PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Tricosal Waterbars - Tricomer Clamped

Type
Waterstops for loose or loose/fixed clamped flange joint sealing in watertight concrete structures (in accordance with German
Construction Approval certificate abP)

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

Tricosal Tricomer Clamped Waterbars are permanently flexible waterstops made

from PVC/NBR copolymer for clamped flange joint sealing in existing structures or
joint sealing the connections to new or future extensions, designed for fixed clamping
on one or two sides and/or with internal or external cast-in parts.
DESIGNATION

Tricosal Waterbars - Tricomer Clamped Type

PRODUCT
CHARACTERISTICS

High tensile strength and elongation

Permanent flexibility and high resilience
Suitable for medium water pressure up to 0.6 bar
Resistant to all natural mediums aggressive to concrete
Bitumen resistant
Resistant to a broad spectrum of chemical agents
(testing necessary for specific situations)
Dimensionally stable in contact with penetration grade bitumen
Robust sections for handling on site
Weldable

PRINCIPLES FOR USE

Design and installation principles according to DIN 18197 and

DIN 18195-9
Jointing system in accordance with DIN 18197 and DIN 18541
Site joints to be welded by trained and qualified personnel
Clamped flanges to be assembled by trained and qualified personnel

USES

Sealing of construction joints in existing structures and joint sealing connections to

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new or future extensions.

STANDARDS /
DIRECTIVES

TEST CERTIFICATES
APPROVALS

German General Construction Approval certificate

Principles of DIN 18197
DIN 18541-2
Principles of DIN 18195-9
Welding instructions
Welding jig SG 320 L instruction manual

Manufacturers test certificate, other tests and approvals as required

Declaration of Compliance H
Certificate of Conformity DIN 18541
External monitoring by MPA NRW
Standard external monitoring test certificates

PRODUCT DATA
MATERIAL

Tricomer = thermoplastic copolymer based on PVC-P with NBR, BV = bitumen resistant

COLOUR

Black

PACKAGING

- Standard rolls of 20 or 25 m length dependent on the profile of the

specific
section, packed on Euro-pallets or on disposable pallets
- Factory produced waterstopping systems in coils, on Euro or disposable pallets
dependent on size
- Clamping accessory kit for the waterstops as shown on the accessories list,
on Euro pallets
To be stored on the pallets as supplied on a flat base
For long-term storage 6 months in enclosed areas:
The storage area should be covered, cool, dry, free from dust and moderately
ventilated.
The Tricomer waterstops must be protected from heat sources and strong
artificial lights with a high UV content.
For short-term storage > 6 weeks and < 6 months in enclosed areas on
construction sites, outdoors:
As for long-term storage i.e.:
- In dry storage protected by suitable covers from direct sunlight, snow and ice,
or any other form of contamination
- Store separate from other potentially harmful materials, plant and equipment
such as structural steel, reinforcement or fuels etc.
- Store away from traffic and site roads in a dry area
Short-term storage 6 weeks on construction sites, outdoors:
- Protected from contamination or damage
- Protected by suitable covers from strong sunlight and snow or ice

STORAGE

MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
SHORE-A HARDNESS

67 5

TENSILE STRENGTH

10 MPa

EN ISO 527-2

ELONGATION

350%

EN ISO 527-2

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DIN 53505

TEAR PROPAGATION
RESISTANCE

12 N/mm

REACTION TO COLD
ELONGATION AT -20C

200%

REACTION AFTER

a) Storage in saturated limewash

b) Heat ageing
c) Impact of microorganisms
d) Weathering
a)
Allowable average value change
Tensile strength
20%
Elongation
20%
Elastic modulus
50%

WELDABILITY
(DIVISION OF THE
TENSILE STRENGTH WITH
WELDED SEAMS BY THE
TENSILE STENGTH
WITHOUT SEAMS)

ISO34-1
EN ISO 527-2

0.6

Class E

REACTION AFTER
STORAGE IN BITUMEN

Allowable average value change

a)

Relative to initial value

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EN ISO 527-2

DIN 18541-2

REACTION IN FIRE
EN 13501-1

Tensile strength
Elongation
Elastic modulus

DIN 53508
EN ISO 846
EN ISO 4892-2

EN ISO 11925-2
EN 13501-1
a)

20%
20%
50%

DIN 18541-2
EN ISO 291
EN ISO 527-2

CROSS-SECTIONS

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FORMS
FOR LOOSE AND
LOOSE/FIXED FLANGE
JOINT SEALING

The limits of water pressure and stress given in the tables below apply to standard
uses for a joint width wnom of 20 mm or 30 mm.
Different values may be used when precise information on all of the relevant stresses
and structural requirements is available.

