Lokfix® constructive solutions

Polyester resin grouts

Properties
Uses
Specific gravity
Lokfix are used for high strength corrosion resistant anchoring Lokfix ‘S’ : 1.9 g/cc
of bolts and bars from 12 - 51mm diameter into concrete,
Lokfix ‘P’ : 2.9 g/cc
rock, masonry or brickwork where high speed of installation
and early application of load is required. Technical support
Permanent installation of reinforcement starter bars,
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
foundation bolts, base plates, balustrading, barriers and safety
high quality concrete repair and construction products. In
fences, railway tracks, tie-back anchors, reinforcement
addition, Fosroc offers technical support service to specifiers,
dowelling abutments, ground anchors for towers, cranes,
end-users and contractors, as well as on-site technical
dock sills.
assistance in locations all over the country.
Advantages
Design criteria
„ Rapid strength gain
The version of Lokfix grout to be used will depend upon
„ Vibration resistant
ambient temperature and anchor conditions.
„ Corrosion resistant
The high strength of the cured resin permits strong anchors
„ Non expansive
to be created. The ultimate bond strength developed depends
„ Can be placed under water
upon:
Standards and specifications Strength of host material
Length of resin bond to bar
Materials tested in accordance with
Hole preparation and formation
BS 4551
Type and dimension of bar
BS5080
The following formula may be used to determine the minimum
BS2782
depth of installation for Type 1 rebar bolts, to ensure the shear
Description stress within the concrete is kept within the limits set out in
BS 8110.
The three versions of Lokfix polyester resin grout are all pre-
Minimum hole 0.6Y . Pd21 0.15Yd21
measured, two part, filled polyster resin grouts. After = =
depth (mm) SPd2 4 Sd2
hardening the grout produces anchorages of consistent
reproducible values. where Y is characteristic yield strength of steel
(460 N/mm2 )
The versions are :
S is permitted shear stress in concrete (N/mm2)
Lokfix L (Large aggregate)
d1 is bar diameter (mm)
Lokfix S (Small aggregate)
d2 is hole diameter (mm)
Lokfix P (Pumpable grade)
This formula is used typically as shown in Table 1.
Lokfix L is used where hole diameter exceeds bar diameter
by 25 to 50mm. Table 1

Lokfix S is used where the difference between the hole Minimum hole depth
diameter and bar diameter is < 25mm. Characteristic concrete
Lokfix P is used in overhead or horizontal holes where bar / strength (N/mm2): 20 25 30 > 40
hole relationship conforms to Lokfix polyester resin grout S. Permitted concrete shear
The thixotropic nature of Lokfix polyester resin grout P reduces stress using Type One Bar
flow of grout out of the hole. (N/mm2): 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
Lokfix®

Bar Yield Hole

diameter (tonnes) diameter
(mm) Minimum hole depth (mm)
12 5.2 20 280 250 225 200
16 9.3 20 490 445 400 355
20 14.5 25 615 555 500 440
25 22.6 32 750 675 615 540
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Properties Note : The graph illustrates typical failure loads.

Minimum safety factors of 1.5 in non critical and of 2 in
Gel time Gel time Minimum time critical cases should be considered for design purposes.
Temp(0C) (min) required before Wherever relevant, the local code of practice or standard
loading ( hours) must also be considered in relation to anchorage length.
20 80 7 Hole preparation and formation
30 40 3 Optimum performance of Lokfix requires rough sided, dust
40 15 1 free holes. Uses of rotary percussive drills with air or water
flushing is recommended.
Diamond drilled holes should be under-reamed unless
Compressive strength : After the minimum time required
necessary safety factors are incorporated.
before loading the grout typically attains a compressive
strength in excess of 20N/mm2 and an ultimate compressive Cast holes should preferably be inverse dovetail
strength of 70N/mm2 in 7 days ( 50mm x 50mm x 50mm) configuration. If parallel sides holes are cast they should
when tested as per BS 6319 Part 2 : 1983. be rough to provide adequate keying.
Bar preparation
Chemical resistance : The cured resin is resistant to fresh
and salt water, petrol, oils, grease and most acids, alkalis All bars should preferably be degreased and all flaky rust
and solvents. removed.
Mixing
Application instructions
A complete pack of resin and catalysed filler should be
Selection of grout version
mixed in one operation. Mixing may be carried out
The version of Lokfix chosen will depend on anchor conditions mechanically. When a smooth, even consistency is
( see description) achieved the grout is ready for use and should be placed
Parameters of anchor design well within the gel time of the grout ( See properties).

