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Sika® FerroGard®-500 Crete

Activating Mortar for Sika® FerroGard® Galvanic Anode Systems

The Sika® FerroGard®-500 Crete is a 1-part, pre-mixed mortar packaged in a sealant cartridge. The Sika® FerroGard®-500 Crete mortar is used in the installation of the galvanic Sika® FerroGard® Patch and Sika® FerroGard® Patch CC anode units. The cure time and physical properties have been designed to simplify installation and optimise performance.

  • Specially formulated for application
  • Pre-mixed for ease of use
  • Single component
  • Simple installation
  • Long shelf life
  • Eliminates inconsistency associated with on-site mixing of mortars
  • Minimal site labour requirement reduces costs
  • Absence of site batching minimises waste
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Usage

  • Sika® FerroGard®-500 Crete optimises the performances of Sika® FerroGard® Patch and Sika® FerroGard® Patch CC anodes.
 

Advantages

  • Specially formulated for application
  • Pre-mixed for ease of use
  • Single component
  • Simple installation
  • Long shelf life
  • Eliminates inconsistency associated with on-site mixing of mortars
  • Minimal site labour requirement reduces costs
  • Absence of site batching minimises waste

Packaging

380 ml cartridge, 20 units per box

Colour

Light grey paste

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Slaked lime, water, inorganic fillers

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production

Storage Conditions

Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.
System information

System Structure

Ancillary products:

  • Sika® FerroGard® Patch and Sika® FerroGard® Patch CC anodes
  • Monitoring equipment
  • Reference Anode Sika® FerroGard® MN 15 RE

Application

Application Information

Ambient Air Temperature

+5 °C min.

Substrate Temperature

+5 °C min.
Application steps

APPLICATION

After the necessary anode hole preparation, prepare the end of the mortar cartridge before or after inserting into the sealant gun then fit the nozzle.

The Sika® FerroGard®-500 Crete is applied into the prepared holes prior to installation of anodes to ensuring no air entrapment occurs within the mortar matrix. Reference must be made to the appropriate Product Data Sheet and Method Statement for application of anodes into the mortar.

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