[mm]

[mm]

D 320 K *

179/175

95

D 350 K TS

220/267

100

11

CLAMPING ON BOTH
SIDES

Roll length

Form

CAST-IN PART,
EXTERNAL

vr

[m]

[bar]

[mm]

85

25

1.0

10

167

20

1.5 1)

10

0.7

10

a1/a2

Type

CAST-IN PART,
INTERNAL

Deformation

[mm]

pressure

[mm]

Water

sealing part

CLAMPING ON ONE SIDE

Width of

Thickness of
expansion
part

Total width

Width of
expansion
part

The waterstops should preferably be clamped on the side away from the water.

DA 320 KI *

180/204

88

DA 320 KA *

180/204

88

DA 320 KF

320

ca. 73

Stop anchor
Nxf
[1] x [mm]
3 x 35
25
3 x 35

25

0.7

10
3)

3 x 35

20

0.7

10

3 x 35

20

0.3

3 2)

1)

AA 320 KF

320

ca. 73
1)

DA 320/2 KFV

334

ca. 75

3 x 25

25

0.3

10

LF 320

320

ca. 40

-----

25

0.6 3)

10

-----

25

0.3

20

ZW 360

360

FP 300

300

)
66
ca. 30
1

* = Stock items

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40

) Dependent on installation position

) Other data dependent on installation position
3
) Clamping on the side facing the water
2

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0.1 )

3 2)

a1 = width of clamping part including central hose

a2 = width of cast-in part including central hose

WATERSTOP SELECTION

1/2

vr
N

Resultant strain = (vx + vy + vz)

No. of stop anchors for AM and A

Depth of profile (depth of stop anchors including baseplate)

The appropriate Tricomer Clamped Waterstop is selected on the basis of the stresses
and the construction situation.
For clamping on one side, the selection is made in accordance with DIN 18197, the
geometry of the cast-in part, plus the clamp type and fixing method.

SPECIAL STRESS AND

EXPOSURES

For special stresses and exposures due to different temperatures or chemical

mediums outside the substances or situations specifically defined in DIN 4033,
separate tests are always necessary.

SYSTEM
INFORMATION
GENERAL

Loose and loose/fixed flange joints are used to solve particularly difficult sealing
problems. They demand high standards and accuracy of workmanship and must
therefore only be carried out by trained and experienced personnel.
As specified in DIN 18197, only butt joints should be formed on site with Tricomer
waterstops; the other jointing profiles required should all be factory produced. The
factory production of different waterstop systems and profiles reduces the joints
required to be formed on site to a minimum.

CONSTRUCTION

Example of a loose flanges joint design

Example of a loose/fixed flange joint design

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FACTORY PRODUCED
JOINTING PIECES

Packaged as separate profiles or waterstop system components

Standard forms

Vertical
L-piece

Flat
Flat
cross-piece T-piece

Mirror L-piece, vertical

Mirror L-piece, flat

Angle L-piece, vertical

Angle L-piece, flat

Flat
L-piece

Production of these profiles is preferably in 90, or in standard internal or external

angles > 60 to 175.
Other joint forms are possible on request.
Many different special joints exist for standard profiles, as combined joints of various
forms and as joint transition pieces.
In the standard approach the standard joint profiles are built into the joint
waterstopping systems. The sizes of the system components are dependent on the
waterstop forms involved and the type and number of joints required. The normal
maximum total length of waterstopping systems is up to 25 m maximum (total for all
separate lengths).

