Product Data Sheet

Version 1 (11 / 2014)

SikaTack® Panel
Panel adhesive for ventilated façades

Technical Product Data

Chemical base 1-C polyurethane
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Colour (CQP 001-1) Ivory
Cure mechanism Humidity-curing
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) 1.1 kg/l approx.
Non-sag properties Very good
Application temperature ambient 5 - 35 °C
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Tack-free time (CQP 019-1) 35 min. approx.
Curing speed (CQP 049-1) see diagram 1
Shrinkage (CQP 014-1) 6 % approx.
Shore A hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 45 approx.
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Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 2.5 N/mm approx.
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 500 % approx.
Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 7 N/mm approx.
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Tensile lap-shear strength (CQP 046-1 / ISO 4587) 2.0 N/mm approx.
Glass transition temperature (CQP 509-1 / ISO 4663) -40 °C approx.
Service temperature (CQP 513-1) -40 - 90 °C
4 hours 130 °C
1 hour 150 °C
Shelf life (storage ≤ 25 °C) (CQP 016-1) 9 months
1) 2)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure 23 °C / 50 % r.h.

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application

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SikaTack Panel adhesive is a - Elastic SikaTack Panel adhesive is suit-
non-sag 1-part polyurethane adhe- - 1-part product, ready to use able for structural joints in ventilat-
sive of stiff, paste-like consistency - Capable of withstands high dy- ed facades between the vertically
that cures on exposure to atmos- namic and static stresses installed substructure and the
pheric humidity to form a durable - Vibration and movement absorb- façade panel that will be subjected
elastomer. It is part of a system for ing fixing system to dynamic and static stresses.
the economic, concealed fixing of - Provides creative opportunities Suitable substrates are aluminum
ventilated façades. With the Si- for façade design (incl. anodized components),
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kaTack Panel system, façade - Uniform tension over the whole wood, fiber cement, ceramic mate-
panels are invisible attached to façade panel (no stress points) rials and plastics. Seek manufac-
their normal substructure. - Weathering resistant turer’s advice before using on
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SikaTack Panel adhesive is man- - Bonds well to a wide variety of plastics that are prone to stress
ufactured in accordance with ISO substrates cracking.
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9001 / 14001 quality assurance - The SikaTack Panel system is This product is suitable for experi-
system and the responsible care approved from “Deutsches Insti- enced professional users only.
program. tut für Bautechnik” Test with actual substrates and
conditions have to be performed to
ensure adhesion and material
compatibility.
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Cure Mechanism Application Packaging Information
® Cut off the tip of the nozzle. To
SikaTack Panel adhesive cures Cartridge 300 ml
by reaction with atmospheric mois- ensure uniform thickness of adhe-
sive when compressed, we rec- Unipack 600 ml
ture. At low temperature the water
content of the air is generally lower ommend applying the adhesive in
and the curing reaction proceeds the form of a triangular bead. In Value Bases
slower (see diagram 1). order to guarantee a minimum All technical data stated in this
bead dimension of 10 x 3 mm it is Product Data Sheet are based on
12 30°C (86°F) to cut the nozzle approx. 10 x 8 mm laboratory tests. Actual measured
Thickness of cure [mm]
80% r.h. data may vary due to circumstan-
10
23°C (73°F) (see figure 1).
50% r.h.
Do not apply at temperatures be- ces beyond our control.
8 low 5 °C (40 °F) or above 35 °C
10°C (50°F)
6 50% r.h. (95°F). The optimum temperature Health and Safety Information
4 for substrate and adhesive is be- For information and advice regard-
tween 15 °C (60 °F) and 25 °C ing transportation, handling, stor-
2
(77 °F). For cartridge application age and disposal of chemical
0 we recommend the use of a com- products, users shall refer to the
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Time [days] pressed air piston type cartridge actual Safety Data Sheets contain-
® gun. ing physical, ecological, toxicologi-
Diagram 1: Curing speed for SikaTack Panel
cal and other safety-related data.
Chemical Resistance
® Legal Notes
SikaTack Panel adhesive is re-
The information, and, in particular, the
sistant to fresh water, seawater, recommendations relating to the appli-
aqueous cleaning solutions; tem- cation and end-use of Sika products,
porarily resistant to fuels, mineral are given in good faith based on Sika's
oils, vegetable and animal fats and current knowledge and experience of
oils; not resistant to organic acids, Figure 1: Recommended bead configuration the products when properly stored,
alcohol, concentrated mineral handled and applied under normal
Removal conditions in accordance with Sika's
acids, caustic solutions and sol- ®
Uncured SikaTack Panel adhe- recommendations. In practice, the
vents. sive may be removed from tools differences in materials, substrates and
The above information is offered ®
with Sika Remover-208 or an- actual site conditions are such that no
for general guidance only. Advice other suitable solvent. Once cured, warranty in respect of merchantability
on specific applications will be the material can only be removed or of fitness for a particular purpose,
given on request. mechanically. nor any liability arising out of any legal
relationship whatsoever, can be in-
Hands and exposed skin should be ferred either from this information, or
Method of Application washed immediately using Sika
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from any written recommendations, or
Surface preparation Handclean towel or a suitable from any other advice offered. The user
Surfaces must be clean, dry and industrial hand cleaner and water. of the product must test the product’s
free from grease, oil and dust. The Do not use solvents! suitability for the intended application
substructure and the panels must and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
be prepared in accordance with the Further Information change the properties of its products.
instructions given for the specific The proprietary rights of third parties
Working instructions issued for a must be observed. All orders are ac-
substrates.
defined application may further cepted subject to our current terms of
Advice on specific applications is
specify technical data contained in sale and delivery. Users must always
available from the Technical De- refer to the most recent issue of the
this Product Data Sheet. Copies of
partment of Sika Industry. local Product Data Sheet for the prod-
the following publications are
available on request: uct concerned, copies of which will be
supplied on request.
- Safety Data Sheet
- General Guidelines - Bonding
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and Sealing with Sikaflex
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Further information available at:

www.sika.co.uk

Sika Limited
Industry / Sealing & Bonding
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Herts, AL7 1BQ
Tel. +44 (0)1707 394444