FRANK

Technologies for the construction industry

Sealing Technologies
for watertight concrete structures

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Summary

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Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Germany

Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Phone

+49 9427 189-0

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Fax

+49 94 27 15 88

Fradiflex metal waterstop twin wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

info@maxfrank.com

Intec injection hose system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

www.maxfrank.com

Intec injection material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cresco expanding waterstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Permur liner pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Permur seal inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Synko-Flex non-expanding adhesive waterstop . . . . . 25
Zemseal fully bonded membrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Applications

Fradiflex
component
wall/ceiling

Stremaflex
formwork element with
coated metal waterstop

Permur fibre
cement pipes

Fradiflex
metal waterstop
Premium

Zemseal

Intec
Premium

Cresco GR

Fradiflex
component
wall controlled
crack joint

Fradiflex
component
walll controlled
crack corner

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Product overview

Fradiflex
metal waterstop
Fradiflex
Premium

Fradiflex
Standard

Fradiflex
Premium V4A

Fradiflex component
wall/ceiling

Fradiflex
component controlled in-situ

Fradiflex
component wall
controlled crack
joint

Fradiflex
component wall
controlled crack
corner

Stremaflex
formwork element

Fradiflex
elements for controlled
crack joints

Intec
injection hose system

for resins
for cement

Intec
Premium

Intec
Standard

Intec
Cem N

Intectin Blitz
PUR resin

Intectin Plus
PUR resin

Intectin EP
Epoxid resin

Cresco GR

Cresco BT

Permur fibre
cement pipe, split

Permur fibre
cement pipe

Permur
seal inserts

RubR Nek/
Butyl Nek

Synko-Flex

Synko-Flex FR

Intec
injection materials
Intectin
Acrylic resin

Cresco
expanding waterstop

Permur
liner pipes/feeder sleeves

Synko-Flex
non-expanding adhesive
waterstop

Zemseal
fully bonded membrane
Zemseal

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Reliable sealing of waterproof structures

All water bearing concrete structures with high end use re-

detailed in drawings and specifications. Concrete joints in

quirements or water retaining concrete structures depend

general are preferential leakage pathways and require spe-

on reliable watertightness [1] [2]. In order to achieve the

cial attention. Specific methods and products are therefore

desired performance level, special precautions have to be

needed to ensure that a watertight seal is maintained.

undertaken throughout all project phases. The structures

design, construction methods and materials have to be
balanced with the ambient factors. The appropriate sealing

All our products are tested and certified to the stringent requirements of the German Building Directorate (DIBt).

method will depend on a complex variety of factors includ-

Injection hose systems, metal water stops, strip applied

ing water composition, type of structure, loading and bear-

swellable and non-swellable waterstops or FRANK water-

ing conditions, soil compositions, climatic influences and

bars can all be used individually as the primary joint seal. In

the intended use and longevity of the structure itself among

combination they can produce a fail-safe redundant sealing

many other relevant aspects.

system.

The Max Frank engineering team will assist you in all phas-

Since all concrete will crack, the outer surfaces of water

es and our product range will enable you to deliver a wa-

bearing structures should receive an envelope seal that will

tertight concrete structure that will perform to the desired

bridge the occurring cracks reliably. With the bonded Zem-

level of service.

seal membrane, FRANK offers a tracking proof, fully ad-

We do not take the one-size-fits all approach, but offer

a diversified product portfolio to deliver proven answers to
the majority of waterproofing challenges encountered in
modern concrete construction.

hered surface protection. This bonded membrane system

ensures water and vapor proofing to all basement grades to
BS 8102:2009 and DAfStb Waterproof concrete structures.
Zemseal provides adequately for radon, methane and carbon dioxide protection of your underground structure.

