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SikaTack® Panel
1-COMPONENT POLYURETHANE FOR PANEL BONDING IN VENTILATED FACADES
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CURE MECHANISM To avoid condensation on the surfaces, the PACKAGING INFORMATION
SikaTack® Panel cures by reaction with atmo- temperature of the bonding components (e.g.
spheric moisture. At low temperatures the façade panels, sub-frames) must be at least Cartridge 300 ml
water content of the air is generally lower and 3 °C higher than the dew point of the air. Unipack 600 ml
the curing reaction proceeds some-what The skin time is significantly shorter in hot
slower (see diagram 1). and humid climate. The panel must always be
installed within 75 % of the skin time determ- BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
All technical data stated in this document are
ined under local climate conditions (see Gen-
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured
eral Guideline “SikaTack® Panel System”).
data may vary due to circumstances beyond
Never join bonding parts if the adhesive has
our control.
built a skin. SikaTack® Panel can be processed
with hand, pneumatic or electric driven piston HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
guns. For information and advice regarding trans-
portation, handling, storage and disposal of
Removal chemical products, users shall refer to the ac-
Uncured SikaTack® Panel can be removed tual Safety Data Sheets containing physical,
from tools and equipment with Sika® Re- ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
mover-208 or another suitable solvent. Once lated data.
cured, the material can only be removed
mechanically. DISCLAIMER
Diagram 1: Curing speed SikaTack® Panel Hands and exposed skin have to be washed The information, and, in particular, the re-
immediately using hand wipes such as Sika® commendations relating to the application
METHOD OF APPLICATION Cleaner-350H or a suitable industrial hand and enduse of Sika products, are given in
Surface preparation cleaner and water. good faith based on Sika's current knowledge
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from Do not use solvents on skin. and experience of the products when prop-
grease, oil, dust and contaminants. Surface erly stored, handled and applied under nor-
treatment depends on the specific nature of Application limits mal conditions in accordance with Sika's re-
the substrates and is crucial for a long lasting SikaTack® Panel used for panel bonding is al- commendations. In practice, the differences
bond. ways used in conjunction with SikaTack® Pan- in materials, substrates and actual site condi-
el Fixing Tape. SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape en- tions are such that no warranty in respect of
Application sures the correct joint thickness and keeps merchantability or of fitness for a particular
The standard geometry for bonding façade the bonded panels initially in place. By curing purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
panels is at least 12 x 3 mm. The supplied SikaTack® Panel builds up strength and takes legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
nozzle (10 x 8 mm) ensures proper dimension over the long-term load bearing. either from this information, or from any writ-
of the compressed bead (see figure below). SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is not a structural ten recommendations, or from any other ad-
component. vice offered. The user of the product must
FURTHER INFORMATION test the product's suitability for the intended
The information herein is offered for general application and purpose. Sika reserves the
guidance only. Advice on specific applications right to change the properties of its products.
is available on request from the Technical De- The proprietary rights of third parties must be
partment of Sika Industry. observed. All orders are accepted subject to
Copies of the following publications are avail- our current terms of sale and delivery. Users
Figure 1: Recommended bead configuration
able on request: must always refer to the most recent issue of
▪ Safety Data Sheets the local Product Data Sheet for the product
The optimum temperature for substrate and concerned, copies of which will be supplied
adhesive is between 15 °C and 25 °C. Do not ▪ General Guideline
SikaTack® Panel System on request.
apply at temperatures below 5 °C or above
40 °C.
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