Typical Waterstopping system (as example)

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DOCUMENTATION

HANDLING OF
WATERSTOPS

Careful transport and handling on site

Installation only at waterstop material temperatures 0 C, or as required in the
approved anchorage fixing data sheets
Protection is required until the waterstopping system is fully cast in
Special care to be taken of free waterstop ends
Waterstops are to be cleaned before casting in
Resin anchors are to be fixed as detailed in their respective Product Data Sheets.

APPLICATION

Clamped flange joints are to be installed by Tricosal Bauabdichtungs-GmbH personnel

or personnel trained by Sika Deutschland GmbH.

German General Construction approval certificate abP

Manufacturers test certificate, other test certificates as required
Regular external monitoring inspection certificates
System drawings of the system and components with detailed dimensions
Additionally if installed by Tricosal Bauabdichtungs-GmbH personnel:
Manufacturers declaration of compliance
- Record of jointing works
- Record of installation and post-tensioning works (if appropriate)

The clamping parts of the waterstops are pressed onto the substrate (concrete or
fixed flange). The contact pressure required and the type of anchors and flanges to be
used are dependent on the stresses present. The specified tightening torque is to be
applied with a torque wrench and to be confirmed / adjusted twice in the time
sequence detailed in the specifications.
The cast-in parts of the clamped waterstops are installed as specified in DIN 18197.
JOINTING ON SITE
SITE JOINTS

The thermoplastic Tricosal Tricomer Clamped Waterbars are butt jointed together by
welding on site. The ends are melted and joined together in their plastic state.
Jointing with adhesives is not permitted under DIN 18197.
Site joints must be formed as stated in the welding instructions.
Welding requirements: Minimum ambient temperature + 5C and dry weather
conditions.
The requirements and limitations of DIN 18197 apply to the jointing techniques.
The welding jigs used must allow a weld over the full cross-section of the waterstop, be
temperature controlled and allow measured jointing pressure.
Site joints must be formed only by trained and qualified personnel. Their welding
training completion certificates must not be more than 2 years old. Training courses
leading to operative certification are run by Sika Deutschland GmbH, Structural Sealing,
Illertissen.
The key steps for site jointing and complying with the welding instructions are:
1) Cut the waterstop ends, straight and square
2) Butt joint with welding jig SG 320 L, or in special situations with a welding blade
Welding process: Align
Heat/melt
Change round
Joint Together
Cool (in ambient temperature Do not use coolant)
3) Inspect and protect the seam as necessary
After cooling for about half an hour, the joint is normally finished and may be fixed /
installed / stressed.
Further steps may be necessary dependent on the joint requirements and the
waterstop form.

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These steps are described in full for all waterstop types in the individual waterstop
welding instructions. These instructions are enclosed with every welding jig unit or
are supplied direct to the contract on request.
All welding work is subject to the relevant local Health and Safety regulations.
Formation of these site joints takes about a half to three-quarters of an hour of
working time per joint, dependent on the specific waterstop form, and therefore this
time must be scheduled and the work completed properly before the next operations
proceed.
Two people are required for the welding of site butt joints with a welding iron. For
internal construction joint waterstops, a manually welded lap joint is possible (with
only 1 person required).
WELDING JIGS
(PROVIDED ON HIRE )

Welding jig SG 320 L for waterstops up to 320 mm total width

Welding jig SG 600 for waterstops > 320 mm to 500 mm total width
Clamping bars according to the profiles being used
Welding jigs are electrical appliances which are subject to standard regular safety
checks (under BGV A 3 for example), which must be scheduled and arranged when
due by the hirer.
The operating instructions for welding jig SG 320 L describe all of the steps required
for waterstop welding and these must be closely followed when forming joints.

The welding jigs may only be used as described and according to all relevant
regulations as stated in the operating instructions.
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Cutting

Tape measure, metre rule, set square,

marker pen, cutting knife

Seam protection
with welding strip
ca. 25 x 2.5mm

Scissors, Welding blade 200 W, Hot-air gun, Wire brush

with welding cord

4 mm

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Scissors, Pointed 50 W piston, Wire brush

WELDING MATERIALS

Seam inspection tester

Spark tester / holiday detector

Welding strip ca. 25 x 2.5 mm

Welding cord ca. 4 mm

Roll ca. 25 m
Coil ca. 2.3 kg

Welding materials are supplied to order.