Construction and expansion joints are an unavoidable necessity in all concrete structures and they are normally fully

[1] BS 8102:2009, BS8007 (BS EN 1992-3), [2] EN1992/

DAfStb guidelines waterproof concrete structures

Hydraulic head
defines the water pressure that is acting on the external retaining wall system. A distinction between positive (water bearing/resisting) and negative preshydraustatic
head

sure (water retaining) is made. Most commonly, underground external walls and
foundation base slabs are exposed to water pressure bearing on the structure.
Possible sources are inflow of surface water, ranging from percolation of rain to

inundation of water from burst water mains, high water or perched water table
or temporary and fluctuating head due to soil with low permeability. All our waterstop products are tested by independent laboratories to withstand at least
50 m hydraulic head.

Redundant (secondary) sealing system

adverse conditions may require the execution of a redundant sealing system. It is recommended to consider this multi-barrier approach for high-end
use categories (BS 8102:2009 Grade 3/DAfStb Waterproof concrete guidelines use category A A***) generally. The secondary seal will add an additional level of safety and provides for a designed solution for unanticipated
defects in concrete workmanship or unplanned formation of cracks. The injection hose is most suitable to be used as a redundant seal in combination with
other types of waterstops and even offers the possibility of multiple injections.

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Safe sealing options for construction cold joints

The available types of construction cold joint waterstops differ in various aspects, such as time of installation (pre-/post pour), required embedment depth,
type of attachment (kicker/kicker-less), allowable hydraulic head, and performance under adverse climatic and unfavourable site conditions. We offer answers for all commonly encountered waterproofing challenges, with our broad
range of available systems. Waterstops, for which there are no established
DIN- or Euro-Norm-standards, will have to be tested and certified by an accredited testing institution in accordance with the German Building Directorate
(DIBt) directive. All our products have the General Building Test Certificate (abP)
and are clearly marked with the conformance seal (-Zeichen).

Safe sealing options for control joints

Control joints with integrated seal will prevent random cracking and allow for
economical wall pour sections in high grade use applications. Thermal shrinkage stresses during hydration are compensated and a defined crack is induced
and sealed against water ingress. Anticipated stresses need to be accounted
for when selecting the type of control joint seal and its spacing. Twin wall butt
joints are to be designed and carried out as control joints and require a seal.

Safe sealing options for expansion joints

Expansion joints require the use of plastic or rubber type waterbars. German
standards DIN 18145 (PVC-base) and DIN 7865 (Elastomeric/rubber-base)
govern and regulate material properties, geometry and nomenclature of the
available profile types. Unregulated plastic waterbars require a General Building Test Certificate (abP). The waterbars can be fully embedded (internal) in
the concrete section or installed externally. We offer a variety of customized
solutions for the proper installation of plastic waterbars within our Stremaform
product line. Fradiflex coated metal waterstops can be reliably tied into and
connected to plastic waterbars, using the joint connector assembly. Expansion
joint waterbars are also suitable to seal transitions to existing concrete, using
bolted flanges.

Safe sealing options for the building envelope

Water bearing concrete surfaces should be protected, using an external barrier system (BS8102:2009, Type A). Bonded membranes have been proven to
be most effective and preferred over un-bonded surface applied systems and
liners. Zemseal is the next generation pre-applied bonded membrane system.
The product combines adhesive bond with mechanical key to concrete. It effectively prevents water migration between the membrane and the substructure (tracking) and forms a permanent unit with the fresh concrete. Polypropylene (PP) based Zemseal is extremely durable, features a high resistance to
chemical attack, bridges cracks up to two mils and can be heat welded.

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Fradiflex metal waterstop in-situ concrete

Fradiflex metal waterstop

Stremaflex
formwork
element

Fradiflex
control joint
crack inducer

Fradiflex
rolls

Premium

Standard

V4A

Fradiflex straight
components

Premium

Standard
All versions of Fradiflex are available
with or without
mounting angels.
Fradiflex
corner

Expansion joint
connector
assembly

Mounting clip

Clamp strap

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Fradiflex metal waterstop in-situ concrete

Fradiflex metal waterstop for in-situ concrete

Fradiflex metal water stops are supplied with a special adhesive coating on
one or both surfaces with a two-part protective film which is removed individually prior to each pour. The coating forms an excellent bond with fresh concrete
to reliably seal construction joints. A range of purpose made accessories including mounting clips and an expansion joint connector are available for easy
and rapid installation. Fradiflex is a proven accepted alternative to traditional
plain metal water stops for sealing construction joints. WU guideline of the
DAfStb (guideline for watertight concrete structures) state that the standard dimensions of uncoated metal water stops should be a minimum thickness of
1.5 mm and a minimum height of 250 mm.
Fradiflex metal water stops will perform above and beyond DAfStb guideline
for watertight concrete structures requirements.

