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Sikagard®-61 TZ

EPOXY SPLASH ZONE COATING

Sikagard®-61 TZ is a high performance solvent free, two part epoxy coating fortified with high quality self-leafing glass flakes designed to provide corrosion resistance and abrasion protection in extreme service applications. This specially designed epoxy system has very high penetrating properties, flexibility and adhesion on wet concrete and steel substrate.

  • Deep penetration into concrete surface to avoid peeling
  • High build – can be applied up to 250 microns in one coat
  • Self-leafing glass flakes for increased impermeability
  • Good resistance against mild chemicals
  • Excellent adhesion to wet surface
  • Cures under water after application
  • Cures at low temperatures
  • Excellent flexibility
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Usage

Sikagard®-61 TZ is designed to provide corrosion protection for metal and concrete structures in offshore marine and petrochemical services, sheet piles, underground and submarine pipes, waste water tanks, jetty piles, underground tanks and other structural steel that requires protection against corrosion in aggressive environment. It is most suitable for use where concrete surfaces are damp and cannot be dried out. Suitable for maintenance of splash and tidal zones.  

Advantages

  • Deep penetration into concrete surface to avoid peeling
  • High build – can be applied up to 250 microns in one coat
  • Self-leafing glass flakes for increased impermeability
  • Good resistance against mild chemicals
  • Excellent adhesion to wet surface
  • Cures under water after application
  • Cures at low temperatures
  • Excellent flexibility

Packaging

5 kg set

Colour

Semi gloss concrete grey (other colours available on request)

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

2 years from the date of production

Storage Conditions

Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Density

~1.5 kg/l mixed depending on colour

Solid content by volume

97 ± 2 %

Application

Application Information

Layer Thickness

200 microns DFT (500 microns for severe environment)

Pot Life

60 minutes (varies with temperature)

Waiting Time / Overcoating

16 hours min. / 3 days max. at 30 °C

Drying Time

At 30 °C,

Dust free

6 hours

Hard dry

16 hours

Applied Product Ready for Use

7 days (full cure)
Consumption

Consumption

~3.0 m² per kg at 200 microns DFT
Recommended 2 coats
Application steps

APPLICATION

Mix part A thoroughly then mix in part B and mix till homogeneous. Do not break sets.
Thinning is not recommended.

Sikagard®-61 TZ can be applied by brush, roller or spray.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner-C immediately after use. Hardened or cured material can only be mechanically removed.

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