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    Long Carbon Europe

    Sheet Piling

    AKILA®
    Sealing System

    Product properties
    AKILA® is a new environmentally Both products are resistant to MSP-1 and 44 (after 14 days) for
    friendly high performance sealing humidity, weathering and temperatures MSP-2, and are durable in contact
    system for ArcelorMittal sheet piles. between -40°C and +90°C (even with freshwater, seawater, as well
    The system is based on three sealing up to 120°C for short periods). They as various hydrocarbons, bases and
    ‘lips’ – consisting of a product called have an elongation at break of at acids (depending on concentration, a
    MSP-1 – mechanically extruded into least 380%, a Shore A hardness after complete list is available on request).
    the interlocks of single sheet piles, or complete polymerization of 58 for
    the free interlocks of double sheet
    piles. In the case of double piles, the
    intermediary (paired) interlock is sealed
    chamfer on top Leading interlock
    with a second product MSP-2.
    MSP-1 and MSP-2 both belong to the
    family of silane modified polymers
    (also called MS-Polymers), and are
    single component elastic sealants
    with a density of 1.41 g/cm3 and
    1.48 g/cm3, respectively. They are
    UV-stable and have an excellent
    adhesion to primerless steel. MSP-1 product extruded into the interlock

    Watertightness performance
    A series of in situ tests were carried out The average inverse joint resistance
    in stiff clays near Mittersheim (FR) and values rm were determined according to
    in soft sandy soil near Zeebrugge (BE), EN 12063.
    in order to determine the inverse joint Testing and results were witnessed and
    resistance rm. certified by an independent third party
    Single sheet piles and crimped double (‘Germanischer Lloyd’).
    piles fitted out with the AKILA® The results for single and double piles
    system were driven into the ground are listed below:
    using an impact hammer as well
    as a vibratory hammer. In case of rm (m/s)
    vibrodriving, sheet piles were driven for water pressure of
    continuously at a minimum speed 2 bar 3 bar
    of 3 m per minute. After installation,
    Single piles
    watertightness was tested at water 4.9 • 10-11 8.6 • 10-11
    (MSP-1)
    pressures of 2 and 3 bar, according to
    a procedure developed by Deltares and Double piles
    3.3 • 10-11 4.7 • 10-11 Certified test report
    (MSP-1 & MSP-2)
    ArcelorMittal.
    Environmental certification
    MS-Polymers are considered environ- AKILA® is certified by the
    mentally friendly as they are solvent ‘Hygiene-Institut des Ruhrgebiets’
    free and – unlike polyurethanes – do as suitable for use in contact with
    not contain isocyanates. groundwater.

    Test report MSP-1

    “Considering the fact that [MSP-1]


    remains effectively embedded within
    the sheet pile interlocks for typical
    applications, we believe that an
    appreciable impact on water in contact
    with the structure can be ruled out.”
    Excerpt from test report of HY (free translation)

    Driving recommendations
    The above mentioned inverse joint
    AKILA® System Chamfer
    resistance rm values for the AKILA®
    MSP-2
    system were determined through
    driving tests using the impact hammer MSP-1
    & Lubricant
    and vibratory hammer. In the latter
    case, the driving speed must be faster Driving direction
    than 3 m per minute. We recommend
    prior consultation of ArcelorMittal’s
    technical department in case the press-
    in method is to be used.
    An environmentally friendly lubricant Chamfer
    must be applied to the sealant in the Bolt
    interlocks prior to driving.
    During driving, the “empty” interlock
    must be the leading interlock (see
    sketch). The leading interlocks are
    chamfered on the top, and the filling
    of the free interlock with soil during
    02.2012 - AKILA® - GB

    driving can be prevented by fixing a


    Bolt
    bolt to the bottom of the interlock (or
    similar solution). Ambient temperature
    during installation must be above 0°C. Installation recommendations (driving direction, chamfer, etc.)

    ArcelorMittal Commercial RPS S.à r.l. T +352 5313 3105


    Sheet Piling F +352 5313 3290
    66, rue de Luxembourg [email protected]
    L-4221 Esch sur Alzette (Luxembourg) www.arcelormittal.com/sheetpiling

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