Unmatched adhesion to fresh concrete

Tested to resist up to 50 metres hydraulic head

Supplied in 25 metre long rolls, which reduces the number of laps and thus
saving installation time while providing additional safety

Integrated fixing angles reduce overall installation time. Joints are formed by
simply overlapping sections by 100 mm andpressing against each other, no
welding required

Safe, simple and quick joint sealing of all types of construction joints

Also available in 2.1 m long straight pieces with mounting angels

Fradiflex Premium
total width
straight components (2.10 m)
rolls (25 m)

Fradiflex Standard

Fradiflex Premium V4A

120 mm

150 mm

120 mm

150 mm

120 mm

150 mm

30 mm

30 mm

30 mm

30 mm

30 mm

30 mm

version with mounting angles

one-sided coating

double-sided coating

Minimum overlapping 1. construction phase f.e. bottom plate

General test certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51-07-0084/002

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Fradiflex metal waterstop in-situ concrete

Fradiflex controlled crack inducer

The Fradiflex controlled crack inducer provides an uninterrupted seal between
wall sections and within bases/slabs. Additionally, elements for controlled crack
joints are used in the concreting of long wall sections.
Concrete cross sections with controlled cracks require sufficient weakening of
the concrete and of the reinforcement. The crack inducers ensure that cracks
produced will be homogeneous.
The use of controlled crack inducers in combination of Fradiflex metal waterstops sealing system, delivers an integral in accordance with current building
regulations.

Excellent inherent stability of the controlled crack inducer

Quick and simple installation, no welding required

Precise connection to the upper or lower end of the controlled crack

inducer

Fradiflex controlled crack inducers for sealing in-situ concrete. Proven

utility for all grades of waterproofing an water table classifications.
General test certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51-07-0084/003

Stremaflex stop-end formwork element with

coated metal waterstop for in-situ construction
Stremaflex is used as a stop-end formwork element. It consists of a
Stremaform element, incorporating a coated metal water stop Fradiflex .
Stremaflex stop-ends are installed between the reinforcement layers and
fixed with tying wire. For large elements, additional fixing and stiffening is
recommended. Stremaflex forms an excellent bond with fresh concrete
and the element offers a solution for sealing of construction joints exposed
to hydraulic head conditions. Stremaflex has received approval for use in
any construction or crack control joints.

Double sealing security due to two sided coating

Simple fixing with no time-consuming site welding

Adjoining elements are overlapped and pressed together and are

extremely resistant to shear forces

In conformity with the guideline for watertight structures and BS

8102:2009

Approved for construction joints and controlled crack joints

Excellent bond with fresh concrete

Tested to resist up to 50 metres head of water

General test certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51-07-0084/004

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Fradiflex metal waterstop in-situ concrete

Stremaform formwork element

with cage for waterbar
Metal waterstops or waterbar cages (prepared for in-situ fixing of a
FRANK waterbar) are welded in between Stremaform elements in the
factory. These elements are suitable for all types of construction joints.
Upon request, Stremaform elements with metal water stops are also
produced with factory-made stiffening (Stremaform strong).