Welding materials must be stored away from dust and contamination.
ACCESSORIES
(* STANDARD STOCK
ITEMS)

Loose flanges, perforated

Galvanized steel, standard length 1.448 mm
80 x 8 mm *
16 every 150 mm
80 x 10 mm *
20 every 150 mm
100 x 10 mm * 20 every 150 mm
L-pieces for internal and external angles 80 x 10 and 100 x 10, 90
with resin anchor M 16/250
Loose flanges, stainless steel V2A, standard length 1.298 mm
80 x 8 mm *
16 every 150 mm
80 x 10 mm *
20 every 150 mm
100 x 10 mm * 20 every 150 mm
100 x 12 mm
20 every 150 mm
L-pieces for internal and external angles 80 x 10 and 100 x 10, 90
with resin anchor M 16/250
Loose flanges, stainless steel V4A. standard length 1.298 mm
40 x 6 mm *
16 every 200 mm (RiZ Fug 6)
80 x 8 mm *
16 every 150 mm
80 x 10 mm *
20 every 150 mm
100 x 10 mm * 20 every 150 mm
L-pieces for internal and external angles 80 x 10 and 100 x 10, 90
with resin anchor M 16/250
Special jointing pieces and L-pieces in combination with clamping kits
as specified in the order data.
Rubber joint inserts / fillers
50 x 4 mm *, 80 x 4 mm *, 100 x 4 mm *
Other dimensions are possible on request

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Resin bonded anchors

Resin cartridges

M 10 *, M 12 *, M 16 *
supplied in packs of 10

Anchor bolts with nuts and washers

Galvanized or stainless steel V4A type
M 10 x 115 *
M 12 x 160 *
M 16 x 190 *
supplied in packs of 10
ACCESSORIES
(* STANDARD STOCK
ITEMS)

Waterstop clamps *

Size 2

The cast-in parts of the water-stopping system are fixed at 25 cm centres

Clamp protection profile *
To form and maintain a movement gap on a one-sided loose flange system

Fixing strip Movement joint

INJECTION

Existing

New build

Future injection capability

For injection of the embedded / cast-in parts and re-grouting if and as required

Injection hose SikaFuko -VT 1 and 2 or SikaFuko -Eco 1

Fast setting binder (for waterstop form FMS/FS)
Round clamp 16/18 (for SikaFuko -VT 1 and waterstop form FM/F)
Round clamp 22 (for SikaFuko -VT 2 waterstop form FM/F)

Fixings to be placed every 12.5 cm.

Installation and injection of the SikaFuko injection hoses is detailed in their respective
Product D ata Sheets, Sika Method Statement / Installation guidelines and relevant
local regulations for the specific Sika injection hoses used.

HOSE STOPPERS

To plug the injectable hoses at free waterstop ends during the construction phase.

LOOSE/FIXED FLANGE
CONSTRUCTION

The fixed and loose flanges must be match produced very accurately, with a narrow
tolerance and therefore should not be produced separately.

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ECOLOGY, HEALTH &

SAFETY INFORMATION

For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

VALUE BASE

All technical data stated in the Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary from country to country. Please consult the local
Product Data Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

LEGAL NOTES

The above information, in particular the recommendations relating to the

application and use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sikas current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sikas recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any verbal advice or consultation, unless we
have acted intentionally or with gross negligence. In such a case, the user must
prove that he has provided Sika with all the information, which is necessary for the
proper and successful assessment of the case by Sika, in full, in time and in writing.
The user of the product shall ensure that the product is suitable for the intended
application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are
accepted subject to our current terms and conditions of sale and delivery. Users
must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the
product concerned, copies of which can either be requested from us or
downloaded from our website at www.sika.de.

Sika Germany GmbH

Flooring / Waterproofing
Kornwestheimer Strae 103-107
70439 Stuttgart
Germany

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