Category: Joint Sealants

ROCKMAX BAND

SELF ADHESIVE BUTYL TAPE WITH ALKALI RESISTANCE


INTRODUCTION

Rockmax Hyband joint system is the system use for high movement and high resistance of chemical and water ingress to joint of buildings or structures. The system consists of hypalon rubber membrane and two part epoxy adhesive. Its design to subject to high movement such as joining between two buildings that conventional gun applied sealants can not be used.

AREA OF USES

Rockmax Hyband can be used to seal joint in car park decks, podiums, balconies, walkways, basements, swimming pools, silos, tunnels, bridges, water tanks, immersed water structures and use to seal crack on concretes.

ADVANTAGES

  • Touch, flexible joint flashing.
  • Accommodates continuous and pronounced cyclic movement.
  • Excellent resistance to UV and weathering.
  • Excellent waterproofing joint.
  • Can use for portable water tank.
  • Can use by dry or damp surface.
  • Excellent adhesion to most construction materials.
  • Rot resistance.
  • Resistance to wide range of chemicals.
  • Can use for joint subject to water pressure both positive and negative.
  • Thermoplastic elastomer, overlap welding by hot air blower.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    The joints must be clean and dry. Remove all dirt, dusts, cement pastes, oil, grease and other contaminants. Concrete substrate age must be minimum 4 weeks old. Make sure the joints are in good condition and good shape. The repair and structural sound of joint surface is required by mechanical mean. Joints edge must be straight and sharp. Damaged joints edge must be repair by epoxy mortar or consult Rockmax for further advice.

    APPLICATION

    1. Apply the epoxy adhesive along the side line of joint with 2cm beyond the membrane. Apply adhesive thickness is approximate 1-2mm.
    2. Lay the membrane on the epoxy adhesive within 30 minute. The membrane must lay at 5cm from edge of joint.
    3. Press the membrane using pressure rollers until the adhesive protrudes through punch-holes of the membrane.
    4. Finish by applying 1 or 2mm coat of epoxy adhesive on top of membrane.
    5. Allow the epoxy adhesive to dry approximate 45 minute before subject to water.

    PACKAGING

    Roll length: 20meter

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    STORAGE

    Storage in shade and dry condition. Avoid from frost, water, moisture and high temperature (min-max +5 to +40ºC). Do not expose to sun light.

    ROCKMAX HYBAND

    HYPALON STRIP FOR HIGH MOVEMENT JOINT


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax Hyband joint system is the system use for high movement and high resistance of chemical and water ingress to joint of buildings or structures. The system consists of hypalon rubber membrane and two part epoxy adhesive. Its design to subject to high movement such as joining between two buildings that conventional gun applied sealants can not be used.

    AREA OF USES

    Rockmax Hyband can be used to seal joint in car park decks, podiums, balconies, walkways, basements, swimming pools, silos, tunnels, bridges, water tanks, immersed water structures and use to seal crack on concretes.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Touch, flexible joint flashing.
  • Accommodates continuous and pronounced cyclic movement.
  • Excellent resistance to UV and weathering.
  • Excellent waterproofing joint.
  • Can use for portable water tank.
  • Can use by dry or damp surface.
  • Excellent adhesion to most construction materials.
  • Rot resistance.
  • Resistance to wide range of chemicals.
  • Can use for joint subject to water pressure both positive and negative.
  • Thermoplastic elastomer, overlap welding by hot air blower.

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    APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    The joints must be clean and dry. Remove all dirt, dusts, cement pastes, oil, grease and other contaminants. Concrete substrate age must be minimum 4 weeks old. Make sure the joints are in good condition and good shape. The repair and structural sound of joint surface is required by mechanical mean. Joints edge must be straight and sharp. Damaged joints edge must be repair by epoxy mortar or consult Rockmax for further advice.

    APPLICATION

    1. Apply the epoxy adhesive along the side line of joint with 2cm beyond the membrane. Apply adhesive thickness is approximate 1-2mm.
    2. Lay the membrane on the epoxy adhesive within 30 minute. The membrane must lay at 5cm from edge of joint.
    3. Press the membrane using pressure rollers until the adhesive protrudes through punch-holes of the membrane.
    4. Finish by applying 1 or 2mm coat of epoxy adhesive on top of membrane.
    5. Allow the epoxy adhesive to dry approximate 45 minute before subject to water.

    PACKAGING

    Roll length: 20meter

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    STORAGE

    Storage in shade and dry condition. Avoid from frost, water, moisture and high temperature (min-max +5 to +40ºC). Do not expose to sun light.

