Sika AnchorFix®-3030
Also known as: MFlow 936AN EPOXY HIGH PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL ANCHORING ADHESIVE
Sika AnchorFix®-3030 is an epoxy resin based, 2-part, thixotropic, high performance anchoring adhesive for anchoring threaded rods and reinforcing bars in both cracked and un-cracked concrete dry or damp concrete. Suitable for use in tropical and hot climatic conditions.
- Long open Time
- Can be used in damp concrete
- High load capacity
- ETA for anchoring in cracked concrete
- ETA for post installed rebar connections
- Seismic tested (C1 & C2)
- Suitable for contact with drinking water
- Fire resistant
- Styrene-free
- Good adhesion to substrate
- Shrinkage-free hardening
- Standard sealant guns can be used (300ml cartridge)
- Low emissions
- Low wastage
Usage
Anchoring adhesive for fixing of non-expanding anchors in the following:Structural work
- Rebar / steel reinforcement anchoring in new and refurbishment works
- Threaded rods
- Bolts and special fastening / fixing systems
- Handrails, balustrades and supports
- Railings
- Window and door frames
- Concrete (cracked and un-cracked)
- Hollow and solid masonry
- Wood
- Natural and reconstituted stone
- Solid rock
Advantages
- Long open Time
- Can be used in damp concrete
- High load capacity
- ETA for anchoring in cracked concrete
- ETA for post installed rebar connections
- Seismic tested (C1 & C2)
- Suitable for contact with drinking water
- Fire resistant
- Styrene-free
- Good adhesion to substrate
- Shrinkage-free hardening
- Standard sealant guns can be used (300ml cartridge)
- Low emissions
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 300 ml standard single cartridge | 12 cartridges per box Pallet: 75 boxes with 900 cartridges |
| 385 ml dual cartridge | 12 cartridges per box Pallet: 70 boxes with 840 cartridges |
| 585 ml dual cartridge | 12 cartridges per box Pallet: 56 boxes with 672 cartridges |
Refer to current price list for packaging variations.
Colour
| Part A |
Off white |
| Part B |
Grey |
| A+B mixed |
Light grey |
Product Details
SUSTAINABILITY
- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants, Report No. G23807C_04
CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to ETAG 001 Part 1 - Anchors in general and Part 5 - Bonded anchors, used as European Assessment Document (EAD)
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to ETA 17/0694 - Bonded injection type anchor for use in cracked and uncracked concrete
- Fire Evaluation of Post Installed Rebar Connections CEN EN 1991-1-2, Sika AnchorFix®-3030, CSTB, Test report MRF 26072904/C
Composition
Epoxy resin
Shelf life
24 months from date of production
Storage conditions
The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +10 °C and +25 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Density
| A+B mixed | ~1,5 kg/l |
System structure
Ancillary products:
- Sika AnchorFix® Cleaning Pump
- Sika AnchorFix® Flexible Extensions
- Sika AnchorFix® Hole Cleaning Brushes Hybrid
- Sika AnchorFix® Hole Cleaning Brushes Steel
- Sika AnchorFix® Static Mixers -Nozzles
- Sika AnchorFix® Straight Extensions
- Sika AnchorFix® Perforated Sleeves
Compressive strength
| ~95 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 695) |
Flexural-strength
| ~45 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 790) |
Tensile strength
| ~23 N/mm2 (7 days, +20 °C) | (ASTM D 638) |
Service temperature
| Long term | -40 °C min. / +50 °C max. |
| Short term (1–2 hours) | +70 °C |
Application
Mixing ratio
Part A : Part B = 3 : 1 by volume
Layer thickness
~8 mm max
Sag flow
Non-sag, including overhead
Material temperature
+10 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Ambient air temperature
+5 °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
+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing time
| Temperature | Open time - Tgel | Curing time - Tcur |
| +35 °C – +40 °C | 6 minutes | 2 hours |
| +30 °C – +35 °C | 8 minutes | 4 hours |
| +25 °C – +30 °C | 12 minutes | 6 hours |
| +20 °C – +25 °C | 18 minutes | 8 hours |
| +15 °C – +20 °C | 25 minutes | 12 hours |
| +10 °C – +15 °C | 40 minutes | 18 hours |
| +5 °C – +10 °C* | 150 minutes | 24 hours |
| +5 °C* | 300 minutes | 24 hours |
* Minimum cartridge temperature: +10 °C
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Mortar and concrete must be at the required design strength.
Substrate tensile / compressive strengths (concrete, masonry, natural stone) must be confirmed by testing.
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 rebar's must be cleaned thoroughly and free from dirt, oil, grease, corrosion products or any other substances and particles which could affect adhesion.
MIXING
Preparing cartridge: 300 ml
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| 1. Unscrew and remove the cap |
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| 2. Cut the end off the protective film |
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| 3. Screw on the static mixer |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into the application gun ready for use |
Preparing the cartridge: 385 & 585 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 application gun ready for use |
When the work is interrupted the static mixer nozzle can remain on the cartridge after the gun pressure has been released. If the resin has hardened in the nozzle when work is resumed, a new nozzle must be attached.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.