Wabo®Crete StripSeal

Parking Series
Armored joint and elastomeric concrete expansion joint system

Features Benefits

Variable steel extrusions

provide greater flexibility to
• Flexible
accommodate any new
applications
construction or repair project
condition
Accommodates various
• Versatile
expansion joint movements and
movement
configurations.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Accommodates heavy duty
• Heavy duty • Sealing joints on bridges and parking decks
loads and deflections.
Continuous sealing element • Skewed joints
prevents water from leaking
• Watertight • High impact and repetitive loading conditions
through the expansion joint
opening • Expansion joint applications with a maximum
movement of 5 inches.
DESCRIPTION:
• Overlay projects
The Wabo®Crete StripSeal expansion joint system
• New construction or repair and maintenance of
is a unique and superior joint system used in the
existing expansion joint systems
construction and rehabilitation of expansion joints
for bridges and parking decks. When poured into
PACKAGING/COVERAGE:
the blockout, Wabo®Crete II flows and completely
fills any voids, spalls or irregularities forming a • Steel extrusions are shipped in standard 20
monolithic unit. The Wabo®Crete StripSeal system foot lengths. Other lengths available, contact
is well suited to high impact applications due to its WBA for details.
durability and resistance to chemical attack in harsh
environments. The rugged design of the system • Rubber seals are cut to length and shipped on
and Wabo®Crete II’s high bond capability to both pallets per limitations of shipping methods
steel and concrete allows the system to • WaboCrete II
accommodate the high loads of vehicular traffic. o PTA – ½ gal container
Wabo®Crete StripSeal systems can accommodate o PTB – 1 gal container
a variety of field configurations along with o PTC – 60 lbs aggregate
multidirectional movements. o A+B+C = 1 unit
1 unit = 0.6 ft3 (1030 in3)
• Wabo®PrimaLub – 1 gal container
o Coverage = lineal ft x 0.00361

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 TECHNICAL DATA:

Design Information – Metal Components

The WaboCrete StripSeal system typically incorporates the use of two standard metal edge members
along with a sinusoidal anchorage. The sinusoidal anchorage is designed to transmit and distribute impact
forces into the WaboCrete II elastomeric concrete. The profile and anchorage is provided in either steel or
aluminum. All steel edge members are produced from either ASTM A588 or A36 grade steel and are
available in either coated or uncoated finishes. Customers need to specify options when ordering.

Design Information – Elastomeric Gland

The WaboCrete StripSeal system utilizes two standard elastomeric glands for use with the metal edge
members. The SE series provides excellent movement capabilities and is available in a variety of size
ranges. All SE profiles are produced from Neoprene rubber, which provides excellent chemical resistance.
The SEC profiles are designed with ADA guidelines for pedestrian traffic. The SEC 400 seal is only
available in Neoprene rubber. The SEC 250 seal is available in either Neoprene or Santoprene rubber.
Santoprene rubber can be heat welded in the field, which is excellent for creating watertight transitions.
The Santoprene rubber can be provided in either black or grey. All Neoprene rubber is provided in black.
Customers need to specify options when ordering.

Elastomeric Seal Elastomeric Seal

WaboCrete II Edge Member WaboCrete II Edge Member

"A" "A"

Note: see product sales

drawings for additional details

Movement Table
Joint Width "A" Min. Install
Model
Min. Max. Total Width
Number
in mm in mm in mm in mm
SE-300 0.00 0 3.00 76 3.00 76 1.50 38
SE-400 0.00 0 4.00 102 4.00 102 1.50 38
SE-500 0.00 0 5.00 127 5.00 127 2.00 51
SE-800 0.50 13 8.50 216 8.00 203 3.00 76
SEC-250 1.50 38 4.00 102 2.50 64 2.00 51
SEC-400 2.00 51 6.00 152 4.00 102 2.50 64

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 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Steel Edge Members – All steel edge members are made from either ASTM A36 or ASTM A588 Steel.
The sinusoidal anchors are provided in ASTM A 36 steel.
Aluminum Edge Members – All aluminum edge members and associated sinusoidal anchors are
provided in ASTM B221, alloy 6005-T6 or 6063T5 aluminum.
WaboCrete II Elastomeric Concrete – Refer to WaboCrete II data sheet for details on physical properties.