    ROCKMAX BACKER ROD

    Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam Rod For Joints


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax Backer Rod is a closed cell polyethylene foam in round shape with good mechanical properties suitable for use in joints before sealant applications.

    AREA OF USES

    Rockmax Backer Rod can be used for back up material in grooves, joints, gaps before sealant applications. The area of works such as expansion joints, construction joints, movement joints, curtain walls, cladding, precast concrete joints, horizontal slab joints, etc.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Flexible and compressible.
  • Light weight.
  • UV resistance.
  • Proper shape.
  • Can absorb thermal expansion.
  • Easy to install.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    APPLICATION

    Measure the width of the gap. The backer rod diameter must be 20-25% bigger than the width of the gap. Insert the backer rod in to the gap with the designed depth.

    PACKAGING

    100 meter/roll.
    50 meter/roll (for 25mm and 50mm).

    STORAGE

    Storage in shade and dry condition. Avoid from frost, water, moisture and high temperature (min-max 5-40ºC). Do not expose to sun light.

    ROCKMAX PU PRIMER

    PRIMER FOR POLYURETHANE SEALANT


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax PU primer is a ready to use, one part primer for polyurethane sealant.

    AREA OF USES

    Rockmax PU primer can be used as primer for porous substrate before apply polyurethane sealant.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Can be applied on moist substrate.
  • Easy to use.

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    APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    APPLICATION

    Apply Rockmax PU Primer using by brush. Allow the material to dry approximate 2-3 hours prior to apply sealant.

    PACKAGING

    1kg.
    17kg.

    STORAGE

    Storage in shade and dry condition. Avoid from frost, water, moisture and high temperature (min-max 5-40ºC). Do not expose to sun light.

    ROCKMAX PE BOARD

    CLOSED CELL POLYETHYLENE JOINT FILLER


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax PE Board is a non-absorbent, flexible, closed cell polyethylene joint filler. It is light weight, excellent flexibility, highly resilient material offering very high recovery properties. The compact closed cell structure will absorb no water and no moisture.

    AREA OF USES

    Rockmax PE Board provides an excellent joint filler and back-up material for use in either horizontal and vertical applications where expansion and contraction movements must be accommodated. Rockmax PE Board compatible with all currently cold-applied sealants, caulks and hot pour applied sealants.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Excellent flexible and compressible.
  • High resiliency and recovery properties.
  • Water and moisture resistance.
  • Non-impregnated, non-staining.
  • Can be sealed with hot or cold applied sealants.
  • Good chemical resistance.
  • Light weight.
  • UV resistance.
  • Easy to cut and easy to install.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    APPLICATION

    For horizontal applications, position Rockmax PE Board against the forms by adhesive, at interrupting columns and objects or adjacent to abutting structures, before placing the concrete. Vertical applications may call for Rockmax PE Board to be placed between panels, panel-to-column joints, or in block wall joints prior to sealing. Rockmax PE Board may be used with all hot- and cold-applied sealants .

    PACKAGING

    50meter per roll.

    STORAGE

    Storage in shade and dry condition. Avoid from frost, water, moisture and high temperature (min-max 5-40ºC). Do not expose to sun light.

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    ROCKMAX FLEXIBOARD

    FIBER EXPANSION FILLER BOARD


    ข้อมูลเบื้องต้น

    Rockmax Flexiboard คือวัสดุคั่นรอยต่อ (Joint Filler) สำหรับขยายตัวของคอนกรีต (Expansion Joint) ซึ่งผลิตมาจากไฟเบอร์ไม้ของชานอ้อย และผ่านการอัดด้วยความดันสูง และชุบน้ำมันบิทูเมนเข้มข้น(35%) วัสดุมิได้ผ่านกระบวนการรีด (NON-Extrusion) จุดประสงค์เพื่อนำมาใช้คั่นรอยต่อถนนคอนกรีต ก่อนที่จะยาแนวด้วยยาหยอดร้อน หรือวัสดุยาแนวชนิดอื่นๆ มีคุณสมบัติด้านการทนทานต่อความชื้น หรือ สารเคมี มีความยืดหยุ่น และคืนตัวมากกว่า 70% หลังจากผ่านการรับแรง วัสดุผ่านการทดสอบจากมาตรฐานกรมทางหลวง, ASTM และ AASHTO

