PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaWrap®-450 C
STITCHED CARBON FIBER FABRIC FOR STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING

DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
SikaWrap®-450 C is a unidirectional woven carbon
fiber fabric, designed for installation using the dry or ▪ Manufactured with weft fibers to keep the fabric
wet application process. stable (heat-set)
▪ Multifunctional fabric for use in many different
strengthening applications
USES ▪ Flexible and accommodating of different surface
planes and geometry (Beams, columns, chimneys,
SikaWrap®-450 C may only be used by experienced
piles, walls, soffits, silos etc.)
professionals. ▪ Low density for minimal additional weight
▪ Extremely cost effective in comparison to traditional
Strengthening of reinforced concrete, masonry, brick- strengthening techniques
work and timber elements or structures, to increase
flexural and shear loading capacity for :
▪ Improved seismic performance of masonry walls
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ Replacing missing steel reinforcement France: CSTB - Avis Technique 3/10-669, SIKA CAR-
▪ Increasing the strength and ductility of columns BODUR SIKA WRAP
▪ Increasing the loading capacity of structural ele- Slovakia: TSUS, Building Testing and research insti-
ments tutes,
▪ Enabling Changes in use/alterations and refurbish- Technical Approval TO-09/0080, 2009: Systémy dod-
ment atočného zosilňovania konštrukcií Sika® CarboDur® a
▪ Correcting structural design and / or construction de-
SikaWrap® (Slovak).
fects
▪ Increasing resistance to seismic movement Poland: Technical Approval ITB AT-15-5604/2011:
▪ Improving service life and durability Zestaw wyrobów Sika CarboDur do wzmacniania i
napraw konstrukcji betonowych (Polish)
Poland: Technical Approval IBDiM Nr AT/2008-03-
0336/1 „Płaskowniki. pręty, kształtki i maty kom-
pozytowe do wzmacniania betonu o nazwie hand-
lowej: Zestaw materiałów Sika CarboDur® do wzmac-
niania konstrukcji obiektów mostowych (Polish)
USA: ACI 440.2R-08, Guide for the Design and con-
struction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
strengthening concrete structures, July 2008
UK: Concrete Society Technical Report No. 55, Design
guidance for strengthening concrete structures using
fiber composite material, 2000
Italy: CNR-DT 200/2004 - Guide for the Design and
Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
Strengthening Existing Structure

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Construction Fiber orientation: 0° (unidirectional).
Warp: black carbon fibers (99% of total areal weight).
Weft: white thermoplastic heat-set fibers (1% of total areal weight).
Fibre Type Mid strength carbon fibers
Packaging Fabric Length / Roll Fabric Width
1 Roll in Cardboard Box ≥ 50 m 500 mm

Shelf Life 24 months from date of production if stored as per recommendation.

Storage Conditions Store properly in undamaged original sealed packaging in dry conditions at
temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Dry Fibre Density 1.82 g/cm³
Dry Fibre Thickness 0.255 mm (based on Fiber content)
Dry Fibre Tensile Strength 4000 N/mm2 (Nominal, Longitudanal direction of Fiber) ISO 10618

Dry Fibre Modulus of Elasticity in Ten- 2,30,000 N/mm2 (Longitudanal direction of fiber) ISO 10618
sion
Dry Fibre Elongation at Break 1.7% ( Longitudanal direction of Fiber) ISO 10618

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Laminate Nominal Thickness 0.255 mm ( Values in the longitudinal direction of the fibres Single EN
layer, minimum 27 samples per test series) 2561

Laminate Nominal Cross Section 255 N/mm² ( as per 1000mm width) EN 2561

Laminate Tensile Strength Average 3500 N/mm² EN 2561

Characteristics 3200 N/mm²

Laminate Modulus of Elasticity in Ten- Average 225 kN/mm² EN 2561

sion Characteristic 220 kN/mm²

Tensile Resistance Average 452 kN/m

Characteristic 413 kN/m
Actual design strain has to be determined according to relevant design
standard. Values given relate to impregnating resin Sikadur®-330 IN.

SYSTEM INFORMATION
System Structure The system build-up and configuration as described must be fully complied
with and may not be changed.
Concrete substrate adhesive primer - Sikadur®-330.
Impregnating / laminating resin - Sikadur®-330.
Structural strengthening fabric - SikaWrap®-450 C.
For detailed information on Sikadur®-330, together with the resin and fab-
ric application details, please refer to the Sikadur®-330 Product Data Sheet
and the Method Statement of SikaWrap® manual dry application.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Dry application with Sikadur®-330 IN
0.8-1.2 kg/m2 First Layer including priming layer
0.7 kg/m2 Following layers

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 Please also refer to Method Statement of SikaWrap® manual dry applica-
tion.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS SikaWrap® -450 C can be over coated with a cementi-

tious overlay or other coatings for aesthetic and /or
SUBSTRATE QUALITY protective purposes. The over coating system selec-
tion is dependent on the exposure and the project
Minimal substrate tensile strength: 1.0 N/mm2 or as specific requirements. For additional UV light protec-
specified in the strengthening design. tion in exposed areas use Sikagard®-550 W Elastic, Sik-
Please also refer to Method Statement of of SikaWrap® agard®-680 MY or Sikagard® PU UR
manual dry application. Please also refer to Method Statement of of SikaWrap®
manual dry application
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Concrete and masonry:
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
Substrates must be sound, dry, clean and free from All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
laitance, ice, standing water, grease, oils, old surface based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
treatments or coatings and any loosely adhering vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
particles.
Concrete must be cleaned and prepared to achieve a
laitance and contaminant free, open textured surface. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Repairs and levelling: If carbonised or weak concrete
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
cover has to be removed or levelling of uneven sur-
the declared data for this product may vary from
faces is needed, the following systems can be applied:
country to country. Please consult the local Product
(Details on application and limitation see the relevant
Data Sheet for the exact product data.
Product Data Sheets)
▪ Protection of corroded rebars: SikaTop® Armatec®
110 EpoCem® ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
▪ Structural repair materials: Sikadur®-41 / Sikadur®-31
epoxy repair mortar For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
▪ Sikadur®-32 LP adhesive. age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
▪ Please also refer to Method Statement of of refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con-
SikaWrap® manual dry application taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other
safety-related data.
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
The fabric can be cut with special scissors or a Stanley
LEGAL NOTES
knife (razor knife/box-cutter knife). Never fold the fab- The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
ric! tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
SikaWrap® 450 C is applied using the dry application products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
process rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Refer to Sikadur®-330 Product Data Sheet for impreg- properly stored, handled and applied under normal
nating / laminating procedure. conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
Please also refer to Method Statement of of SikaWrap® tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
manual dry application strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
LIMITATIONS particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
This product should only be used by trained and ex- from this information, or from any written recom-
perienced professionals. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
SikaWrap® -450 C fabric is coated to ensure maximum user of the product must test the product’s suitability
bond and durability with the Sikadur® adhesives / im- for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
pregnating /laminating resins. To main and ensure full serves the right to change the properties of its
system compatibility, do not interchange different sys- products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
tem components. be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Sika India Pvt. Ltd. Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
620, Diamond Harbour Road will be supplied on request.
Commercial Complex II
Kolkata - 700 034
Tel : +91 33 24472448
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Mail : [email protected]

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