Product Data Sheet

Version 1/07/2010 (Vietnam edition 03/2007)

Sika Rokkon Grout

Construction

Ready to use high early strength

Cementitious Grout for Rock Bolting

Description

Sika Rokkon Grout is a 1 component ready to use cementitious grout

developing quickly mechanical strength for rock bolting purpose.
It can be used either post or pre grouted rock bolts.
Thanks to its early setting properties, under certain circumstances, it might
be used where rock bolting needs to be executed under difficult conditions
(water seepage) without requiring peliminary dewatering work.

Uses

Sika Rokkon Grout is used for the grouting of rock bolts, soil nails that
are used in any underground construction or for slopes stabilization when
high early strengths development is required.
Sika Rokkon Grout can be used for any fixing or anchoring work such as
anchoring of the ventilation tube, survey reference marks.
Sika Rokkon Grout with 5-10 mm aggregate can be used as back filling
mortar or micro concrete for repair or construction work when early strength
are required.
It is the substitute product of Sika Rokkon C-VN (cementitious cartridge)
when the rock bolt need to be fully grouted or when the number of cartridges
of Sika Rokkon C-VN required for rock bolting purpose became to
important.
Thanks to its fast reactive properties, Sika Rokkon Grout can be used for
other purposes than rock bolt grouting, for instance cavities back filling,
soils stabilization for instance. In that case, please contact Sika Technical
Department

Advantages

Sika Rokkon Grout:

Reliability: 1 single component factory manufactured, need only water
addition
Non shrink: controlled expansion counteracts shrinkage to provide
effective contact with rock and effective steel corrosion protection ofthe
rock bolts
Chloride free: develops early strength without the use of chloride and
makes it safe to use with embedded steel.
Possibility to adjust the consistency of the grout from flowable to
thixotropic consistency.
Early initial and final set with high early strength development allowing
further construction work (such as blasting work) without delay.

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Sika anchoring product range

Application for
Rock Bolts grouting.

Summary of Sika products system for rock bolting purpose.

Type

Anchor type

Ready to use

Site mix

Fast

Pre-grouted

Sika Rokkon C-VN

Sika Rokkon Grout

Not applicable

Fast

Post-grouted

Sika Rokkon Grout

Please consult Sika

Normal

Pre-grouted

Sika Rock Anchor SN

Sika Rock Anchor SN-CT

Intraplast ZX

Normal

Post-grouted
IBO type

SikaGrout 212-11
Sika Rock Anchor IBO

Intraplast ZX

Borehole must be drilled to the specified depth using either a rotary or a

percussive drilling machine.
Hole must be clean by mean of air under pressure and water to ensure
that it is free of obstruction.
Mixing:
1. Determine the maximal volume of grout that can accommodate the mixer
in order to calculate the number of bags required per batch.
2. Prior mixing / pumping, the pumping line prior grouting work should be
fully rinsed with water.
3. Pour clean water into the mixer and start pumping in circulation.
4. Spill out all water from the equipment (mixer, agitator, pump and pumping
line).
5. Pour the required volume of water as per the number of Sika Rokkon
Grout bags and as per the consistency required.
6. Start the mixer while adding the designated number of bags of Sika
Rokkon Grout.
7. Keep stirring until a homogeneous mix is produced while complying with
the consistency wished. Approximately 3 minutes
Rock bolting:
Step

Post grouted anchor

Pre grouted anchor

Drilling, cleaning bored hole

Drilling, cleaning bored hole

Rock bolt installation

Mixing and pumping

Mixing / pumping

Rock bolt installation

Pumping / Discharging:
1. Start pumping the grout in circulation back to the mixer.
2. Once the grout has been sent back to the hopper of the mixer, start
bored hole grouting
3. Repeat mixing as long as Sika Rokkon Grout is required.
4. When grouting work has been completed, fill the hopper of the mixer
with water and continue pumping in circulation the water to clean and
rinse the whole system.
Pumping equipment
The type of pump available might dictate the type of anchor system (post
or pre grouted).
Sika Rokkon Grout is preferably pumped with mechanical pump such as
screw pump, squeeze pump or piston pump.
It is advisable to use Sika Clean 10 to remove any hardenen part of
Sika Rokkon Grout that might bond onto the equipment.

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Product data
Form / Colour

Powder / Grey

Packaging

25 kg / bag

Shelf life

Six months from date of manufacture if kept in unopened original packaging.

Storage

To be kept in dry, shaded area

Technical data
Particle grading

Grain size 0-1.0 mm

Density (25oC)

Approx. 1.50-1.60 kg/litre (dry bulk density)

Approx. 2.15-2.30 kg/litre (When mixed)

Mixing Ratio

Flowable consistency: W/P = Water / Powder = 22% - 24% [depend

on mix volume]
(i.e for 24% W/P ratio 6.00kg of water per 25kg bag)
Thixotropic consistency: W/P = Water / Powder = 20% - 22% [depend
on mix volume]
(i.e for 20% W/P ratio 5.00kg of water per 25kg bag)

Pot life (at 25oC/65% r.h)

Flowable consistency & Thixotropic consistency: 20-25 min depends

on the water temperature and the volume of Sika Rokkon Grout mixed.

Flow properties (at 25oC/65% r.h) ASTM C230-90, Flowable consistency: W/P = 22%
Time

10

15

FTS mm

280 (0 stroke)

255 (0 stroke)

245 (0 stroke)

ASTM C230-90, Thixotropic consistency: W/P = 20%

Mechanical strength
(at 25oC/65% r.h)

Time

10

FTS mm

250 (6 strokes)

250 (10strokes)

250 (12 strokes)

Flowable consistency: WP = 22%

Sample

3 hours

1 day

7 days

28 days

Compressive
Strength

> 5 MPa

> 12 MPa

> 30 MPa

> 35 MPa

Thixotropic consistency: W/P = 20%

Sample
Compressive
Strength

3 hours

1 day

7 days

28 days

> 10 MPa

> 20 MPa

> 37 MPa

> 45 MPa

Tests performed onto cubes 40 x 40 x 40 mm

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Note on applications/ limits

For large volume of grout it is advisable to apply a high W/P ratio

(<26%) in order to keep longer the consistency of Sika Rokkon
Grout while mixed.
Thanks to exothermic reaction the early strength would be still in the
range as stated above

Health and safety information

Ecology

Do not dispose into waterlines

Transportation class

Non hazardous

Waste disposal

According to local law

Important notes

Sika Rokkon Grout is cement base therefore is alkaline. Use rubber

gloves when working with Sika Rokkon Grout. If Sika Rokkon Grout
gets into eyes, clean out immediately with fresh water.

The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sikas current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sikas ecommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular
purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or
from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the products suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change
the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery.
Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika (Thailand) Limited

Head Office
700/37 Moo 5 Bangpakong Industrial Park II,
Km.57 Bangna-Trad Rd., T. Klongtamhru,
Muang District, Cholburi 20000

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Tel : +66 3821 4270-85
Fax : +66 3821 4286
E-mail :sikathai@th.sika.com
website : http//www.sika.co.th