WATERPROOFING

SikaFuko®
INJECTION HOSE SYSTEMS
WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
 PROVEN INJECTION HOSE SYSTEM
For construction joints, connections, back-up systems and other special applications

SikaFuko® IS A RANGE OF SPECIALLY designed solid core PVC Injection Hose Systems which can
be installed in concrete construction joints to waterproof them and also to seal any cracks or voids
in the joint areas. The SikaFuko® systems seal joints so that they are watertight and also they
provide a complete maintenance solution if any leaks occur in the future.

INTRODUCTION
Sika provides a full range of Injection Hose System from the required on site and ensuring watertight joints. SikaFuko®
economical SikaFuko® Eco 1, to the SikaFuko® Swell 1 a com- injection hoses can be installed in very challenging working
bination of Swelling Profiles with Injection hose, up to the environments, and normally without any additional works or
established and well known SikaFuko® VT series with their changes to the reinforcement or formwork design and fixing
unique valve technique. systems. SikaFuko® therefore provides a unique solution and
SikaFuko® hose systems have been successfully used for the can be used where other waterproofing systems could not
engineered waterproofing of construction joints in water- even be installed.
tight concrete structures for several decades. In combination
with Sika® Injection products, the SikaFuko® systems can be KEY ADVANTAGES
used for multiple re-injection over time, for example in critical ́́ 30 year proven international track record
situations, difficult ground conditions, settlement or vari- ́́ Re-injectable systems available
able loading etc. – a significant advantage over other injec- ́́ No drilling necessary for injection works
tion hose systems. Developing the SikaFuko® Re-Injectable ́́ Easy to install and very cost effective
Hose System was a logical step forward in improving joint ́́ Can be used in complex and difficult situations
water-stopping technology and utilizing this state-of-the-art ́́ No additional formwork or reinforcement works
solution allows ‘zero leak tolerance’ in important structures. ́́ Ideal back-up in combination with waterbars
The SikaFuko® range consists of three types of injection hose, ́́ Provides unique solutions for critical requirements
with easy, fast and secure installation, simplifying the work

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Hose Systems
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FUNCTION OF SikaFuko®

AN INJECTION HOSE SYSEM does not completely seal the joint on its own. It is necessary
to also use a suitable injection material to ensure watertightness. The sealing principle of an
Injection hose system is basically the joint filling principle. The construction joint is com-
pletely filled with the injection material, across the full width of the void, thereby preventing
any water ingress through the joint into the structure.

THE JOINT FILLING PRINCIPLE INJECTION HOSE SYSTEM = INJECTION HOSE + SUITABLE
INJECTION MATERIAL

́́ No ingress of water into the structure ́́ An injection hose does not seal the joints completely by itself
́́ Sealing of adjacent cracks, voids and ́́ The injection hose is part of the system and a delivery tool for
́́ Imperfections is also possible the injection material to seal the joints easily and securely

WORKING PRINCIPLES OF SikaFuko® VT 1 AND SikaFuko® VT 2

Phase 1: Concrete Pour Phase 2: Injection Phase 3: Cleaning the Hose Phase 4: Ready for Future
When the concrete is placed When the internal injection When using a suitable Sika® Injection
around the SikaFuko® VT pressure is applied in the Injection material, SikaFuko® The SikaFuko® VT Hose
hose, the external pressure hose, it compresses the neo- VT hoses are easily flushed injection system is ready for
of the concrete closes the prene strips and allows the clean with water which is also re-injection if and when it is
neoprene strips over the injection material to flow out removed by vacuum pres- needed.
injection openings, sealing from the recessed openings. sure. This negative pressure
them off and the injection This controlled action ensures also reseats the neoprene
channel remains clear. a uniform discharge of the strips, preventing any inject-
injection material as required ed material from being drawn
over the full length of the back into the hose.
hose.

WATERPROOFING
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING WITH
SikaFuko®
Sikaplan®
Injection
SHEET Hose
MEMBRANES
Systems 3
 SikaFuko® –
A FULL RANGE

SikaFuko® VT 1 (VT 2) SikaFuko® Swell 1 SikaFuko® Eco 1

(formerly Sika Injectoflex HPM)

This unique valve technique has now Two systems in one – this is a combina- This is the most economic version of the
been used for more than 30 years. Many tion of an injection hose with additional SikaFuko® injection hoses with a simple
important structures around the world hydrophilic rubber strips as well as our but reliable design. Its flexibility allows
have been sealed with this system and unique valve system. An injection is then easy and rapid installation. It is often
it is the leading re-injectable system for only necessary in any areas where the used for additional back-up security
use in many difficult situations: hydrophilic strips can not expand suffi- with other joint sealing systems, such as
́́ Track record over 30 years ciently to achieve watertightness: waterbars:
́́ Re-injectable ́́ Injection is not always necessary ́́ Re-injectable
́́ Easy and secure installation ́́ Provides double the security ́́ Easy and fast to install
́́ Ideal for back-up security
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA
PVC based hose with four neoprene Rubber based hose with three swellable TECHNICAL DATA
strips in lateral grooves over staggered strips and three neoprene strips in lat- Spiral slot perforated PVC core hose cov-
openings to the central core, all in a eral grooves over staggered openings to ered in a foamed plastic layer with stag-
webbed mesh. This creates the unique the central core. gered perforations for the Sika Injection
localised valve effect. Shape: triangular material to pass through.
Shape: round Internal Ø: 8 mm Shape: round
Internal Ø: 6 mm (VT 2, 10 mm) External Ø: 20 mm Internal Ø: 6 mm
External Ø: 13.5 mm (VT 2: 24 mm) Recommended length incl. vent ends: External Ø: 12.7 mm
Recommended length incl. vent ends: 8m Recommended length incl. vent ends:
VT 1 = 12 m (VT 2 = 16 m) 10 m

