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AEROFIL® 1 - Polyethylene Joint Filler

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GCP Applied Technologies

Low density, compressible, closed cell polyethylene filler for structural expansion joints and building facades.

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Application

  • For structural expansion joints in concrete, brickwork and blockwork.
  • For forming isolation joints for machine bases or similar applications.
  • Can also be used on internal finishes as a gap filler or backing filler to walls, pipes, kitchen and sanitary ware before sealing with a surface sealant.

Description

Aerofil® 1 is a white, inert, preformed, closed cell, polyethylene joint filler suitable for structural movement joints in concrete, brick and blockwork. Aerofil 1’s low compressive strength prevents the transfer of load across joint interfaces and makes it ideal for forming soft compression joints and expansion joints in brickwork facades as recommended by BS 5628: Part 3: 1985 Use of Masonry Clause 20.4


A low density, compressible, closed cell polyethylene filler. primarily. The closed cell construction also prevents moisture absorption.


Features and benefits:

  • Low compression - accepts temperature cycles with minimal load transfer.
  • Closed cell - prevents water absorption.
  • 90% recovery after release of load.
  • Inert to most dilute acids and alkalis.
  • Resistant to oil and hydrocarbons.
  • Can be cut with a sharp knife.
  • Economical in use.
  • Available in a range of sizes with rip-off edge to form neat sealant rebate.

General information

Color

White

Finish

Smooth

Material

Polyethylene

Shape

Other

Length

2000 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

10 mm

20 mm

25 mm

50 mm

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_87_27 Expanded polyethylene (PE) foam stripsPrimary

CAWS

F30/610 Movement joints with sealant

F30/76 Movement joints with sealant

N13/580 Sealant for pointing

N13/68 Sealant for pointing

Specification data - Expanded polyethylene (PE) foam strips

Standard

To MCHW Volume 1: Specification for highway works (SHW).

Guidance for specification option:

Department of Transport, Specification for Highway Works 1991 Clause 1015 (low compression for bridge expansion joints), Scottish Office Industry Department, Welsh Office, Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, BS 5628: Part 3:2005 Use of masonry §5.4.3 Specification for Highway Works 2016 Clause 1015.

Weathering test

No disintegration.

Recovery

90% after release of load.

Material

Polyethylene.

Density

To ISO 845, 28 kg/m³ ± 10%.

Compression in joint (minimum)

To ISO 3386-1, 120 kN/m² ± 30%.

Manufacturer guidance

@ 50% strain.

Size

-

Thickness

10 mm.

20 mm.

25 mm.

50 mm.

Width

800 mm.

Colour

White.

Length

2000 mm.

Water absorption

To ISO 2896, 1%.

Operating temperature

-5°C to +100°C.

Ancillary components

Not required.

Pak Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

Pak Adhesive 5 litre can (Full coverage approx. 5 m² per litre -2.5 m² bonded area).

Sustainability data

Material

Polyethylene

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Platform Compatible Version
IFC
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1

Revit
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1