Macro Synthetic Fibers

Our high-performing polymer macro fibers offer the performance of steel fibers at lower dosage rates. The unique anchorage system of each macro synthetic fiber and the higher aspect ratio (length/diameter) allows for higher performance in the concrete matrix. The macro synthetic fibers infuse the concrete with added levels of toughness, energy absorption, and durability. In addition, macro synthetic fibers provide an added measure of crack control, without the risk of corrosion associated with steel.

The high-tech macro fibers are specifically designed for certain applications, such as; slab on ground or shotcrete.  When used in slab on ground the fibers aspect ratio (length over diameter) plays an important role in distributing stresses. The three dimensional reinforcement leads to reduction in cracks, impact resistance, and additional load caring capacity. Sika’s newest fiber, the SikaFiber®-800 Stealth, also incorporates a low fiber memory which leads to better finishability.

When used in shotcrete applications, the SikaFiber® reinforcement provides increased adhesion, so you'll not only experience less rebound and waste, but you will also be able to apply thicker layers of shotcrete in one pass. Fiber reinforced shotcrete offers greater energy absorption, a more efficient rock section profile, improved ductility, fracture toughness, and offers simpler application logistics.

Macro Fiber Products

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Sika® Fibermesh®-650

Macro-Synthetic Fiber
  • Uniquely graded fiber design to minimize voids in the concrete matrix.
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh.
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and tripping hazard.
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers.
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free.
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking.
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability.
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses.
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.

SikaFiber®-800 Stealth

MACRO SYNTHETIC FIBER
  • Self-fibrillating macro fiber to create a high fiber network in the concrete.
  • Engineered fiber design to create an outstanding finish and performance in a hard troweled slab on ground.
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh.
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and tripping hazard.
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers.
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free.
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking.
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability.
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses.
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.

SikaFiber® Enduro® Prime

Macro-Synthetic Fiber
  • Widely DOT approved - contact regional sale manager for state-by-state acceptance.
  • Geometrically engineered to resist matrix pullout.
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh.
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and tripping hazard.
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers.
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free.
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking.
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability.
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses.
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.

SikaFiber® Force-48

48 mm long synthetic macro fibers for concrete and sprayed concrete
  • High increased energy absorption for sprayed concrete at lower dosage rates
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and remove tripping hazard
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking
  • Greater energy absorption at higher displacements
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.

SikaFiber®-54 Force

Synthetic macro fiber for concrete and shotcrete.
  • Increased energy absorption for sprayed concrete
  • Crack bridging capacity, especially at large crack openings
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and remove tripping hazard
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking
  • Greater energy absorption at higher displacements
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.

Sika® Fibermesh-650 S

Macro-Synthetic Fibers
  • Uniquely graded fiber design to minimize voids in the concrete matrix.
  • Increased energy absorption for sprayed concrete
  • Cost-effective, three-dimensional reinforcement alternative to secondary wire mesh or rebar, and steel fibers.
  • Can be utilized to reduce rebar or wire mesh.
  • Increased safety on job site; remove lifting of reinforcement, bending to tie, and tripping hazard.
  • Reduction in construction time. No cutting, placing, tying, and chairing required.  
  • Reducing embodied carbon through the replacement of convention steel reinforcement with synthetic structural fibers.
  • Increase ductility, flexural toughness and post first crack reinforement of concrete.
  • Increased durability due to high chemical resistance and corrosion free.
  • Inhibits plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking.
  • Greater energy absorption at higher displacements.
  • Improves impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete.
  • Reduces permeability.
  • Pumpable reinforcement with reduced wear on pumps and hoses.
  • Toss in degradable bags make it easy to batch.