of Engineers document, Waterstops and Other Preformed
Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures EM 1110-2-2101, dated
30 September 1995. Sample testing conducted by Sika® Southern
Metal on select profiles has indicated a conservative tendency
in these ratings. That said, the published Head Pressure Ratings
should be considered to be ultimate values. An appropriate safety
factor should be applied to these values. Contact a Sika Canada
representative for more information.

RETROFIT WATERSTOP SYSTEMS

Retrofit waterstops seal joints where new construction meets

an existing structure and can be suitable for working joints.
Systems include waterstop profile, stainless steel batten bars
and anchor bolts. Epoxy 7300 is sold separately.

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SPECIALTY SHAPES

These shapes have been developed to meet U-550 1.10 lb/ft

unique requirements of clients or other W1-2 Calif.
specifying groups. Consult a Sika Canada 1/8"
3.2mm 2"
representative for more information or for 50.8mm 3 1/8"
1/8"
special applications. 3.2mm 79.4mm
2 1/4"
57.1mm
5 1/4"
133.4mm

43RET 2.92 lb/ft with hardware 912RET 8.27 lb/ft with hardware

NEW CONCRETE NEW CONCRETE S.S. BATTEN BAR

S.S. BATTEN BAR 7/8"
S.S. ANCHOR BOLT 1/2"
S.S. ANCHOR BOLT
3 3/16" 6 3/8"
11/16"
EXISTING 3/8"
CONCRETE
EPOXY 7300 EXISTING EPOXY
7300
6" CONCRETE
9"

49SCP 1.38 lb/ft with hardware Head Press. 125’ 56SP 1.51 lb/ft Head Press. 125’
3"
NEW EXISTING
CONCRETE CONCRETE 1 1/2" 5” Mass.
38.1mm
3/32"
2.4mm
EPOXY 3/16"
7/16" 7300 4.8mm 5"
3"
127.0mm
S.S. ANCHOR BOLT
S.S. BATTEN BAR

SHAPES ARE DRAWN TO

VARYING SCALES

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 FABRICATIONS/SPLICING IRONS

TYPICAL PVC FABRICATIONS

Sika strongly recommends factory fabricated transitions and intersections. Typical fabrications for the most common shapes
are inventoried by Sika and available to meet construction schedules. Sika can provide customized fabrications to suit unusual
configurations or a convergence of differing profiles.

Vertical L, T, and Cross Fabrications Flat L, T, and Cross Fabrications

SPLICING IRONS FOR FIELD WELDING No. 213

As noted, a quality waterstop installation requires quality 4 ½" x 14" Plate
welds. Sika Splicing Irons are specifically designed for
welding thermoplastic waterstop and are constructed
of the highest quality components for superior and long
lasting performance. No other means or methods can be
used.
Temperature controls are adjustable for various conditions
and products. Irons are typically 120V operation, but 240V
is available for the 213 and 214 irons. No. 215
The 213 and 215 irons have an integral thermometer to 9" x 9" Plate
display the iron temperature for accurate welding. The
splicing iron should be large enough to melt the enire cross-
section of the waterstop profile. All irons are supplied with No. 214
a teflon coated cover necessary for welding. Replacement 2" x 14" Plate
covers are available for purchase.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT WATERSTOP

Sika® Southern Metal’s companion brand, Westec®, offers waterstop solutions for secondary containment
in petrochemical and industrial applications. Westec® Envirostop™ TPE-R (Thermoplastic Elastomeric
Rubber) Waterstops resist a wide range of oils, solvents, and aggressive chemicals. Alcohols, ketones,
glycols, esters and aqueous solutions of acids, bases, and salts have little effect on Westec®
Envirostop™ TPE-R Waterstop. TPE-R has excellent ozone resistance, low temperature flexibility,
excellent high temperature (up to 120 °C [250 °F]) performance and is heat weldable. Westec®
Envirostop™ TPE-R Waterstop can also be defined as a Thermoplastic Vulcanizate, TPV.

Westec® Envirostop™ TPE-R Waterstop is certified to NSF/ANSI

Standard 61 for Drinking Water System Components.
Contact a Sika Canada representative or visit www.Chemstop.
com for more information.

