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Application

For use as a joint filler in masonry and concrete structures where a low load transfer joint filler is required. Strip and cord sections are used to backup flexible joint sealants.

Description

A closed cell polyethylene foam for use in expansion and movement joints in structural elements. It is a non-absorbent compressible material with an excellent recoverability factor when compressed. It is supplied in sheets and strips at a variety of thicknesses for varying applications.


Features and benefits:

  • Excellent recovery from compression.
  • Closed cell material preventing water absorption.
  • Readily cut and formed to different shapes.
  • Excellent compressibility.

General information

Material

Polyethylene

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_63_27 Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam boardsPrimary

CAWS

E40/520 Sheet joint filler

E60/330 Expanded polystyrene void formers

F30/615 Movement joints without sealant

F30/78 Fire-resisting movement joints without sealant

Product range

Movement Joints

Specification data - Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam boards

Classification data

Material

Cross linked closed cell polyethylene foam.

Thickness

10 mm.
15 mm.
20 mm.
25 mm.
30 mm.
Special order.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirement, available from 2 mm.

Accessories

None.
Exafoam Cord.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in 100, 150, 200 and 250 mm widths.

Exafoam Strip.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 mm diameters.

Elongation at break

80%.

TensileStrength

2.5 kN/cm.

Elastic recovery

>70%.

Literature

Exafoam TDS

Exafoam TDS

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