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Vetostop SW1

Hydrophilic swellable waterstop.

Vetostop SW1 is a thermoplastic SEBS based hydrophilic Swellable construction cold joint water-stop. The profile has a Bond-enhancing grooved surface and unique swelling Properties with controlled and delayed expansion.

Uses

  • Use on foundation walls slabs, slabs-on-grade.
  • Pre-cast wall panels and manholes.
  • Pipe connections and service entry waterproofing.
  • Use on box culverts, utility and wet wells, potable water tank joints.

Advantages

  • Active protection - Vetostop SW1 hydrophilic water-stop swell in contact with water to form effective compression joints.
  • It requires simple application and jointing techniques.
  • It has a controlled delay expansion rate to prevent damage to freshly placed concrete during curing.
  • It retains the original shape after repeated swelling and contraction.
  • Swelling properties unaffected by long term wet/ dry cycling.
  • It sustains an effective seal in wet conditions.

Usage Instructions

Vetostop SW1 may be positioned by bonding using Vetostop XSW adhesive. Install the Vetostop SW1 either into a groove cast in the concrete or directly onto the concrete surface. Vetostop SW1 can also be fastened by using masonry nails at (250-400) mm centers.

Vetostop SW1 is suitable for use in most weather conditions, but heavy rain or prolonged immersion will cause sudden swelling. Should this occur, it is necessary to allow the Vetostop SW1 to dry out or dry it with a hot air gun before pouring the concrete.

Vetostop SW1 should not be used in expansion joints or any concrete section of less than 150 mm width. No welding is required, Splices are formed as butt- joints or overlapped.

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