S&P C-Laminate

Carbon fibre polymer plates for structural reinforcement

The information in this technical data sheet is valid for the S&P range of products, systems and solutions.
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DESCRIPTION
Ref: Laminate.TDS.EU-EN.V4

S&P C-Laminate is a prefabricated (pultruded), carbon fibre reinforced polymer for structural reinforcement of
structures made from concrete, masonry, steel or wood.
The S&P C-Laminate is bonded with epoxy resin (S&P Resin 220 HP) to the substrate as an external support element.
The S&P C-Laminate can be slot-applied when bonded and anchored with an epoxy adhesive (S&P Resin 220 HP or
S&P Resin 55 HP) in milling cuts in the concrete substrate.

WHERE TO USE PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Increasing the load • Very high tensile strength
− Increase of life or traffic loads for slabs, • Corrosion resistance
beams and bridges
• Low deadweight and building height
− Change of use of buildings
• Any delivery length (no overlapping required)
− Installation of heavier machinery and
• Easy application (also overhead)
equipment in the industry
− Stabilisation of vibrations and oscillations • Excellent behaviour in fatigue
GENERAL FEATURES

• Modification of the support system due to • Simple, flexible and economic gain technology
− Distance from columns and walls • Easy installation of laminates in intersections
− Creating cut-outs in slabs • Very short loss of use of the building
− Increasing resistance to earthquakes • No noise and no vibration during installation
− Project or building mistakes
• Damage to structural parts due to
− Corrosion of steel reinforcement (rebar loss)
− Ageing of building materials
− Damage to the structure due to fire, earthquake,
impact, etc.
• Increase the usability
− Reduction of crack widths
− Reduction of the deflection
− Reduction of steel tensile stresses
− Reduction of fatigue

PRODUCT DATA
Generic description
S&P C-Laminate
Appearance
Black carbon fibre reinforced polymer (epoxy resin)
Size
Cut to size or 100/150 metre rolls
(from a width of 120 mm and a thickness of 2.5 mm:
roll length 100 m)
Storage
Store in a dry and safe place without direct sunlight at a
maximum temperature of + 50 oC
10.2020

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Condition of the substrate

Before gluing the S&P C-Laminate, the flatness of the surface is to be checked with a metal bar. The maximum tolerance
is 5 mm for a length of 2 m and 1 mm for a length of 30 cm. The temperature of the concrete ground should be at least
8 oC and at least 3 oC above the dew point.
The stability of the ground (concrete, masonry, natural stone) should be checked in each case. The tensile strength of the
prepared concrete ground should be 2 N/mm² (minimum 1.5 N/mm²).
The concrete moisture must be < 4 % by weight.

Concrete and masonry

The ground must be load-bearing, dry, clean, and free of dust, loose particles, dirt, oil, grease and other separating
substances.
The ground is prepared by suitable methods such as grinding, sand blasting or high pressure water jets (> 800 bar).
Dust must be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Concrete repairs and uneven places must be equalised with the re-profiling mortar S&P Resin 230 HP. Whenever
possible working ‘wet-on-wet’. If this is not possible, the surface must be roughened before the application of the
laminates to guarantee a good adhesion between the S&P Resin 230 HP and S&P Resin 220 HP.

For near surface (slot-applied) application

With a special concrete milling machine, mill slots of about 5 – 8 mm width and 12–15 mm depth (for 10 mm wide S&P
C-Laminate), 17–20 mm depth (for 15 mm wide S&P C-Laminate) or 22–25 mm depth (for 20 mm wide S&P C-Laminate)
need to be cut into the concrete substrate. The slot must be dry, free of dust and loose particles, dirt and other
separating substances.

Steel surfaces
Degrease and prepare steel surfaces in the standard-grade Sa 3.0 (according to EN 12944-4).
Immediately after the above preparation, the steel surfaces must be protected against corrosion or the
S&P C-Laminate must be applied. During the entire construction process, the dew point may not be reached.
PREPARATION

Wood surfaces
Prepare the substrate by grinding or planing. Dust must be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Adhesive surface primed with S&P Resin 55 HP immediately before bonding of the S&P C-Laminate.

Preparation of the S&P C-Laminate

Shortly before the application of the S&P Resin 220 HP, the contact surface of the laminate must be cleaned with a white
rag moistened with S&P Cleaner. Wait until the surface is dry (> 5 minutes) before installation.