Can also be supplied with indented joints upon request

Installed Stremaform formwork elements remain in the concrete, no

stripping and waste disposal

Shear forces resistance of these construction joints is identical to that

obtained for monolithic concrete (Test Report by IBMB of the TU of
Brunswick)

Waterbars for constructions joints

Internal waterbars for construction joints are completely embedded in the
concrete, whilst external waterbars are embedded in the rear face of the
concrete. Both ensure safe sealing of construction joints against hydraulic
pressure. In order to guarantee a reliable bond with in-situ concrete and to
avoid water infiltration into construction joints, waterbars to DIN 18541 must
be used.
Due to their excellent inherent stability, FRANK waterbars for construction
joints can be used separately or as inserts in special support cages made
from Stremaform.
Material: waterbar for expansion joints
Also suited for use in waterbar cages in conformity with DIN18541 and with
factory standard.
General test certificate: No. P-22-MPANRW-1798-2

Expansion joint connector

A special Fradiflex expansion joint connection assembly enables the
transition of the metal waterstop to the FRANK waterbar. The unit consists
of a galvanized sheet with a special adhesive coating on one side. The unit
also includes a Cresco expanding waterstop and a pressure plate with screw
fittings including wing nut to provide a simple and safe seal.

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Fradiflex waterstop twin wall

Fradiflex twin wall sealing

Twin wall construction panel joints are to be treated as

with the Fradiflex control joint crack inducer. In case of a

control joints (DAfStb guidelines waterproof concrete

high water table above the ceiling level, Fradiflex coated

structures, Clause 9.2(5)) and need to be carried out wa-

metal waterstops can be used to seal the joint between

terproof. The crack inducing flanges of the Fradiflex twin

the wall top and the roof deck.

wall joint seal ensure that the cracking will occur within the
panel joint.

The Fradiflex twin wall joint seal requires only two fixing points (base/top) and can span the entire wall height

The Fradiflex coated metal waterstop is used to seal the

unsupported. This speeds up the installation time, since

slab to wall joint and all vertical panel butt joints are sealed

there is no attachment to the outer shell necessary.

Fradiflex
Component
wall/ceiling

Fradiflex
Component
wall controlled
corner

Fradiflex
Comonent
wall controlled
crack joint

Fradiflex
waterstop

Premium

Standard
Fradiflex
Corner

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Fradiflex waterstop twin wall

Fradiflex twin wall control joints

Vertical panel joints are effectively control joints. In order to induce a preplanned crack, Fradiflex twin wall joint seal will cause the in-situ core concrete
to crack at the proper location. The integrated coated metal waterstop will seal
this pre-defined crack. Fradiflex twin wall joint seals are tested to 50 m hydraulic head and a crack width of 2 mm.
Transitions from the horizontal Fradiflex coated metal water stop in the base
slab are easily carried out by mating the lap surfaces and securing them with a
clamp strap.
Proprietary fixing angles (re-usable) are mounted at the top of each segment
and hold the joint seal in place during concrete placement.
There is no intermediate attachment required, since the Fradiflex twin wall joint
seal will span unsupported over the entire wall height.
Your advantages:

Fast, two-fix-point installation

No continuous fastening to shell

Sturdy, self-supporting units

Fradiflex twin wall controlled corner

The geometry of the base plate and the mounting bracket allow for a secure
seal member wall corners. The orientation of the shells is irrelevant.

Fradiflex twin wall/head sealing

By combining both Fradiflex metal water stop for the wall head and Fradiflex
mounting clip for wall crown uninterrupted sealing is ensured for multitorey
buildings as well.

Fradiflex Comonent
wall/sealing

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Intec injection hose system

Shutter
connector

Double shutter
spider

Access box

Conical-head
nipple

Metal clip

Intec
Premium

Plastic clamp

Intec
Standard

Schnappi tie

Intec
Cem N

Intectin Blitz
PUR resin

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Shutter spider

Intectin Plus
PUR resin

Intectin EP
Epoxid resin

Intectin
Acrylic resin

Hand press

Piston pump

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Intec injection hose

Intec injection hose systems consist of an injection hose, assorted accessories
and a full range of injection resins. Intec can be used as a stand-alone seal or
as secondary sealing, in combination with metal, swellable waterstops or Max
FRANK waterbars to seal all construction joints.
The Intec injection hose system has been in use for over 20 years and has
proved its value on many projects:

