RW PVC Waterstop (Expansion &amp Construction Joint Sealing System)

  • RW PVC Waterstop is a **flexible PVC strip** designed to permanently waterproof construction and expansion joints in concrete structures. Manufactured in multiple profiles and sizes, it complies with **ASTM D2240, ASTM D412, and ASTM D570**.
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Applications:
✔ Water containment structures: Reservoirs, dams, tunnels
✔ Water/wastewater systems: Pools, canals, sewage treatment plants
✔ General waterproofing: Prevents water penetration at concrete cold joints and expansion joints

 

Key Advantages:
– Easy installation
– Concrete-compatible lifespan
– Resistant to concrete alkalinity
– High tensile strength (15 N/mm²)
– Exceptional flexibility (400% elongation)
– Secure concrete bond
– Leak-free splice connections
– Diverse size/shape options

 

Product Selection Guide:
| Type | Profile | Use Case |
|———-|————|————–|
| Flat (E-Type) | Solid PVC strip | Construction joints (embedded between concrete pours) |
| Bubble (O-Type) | Center-weep hollow profile | Expansion joints (accommodates structural movement) |

Sizing Principle:
– Waterstop width should match joint thickness.
– Low-pressure applications: Thin profiles
– High-pressure/high-head applications: Thickened profiles

 

Installation Instructions:
For E-Type (Flat):
1. Embed 50% of the strip in existing concrete; remaining 50% bonds with new pour.

For O-Type (Bubble):
1. Position centered over the joint** after initial concrete placement.
2. The hollow core must align perfectly with the joint gap to allow expansion/contraction.

Critical Notes:
⚠ Use PVC waterstop clamps for positioning—never puncture (causes stress fractures).
⚠ Splicing: Overlap joints or thermally weld using a dedicated PVC heat welder.

 

Technical Specifications:
– Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
– Color: Yellow
– Density: 1.3 kg/cm³
– Tensile Strength: 15 N/mm²
– Elongation: 400%
– Hardness: Shore A70
– Chemical Resistance: Impervious to fresh/seawater, sewage, and alkaline environments
– Shelf Life: 6 months (store away from sunlight, extreme temps, and moisture)
– Packaging: 25-meter rolls

 

Safety & Environmental Notes:
– Safety: Non-toxic; no special handling required.
– Environmental: Excess material can be stored for future projects (long shelf life).

 

Quality Assurance:
Manufactured to international quality standards.