A water swellable plug for a perfect seal of formwork spacers

Solco Form-Tie Waterstops are produced from a unique hydrophilic rubber sealing compound that expands in a controlled fashion when exposed to moisture to form a compression seal inside or around the form-tie system in the concrete structure, to give a permanent flexible watertight seal. Available in a number of different sizes and profiles to suit the form-tie system and once installed, forms a continuous barrier, making Solco Form-Tie Waterstops ideal for preventing water penetration or egress.Features and Benefits:• Excellent sealing capabilities available in many different sizes, shapes, and profiles • Provides a permanent, flexible gasket and compression seal inside the concrete. • Non-biodegradable hydrophilic rubber that provides long-term durability and integrity. • Expands up to 400% in contact with concrete water and over 200% expansion in saltwater. • Has been tested to withstand over 60 metres of hydrostatic water head pressure. • Suits water retaining structures where direct water pressure is applied against the concrete. • Grout not required to fill form-tie sleeve hole after Solco Form-Tie Plug is in position. • Non-toxic and can be used in potable water structures. • Unaffected by repeated wet and dry cycles. • BBA Approved Certificate Number 21/5891