Sika AnchorFix® S

12 months from date of production

All Sika AnchorFix® S cartridges have the expiry date printed on the label.

Cartridges should be stored in their original packaging, the correct way up, in cool conditions between 41 °F to 77 °F (5 to 25 °C) out of direct sunlight.

*The design professional on the job is ultimately responsible for the interpretation of the data provided above.

1. The above values represent guideline Allowable Concrete Capacity / Bond Strength working loads based on the adhesive’s ability to bond to solid, normal weight concrete when anchor holes are drilled using the recommended drill bit diameter and properly cleaned. Allowable Concrete Capacity / Bond Strength working load values have been reduced using a safety factor of 4.0 in Tension and 3.0 in Shear, applied to the Average Ultimate values. Average Ultimate values were determined by physical testing of cured adhesive anchor samples using ASTM A 193 B7 carbon steel threaded rods. In some critical cases, such as life safety applications, a safety factor of 10.0 or higher may be necessary. Appropriate safety factors must be determined by the responsible, qualified design professional in charge of the actual product installation.
2. Allowable Concrete Capacity / Bond Strength working load values must be checked against the Allowable Steel Strength values. The lowest value governs as the allowable performance value of the anchor assembly.
3. Tabulated data is applicable to single anchors in normal weight concrete unaffected by potential Edge Distance and/or Anchor Spacing reduction factors. Allowable Concrete Capacity / Bond Strength working load values are valid for anchors installed into dry, uncracked concrete after anchor holes are drilled using a rotary hammer drill and carbide-tipped drill bits meeting ANSI Standard B212.15.
4. In-service temperature conditions should remain relatively constant. The maximum recommended long term, ambient and substrate temperature is 122 °F (50 °C) and the maximum recommended short term ambient and substrate temperature is 176 °F (80 °C). Short term ambient and substrate temperatures are those that occur over brief intervals, such as thermal cycling or temporary temperature fluctuations over a 24 hour period.
5. Linear interpolation of values is permitted between published embedment depths and/or between typical concrete compressive strengths. Extrapolation of values outside of the range of published Allowable Concrete Capacity / Bond Strength working load values is not permitted.
6. As in all applications, adhesive anchor performance data must ultimately be interpreted, reviewed and approved by the responsible, qualified design professional in charge of the actual product installation.

Component A : component B = 10 : 1 by volume

Non-sag, even overhead

Sika AnchorFix® S must be at a temperature of between 41 °F (5 °C) and 68 °F (20 °C) for application.

• Beware of condensation.
• Beware of frost.

*Minimum cartridge temperature: 41 °F (5 °C)

*Number of fixings assumes 30ml wastage in initial extrusion and holes filled to 3/4 full

• Mortar and concrete must be at the required strength. No need to be 28 days old.
• Substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone) must be verified.
• Pull-out tests must be carried out if the substrate strength is unknown.
• 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 rebars have to be cleaned thoroughly from any oil, grease or any other substances and particles such as dirt etc.

Getting the cartridge ready

Tools must be cleaned as soon as possible with a clean rag.