FOX CARBOND® FIBER 624 is a unidirectional carbon fibre fabric developed for structural strengthening projects. With a tensile strength of 4900 MPa and a modulus of elasticity of 240 GPa, it is used to increase the flexural, shear and compressive capacity of reinforced concrete and masonry structural elements.
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Packaging
25 m²
Product Description
FOX CARBOND® FIBER 624 is a unidirectional carbon fibre fabric developed for structural strengthening projects. Manufactured from 24K carbon fibre, the fabric offers high mechanical performance with a unit weight of 600 g/m² and a thickness of 0.334 mm. Its unidirectional continuous fibre structure provides ease of design and application in flexural and shear strengthening applications. It is applied to structural elements by laminating with FOX CARBOND® FIBER ADHESIVE epoxy adhesive. The use of FOX CARBOND® PRIMER as a primer during surface preparation is mandatory. Available in 50 cm and 100 cm widths to suit different project scales.
Key Benefits
- Its lightweight structure makes transportation and site logistics easy.
- Offers an economical solution, reducing project costs.
- Provides high structural safety with 4900 MPa tensile strength.
- The unidirectional continuous fibre structure accelerates design and application processes in flexural and shear strengthening.
- Offers a wide range of applications in reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structural elements.
- Adapts to projects of different scales with 50 cm and 100 cm width options.
Advantages
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
- An economical solution.
- High mechanical strength.
- As it consists of unidirectional continuous fibres, it provides great ease in terms of design and application for flexural and shear strengthening.
Usage Areas
- Flexural and shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams
- Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete slabs
- Increasing the compressive strength of columns by wrapping
- Increasing the ductility of columns by wrapping
- Flexural strengthening of timber beams
- Strengthening of masonry structures
Application Steps
- 1
Surface Preparation
The surfaces to be repaired must be sound, dry, load-bearing, dust-free and clean. The surface must be thoroughly cleaned of all oil, grease, rust and paraffin residues that could weaken adhesion. Surface defects must be repaired with structural repair mortars. The application surface must be primed with FOX CARBOND® PRIMER. Prior to application, the carbon fibre fabric must be cut to the dimensions specified in the project.
- 2
Placement of the Fabric
The carbon fibre fabric FOX CARBOND® FIBER 624 must be placed under tension in the direction of the fibres onto a surface coated with one layer of FOX CARBOND® FIBER ADHESIVE, and pressed with a roller in the direction of the fibres to allow the adhesive to be absorbed into the fabric and to remove air voids.
- 3
Second Coat Adhesive Application
A second coat of FOX CARBOND® FIBER ADHESIVE must then be applied to the surface of the carbon fibre fabric with a roller, ensuring that it is laminated between the two coats of adhesive.
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Multi-Layer Application
In multi-layer applications, FOX CARBOND® FIBER ADHESIVE must be applied with a roller between each layer, and the carbon fibre fabric must be pressed with a roller and laminated within the adhesive.
- 5
Sand Broadcasting for Surfaces to be Plastered
To allow plastering over the surface, after the final coat of FOX CARBOND® FIBER 624 application, while the FOX CARBOND® FIBER ADHESIVE is still wet, sand must be broadcast onto the surfaces to be plastered to create a rough texture that will facilitate plaster adhesion.
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Tool and Equipment Cleaning
After application, all tools and equipment used must be cleaned immediately with solvent.
Critical
FOX CARBOND® systems must be applied by specialist applicators.
Important
Care should be taken to prepare only as much material as can be used within the working time.
Critical
It is dangerous to approach storage and application areas with open flames.
Important
Storage and application areas must be ventilated.
Important
During application, appropriate work clothing, protective gloves, goggles and a mask must be worn in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Critical
During storage and application, the product must not be allowed to come into contact with skin or eyes; if contact occurs, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap; if swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Important
Food and beverages must not be brought into application areas.
Important
Must be stored out of reach of children.
Important
Store in original unopened packaging in a cool, dry place, protected from frost. For short-term storage, stack no more than 3 pallets high and dispatch on a first-in, first-out basis. For long-term storage, pallets must not be stacked on top of one another.
Information
The technical values above are given at +23°C and 50% relative humidity. Higher temperatures shorten the time; lower temperatures extend it.