No additional sealing method is required with reduced construction

costs and shortened construction times

Does not clog with water or cement laitance during concreting hose

Absolutely secure and simple installation

Injection lengths 30 m up to segment

Quick sealing of all horizontal and vertical concrete construction joints

Can be used to seal small cavities

Approved for potable water applications

Discription

Possible injection materials

injection application

Cement
suspension

Cement
paste

PUR

EP

Acrylic

Intec Premium

Intec Standard

Intec Cem N

tested

single

multiple

General
approval

Intec Combinations
Redundant sealing systems with injection hoses have be-

The basic solution combines the Fradiflex coated metal

come the industry standard solution. The publication High

waterstop as the primary cold joint seal with a top mounted

end use of basements building physics and indoor cli-

Intec injection hose. It is advisable to place the hose op-

mate of the German Concrete Association (DBV) considers

posite the water bearing side, as to prevent hose ends to

redundant sealing systems for buildings with premium use

cross the primary barrier plane. Alternatively, the Cresco

requirements (grade 3 structures/use category A-A***) man-

GR/BT swellable waterstops can be installed as second-

datory. It is also recommended for applications, where the

ary seals on either side of the primary metal waterstop. To

resulting joint opening cannot be pre-determined, unknown

add fuel resistance to the sealing system, the use of Synko-

thermal- and shrinkage movement is suspected, or other

Flex FR is recommended in combination with the injection

unforeseen displacement is likely to occur. Hence, prudent

hose.

design will call for redundant, independent and diversified

sealing systems (multi-barrier-approach).

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Intec injection hose system

Intec Premium injection hose

for multiple injections
Intec Premium is the proven injection hose system for joint sealing. Its unique
and patented design features allow for multiple injections with polyurethane
(PUR) resins. The injection chamber can be emptied by effortless pressure
flushing; no additional equipment and vacuuming are required. The hose can
be installed in individual sections of up to 30 m.
Material: internal PVC-hose (PE available upon request) with integrated
micro valves and tightly woven polypropylene sheathing
Injection resins (multiple): polyurethane (PUR), epoxy (EP) and acrylic (AC)
General Test Certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51010a/05, certified for multiple
injections (PUR, EP, AC)

Intec Standard injection hose

Intec Standard is a reliable injection hose system for joint sealing, used for
single one-time only injection applications. The hose is equipped with a regular
pattern of slits along the full length to guarantee a safe and uninterrupted flow
of resin. Individual sections of up to 30 m are possible.
Material: plain PVC-hose with integrated micro valves
Injection resins (single): polyurethane (PUR), epoxy (EP) and acrylic (AC)
General Test Certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51-08-0156, certified for single
injection (PUR, EP, AC)

Intec Cem N injection hose

multi-grout injections
Intec Cem N injection use is used for grouting application where larger voids
need to filled and sealed. It allows for the injection of cement pastes and
slurries as well as for the injection all types of resins. Main applications include
underpinning and tunneling. Multiple injections with varying grouting materials
can be achieved with vacuum technology. Individual sections of up to 30 m
are possible.
Material: plain PVC-hose with integrated micro valves
Injection material (multiple): cementitious grout and slurry, polyurethane
(PUR), epoxy (EP) and acrylic (AC)
General Test Certificate, TU Munich: No. P-51-10-0011, certified for single
injection (PUR, EP, AC)

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Intec injection hose system

Intec Accessories
The broad portfolio of ancillary products supports the end user during installation and injection of the Intec injection hoses.

Color coded shutter connector (blue/yellow)

Recessed access box

Mounting hardware for wet concrete, hardened concrete and precast

concrete

Connection pieces and extension hoses

Resin Injection
Watertight sealing of construction cold joints can be accomplished by injection
of polyurethane (PUR) resins. Alternatively, acrylic resin (AC) can be used, but
it should be ascertained that this type of resin has been generally approved for
use in concrete joint, since the regulation thereof varies from country to country.
Epoxy resins (EP) can be used to structurally heal concrete cracks.
Cementitious grouts and slurries are injected to fill larger voids in the concrete
matrix.
The Intec Premium hose utilizes patented pressure flushing technology to
allow for multiple injections of resins.

