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Sika® Fibermesh®-150

MICRO-SYNTHETIC MONOFILAMENT FIBER

Sika® Fibermesh®-150, micro-reinforcement system for concrete—100 percent virgin homopolymer polypropylene multifilament (monofilament) fibers containing no reprocessed olefin materials. Specifically engineered and manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility.  Sika® Fibermesh®-150 is designed to control plastic shinkage and settlement cracking in concrete.  Sika® Fibermesh®-150 was previously SikaFiber PPM.

  • Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking
  • Reduces plastic settlement cracking
  • Improves impact, shatter and abrasion resistance
  • Enhances durability
  • Promotes uniform bleed and reduces bleed water
  • Inhibits and controls the formation of intrinsic cracking in concrete
  • Increases cohesion and reduces segregation
  • Reinforces against abrasion
  • Helps reduce cracking due to freeze/thaw
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Usage

Sika® Fibermesh®-150 act mechanically by supporting the aggregate within the concrete with multidimensional fiber network and developing a uniform bleed system.  The fiber does not affect the curing process chemically and does not absorb water.  The Sika® Fibermesh®-150 can be used in all types of concrete applications to control plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking.  Typical applications include:
  • Slabs on ground
  • Residential applications: side-walks, driveways, decks, curbs
  • Precast elements,
  • Overlays / toppings
  • Stucco
  • Shotcrete
  • Roads / Pavements
  • Bridge Decks
 

Advantages

  • Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking
  • Reduces plastic settlement cracking
  • Improves impact, shatter and abrasion resistance
  • Enhances durability
  • Promotes uniform bleed and reduces bleed water
  • Inhibits and controls the formation of intrinsic cracking in concrete
  • Increases cohesion and reduces segregation
  • Reinforces against abrasion
  • Helps reduce cracking due to freeze/thaw

Packaging

Sika® Fibermesh®-150 fibers are available in a variety of packaging options.  The 1.0 lb degradable bag (0.45 kg) is a standard size.  The bags are packed into cartons and palletized.

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Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

A Type III Product-Specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Manufacturer Inventory are available for Sika® Fibermesh®-150.  For further information, please visit: https://usa.sika.com/en/sustainability.html

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

  • Sika® Fibermesh®-150 is UL/ULc certified and approved for usage in floor-ceiling D700, D800, D900, G229, G243, G256 & G514 series designs.
  • Complies with European Standard EN 14889-2:2006 Fibres for Concrete Part 2:  Class Ia and carries the CE marking
  • Complies with ASTM C1116/C1116M, Type III fiber reinforced concrete and therefore ASTM D7508
 
Product Information

Fiber Volume Content

22,000,000 fibers/lb

Shelf Life

When stored in dry conditions shelf life is 5 years

Storage Conditions

Sika® Fibermesh®-150 should be stored in a dry warehouse. Protect product from the rain.

Fiber Type

Monofilament micro synthetic fiber

Dimensions

  • Length: Graded 0.5 & 0.75 inches (12.7 & 19 mm).  Also available in single cut lengths 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 inches (6 mm,12.7 mm and 19 mm).
  • Diameter: Graded 0.0012 & 0.002 inches (0.03 & 0.05 mm).  Also available in single equivalent diameter.
  • Aspect Ratio: Varies from  250 to 630

Density

0.91

Melting Point

324 oF (162 oC)
Technical Information

Resistance to Alkalinity

Excellent

Application

Consumption

Recommended Dosage

The dosage of the Sika® Fibermesh®-150 will vary according to the type of application and performance requirements.  Standard recommended dosage ratio of Sika® Fibermesh®-150 is between 0.75 - 1.5 lbs/cu yd (0.5 - 0.9 kg/m3) of concrete.  Dosages outside the recommended dosage range can be used to meet project specific requirements.  If this is the case please contact your Sika representative for technical support.

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