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Sikafloor® Marine VEM X

Sikafloor® Marine VEM X

Lightweight visco-elastic powder adhesive for interior decks and bulkheads

Sikafloor® Marine VEM X is a 1-component light weight visco-elastic mortar where the consitency can be adjusted according to the required application. It is specifically designed to be used in combination with electro-galvanized steel plates to reduce low frequency structure borne noise. Sikafloor® Marine VEM X is tested according to FTP Code system and approved according to the IMO Marine Equipment Directives.  

  • Unique acoustic performance
  • Primer-less in horizontal application
  • Isocyanate free
  • One component, ready to mix
  • Adjustable consistency for vertical and horizontal applications
  • Easy to apply
 
Sikafloor® Marine VEM X
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PRODUCT BENEFITS

  • Unique acoustic performance
  • Primer-less in horizontal application
  • Isocyanate free
  • One component, ready to mix
  • Adjustable consistency for vertical and horizontal applications
  • Easy to apply
 

Usage

Sikafloor® Marine VEM X is applied on interior decks and bulkheads as a visco-elastic adhesive in VEM Steel systems. It is suitable for application in wet and dry accommodation areas, in combination with Sikafloor® Marine levelling or acoustic systems. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.  

Packaging

Bag

16 kg

 

Product Details

Typical Product Data
Chemical base

Polymer modified cement

Color

Grey

Density

mixed

cured

1.4 kg/l

1.3 kg/l

Mixing ratio

water per bag for vertical - horizontal application

4 ─ 4.6 liters

Substrate temperature

5 ─ 30 °C

Application thickness

max. deck - bulkhead

2 ─ 3 mm

Coverage

per 16 kg bag at layer thickness 1 mm

14 m2

Open time

20 minutes A

Working time (CQP599-9)

30 minutes A

Ready to walk on (CQP600-3)

depending on humidity and ventilation

16 hours A

Tensile strength (CQP036-2)

0.8 MPa B

Elongation at break (CQP036-2)

22 % B

Shore A (CQP023-1)

74 B

Shelf life

9 months C

CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure

A) 23 °C / 50 % r. h.

B) after 28 days

C) stored in a dry, cool place below 25 °C
Technical Information

CURE MECHANISM

Sikafloor® Marine VEM X cures by way of hydraulic curing.

Application

Application Information

Surface Preparation

The surface has to be clean, free from dust, grease, oils and other substances, which may impair adhesion. Rust has to be removed with a steel brush or other appropriate means, followed by vacuum cleaning. Note: The corrosion protection need to be intact prior the application of Sikafloor® Marine VEM X.
Applications on aluminum or zinc rich shop primer coated decks, require a tie coat of SikaCor® ZP Primer or another suitable tie coat.

Application

Apply the mortar with an appropiate notched trowel to get a layer thickness according to the selected application. The product can be applied on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. For vertical application two methods are possible with and without stud bolts. Consult the relevant Apllication manual for detailed application information.
Sikafloor® Marine VEM X has to be applied within 20 minutes after mixing. At temperatures above 30 °C the open time will be reduced to 10 minutes or less.

 

Curing

After application, the finished areas have to be protected against direct heat (e.g. cutting or welding from beneath), sunlight and draught during the curing process for at least 12 hours.

Removal

Excess material can best be removed before curing with a trowel wipe or water.
Fresh Sikafloor® Marine VEM X may be removed from tools and equipment with water. Once cured, the material can only be removed mechanically.
Exposed hands and skin shall be washed immediately with water. Use a suitable skin protection hand cream.

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