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Application conditions/limits
Please see the product data sheet of the chosen epoxy resin adhesive for details regarding the substrate temperature,
air temperature, humidity of the substrate and the dew point.

Application instructions
Please see the product data sheet of the chosen epoxy resin adhesive for details regarding the mixing and mixing time.

Handling
Arrange the S&P C-Laminate on a clean surface (workbench) and clean the unlabelled side with a white cloth and S&P
Cleaner. Wait at least 5 minutes to let the surface completely dry. Using the S&P adhesive-forming unit apply the well
mixed S&P Resin 220 onto the S&P C-Laminate in a ‘roof’ shape. The edges of the S&P C-Laminate need an adhesive
thickness of approximately 1 mm and the centre approximately 3 mm.

The S&P C-Laminate should be fixed with light finger pressure onto the prepared substrate and then pressed with a
special roller until the adhesive squeezes out on both sides of the S&P C-Laminate. The excess adhesive is wiped off
and can’t be reused. The adhesive layer thickness should be approximately 2 mm thick. Adhesive residue on the facing
surface of the laminates should be removed before the adhesive is allowed to cure.
Thanks to the excellent resistance of the adhesive, no tools are required to support the S&P C-Laminate during the
curing period.
At intersections of two or more S&P C-Laminate, the already applied S&P C-Laminate is to be cleaned with S&P
Cleaner.
When gluing more than one S&P C-Laminate above one another, both sides must be completely clean.
After the curing of the S&P Resin 220 HP, the bond is tested by gently tapping and listening out for hollow areas.
To test the adhesion of the S&P C-Laminate with the substrate, we recommend to stick one or more test S&P
C-Laminate pieces and to conduct at least 3 pull-off tests (according to EN 1542).

Required bond tensile strength:

APPLICATION

− Average > 2 N/mm²

− Minimum > 1.5 N/mm²
− 100% concrete failure

Near surface (slot-applied) application of S&P C-Laminate

The clean and dry slots are filled with the homogenous S&P Resin 220 HP mixture with a putty knife or gun. In
horizontal slots, it is also possible to pour in S&P Resin 55 HP. One or two lengths of S&P C-Laminate are inserted into
the slot. The excess adhesive is removed with a spatula, to ensure that an even surface is achieved.

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Surface applied S&P C-Laminate

Item code S&P C-Laminate type Width Thickness Cross section Roll Length
SM * mm mm mm² (m)***
LA15005012 50 / 1.2 50 1.2 60 150
LA15005014 50 / 1.4 50 1.4 70 150
LA15006014 60 / 1.4 60 1.4 84 150
LA15008012 80 / 1.2 80 1.2 96 150
LA15008014 80 / 1.4 80 1.4 112 150
LA15009014 90 / 1.4 90 1.4 126 150
LA15010012 100 / 1.2 100 1.2 120 150
LA15010014 100 / 1.4 100 1.4 140 150
LA15012012 120 / 1.2 120 1.2 144 100
LA15012014 120 / 1.4 120 1.4 168 100
LA15015012 150 / 1.2 150 1.2 180 100
LA15015014 150/ 1.4 150 1.4 210 100
HM * mm²
LA20005014 50 / 1.4 50 1.4 70 150
LA20006014 60 / 1.4 60 1.4 84 150
LA20008014 80 / 1.4 80 1.4 112 150
LA20009014 90 / 1.4 90 1.4 126 150
LA20010014 100 / 1.4 100 1.4 140 150
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

LA20012014 120 / 1.4 120 1.4 168 100

Near surface (slot-applied) S&P C-Laminate

Item code S&P C-Laminate type Width Thickness Cross section Roll Length
SM* mm mm mm 2
(m)***
LA15001014 10/1.4 10 1.4 14 150
LA15001028 10/2.8 10 2.8 28 100
LA15001525 15/2.5 15 2.5 38 100
LA15002014 20/1.4 20 1.4 28 150
HM* mm 2