Grouting
Cement based slurries and grouts are used to fill and seal large voids and joint
spaces. Underpinning operations and difficult to place concreting conditions
tend to lead to flawed and vacuous concrete structures and require infilling.
With the use of the Intec Cem N, a pre-planned filling of such voids can be
accomplished. The hose can also be used for general joint sealing and as redundant waterstop in combination with elastomeric expansion joint profiles in
civil works construction.
The Intec Cem N can be injected multiple times with different grouting materials using vacuum technology.

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Intec injection material

After curing of the concrete, the injection hoses are filled

Any possible water penetration paths will be effectively

with suitable injection material (resins). Due to the high

caled. Our extensive range of injection resins offer an ap-

pressure, the filling material will be pressed through the

propriate solution for every sealing requirement. The portfo-

openings of the hoses into the surrounding voids.

lio is rounded off by crack injection accessories.

Intectin Blitz
PUR resin

Impact drill
packer

Intectin Plus
PUR resin

Screw packer

Intectin EP
Epoxid resin

Srew packer
with toot valve

Intectin
Acrylic resin

Adhesive
packer

Intectin
special cleanser

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Hand press

Special filler

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Application movie for crack injection

Our application movie for crack injection on:
http://www.maxfrank.de - service area / media centre

Injection materials

Cleaning

Non-positive
bond

Drinking water

Running water

Sealing

Type of application

Intectin Plus
Low-viscosity resin hardens elastically. Pot life circa 100 minute at 20C.
Suitable for use with injection hoses and for crack injection.
PUR resin according to DIN-EN 1504-5 CE mark suitable for drinking water (KTW
approved). Via Intectin Accelerator used to shorten reaction time.

Intectin EP

Two-component contact epoxy resin for crack curing,

suitable for dry and damp surfaces.

Intectin Acrylic Resin

Low-viscosity two component injection resin, approved for drinking water
applications according to KTW recommendation.
Water soluble before hardening swells on contact with water after hardening.
Particularly suitable for reusable injection hoses. Working temperature down
to 0C. Non-corrosive, due to active corrosion protection. Standard injection
equipment can be used. Multi-component injection devices are not required.

Intectin Blitz incl. accelerator

The special PUR resin foams in contact with water and stopping further water
inflow, accelerator content: approx. 10 %. Additional accelerator is available.

Intectin special cleanser

Ordorless, highly effective, hazard free classification, environmentally friendly
suitable for PUR and EP resins.

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Cresco expaning waterstop

Cresco expanding waterstop

Expanding waterstops are used for effective sealing of

Expanding waterstops will prevent groundwater, pressur-

construction joints, particularly for geometrically de-

ised water, and soil humidity penetrating into the building.

manding joint patterns. The sealing effect is achieved

through the expansion of the waterstop upon water penetration into the construction joint. Expanding waterstops
are used where new and hardened or old concrete are
joined and a construction joint sealing must be provided.

Cresco BT

Cresco GR

Cresco fixing
rail

Cresco
fixing glue

Cresco fixing
nail

Cresco fixing
nail

Cresco
fixing glue

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Cresco expanding waterstop

Cresco waterstops advantages

Long-lasting swelling capacity

Exceptional resistance to chemical attack

Reliable, uniform and reversible swelling properties

Outstanding profile stability with ensured reversible swelling properties

Expands in a controlled manner

Suitable for fluctuating water table

No concrete flaking due to controlled expansion

Simple and secure or spalling with the Cresco fixing glue installation

No permanent edging formwork required

Cresco GR expanding waterstop

The hydrophilic SEBS expanding waterstop Cresco GR is a uniquely formulated synthetic rubber based swellable waterstop. It unites the most desirable
characteristics of strip applied waterstops in one product. The initial onset of
expansion is delayed for up to three days of exposure to water, after which
the swelling begins. Overall expansion is restricted in order to prevent concrete spalling. The Cresco GR waterstop will maintain its shape and will not
be flushed out over time.
The proprietary grooved profile improves concrete bond and enhances waterproofing performance.
It can be used for waterproofing any static concrete to concrete joint.