Elastomeric Gland (Neoprene)

ASTM TEST
PHYSICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
METHOD
Tensile Strength, min D 412 2,000 psi (13.8 Mpa)
Elongation at Break, min D 412 250%
Hardness, Shore A D 2240 55 +/- 5
Oven Aging, 70 hrs. @
Tensile, max loss 20%
D 573
Elongation, max loss 20%
Change in Hardness 0 to 10 pts.
Oil Swell, 70 hrs. @ 212ºF(100ºC)
D 471
Weight Change, max 45%
Ozone Resistance
D 1149 no cracks
70 hrs. @ 104ºF(40ºC)
Low Temperature Stiffening D 2240 0 to +15

Elastomeric Gland (Santoprene)

ASTM TEST
PHYSICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
METHOD
Tensile Strength, min D-412 850 psi
Elongation at Break, min D-412 300%
Hardness, Shore A D-2240 67 +/- 3
100% Modulus, min D-412 275 psi
Tear Strength, avg D-624 140 lbs/in
Tension Set, avg D-412 10%
Compression Set, max
22 hrs @ 73?F D-395 35%
70 hrs @ 257?F 45%
Ozone Resistance D-1171 No cracks
UV Resistance SAE J1960 Pass
Staining Resistance D-925 No staining
Brittle Point D-746 -81?F

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 INSTALLATION SUMMARY: FOR BEST RESULTS:
• Concrete substrates must be abrasive blasted • Install when concrete substrate is clean,
to remove all latencies and contaminants sound, dry, and cured (14 day minimum).
which may cause bonding problems. Steel
• Do not install if the joint’s anticipated
substrates must be abrasive blasted to near
movement will exceed the total movement
white metal.
range of the system.
• Apply WaboBonding Agent (primer) to surface
• Protect the work area with appropriate plastic
of the properly prepared concrete prior to
sheeting.
installation of WaboCrete II. DO NOT apply
WaboBonding Agent to steel substrates. There • Minimize splice points by installing seals in
must be no visible moisture prior to the longest possible continuous lengths.
application of the primer. Primer can be brush
applied. DO NOT allow primer to dry prior to • Do not allow any of the components to freeze
placement of WaboCrete II. prior to installation. Store all components out
of direct sunlight in a clean, dry location
• For sloped conditions, add WaboNon Flow between 50˚F (10˚C) and 90˚F (32˚C).
Additive to the liquid-aggregate mixture.
• Shelf life of chemical components is
• If the system is to be installed in sections, approximately 1 year.
special care should be taken to the field weld
details on shop drawings. • Periodically inspect the applied material and
repair localized areas as needed. Consult a
• The WaboCrete StripSeal joint system is lifted Watson Bowman Acme representative for
and lowered into final position. The edge additional information.
members are suspended into the blockout
utilizing adjustable leveling devices. • Make certain the most current version of the
product data sheet is being used. Please
• Before securing or casting the system to the consult the website (www.wbacorp.com) or
structure, the joint opening of the system contact a customer service representative.
should be adjusted to the proper ambient
temperature. • Proper application is the responsibility of the
user. Field visits by Watson Bowman Acme
• Complete all bolted or welded connections to personnel are for the purpose of making
the structure. When casting the joint into the technical recommendations only and not for
structure, proper compaction of concrete supervising or providing quality control on the
around the system is required. jobsite.
• The elastomeric gland should be field installed
in continuous lengths spanning the entire joint
OPTIONS/EQUIPMENT:
length. WaboPrimaLub adhesive is brushed
into the full perimeter of the gland cavity on the • Elastomeric gland installation tool, contact
steel edge member prior to actual gland WBA for details.
installation.
• Use a ¾” slow speed, high torque, drill with a
egg-beater (or mud beater) style mixing
paddle to mix WaboCrete II
• Certified welder to be utilized for field welding
of sections.

Watson Bowman Acme Corp.

95 Pineview Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
phone: 716-691-7566
fax: 716-691-9239
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 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
• WaboCrete II Product Data Sheet
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Wabo®Crete StripSeal Specification
• Wabo®Crete StripSeal Sales Drawings
• Wabo®Crete StripSeal Installation
Procedure

LIMITED WARRANTY:
Watson Bowman Acme Corp. warrants that this product conforms to its current applicable specifications. WATSON BOWMAN ACME CORP. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The sole and exclusive remedy of Purchaser for any claim
concerning this product, including, but not limited to, claims alleging breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, is the replacement of product or refund of the purchase price, at
the sole option of Watson Bowman Acme Corp. Any claims concerning this product shall be submitted in writing within one year of the delivery date of this product to Purchaser and any claims
not presented within that period are waived by Purchaser. IN NO EVENT SHALL WATSON BOWMAN ACME CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
(INCLUDES LOSS OF PROFITS) OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. Other warranties may be available when the product is installed by a factory trained installer. Contact your local Watson Bowman
Acme representative for details. The data expressed herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time published; it is, however, subject to change without notice.

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Watson Bowman Acme Corp.

95 Pineview Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
phone: 716-691-7566
fax: 716-691-9239
wbacorp.com