The high strength of the cured resin permits strong anchors Packs have been designed to produce practical and
to be created. Ultimate strength is determined by : economic volumes of grout.

„ Strength of host material Do not attempt to mix partial pack components.

Installation
„ Length of resin bond to bar
„ Hole preparation and formation Lokfix polyester resin grout S & L

„ Type and dimension of bar Using the calculated volume of grout based on Table 1, the
grout should be poured steadily into the prepared holes.
Fig.1 Typical loads attained
The anchor bar is then pressed into the hole to the required
depth. Slight agitation of the bar will assist in achieving a
complete bond. The bar should then be left undisturbed in
the required position until the resin is set.
Lokfix polyester resin grout P

The grout should be injected to the rear of the hole to avoid

air entrapment. The thixotropic nature of Lokfix P will prevent
significant flow of resin out of the hole.
Cleaning
Any mixing drums, pumps, etc. should be cleaned within
Concrete : 20N/mm2 unreinforced
Bar : 25mm dia Deformed rebar to IS:1786 the pot life of of the grout. Nitoflor Sol is available for this
32mm dia hole: Air-flushed rotary percussive drilled purpose.
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Table 1 Precautions

Quantity estimating guide Fire resistance and creep

At operating temperatures above 400C, the creep of Lokfix
Table indicates volume of Lokfix polyester resin grout grout in
cm3 /100mm bond polyester resin grout resin under load may become
significant. Resin anchors should not be used where
Hole diameter Bolt diameter mm structural load bearing performance has to be maintained in
mm 12 16 20 25 32 40 anchors subjected to fire conditions.
20 25 Health and safety instructions
25 50 40 25 Confined areas must be well ventilated and no naked flames
32 80 70 60 40 allowed. Contact with the skin should be avoided as certain
38 100 100 75 45 sensitive skins may be affected by contact with the polyester
45 150 130 100 45 resin. In such cases if contact with the resin occurs, the skin
should be washed immediately with soap and water - not
50 180 150 90
solvent. Gloves and barrier creams should be used when
62 280 225
handling these products. Eye contamination must be
These figures allow for a 25% wastage factor. immediately washed with plenty of water and medical
If the anchor is in very old concrete, masonry or brickwork the treatment sought.
wastage factor should be increased. Fire
No of bolts/200 mm deep hole which can be fixed using a Lokfix polyester resin grout resin is flammable. Confined
2.5 litre pack of Lokfix areas must be well ventilated and no naked flames allowed.
Hole diameter Bolt size mm Do not smoke during use.
mm 12 16 20 25 32 40 Flash point
20 50
25 25 31 50 Lokfix S,L, P 29 0C
Nitoflor Sol 33 0C
32 15 17 21 31
38 12 12 16 27 Additional information
45 8 9 12 27
The Fosroc range of associated products includes high
50 6 8 9 13 strength cementitious grouts, epoxy grouts. Also available a
62 4 4 5 5 range of products for use in construction; viz., admixtures,
Estimating curing compounds, release agents, flooring systems and
repair mortars.
Packaging
Separate datasheets are available on these products.
Lokfix S/P : 0.5 and 2.5 L Packs
Lokfix L : 18 L
Nitoflor Sol : 5 litres and 20 litres.

Storage

The product should be stored away from high temperature.6

months shelf life when stored below 25 0 C in original
unopened containers.
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Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject
to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst
Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification or information it may
give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where
or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation
or information given by it.

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