Acts as a non-swellable waterstop for up to three days

Swell-rate and overall expansion will not lead to spalls

no swelling

Swelling is reversible with retention of initial geometry

up to

Good resistance to acids, alkalis and most aqueous solutions

72 h

Material: hydrophilic SEBS expanding waterstop

General test certificate, TU Mnchen No. P-51-13-0063

Cresco BT expanding waterstop

Our time tested bentonite type waterstop, Cresco BT, features a high grade of
sodium bentonite and excels in terms of form stability. This general purpose waterstop can be used as the primary joint seal or a redundant secondary barrier
in combination with our metal waterstops or the Intec injection hose system.
Material: sodium bentonite based
General test certificate, TU Mnchen No. P-51-07-0150

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Permur liner pipe

Permur liner pipe

The Permur system provides durable wall penetrations.The

tion for the watertight penetrations. Performance is bached

combination of Permur gasket seal insert and wartertight

by independent laboratory testing and certification.

feedersleeve cement pipe delivers a simple and safe solu-

Permur
PFR 800 mm

Stainless steel
single piece

Stainless steel
multiple use

Permur fibre
cement pipe

Stainless steel
two part

Permur fibre
cement pipe,
split

Chain link seal

Glue cartridge

Permur
assembly aid

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Permur
accessories

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Permur liner pipe

Permur system
The Permur system is used for the watertight and flexible installation of service
liners into concrete structures. The system consists of a fibre cement pipe and
a set of gasket seal inserts. The seals are manufactured from different materials
and come in different seal versions depending on the individual site requirements.
With the Permur system we provide a durable wall penetration with protection
against ground moisture and hydrostatic head.
The Permur pipe penetration system is mainly used for watertight concrete
structures and it has proved to be the optimal solution for sealing service and
sanitation pipe penetrations. The feeder sleeves provide a waterproof predefined opening for the gaskets. Permur seal inserts are directly placed into the
opening.
The Permur liner pipe system has been tested approved for water tightness.
Tests were carried out in conformity with DIN 1048 part 5; further laboratory test
reports are available.

Permur fibre cement pipe

Our range of Permur PFR fibre cement pipes (feeder sleeves), are available in
different diameters and provide the ideal dimension for any wall penetration.
For exact positioning, attach the Permur PFR fixing aid (for multiple use) to
the formwork. Fixing aid additionally protects the pipe against penetration of
concrete laitance.

Ideal bonding of fibre cement with in-situ concrete

Coefficient of expansion identical to in-situ concrete

Waterproof material does not shrink

High stability and dimensional accuracy

Use of the fixing aid has additional benefits:

Simple fixing of the fibre cement pipe to the formwork

Protection against penetration of concrete laitance

Creates precisely bevelled pipe penetrations

Time savings

Permur two part fibre cement pipe

All diameters are available as split version for the installation around existing
service lines.

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Permur seal inserts

Permur gasket seal inserts

Permur wall penetration seals are the safest option of wall penetration for
pipes wherever annular spaces must be sealed. The seals are produced of soft
rubber and pressure plates of stainless steel. The Permur wall penetration seal
is tight against 50 m hydrostatic head.
Permur customized:
Individual wall penetration seals are customized to customers specifications.
Special versions for different tube shapes, eccentric feed through, as well as for
several pipes are possible.

stainless steel

single piece*

stainless steel,

two part*

Test:
watertight
UB 2.2/07-068
February 2007

Test:
watertight
UB 2.2/07-063
February 2007

MFPA Leipzig

MFPA Leipzig

stainless steel,

chain link seal

multiple lead through*

supply lines:
telecommunication, gas, water

flexible set of seals

for all types of common pipes
TV approval (TV-SouthGermany)

* These inserts can also be manufactured from materials suitable for drinking water applications according to the KTW recommendations.

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Synko-Flex non-expanding adhesive waterstop

Synko-Flex non-expanding adhesive waterstop

Synko-Flex is a unique non-expanding adhesive waterstop

to protect reinforcement. Unlike hydrophilic expanding wa-

that bonds to existing concrete surfaces and fuses with

terstops, Synko-Flex is unaffected by rain, snow, ground

fresh concrete during the curing process. It creates a per-

water or water on-site. The watertight seal of Synko-Flex

manent seal which is resistant to acids, alkalis, silage and

has a proven reliability of over 30 years on contracts world-

salt water. It can therefore be applied to existing concrete

wide. With ease of application and excellent performance,

and scabbled surfaces, around through-wall pipes and fit-

the Synko-Flex range of products is the product of choice

tings, in and around sewerage and silage environments, and

for architects, engineers and contractors alike.

