Version 20/09/02
PVC Waterstop
Description
Uses
The waterstops are used in concrete for the sealing of construction and
Construction
expansion joints and differs to actual sealants in ; that they are installed at
the time of concrete placing, taking up their function as soon as the
concrete has hardened such as reservoirs, water towers dams, spillways,
canals, swimming pools, sewage tanks etc. Depending on the type of the
waterstop, it can be used for construction and very small expansions joints
or, for joints of medium to large expansion.
Specification
Advantages
Application
Type
Dimension (mm.)
Code
A
CB
WS 0642
152
12
WS 0692
152
19
9.5
WS 0842
203
13
WS 0892
203
19
9.5
WS 0942
229
18
WS 1242
305
16
WS 1292
305
19
9.5
WS 1042 R
254
12
WS 0443
98
11.5
4.5to7.0
22.5
15.5
WS 0643
152
12
17
11
WS 0693
152
17
9.5
22
WS 0843
203
12
20
14
WS 0943
229
14
19
10
WS 0993
229
25
9.5
38
19
WS 1043
254
16
25
15
WS 1243
305
15
16
WS 0844
203
27
20
WS 0994
232
26
14
WS 0840
203
4.5
16
D
A
CB
B
D
A
D
B
C
A
Rearguard (RG)
D
Technical Data
Type
Polyvinyl Chloride
Colour
Black
Density
1.3 kg/l
o
Service Temp.
-35 C to + 55 C
Shore A Hardness
67 5
Tensile Strength
>12 N/mm2
(ASTM-D412-75)
(DIN 18541 Part 2)
Chemical resistance
Permanent:
Water, seawater, sewage
Temporary:
Diluted innorganic alkalis, mineral acids, mineral oils
Installation
The center of the waterstop should be at the concrete joint and at the
center of the concrete thickness. Steel wires and clips can be used to
secure waterstop in place before pouring the new concrete.
Waterstop
Construction Joint
Waterstop
Expansion Joint
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