Polystop are high grade PVC waterstops that are extruded and stabilized to provide long-lasting performance against water leakages in concrete structures. They have unique ribbed profiles and eyelets for effective sealing and bonding to concrete. Polystop waterstops are manufactured to stringent specifications and are resistant to abrasion and chemicals. They are used in joints in structures like water tanks, foundations, tunnels, and more to prevent water leakage.
Polystop are high grade PVC waterstops that are extruded and stabilized to provide long-lasting performance against water leakages in concrete structures. They have unique ribbed profiles and eyelets for effective sealing and bonding to concrete. Polystop waterstops are manufactured to stringent specifications and are resistant to abrasion and chemicals. They are used in joints in structures like water tanks, foundations, tunnels, and more to prevent water leakage.
Polystop are high grade PVC waterstops that are extruded and stabilized to provide long-lasting performance against water leakages in concrete structures. They have unique ribbed profiles and eyelets for effective sealing and bonding to concrete. Polystop waterstops are manufactured to stringent specifications and are resistant to abrasion and chemicals. They are used in joints in structures like water tanks, foundations, tunnels, and more to prevent water leakage.
Polystop are high grade PVC waterstops that are extruded and stabilized to provide long-lasting performance against water leakages in concrete structures. They have unique ribbed profiles and eyelets for effective sealing and bonding to concrete. Polystop waterstops are manufactured to stringent specifications and are resistant to abrasion and chemicals. They are used in joints in structures like water tanks, foundations, tunnels, and more to prevent water leakage.
High grade PVC resin extrusions that are plasticized and stabilized to offer long life performance in concrete structures against water leakages.
characteristics ► High tensile strength & elongation ► Unique design. Specific ribbed profile for effective water sealing performance ► Brass eyelets on edge flanges for tying with steel reinforcements (Internal profiles) ► Heat weldable ► Non toxic. Suitable for use in contact withpotable water
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Chemical resistant non toxic 1 DESCRIPTION Polystop water stops are high grade poly vinyl chloride type of waterstop is embedded into the concrete they are (PVC) resin extrusions that are plasticized and stabilized to designed and incorporated with fins and multiple solid-core offer long life performance in concrete structures against ribs along the two lengthwise edges. These fins interlocks water leakages. The cross section configuration features the waterstop in the concrete thus providing a superior a multi rib design for an effective grip and tenacious mechanical bond with the concrete. The ribs are designed anchor to the concrete and a flexible, hollow center bulb to with particular angle which anchors with the concrete and accommodate moderate expansion and contraction in the further reinforces the mechanical bond. In addition to that concrete. Polystop waterstops are manufactured to meet the angle in the ribs ensures a torturous path for the passage most stringent performance specifications and are resistant of water. to abrasion and chemicals. Polystop IEJ - Internal Expansion Joints The internal expansion joint waterstop is placed in the FIELDS OF APPLICATION centre/internal section of the concrete expansion joint. This Polystop waterstops are used in conjunction with expansion waterstop has a central hollow bulb which is designed to and construction joints in RCC structures like: allow the cyclical and differential movement in both lateral – water reservoirs & storage tanks and transverse direction without excessively stretching the – retaining walls, basements, foundations material. For greater versatility and superior mechanical – subways, tunnels & culverts bonding, the waterstop is incorporated with multiple ribs – drainage, sewerage & waste water structures and fins on both the lengthwise edges. – treatment plants EXTERNAL PROFILE DETAILS – swimming pools – dams, canals Polystop ECJ - External Construction Joints: External construction joint waterstop is used at joints of slab INTERNAL PROFILE DETAILS on grade or walls that gets backfilled on vertical walls. The profile of this waterstop is flat with multiple ribs and fins Polystop ICJ - Internal Construction Joints along its flanges for better mechanical bond or interlock in The internal construction joint waterstops is placed in the concrete. the centre of the concrete construction joints. Since this Polystop EEJ - External Expansion Joints PRECAUTIONS External expansion joint waterstop is used in concrete 1. Concrete in and around the waterstop has to be expansion or isolation joints. these are designed with centre properly compacted in order to ensure a full contact of bulb with a tear web. These type of waterstop is used where the waterstop and a water tight seal. large movements in expected. Tear web keeps concrete 2. Surface of the waterstop shall be cleaned of all dirt and out of the bulb during concrete placement. Upon joint cement laitance which can affect the water tight seal movement, the thin tear web ruptures allowing substantial with the concrete. mechanical deformation of center bulb without stressing the material. 