Product Data Sheet

Version 28/05/2009

Sika Pocket Grout

Non-Shrink Grout
Description

Sika Pocket Grout is a non-shrink, flowing, cementitious low heat grout

with extended working time to suit local ambient temperatures.

Construction

Applications

Sika Pocket Grout is suitable for the following grouting works :

- Grouting of preplaced aggregate, structural repair of larger cavities

- Pressure grouting of formed - up smaller structural repairs
- Low heat grouting applications
- Anchor bolt pockets
- Grouting in marine environment
- Gravity grouting of cavities,gaps,recesses,etc.
- Production of micro bore piles

Advantages

- Good flowability
- Good dimensional stability
- High strengths, Adjustable consistency
- No Bleeding
- Non toxic, non corrosive
- Ready and easy to use
- Economical
- Low hydration heat

Coverage

Approx. 2 kg of powder for one litre of mortar.

Instruction for Use

Surface preparation

Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free from oil, greases,
laitance and loose particles.
Metal surfaces (iron and steel) should be free from scale, rust, oil and grease.
Absorbent substrates must be saturated throughly, but no standing
water.

Mixing

Powder should be added to the pre-gauged water to suit the desired

consistency.
15 - 17% by weight of Sika Pocket Grout is recommended to be used.
Mix mechanically with a low speed drill (max.500 RPM) with a disc
agitator attached, until a smooth, even consistency is achieved.

Application

Pour mortar after mixing. Ensure, that air entrapped into the grout is allowed
escape. Sika Pocket Grout is not recommended for base plate
grouting. Make sure that necessary formwork is firmly in place and
watertight.

Cleaning

Clean all tools and equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened mortar can only be mechanically removed.

Important

Use Sika Pocket - Grout for grouting

Min. gap 5 mm.
o
At temperatures lower than 20 C setting time and strength gain will be
slower. Normal curing practice should be observed for at least 3 days.

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Technical Data
Form/Colour

Grey powder

Bulk Density

Approx. 1.47 kg/l

Storage Conditions

Dry

Shelf Life

At least six months in unopened original container

Packaging

25 kg bags

Consumption

For 1 m3 of mortar approx. 75x25 kg bags and 280 litres of water

Performance
Water
content
(%)

Consistency
(J rote)
(average)

Setting Time
(hours-minutes)
Initial

Final

Compressive Strengths
(kgf/cm2)

Bleeding

1 day

3 days

7 days

28 days

15

18 seconds

8:00

9:30

> 20 0

> 31 0

390

510

17

9 seconds

8:30

10:00

> 17 0

> 28 0

350

490

Expansion (%)

Typical Expansion Curve

Sika Pocket - Grout

1.0

Shrinkage (%)

-1.0

Age (days)

28

The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-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 ecommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of 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 written recommendations, or
from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the products suitability 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 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 will be supplied on request.

Sika (Thailand) Limited

Head Office
700/37 Moo 5 Bangpakong Industrial Park II,
Km.57 Bangna-Trad Rd., T. Klongtamhru,
Muang District, Cholburi 20000

Tel : +66 3821 4270-85

Fax : +66 3821 4286
E-mail : sikathai@th.sika.com
website : http//www.sika.co.th

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