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AEROFIL® 1

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Aerofil® 1 - 10mm

GCP Applied Technologies Variant:

Low density movement joint filler.

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Application

  • For structural expansion joints in concrete, brickwork and blockwork.
  • For forming isolation joints for machine bases or similar applications.
  • Can also be used on internal finishes as a gap filler or backing filler to walls, pipes, kitchen and sanitary ware before sealing with a surface sealant.

Description

A low density, compressible, closed cell polyethylene filler. primarily. The closed cell construction also prevents moisture absorption.


Features and benefits:

  • Accepts temperature cycles with minimal load transfer.
  • Prevents water absorption.
  • 90% recovery after release of load.
  • Inert to most dilute acids and alkalis.
  • Resistant to oil and hydrocarbons.
  • Can be cut with a sharp knife.
  • Economical in use.
  • Available in a range of sizes with rip-off edge to form neat sealant rebate.

General information

Material

Polyethylene

Size

800 x 200 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Board size.

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_87_27 Expanded polyethylene (PE) foam stripsPrimary

CAWS

F30/610 Movement joints with sealant

F30/76 Movement joints with sealant

N13/580 Sealant for pointing

N13/68 Sealant for pointing

Specification data - Expanded polyethylene (PE) foam strips

Material

Polyethylene.

Density

28 Kg/m³ ± 10%.

Size

-

Thickness

10 mm.

Width

75 mm.

100 mm.

140 mm.

200 mm.

Product Reference

Aerofil® 1 - 10mm

Aerofil® 1 - 20mm

Aerofil® 1 - 25mm

Aerofil® 1 - 50mm

Water absorption

1%.

Operating temperature

-5°C to +100°C.

CompressiveStrength

120 kN/m² ± 30%.

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