3. The clearance between the waterstop and the reinforcement should be at least twice that of the APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS maximum size of the aggregate. this will prevent the formation of voids and honeycomb around the Fixing internally waterstop. Internal and centrally placed waterstops are positioned 4. The waterstop should not be punctured to allow a within the concrete where the centerline of the waterstop reinforcement to pass through the waterstop. is aligned with the centre of the joint. Such waterstops 5. Installed waterstops should be protected from UV. functions as a watertight diaphragm wall against any Prolonged exposure will make the PVC waterstop brittle. water leakage. For a proper placement of the waterstop, split formwork is recommended when installing in slab- STORAGE to-slab, slab-to-wall and wall-towall joints. The waterstop Store the material in a cool and shaded area. Protect from is then tied with wires trough the eyelets provided at the UV and high temperatures. Prolonged exposure to sunlight end flanges to the reinforcement. This will ensure that the and harsh environment will result in deterioration of the waterstop firmly held in position and is not misaligned or product. Keep away from sharp edges to prevent damage. fold during the concrete pour. One half of the waterstop has to be positioned within the first pour and the other HEALTH & SAFETY half projecting into the second pour. A tight fit between Polystop is completely non-hazardous and nonflammable. TDS_Polystop_GCC_0519
the waterstop and the form is also necessary to prevent But care should be taken while cutting and welding the excessive leakage of concrete paste, which could lead to joints. Hydrogen chloride vapors will be released during the honeycombing of the concrete. hot welding, therefore the working area should be properly Fixing externally ventilated and all appropriate PPE gear shall be used. The externally placed waterstop is installed prior to pouring of concrete. The external expansion joint profile is usually Supply loosely laid on top of the compacted grade or mudslab. Polystop ICJ 4mm 250mm x 15m, wt 22.5kg# 2 The stop end form works are then fixed on top of the 200mm x 15m, wt 19.5kg# waterstop. The waterstop can either be nailed or glued into 150mm x 15m, wt 16.5kg# position to avoid displacements during the concrete pour. 10mm 250mm x 15m, wt 49.5kg# The external construction joint profile is glued or nailed on Polystop IEJ 4mm 250mm x 15m, wt 25.5kg# to the vertical shutter. The waterstop is so positioned that 200mm x 15m, wt 22.5kg# only the ribbed side is embedded into the concrete. 150mm x 15m, wt 19.5kg# Jointing 10mm 250mm x 15m, wt 57.0kg# A fully continuous water stop network must be formed Polystop ECJ 4mm 250mm x 15m, wt 30.0kg# throughout. At bends and additional joints, factory 200mm x 15m, wt 27.0kg# welded junctions are to be used when jointing with the 150mm x 15m, wt 22.5kg# placed water stops. Field buttsplices shall be heat fused 10mm 250mm x 15m, wt 58.5kg# welded using an appropriate welding knife of voltage Polystop EEJ 4mm 250mm x 15m, wt 36.0kg# ranging between 220- 240V(ideally with thermostatically 200mm x 15m, wt 30.0kg# controlled). The edge of the water stop shall be cut with 150mm x 15m, wt 25.5kg# a knife to get an even and sharp finish and aligned in 10mm 250mm x 15m, wt 69.0kg# a specially designed fixing jig. The edges will then be positioned in the jig in such a fashion that at least 25mm Ancillaries/tools pre-fabricated junctions, of water stop protrudes from the jig. Place the welding knife jointing jigs, welding knife 240v in between the two ends, and when the PVC starts melting # Approximate weight (>140°C), beads will start forming around the section. remove the welding knife and press both the ends firmly against each other to form a neat buttsplice. Press the joints against each other for sometime till the PVC cools and forms a strong fusion welded joint. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PROPERTIES VALUES TEST STANDARDS Width, [mm] 150, 200, 250 - Web thickness, [mm] 4, 10 - Specific gravity* ≥1.32 - Tensile strength,* [N/mm²] ≥15 BS 2782 Elongation, [%]* ≥300 BS 2782 Shore A hardness* 80±5 ASTM D 2240 BS softness* 40-50 BS 2782 Resistance to water pressure @5bar* No leakage BS EN 12390 [Part 8] Water absorption*, [%] <0.2 ASTM D 570 Chemical resistance* pH 2.5 to 11.5 ASTM D 543 Suitability with potable water* Passes (non toxic) BS 6920 Standard compliance BS 2571, CRD-C 572-74 - All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance. *All values are based on testing of PVC compound.
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Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as well as the respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible uses which go beyond those warranted in this information sheet require our written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material temperature of +23°C and 50 % relative air humidity at laboratory conditions unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions hardening can be accelerated or delayed. The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience. As materials and conditions may vary with each intended application, and thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each case sufficient tests are conducted to check the suitability of our products for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given, unless there is a case of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.
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