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STRIP-APPLIED WATERSTOPS AND
INJECTION HOSE SYSTEMS

Hydrotite is a world renowned hydrophilic
waterstop. Composed of modified
chloroprene rubber protected with a
special delay coating, Hydrotite expands
when exposed to water, creating an
effective compression seal within joints
where limited movement will occur.
Hydrotite is used extensively in sealing
concrete construction joints, pipe
penetrations, precast concrete segments,
tunnel lining segments and for repair of
existing joints or retrofit applications.
Several shapes and sizes are available.
SikaSwell®-A (formerly Duroseal Gasket)
is a water-swelling acrylate-ester that
expands upon contact with water to
form a compression seal in nonmoving
concrete joints. SikaSwell®-A is a
available in three sizes and is adhered
to varying substrates with Sika® MK
Adhesive or Quellpaste Type E.
AS WITH ALL HYDROPHILIC WATERSTOPS,
HYDROTITE, SIKASWELL A AND SWELLSTOP
ARE SUGGESTED FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE
EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE IS CONSTANT.
Sika® Swellstop® is a flexible butyl
rubber and swellable clay waterproofing
compound that expands upon contact
with water to form a compression seal in
nonmoving concrete joints. Swellstop® is
available in two sizes and must be used
in conjunction with Swellstop Primer
Adhesive to create a watertight bond.

Sika offers SikaFuko® VT injection hose, the

world's number one injection hose system.
SikaFuko® VT systems are available in two
sizes and can deliver Portland cement,
microfine cement, or a variety of resins
to seal cracks or voids in the joint area.
SikaFuko® VT has a unique "re-injectable"
design, which allows the hose to be cleaned.
This key feature allows for a complete
maintenance program if leaks appear and
future re-injections are required.
Lockstop is a single component and self- SikaFuko® Eco 1 (formerly Duroject) is an
sealing mastic waterstop which bonds injection hose for delivering cements or
to concrete to prevent moisture from resins for planned sealing of construction
penetrating nonmoving joints. Lockstop joints. It is for single injection applications.
must be used in conjunction with Lockstop Sika offers a variety of injection materials
Primer Adhesive to create a watertight for SikaFuko® VT injection hose systems.
bond.

MOST STRIP-APPLIED WATERSTOPS AND INJECTION HOSE SYSTEMS ARE

SUITABLE FOR NONWORKING JOINTS ONLY.
Sika® Southern Metal WATERSTOPS
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Roofing Systems Concrete Production Joint Sealing

Sarnafil® Sika® ViscoCrete® Sikaflex®

Sikaplan® SikaRapid® Sikasil®
Sikalastic® Sika® Air Sikadur® Combiflex

Grouting and Anchoring Concrete Repair & Protection Structural Strengthening

SikaGrout® Sika® MonoTop® Sikadur®, Sika® CarboDur®

Sikadur® SikaTop®, SikaRepair® SikaWrap®
Sika AnchorFix® Sikagard® Sika® CarboShear

Sika Canada Inc., a member of the Sika Group,

Floor & Wall Systems Waterproofing Systems is a leader in the field of speciality chemicals,
for construction and manufacturing industries.
Our product lines feature high quality roofing
systems, concrete admixtures, mortars and resins,
sealants and adhesives, structural strengthening
components, industrial and decorative flooring,
as well as protective coatings and waterproofing
systems. Our expertise is borne out of a global
presence and served by strong, local support. Sika
Sikafloor® SikaProof®, SikaFuko® has earned the trust of our industries for over
Sikagard® Sika® Greenstreak® 100 years, by delivering the highest standards of
Sikagard® Duroplast commitment and partnership.
SikaSwell®, SikaFix®

Also Available:

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WATERPROOFING
SikaFuko® INJECTION
HOSE SYSTEMS
UNIQUE WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
SikaProof® A
Waterproofing Membrane System

Greenstreak

The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in
good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under
normal conditions, within their shelf life. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal
relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any recommendations, or from any other advice
offered. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and
delivery. Users should always refer to the most recent issue of the Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request or can be accessed in the Internet under www.sika.ca.

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