Contite ® Waterbars

PVC WATERBARS

DESCRIPTION Welding and installation of Contite Waterbars shall

Contite Waterbars are high grade Polyvinyl Chloride always be coordinated with mould setting and laying of
waterbars used to seal construction and expansion joints reinforcing bars for the best results.
in concrete structures and are available in different sizes
and sections. HOW TO SPLICE CONTITE WATERBAR
1.Contite Waterbar is spliced by cutting the two ends to
USES & ADVANTAGES
be joined so that they will butt smoothly together. Use
Contite Waterbars are used to prevent the passage of
water through expansion and construction joints in a miter box, or overlap and cut through both pieces at
concrete. The selection of the waterbar is dependent on once.
the type and size of joint. 2.Heat both ends to be joined, using an electric splicing
Advantages Include:- iron, until the material melts. For best results, there
• Chemically inert. should be about 1/8” of melted material at the end of
• Highly resistant to acids & alkalis and waterborne each piece, but do not overheat to the point that the
chemicals.
waterstop becomes a dark color.
• Does not fatigue as a result of repeated flexure.
• Retains elasticity through a temperature range of -1oC 3.Press the melted edges firmly together and hold for 15
to +80oC. to 30 seconds until the material cools. Stress should
• Easy to weld & join. not be put on the spliced joint until the waterstop has
• Long life. completely cooled.
• Multirib sections provide excellent water check.
• Complies with ASTM specifications: - D412, D1149, INTERSECTION PIECES
D624, D792, D747, CRD572. Standard intersection pieces are available for each type
TYPICALS PROPERTIES of waterbar.
Type: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC 7808) HORIZONTAL CONCRETE JOINTS
Colour: Black
(Contite Waterbar is placed vertically)
Density: > 1.3 kg/ltr
1. Contite Waterbars are always placed centrally in the
Tensile Strength: >130 kg/cm2 ASTM D412-75
concrete section.
Elongation at Break: >350% ASTM D412-75
2. Contite Waterbar clips are fixed on the end - ribs of the
Stiffness in Flexure: >600 ASTM D412-75
waterbar at intervals of 1 metre and tied to the
Chemical Resistance:
reinforcing bars using steel wiring. The upper part of
Permanent Water, seawater, sewage
the Contite Waterbars should be protected from
Temporary Dilute organic alkalis and
bending down during the concrete pour (when the first
mineral acids, mineral oils
part of the construction is set).
Ozone Resistance: Passed ASTM D-1149
3. Make sure that both sides of the Contite Waterbar will
Low Temperature: No cracking or splitting
have the same pressure from the concrete when it is
Brittleness (-35oF) CRD-C 570
poured (pour equally on each side).
INSTALLATION PACKAGING
Contite Waterbars must be installed so that they are
securely held in their correct position while the concrete 25 metre rolls.
is being poured. The concrete must be fully compacted
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
around the Contite Waterbars to ensure that no air holes
or porous areas remain. Where reinforcement is present, Can be stored outside for periods of up to 2 years. Avoid
an adequate clearance must be left to permit correct deformation by not stacking rolls over 2 high.
compaction.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
C/C 1000 mm. The Cormix International Technical Service Department
is available to assist you in the correct use of our
Reinforcement
products and its resources are at your disposal entirely
Steel wire
without obligation.
Contite
Waterbar clips
Contite
Waterbar

Concrete structure

Rev.006 Oct 20168

Contite ® Waterbars
PVC WATERBARS

QUALITY ASSURANCE
ISO 9001: 2015 verified by TUV Nord.
CONTACT DETAILS
Cormix International Limited
89 Romklao Rd., Sansab, Minburi, Bangkok 10510
Tel. (66 2) 917 3955-8
Fax. (66 2) 917 3959, 543 8891
http://www.cormix.com
E-mail: info@cormix.com

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