    ลักษณะการใช้งาน

  • มีความยืดหยุ่นตัวได้ดี
  • มีอัตราการคืนตัวมากกว่า 70%s)
  • รอยต่อที่เคลื่อนตัวได้ (movement joints)
  • ทนทานต่ออุณหภูมิสูง วัสดุจะไม่ละลายหรืออ่อน ในสภาพอุณหภูมิสูง (ร้อน)
  • ทนทานต่อการรับน้ำหนัก โดยความหนาแน่นไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง
  • ติดตั้งและตัดได้ง่าย โดยใช้เลื่อยหรือเลื่อยไฟฟ้า
  • ไม่อมน้ำ หรือ ดูดซับน้ำ หรือ ความชื้น
  • มีอัตราส่วนน้ำมันบิทูเมนเข้มข้นที่ 35%
  • ไม่ระคายเคืองง่ายต่อการสัมผัส

    • วิธีการติดตั้งและใช้งาน

    การเตรียมพื้นผิว

    พื้นผิวรอยต่อคอนกรีตที่จะทำการติดตั้ง ต้องสะอาด ไม่มีคราบน้ำมัน จารบี น้ำมันทาแบบ เศษปูน เศษหิน น้ำยาบ่ม หรือสิ่งสกปรกอื่นๆ จำเป็นต้องทำความสะอาด ตัดแผ่นตัวอย่างตามขนาดที่ต้องการ แนะนำให้ติดตั้งวัสดุจนถึงระดับผิวคอนกรีต เตรียมอุปกรณ์เสริมต่างๆ เช่น เหล็ก Dowel เจาะรูให้เรียบร้อย

    วิธีการใช้งาน

    ติดตั้งวัสดุให้แนบกับผิวหน้าคอนกรีต พร้อมติดตั้งอุปกรณ์ต่างๆ (ถ้ามี) เช่น เหล็ก Dowel ติดตั้งเรียบร้อยแล้ว จึงเทคอนกรีต ระวังการเทคอนกรีตไม่ให้กระแทกวัสดุ

    ขนาดแผ่น

    4 ฟุต x 7 ฟุต

    ROCKMAX PSSEAL

    TWO POLYSULPHIDE SEALANT


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax PSseal is two component, low modulus polysulphide joint sealant. The cured material provides good bonding, elasticity, flexible and durable joint sealant. The material based on polysulphide polymer and selected additives. It is use for many application areas which requires high performance and chemical resistance & deterioration resistance sealant with exposure to direct UV environment.

    AREA OF USES

  • Rockmax PSseal can be use to seal movement joints or contraction joints in dams, subways, treatment tanks, water tanks, bridges, highways, runways, civil engineering structures, parapets, roofing, industrial, petrochemical complex industrial floors, Metals, basements, vertical & horizontal joints etc.

    • ADVANTAGES

  • Excellent elongation and flexibility.
  • Good recovery characteristics.
  • Good Watertight.
  • Very good UV resistance.
  • Excellent Chemical resistance including with fuel, oil, sea water.
  • Good resistance to ageing.
  • Excellent bonding to most building materials.
  • Provide permanent & durable joint sealants.
  • Non-stain.
  • Non-toxic (cured).
  • UV resistance.
  • Good resistance to cycle movement.
  • Durability.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    The joints must be clean and dry. Remove all dirt, dusts, cement pastes, oil, grease and other contaminants. Concrete substrate age must be minimum 4 weeks old. Make sure the joints are in good condition and good shape. The repair and structural sound of joint surface is required by mechanical mean. Joints edge must be straight and sharp. Damaged joints edge must be repair by epoxy mortar or consult Rockmax for further advice.

    PRIMING

    All concrete joints must be prime by Rockmax PS Primer. The primer must be applied by brush and allow until tack free prior to install backer rod and apply joint sealant. However if sealant is not apply after 4 hours, Re-prime surface again. Install guide tape both side of joints for proper finished. Other substrates such as steel, glass, ceramics etc. please consult Rockmax.

    MIXING

    The material supply in one container. The base and curing agent are store in the single pack. Use slow speed electric mixer (400-500rpm) for mixing the material. Mix for 4-6 minute until the product dispersed and uniform color and homogeneous. Do not mix by hand trowel or do not partial mix.

    APPLICATION

    Horizontal joint:
    Pour the mixed material to the joints direct from container. Care should be taken during application. Finishing the surface of sealant using curve spatula or similar tools to make concave profile of sealants.

    Vertical joint:
    Pour the mixed material to barrel gun. Apply the sealant from bottom of joint and continuously apply. Finishing the surface of sealant using curve spatula or similar tools to make concave profile of sealants.

    CURING

    Curing time depend on ambient temperature. Full cure take at approximate 7 days. Protect the sealant from water, traffic and other contaminants.