SikaFuko® System – ALWAYS IN CONTACT WITH THE JOINT

1
SikaFuko® Eco 1

2
SikaFuko® PVC Vent-ends

3
Junction Box

≤ 20 – 25 cm
4
3 SikaFuko® Clips
≥ 5 cm 
6
≥ 10 cm 2
4 5 5
Run the injection hose in
1
chases

6
Round off the edges for joint
contact

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Hose Systems
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SIKA INJECTION MATERIALS USED WITH gle Injection
Sin
SikaFuko® SYSTEM
Epoxy Polyurethane
Different Injection Technologies can be used as the injection material in combina- resins resins
tion with the SikaFuko® Hose Systems. If multiple Injection materials are used the
SikaFuko® Hose can be sucked clean and emptied, so that the hose is ready for re-
injection if and when required in the future. Microfine Acrylic
Next to the resin technology it is also important to consider the viscosity and cement resins
suspensions
pot-life of the material. Higher viscosity materials need a higher internal injection
hose diameter to be injectable; and a short pot-life could cause blockages in the
SikaFuko® hose. Products with long pot-life are therefore usually recommended. Mu
The table below shows a selection of typically suitable combinations of injection ltiple Injection
materials and SikaFuko® Hose systems.

Injection hose system SikaFuko® VT 1 SikaFuko® VT 2 SikaFuko® Swell 1 SikaFuko® Eco 1

Sika® Injection-201 CE X X X X
Sika® Injection-459 X X X X
Injection
Sika® Injection-306, -701 XX XX XX XX
material
Sika® InjectoCem-190 XX XX XX XX
Cement paste — XX — —

X Single grouting XX Multiple grouting (after vacuum) — Not recommended

SikaFuko® ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPEMENT

Practical Proven Solutions: A full range of proven accessories ́́ Vent-ends and connecting pieces for easy assembly
and equipment has been developed around the SikaFuko® sys- ́́ Different fixings and fixing possibilities for different installa-
tems. These alternative fixing options, ancillary materials and tion conditions
installation equipment all ensure that the SikaFuko® Injection ́́ Alternative solutions for the location and installation of the
Hose systems can meet all of the practical challenges for suc- vent-ends
cessful and secure installation on site. ́́ Efficient injection equipment including all of the hose
́́ Connections, injection pumps and vacuum pumps
The fast, easy and safe handling and installation of the Sika- (for multiple-injection work)
Fuko® Injection hose systems is achieved using these acces- ́́ Sika® Injection materials – an extensive range of injection
sories. products based on all available technologies

WATERPROOFING
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Sikaplan®
Injection
SHEET Hose
MEMBRANES
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 SikaFuko® SYSTEMS –
INSTALLATION AND INJECTION

SikaFuko® SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED to be versatile, fast and easy to use on site in many different applications and environ-
mental conditions. The complete range of practical accessories, tools and equipment is designed to ensure practical solutions
with alternative injection possibilities to provide successful joint waterproofing solutions wherever they are needed.

Easy and fast to install Mixing of an acrylic based Sika injection resin

Practical accessories and equipment Simple injection process on site

Back-up security for a waterbar system SikaFuko® system in combination with SikaSwell® A Profile

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SikaFuko® –
CASE STUDIES

ROLEX SA “PASAZ GRUNWALDZKI” RAILWAY BRIDGE, HALBERSTADT,

RUE FRANCOIS-DUSSAUD LES ACACIAS, SHOPPING CENTRE, BRESLAU, GERMANY
SWITZERLAND POLAND

PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Basement for this prestige watch manu- A major regional mixed development A major new railway bridge in the region
facturer. around a modern retail centre, which has of Halberstadt.
Construction period: 2004 – 2005. greatly improved the area and made it Construction period: 2004.
attractive as a shopping destination.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Construction period: 2005 – 2006. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Watertight concrete construction with A special application to meet the engi-
double security in sealing the construc- PROJECT REQUIREMENTS neers requirements for sealing between
tion joints. Effective watertight sealing of construc- the steel structure and its concrete sub-
tion joints in the basement areas. structure.
SIKA SOLUTION
Sealing of 2’400 m of construction joints SIKA SOLUTION SIKA SOLUTION
in the watertight concrete structure, us- Approximately 5’000 m of construction Sealing of the transition from the steel
ing the SikaFuko® Swell 1 Injection Hose joints have been sealed with the Sika- to the concrete structure with the Sika-
system. Fuko® VT 1 Injection Hose system. Fuko® Eco 1 Injection Hose system with
special fixings to attach the hoses to the
steelwork.

WATERPROOFING
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING WITH
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Sikaplan®
Injection
SHEET Hose
MEMBRANES
Systems 7
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WE ARE SIKA
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the
development and production of systems and products for bonding,
sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector
and the motor vehicle industry. Sika's product lines feature concrete
admixtures, mortars, sealants and adhesives, structural strengthening
systems, flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems.

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