Fast-curing low-VOC epoxy adhesive for structural bonding and concrete repair Sikadur-31+ Rapid is a two-part, fast-curing, moisture-tolerant epoxy structural adhesive which bonds to many construction materials. It is also used for structural concrete repairs, joint filling, and crack sealing. - Easy to mix and apply.
- Very low VOC (GEV Emicode EC1 PLUS ).
- Very good adhesion to many construction materials.
- Very good initial and ultimate mechanical strength.
- Suitable for structural concrete repair, class R4 according to EN 1504-3:2005 (Structural and non-structural repair).
- Good adhesion to dry and mat damp concrete.
- Thixotropic: non-sag in vertical and overhead applications.
- No primer required.
- Good resistance to abrasion.
- Good resistance to chemicals.
- Differently coloured components for mixing control.
- Impermeable to most liquids and water vapour.
- Hardens without shrinkage.
- Application up to 30 mm thickness in one layer.
- Can be applied at temperatures between +5 °C and +20 °C.
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Usage The Product is used as an adhesive for: - Structural concrete repair (Principle 3, Method 3.1 of EN 1504-9). Repair of spalling and damaged concrete in buildings, bridges, infrastructure and superstructure works.
- Structural strengthening (Principle 4, Method 4.3 of EN 1504-9). Bonding plate reinforcement.
- Structural strengthening (Principle 4, Method 4.4 of EN 1504-9). Increasing the bearing capacity of the concrete structure by adding mortar.
The Product is used for bonding the following materials: - Concrete.
- Natural stone.
- Ceramics.
- Fibre cement.
- Mortar.
- Brick masonry.
- Brick slips.
- Steel.
- Iron.
- Wood.
The Product is used for repairing and reprofiling: - Structural concrete elements such as beams, columns, and walls.
- Non-structural concrete elements.
- Suitable for overhead, vertical and horizontal repairs.
The Product is used for filling and sealing: - Joint arrises.
- Crack arrises.
- Non-structural static cracks.
- Holes.
- Voids.
Advantages - Easy to mix and apply.
- Very low VOC (GEV Emicode EC1PLUS).
- Very good adhesion to many construction materials.
- Very good initial and ultimate mechanical strength.
- Suitable for structural concrete repair, class R4 according to EN 1504-3:2005 (Structural and non-structural repair).
- Good adhesion to dry and mat damp concrete.
- Thixotropic: non-sag in vertical and overhead applications.
- No primer required.
- Good resistance to abrasion.
- Good resistance to chemicals.
- Differently coloured components for mixing control.
- Impermeable to most liquids and water vapour.
- Hardens without shrinkage.
- Application up to 30 mm thickness in one layer.
- Can be applied at temperatures between +5 °C and +20 °C.
Packaging 1.2 kg (A+B) | 8 containers per box 32 boxes per pallet - 256 pieces | 6 kg (A+B) container | 96 containers per pallet |
Refer to the current price list for available packaging variations. Colour Part A | White | Part B | Dark grey | Part A+B mixed | Concrete grey |
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Technical Information Compressive Strength
| Curing time | +5 °C | +20 °C | | 12 hours | - | ~43 MPa | | 1 day | ~23 MPa | ~55 MPa | | 3 days | ~60 MPa | ~60 MPa | | 7 days | ~64 MPa | ~70 MPa |
Tensile Strength
| Curing time | +5 °C | +20 °C | | 1 day | - | ~15 MPa | | 3 days | ~14 MPa | ~16 MPa | | 7 days | ~15 MPa | ~21 MPa |
Tensile adhesion strength
| Curing Time | Substrate | Curing Temperature | Adhesion strength | | 7 days | Concrete dry | +20 °C | > 4 MPa (100 % concrete failure) | | 7 days | Concrete mat damp | +20 °C | > 3.8 MPa (100 % concrete failure) | | 7 days | Steel | +20 °C | ~15 MPa |
Lap Shear Strength
50° | ≥ 55 MPa | 60° | ≥ 75 MPa | 70° | ≥ 80 MPa |
Shrinkage
Restrained shrinkage / expansion | 3.2 MPa |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
(3.9 × 10-5 ± 0.2 × 10-5) 1/K | (EN 1770) |
Glass transition temperature
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information. Reaction to Fire
Class C-s1, d0 Class Bfl-s1 | (EN 13501-1) |
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Application Information Mixing Ratio Part A : Part B = 2 : 1 by weight or volume Layer Thickness 30 mm maximum Sag Flow Non-sag up to 25 mm thickness on vertical surfaces | (EN 1799) |
Product Temperature Maximum | +20 °C | Minimum | +5 °C |
Ambient Air Temperature Maximum | +20 °C | Minimum | +5 °C |
Dew Point Beware of condensation. Substrate temperature during application must be at least +3 °C above dew point. Substrate Temperature Maximum | +20 °C | Minimum | +5 °C |
Substrate Moisture Content Substrates must be dry or matt damp (no standing water). Pot Life | Temperature | Open Time | | +5 °C | ~75 minutes | | +10 °C | ~60 minutes | | +20 °C | ~45 minutes |
Open Time | Temperature | Open Time | | +5 °C | ~75 minutes | | +10 °C | ~60 minutes | | +20 °C | ~45 minutes |
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