Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical

Anchoring adhesive for medium to high loads

Solvent and styrene free, epoxy acrylate based, 2-component anchoring adhesive for tropical / hot climate conditions. Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

  • Fast curing
  • Standard guns can be used
  • High load capacity
  • ETA to ETAG 001 for anchoring in concrete
  • ETA to ETAG 001 for rebar connections
  • Suitable for cracked concrete
  • LEED Attestation available
  • Non-sag, even overhead
  • Styrene-free
  • Low odour
  • Low wastage
Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical

Usage

As a fast curing anchoring adhesive for all grades of:
  • Rebars / reinforcing steel
  • Threaded rods
  • Bolts and special fastening systems
  • Concrete (in cracked and non-cracked)
  • Solid masonry
  • Steel
  • Hard natural stone*
  • Solid rock*
* These substrates may vary greatly, in particular with regard to strength, composition and porosity. Therefore, for each application the suitability of Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical Adhesive must be tested by first applying the Product only to a sample area. Check in particular bond strength, surface staining and discoloration.  

Advantages

  • Fast curing
  • Standard guns can be used
  • High load capacity
  • ETA to ETAG 001 for anchoring in concrete
  • ETA to ETAG 001 for rebar connections
  • Suitable for cracked concrete
  • LEED Attestation available
  • Non-sag, even overhead
  • Styrene-free
  • Low odour
  • Low wastage

Packaging

300 mL standard cartridge

12 cartridges per box

Pallet: 75 boxes

Colour

Component A: White
Component B: Beige
Component A + B mixed: Off white/beige

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

  • Bonded injection type anchor according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 Option 7, ETA-13/0719, Declaration of Performance 020205010020000008 5034408, certified by notified product certification body 1020, certificate of constancy of performance 1020-CPD-090-029805, and provided with the CE marking.
  • Bonded injection type anchor according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 Option 1, ETA-14/0346, Declaration of Performance 020205010020000008 5034408, certified by notified product certification body 1020, certificate of constancy of performance 1020-CPR-090-032534, and provided with the CE marking.
  • Post installed rebar connection according to ETAG 001 Part 1 and 5 TR 023, ETA-13/0779, Declaration of Performance 020205010020000008 5034408, certified by notified product certification body 1020, certificate of constancy of performance 1020-CPD-090-029807, and provided with the CE marking
  • LEED Attestation: REPORT No G22914-1_04

 
Product Information

Shelf life

15 months from date of production

All Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical cartridges have the expiry date printed on the label.

Storage conditions

Stored properly in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +20 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.

Density

~1.60 - 1.75 kg/l (component A)

~1.45 - 1.50 kg/l (component B)
~1.65 - 1.75 kg/l (component A + B mixed)
System information

System Structure

For design details, please refer to the separate documentation provided:
Technical Documentation Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

~70 N/mm2 (7 d, +20 °C)

(ASTM D 695)

Modulus of Elasticity in Compression

~7,000 N/mm2 (7 d, +20 °C)

(ASTM D 695)

Tensile Strength in Flexure

~29 N/mm2 (7 d, +20 °C)

(ASTM D 790)

Tensile Strength

~15 N/mm2 (7 d, +20 °C)

(ASTM D 638)

Service Temperature

Long term

 -40 °C min. / +50 °C max

Short term (1 - 2 h)

+80 °C

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

Component A : component B = 10 : 1 by volume

Layer Thickness

~5 mm max.

Sag Flow

Non-sag, even overhead

Product Temperature

Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical must be at a temperature of between +15 °C and +40 °C for application.

Ambient Air Temperature

+15 °C min. / +40 °C max.

Dew Point

Beware of condensation.
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3 °C above dew point.

Substrate Temperature

+15 °C min. / +40 °C max.

Curing Time

Temperature

Open time - Tgel

Curing time - Tcur

+35 °C - +40 °C

3.5 min

40 min

+30 °C - +35 °C

5 min

50 min

+25 °C - +30 °C7.5 min85 min
+20 °C - +25 °C10 min145 min
+15 °C - +20 °C15 min5 h

*Minimum cartridge temperature = +15 °C
Application steps

SUBSTRATE QUALITY

Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days. Substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone) must be verified. Pull-out tests must be carried out if the substrate strength is unknown. The anchor hole must always be clean, dry, free from oil and grease etc. Loose particles must be removed from the holes.
Threaded rods and rebars have to be cleaned thoroughly from any oil, grease or any other substances and particles such as dirt etc.

MIXING

Getting the cartridge ready: 300 / 550 / 850 ml

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1. Unscrew the cap

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2. Cut the film

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3. Screw on the static mixer

 

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4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application

Getting the cartridge ready: 350 ml

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1. Unscrew the cap

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2. Remove the cap

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3. Screw on the static mixer

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4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application

When the work is interrupted the static mixer can remain on the cartridge after the gun pressure has been relieved. If the resin has hardened in the nozzle when work is resumed, a new nozzle must be attached.