Sika AnchorFix®-2020
High performance, professional anchoring adhesive
Sika AnchorFix®-2020 is a proprietary, two-component, thixotropic, fast curing, anchoring adhesive for anchoring threaded rods and reinforcing bars in both uncracked and cracked concrete. For use in cold to moderate climate conditions.
- Fast curing - cures down to 14 °F (-10 °C) when material is preconditioned to 41 °F (5 °C).
- Standard, high quality caulk guns can be used
- High load capacity
- Good adhesion to substrate
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Seismic / Wind Load tested
- Non-sagging consistency
- Sets up in dry or damp anchor holes.
- Styrene-free
- Low emissions
- Low wastage
Usage
Fast curing adhesive for anchorsStructural work
- Steel reinforcement dowels in new construction and refurbishment projects
- Steel threaded rods
- Threaded bolts and other special fastening hardware (e.g. screens as supplied by others)
- Handrails, balustrades and supports
- Railing baseplates
- Window and door frames
- Concrete (uncracked and cracked)
- Solid masonry
- Wood
- Hard natural stone
- Solid bedrock
Advantages
- Fast curing - cures down to 14 °F (-10 °C) when material is preconditioned to 41 °F (5 °C).
- Standard, high quality caulk guns can be used
- High load capacity
- Good adhesion to substrate
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Seismic / Wind Load tested
- Non-sagging consistency
- Sets up in dry or damp anchor holes.
- Styrene-free
- Low emissions
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 10.1 fluid ounce (300 ml) standard cartridge | 12 cartridges with one static mixer each per carton 75 cartons per pallet |
Color
| Component 'A' | Beige |
| Component 'B' | Black |
| 'A' + 'B' mixed | Gray (uniformly blended) |
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- IAPMO UES Evaluation Report Number 601 (ER-601) - current report found at IAPMO's websites: https://www.iapmo.org and https://www.uniform-es.org
- Tested in accordance with ICC ES AC308, the Acceptance Criteria for "Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements" (revised March 2018) for use in uncracked and cracked concrete
- Compliant with 2018 International Building Code (IBC) / 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
- Compliant with ACI 318-14, ACI 318-11 and ACI 355.4
- ANSI/NSF 61 compliant (pending publication of final certification)
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged, sealed packaging.
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry, well ventilated conditions, out of direct sunlight at 40 - 86 °F (4 - 30 °C).
Density
| Component 'A' 14.19 lb/gal (1.70 g/cm3) | |
| Component 'B' 12.94 lb/gal (1.55 g/cm3) | |
| 'A' + 'B' mixed 14.07 lb/gal (1.69 g/cm3) |
Compressive Strength
| 24 hours | 10,600 psi (73.1 MPa) |
| 7 days | 11,300 psi (77.9 MPa) |
Flexural Strength
| 24 hours | 4,060 psi (28 MPa) |
Tensile Strength
| 24 hours | 1,740 psi (12 MPa) |
| 7 days | 2,030 psi (14 MPa) |
Heat Deflection Temperature
| 7 days | 169 °F (76 °C) |
Service Temperature
| Long term | -40 °F (-40 °C) minimum / 122 °F (50 °C) maximum |
| Short term (1 - 2 hours) | 176 °F (80 °C) maximum |
Design Considerations
For additional information regarding specific anchor recommendations and performance (e.g. Diameters, Anchor Hole Dimensions, Embedment Depths, Allowable Load Values, Design Calculations, Special Conditions, etc.), please consult the most current IAPMO UES Evaluation Report Number 601 (ER-601) found at IAPMO's websites: https://www.iapmo.org and/or https://www.uniform-es.org
For free downloadable Sika AnchorFix Calculation software, please visit Sika Corporation's website: https://usa.sika.com
Consult local building codes and governing project policies before considering the use of this product in overhead adhesive anchoring applications.
Suitability for use is determined by the qualified design professional in charge of the actual product installation.
Application
Mixing Ratio
Component 'A' to Component 'B' = 10:1 by volume
Sag Flow
Non-sagging consistency
Product Temperature
41 °F (5 °C) minimum / 86 °F (30 °C) maximum
Ambient Air Temperature
14 °F (-10 °C) minimum / 95 °F (35 °C) maximum
Substrate Temperature
14 °F (-10 °C) minimum / 95 °F (35 °C) maximum
Cure Time
Minimum cartridge temperature = 41 °F (5 °C). Condition prior to use.
| Temperature | Gel time1 - Tgel | Curing time2 - Tcur |
| 86 - 95 °F (30 - 35 °C) | 2 minutes | 30 minutes |
| 77 - 86 °F | 4 minutes | 40 minutes |
| 68 - 77 °F | 5 minutes | 50 minutes |
| 59 - 68 °F | 6 minutes | 75 minutes |
| 50 - 59 °F (10 - 15 °C) | 8 minutes | 85 minutes |
| 41 - 50 °F (5 - 10 °C) | 10 minutes | 2 hours, 25 minutes |
| 14 - 41 °F (-10 - 5 °C) | 15 minutes | 12 hours |
1Gel time refers to highest temperature in the range
2Cure time refers to the lowest temperature in the range
Refer to IAPMO UES Evaluation Report #601 (ER-601) at https://www.iapmo.org for the most up to date information regarding cure times and cartridge conditioning of Sika AnchorFix®-2020.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Concrete substrate must be at the required nominal Compressive Strength [i.e. minimum 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa) / maximum 8,500 psi (58.6 MPa)].
Adhesive anchor performance in alternate substrates (e.g. solid masonry, wood, natural stone, bedrock, etc.) must be confirmed by physical field tests following the guidelines of ASTM E488 / ASTM E1512.
The anchor hole must always be clean and free from oil, grease, and all contaminants. Loose dust particles in dry applications and embedded paste in water saturated and/or water filled applications must be mechanically removed from the anchor holes.
Steel threaded rods and rebars must be thoroughly cleaned and dry, free from rust, dirt, cutting oil, grease, dust and any contaminating, foreign substances which could affect adhesion.
MIXING
Sika Anchorfix®-2020 two-component, anchoring adhesive is supplied in a "cartridge-in cartridge" package, fitted with a static mixer and dispensed with a standard, good quality caulk gun.
Getting the cartridge ready: 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml)
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| 1. Remove twist cap from the top of the cartridge. |
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| 2. Cut the plastic film open below the metal retaining clip with a utility knife. |
| Ensure that both components within the plastic film are free to flow prior to inserting cartridge into a standard, high quality caulking gun. Component 'A' is Beige in color. Component 'B' is Black in color.
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| 3. Attach the static mixer. |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into caulk gun when ready to start installation. |
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Uncured adhesive can be removed from tool and other surfaces with an approved solvent (e.g. Acetone, MEK or Xylene). Strictly follow solvent manufacturer's warnings and instructions for use. Cured adhesive can only be removed from surfaces mechanically.