    PACKAGING

    Gun grade: 2.5 litre/ container
    Pour grade: 4.5 litre/ container

    ROCKMAX PUSEAL

    ONE PART POLYURETHAN JOINT SEALANT


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    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax PUseal is a one part polyurethane sealant with excellent elasticity, weather resistance, non-sag and good watertight. Use for filling and sealing concrete joints with no primer required. Rockmax PUseal conform to ISO 11600 Class F25LM on anodized aluminium and mortar.

    AREA OF USES

  • External and internal joints.
  • Expansion joints.
  • Movement joints.
  • Construction joints.
  • Precast-concrete joints.
  • Brick, masonry and block work joints.
  • Window and doors joints.
  • External cladding.
  • Parapets.

    • ADVANTAGES

  • Good elongation.
  • Good adhesion.
  • Excellent weather resistance.
  • No stain.
  • Watertight.
  • Bio degradation resistance.
  • Durability.
  • Less wastage, Apply by gun.
  • Can paint.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    The joints must be clean and dry. Remove all dirt, dusts, cement pastes, oil, grease and other contaminants. Concrete substrate age must be minimum 4 weeks old. Make sure the joints are in good condition and good shape. The repair and structural sound of joint surface is required by mechanical mean. Joints edge must be straight and sharp. Damaged joints edge must be repair by epoxy mortar or consult Rockmax for further advice.

    PRIMING

    Good condition and dry concrete joints is not require for primer. In case of porous concrete joints or damp surface, We recommended to apply Rockmax PU primer must along the joints. Allow the primer to dry at least 30-45 minute before sealant application.

    APPLICATION

    Backer rod and joint filler materials must be use to control the depth of joint sealant and movement direction of joint sealant. Apply Rockmax PUseal continuous by gun along the joint line. Press constant pressure. Paper tape should be use on top of surface to control excess sealant and nice appearance. Finish the surface of sealant with spoon or metal strap.

    PACKAGING

    600ml per sausage.

    ROCKMAX JOINTSEAL(COLD)

    HOT APPLIED ELASTOMERIC CONCRETE JOINT


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    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax Jointseal (cold) is a cold applied rubberized bitumen joint sealant. It can be used for joint sealing, crack sealing, water plug. It can be easily fill by hand for installation. The material has very good adhesion and bonding even moist substrate. Cured material can withstand water and immerse in water without de-bonding.

    AREA OF USES

  • Horizontal concrete joint for road, bridge, highway.
  • Joint in Dam.
  • Horizontal joint for concrete slab.
  • Horizontal joint for industrial roads.
  • Fill void in road or slab.
  • Water plug.
  • Fill gap to prevent water leakage.

    • ADVANTAGES

  • High elastomeric.
  • Easy to use by hand. No melting.
  • Horizontal and vertical joint application.
  • Good adhesion and bonding.
  • Can apply on moist joint surface.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    Concrete joint must be clean and dry free from oil, dust, particles. The concrete joint must be at minimum 28 days and minimum compressive strength at 25N/mm2.

    APPLICATION

    Use hand to mold the material according the joint width and depth. Fill the material inside the joint with press in firmly. Wait the material to initial cure by 10-15 minute. In case of moist surface the initial cure could be up to 30 minute. Protect the materials from rain and water for 24 hours.

    PACKAGING

    25kg Carton.

    ROCKMAX JOINTSEAL

    HOT APPLIED ELASTOMERIC CONCRETE JOINT SEALANT


    INTRODUCTION

    Rockmax Jointseal is hot applied joint sealant. It composed of synthetic rubber, resin, additive, asphalt and selected grade filler. Excellent properties for horizontal concrete joint especially road, highway and bridge joints.

    AREA OF USES

  • Horizontal joint for road, bridge, highway.
  • Joint in Dam.
  • Horizontal joint for concrete slab.
  • Horizontal joint for industrial slab.
  • Fill void in road or slab.

    • ADVANTAGES

  • High elastomeric.
  • Excellent temperature resistance.
  • Resistance in sunlight.
  • Good adhesion and bonding.
  • Chemical resistance.

    • APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION

    PREPARATION

    Concrete joint must be clean and dry free from oil, dust, particles. It is recommended to apply Roxkmax Joint Primer to achieve good bonding.

    Melt Rockmax Jointseal together with the wrap plastic in an oil jacket melter. Control oil temperature not higher than 240ºC and control sealant temperature not higher than 170ºC. Make sure sealant is homogeneous and ready to pour.

    APPLICATION

    Pour Rockmax Jointseal immediately after melt. Working with in 2 – 3 hours. Setting time is approximate 4 to 5 hours before open to traffic.

    PACKAGING

    15kg Carton.