Synko-Flex FR waterstop

Synko-Flex product features

Synko-Flex FR Fuel resistant waterstop provides a water-

Self-sealing, non-swelling preformed joint sealant;

tight seal around cold joints in concrete structures exposed

eliminates split forming, wiring to rebar, heat welding of

to hydrocarbon liquids. Synko-Flex FR Waterstop is a pre-

splices

formed adhesive that may also be used to seal around con-

Unaffected by rain or moisture during installation

crete, steel, PVC or HDPE pipe penetrations through con-

Offers excellent chemical resistance

crete walls or floor slabs.

Bonds to most substrates

Requires less cover than expanding waterstops and will

Eliminates split forming, wiring to rebar, heat welding

of splices

Unaffected by rain or moisture during installation

Offers excellent chemical resistance

Bonds to most substrates

not damage the concrete

Synko-Flex nordic mix fogband

For installation under low temperature conditions.

RubR Nek/
Butyl Nek

Wet concrete
application

Synko-Flex

Hardend concrete
application

Synko-Flex FR

Synko-Flex Primer

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Zemseal fully bonded membrane

Zemseal fully bonded membrane

Long term experience has demonstrated, that structurally in-

Grade 3/DAfStb use category A+). In order to comply with de-

tegral watertight construction (BS 8102:2009 Type B/DAfStb

sign parameters and the requirements of sustained service-

Waterproof concrete-controlled crack width design) alone

ability, a combined approach between structurally integral

cannot reliably guarantee the desired level of service for

protection and an additional barrier protection (BS8102:2009

structures with high grade use requirements (BS8102:2009

Type A) is in order.

Leading edge

Penetration

adhesive joint/
joint welding

Outside edge

Thermically
weldable

Pre-fabricated
inside corner
Zemseal Tape

Pre-fabricated
outside corner
Cresco
fixing glue

Zemseal

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Zemseal fully bonded membrane

Next generation pre-applied bonded membrane

Zemseal is the next generation substructure waterproofing, combining adhesive seal and mechanical bond in one product. The grid structure will bond into
the cement matrix, while the adhesive will actively prevent any water tracking
to occur. Dual-action Zemseal restricts water migration to a confined compartment, even in the event of local injury to the membrane. Zemseal will
permanently bond with the wet concrete poured against it, effectively creating
a durable continuous protective layer. Since Zemseal is manufactured from
high grade polypropylene it also has excellent resistance to chemical attack
and provides for sufficient protection against gas migration.
The product is liner free and can be simply rolled out in place. The standard
material is equipped with a self-sealing adhesive lap and pre-manufactured
splice seals are available. Alternatively, any lap and splice can be heat welded.

Advantages at a glance
The Max Frank engineering team can be relied upon for all stages of your watertight concrete project. We will assist you in the design phase, selecting and
specifying the adequate overall waterproofing concept, deliver the required
sealing systems to the site in reliable quality, and even offer installation and
supervisory services1).
1) site service may not be available in all territories

Zemseal product features

Waterproof for up to 50 m hydraulic head

Trackingproof (no water migration between membrane and structure)

Bridges cracks

Mechanical and integral adhesive bond

Self-sealing adhesive laps

Protection against radon, methane and carbon dioxide gas

Protection against harsh soil conditions

Welding optional

No release liners

No segregation, wash-out, leaching or fatigue

fasten to formwork

mechanical key into concrete

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tracking proof through adhesion

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Max Frank GmbH & Co. KG

Mitterweg 1
94339 Leiblfing
Germany
Phone +49 9427 189-0
Fax
+49 9427 1588

700BR01/06 INT/GB 02/15

info@maxfrank.com
www.maxfrank.com