LA20001014 10/1.4 (upon request) 10 1.4 14 150

LA20002014 20/1.4 20 1.4 28 150

General properties
Mechanical/Physical property Test Method Unit SM* HM*
Density - g/cm³ 1,6 1,6
Fibre volume content - % Vol. > 68 > 68
Modulus of elasticity ISO 527 kN/mm² ≥ 170 ≥ 205
Modulus of elasticity (5% fractile) ISO 527 kN/mm² ≥ 168 ≥ 201
Tensile strength ISO 527 N/mm² ≥ 2800 ≥ 2800
Tensile strength (5% fractile) ISO 527 N/mm² ≥ 2700 ≥ 2700
Elongation at break ISO 527 ‰ ≥ 16 ≥ 13.5
Recommended design value at 6 ‰ elongation** - N/mm² 1000 1200
Recommended design value at 8 ‰ elongation** - N/mm² 1340 1600
Recommended design value for NSM (Slot-applied
- N/mm² 1680 2010
C-Laminate) at 10 ‰ elongation**
Tg (DMA and internal test method) ASTM D7028-07 °C > 100

Average value unless otherwise stated

* SM = Standard modulus of elasticity / HM = High modulus
** For design values please consult national regulation
*** Cut to size available

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Surface applied method Near surface (slot-applied) method

S&P C-Laminate type S&P Resin 220 HP S&P C-Laminate type S&P Resin 55 HP /220 HP

50 mm Approx. 350 g/m 10/1.4 or 10/2.8 Approx. 80 / 120 g/m

60 mm Approx. 450 g/m 15/2.5 Approx. 110 / 160 g/m
80 mm Approx. 550 g/m 20/1.4 Approx. 130 / 200 g/m
90 mm Approx. 650 g/m
100 mm Approx. 700 g/m
120 mm Approx. 850 g/m
150 mm Approx. 1.05 kg/m
CONSUMPTION

The material consumption depends on the flatness and roughness of the substrate and on the intersections when more
than one S&P C-Laminate is used. Therefore, the actual consumption could vary.

All technical data stated in this product data sheet are based on laboratory tests. Circumstances beyond our control
may lead to deviations of actual values.
TESTING

Please contact us if you require any information regarding tests that have been conducted. Test reports may be
available.

Tool cleaning
Equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with S&P Cleaner. Material that has hardened can only be removed
CLEANING

by mechanical means.

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Reinforcing works should be carried out by well-trained and experienced specialists.

For the functionality of the S&P C-Laminate, any kind of damage must be avoided. In particular, the CFRP system must
be protected against direct sunlight (UV).
INDICATIONS

During the application, the pot life of the epoxy resin must be observed.
When cutting an S&P C-Laminate, protective clothing, gloves, goggles and mouth protection is necessary.
After cleaning with S&P Cleaner, the S&P C-Laminate can be coated with a paint or coated with an adhesive bridge
(S&P Resin 55 HP + quartz sand) for application of plaster.
S&P provides a special software for flexural and shear design of S&P CFRP systems.
For a detailed consultation, please contact our technical services.

S&P Cleaner
For cleaning and degreasing of the S&P C-Laminate prior to bonding, as well as cleaning of the tools.

S&P Press roller

For pressing of the S&P Laminate in 3 different widths (60, 90, 130 mm). Available piecewise.

S&P Adhesive-forming unit

For a dosed and roof shape application of the adhesive on the S&P C-Laminate. Optimised adhesive required for
all types!

S&P Roll dispenser

For controlled / safe rolling and cutting of the S&P C-Laminate on site. Adaptable for all types of S&P C-Laminate.
ACCESSORY PRODUCTS

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If necessary, the S&P C-Laminate can be protected with fire protection plates. Depending on the requirements of the
fire resistance, there are various alternative solutions. Please contact our technical services.
FIRE PROTECTION

Important safety instructions

For detailed safety information, we recommend that you see the current safety data sheet which is available on
HEALTH & SAFETY

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S&P’s range of products are for industrial use. They must be installed by specialised personnel and competent
professionals with adequate training. The installation instructions must be followed and can be found in S&P application
manuals and several "Guideline" documents / existing technical notes.

The information in this technical data sheet is valid for the S&P range of products, systems and solutions. Please note that the information in your country may
vary. Visit sp-reinforcement.eu to find your local branch.

The information and data in this technical data sheet serve to ensure the normal intended use and normal application suitability; the information and data are
based on our knowledge and experience. They do not absolve the user from their own responsibility to check the suitability and application method.

The rights to make changes to product specifications are reserved. Furthermore, our general sales and delivery terms apply. The current, most recent product
data sheet is valid, and should be requested from us.

Head Office
S&P Clever Reinforcement Company AG
Seewernstrasse 127
CH-6423 Seewen
Phone: +41 41 825 00 70
Fax: +41 41 825 00 75
Web: www.sp-reinforcement.ch
E-Mail: [email protected]

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