Sika Backer Rod Fire, Fire-Resistant Backing Rod for Joint Sealing, Interior & Exterior

Sika Backer Rod Fire, Fire-Resistant Backing Rod for Joint Sealing, Interior & Exterior

Category: Foams & Fillers

SIKA

Sika is a global leader in specialty chemicals for the construction and industrial sectors. The company develops and supplies innovative products and systems for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting structures. With a strong focus on sustainability and performance, Sika serves a wide range of applications including concrete production, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, and structural strengthening.

Packing
- 12 mm x 50 m
- 15 mm x 50 m
- 20 mm x 30 m
- 30 mm x 30 m
- 40 mm x 30 m
- 60 mm x 25 m
- 50 mm x 25 m

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Backing rod for fire resistant joint sealing

Sika® Backer Rod Fire is a circular, compressible, mineral wool based backing rod wrapped with a glass fibre yarn.

Easy to apply.
Up to 4 hours fire resistance depending on the configuration.
Adapts to joint width and alignment irregularities.
Helps to regulate the sealant profile.

Usage

Sika® Backer Rod Fire is used as a:

Backing rod for fire resistant joint sealing in horizontal and vertical building structure applications.
Backing rod in conjunction with any Sika sealant including any Sika owned brands.

Please note:

The Product may only be used by experienced professionals.

Advantages

Easy to apply.
Up to 4 hours fire resistance depending on the configuration.
Adapts to joint width and alignment irregularities.
Helps to regulate the sealant profile.

Packaging

Diameter	Roll length
12 mm	50 m
15 mm	50 m
20 mm	30 m
30 mm	30 m
40 mm	30 m
50 mm	25 m
60 mm	25 m

Refer to the current price list for available packaging variations.

Colour

Circular profile.

Technical Information

Reaction to Fire

A1	(EN 13501-1)

The above design is only a sample of the options available, for reference purposes only. Our policy of continuous improvement may result in a change of specifications without notice. If any discrepencies might be between the data sheet values and standards, we reserve the rights to make technical changes. Our company will not be held responsible, as all or any of pictures, drawings, weights and dimensions details or other elements in this document are only indicative and must not be considered contractual. Contact our sales team for other specifications or custom made products.

Contact our sales team for other specifications or custom made products.

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General Specifications
Packaging	12 mm x 50 m
Chemical Base	Mineral fibre wool wrapped in a glass fibre yarn.
Usage	Backing rod for fire-resistant joint sealing in buildings
Usage Area	Interior & Exterior
Color	N/A
Application Method	Manual insertion into joint
Ambient Air Temperature	N/A
Storage Conditions	The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between -20 °C and +70 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Density	250 kg/m³