SCP Filler and Protection Boards are available to suit a variety of uses, further details are given here and Datasheets are available from the menu on the left.
- Fillerboards
- Bituflex
- Expansionthene
- Bitubond
- Resin bonded
- Heavy Duty
- Accessories
SCP Expansion fillerboards
We provide a range of fillerboards to suit any construction requirement, including brickwork, isolation and perimeter expansion joints. For water retaining structures and where there is trafficked hardstanding, as well as for sewage treatment structures.
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SCP Bituflex Bitumen Impregnated Wood Fibre Fillerboard
Description:
Bituflex is a low cost, general purpose joint filler consisting of compressed wood fibre material, impregnated with bitumen emulsion. It complies with DOE (previously MoPRV) General Specification No. 201, Clause 606, and ASTM D. 1751.Uses:
Bituflex is used as a general purpose expansion joint filler in non critical joints in concrete slab and brick wall construction.
Sizes
| Thickness | 10mm | 12mm | 19mm | 25mm |
| Sheet Size | 2.44m x 1.22m | |||
| Cut Strips | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | other widths to order |
Technical Data
| Complies with: | U.S. Federal Specification HH-FO341a Type 1, Class B |
| D.O.E. General Specification No. 201, Clause 606 | |
| Weathering Test Method 800/V.C.1.3 | |
| ASTM D1751 - Compression & Recovery test | |
| D.o.T. Specification for Highway Works Part 3: Clause 1015:1991 | |
| B.S. 1142 |
Typical Test Results
| Specimen No. | 1 | 2 | Specification |
| Load required to compress specimen to 50% of pre-test thickness |
1.93N/mm | 2 1.78N/mm2 | 0.7-10.0N/mm2 |
| Recovery (% of pre-test thickness) | 82% | 81% | not less than 70% |
Compression & Recovery Test (Test Method 800/V.C1.4)
The specimens tested complied with the Weathering and Compression and Recovery Requirements.
For more information click here for our Datasheet or our Installation Guide.
SCP Expansionthene Closed Cell Expanded Polyethylene Expansion Joint Filler
Description
Expansionthene is a Closed Cell Expanded Polyethylene Foam supplied in sheet form or cut to slab depth/wall thickness as required. High Performance Expansion Joint Fillerboard, for concrete slab construction and brickwork joints, which is supplied pre-cut to depth of sealant for controlled void formation and easy removal.
Robust, non-absorbent with excellent recoverability of 100% from 50% compression, low load transfer, non extruding and resistant to attack by most acids and alkalis.
Uses
| Joint Detail | Installations | Projects |
| Expansion Joints | Concrete Slab Construction | Warehouse, Factories, Hardstandings |
| Isolation Joints | Concrete Slab Brickwork | Warehouses, Factories |
| Expansion Joints | Brickwork Blockwork | Warehouses, Factories,Commercial Buildings |
Sizes
| Thickness | Stock Widths |
| 10mm | 100mm |
| 12mm | 150mm |
| 15mm | 175mm |
| 20mm | 200mm |
| 25mm |
Other widths available to order between 25mm x 1500mm in 25mm increments.
Standard full sheet size 2.20m x 1.50m.
Technical Data
Meets the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works Part 3: Clause 1015 - 1991
| Property | Unit | Din Standard No | Typical Value |
| Tensile Strength | Kp/cm2 | 53571 | 2.6 |
| Elongation | % | 53571 | 85 |
| Water absorption after 7 days | Vol. % | 53428 | Negligible |
| Recovery from 50 compression | |||
| Immediate release | % | 53572 | 100 |
| After 25 hours | % | 53572 | 90.4 |
For more information click here for our Datasheet or our Installation Guide.
SCP Bitubond Cork Joint Filler
Description
Bitubond Cork fillerboard consists of granulated cork, premixed and securely bonded together with a hot bituminous mixture, evenly formed between two sheets of heavy asphalt - saturated felt paper.
Bitubond Cork fillerboard is highly resilient, water resistant, and can be easily handled without breakage. It is Non-Extruding, rot proof, with a recovery rate of over 80% following 50% compression, and is highly resistant to insect, fungal and bacterial attack.Uses
Bitubond Cork Expansion joint filler is recommended for use in concrete paved areas where heavy trafficking is expected.
Sizes
| Thickness: | 10mm | 12mm | 20mm | 25mm |
| Sheet size: | 2.13m x 0.914m | |||
Technical Data
| Property | Specification | Result |
| Resistance to handling | Atmosphere conditions/no deformation, breaking | Complies |
| Compression/weight loss | 100-750 psi 3% max | Complies |
| Extrusion | 0.25" max | Complies |
| Recovery | 80% min | Complies |
| Density | 19 lb/cf min | Complies |
| Water absorption | 15 vol % max | Complies |
| Asphalt content | 35% wt min | Complies |
| Weathering | No disintegration | Complies |
For more information click here for our Datasheet.
SCP Resin Bonded Cork Joint Filler
Description
Cork Granules bound together with synthetic resin. This material contains no bitumen or similar compounds and will not contaminate joint faces.
Uses
Resin Bonded Cork Joint Filler is recommended as a joint filler for expansion joints in reinforced concrete water retaining structures, ie. sewage treatment works, swimming pools, sea walls and similar structures.
Sizes
| Thickness | 12mm | 20mm | 25mm |
| Sheet Size | 610mm x 915mm | ||
Technical Data
Resin bonded cork conforms with the requirements of the following specifications: DOE (previously MOPBW) General Specification No. 201 Clause 606 US Federal Specification HH-F0341a Type II Class B. ASTM Specification D1752-60T Type II.
| Property | Typical Value |
| Load at 50% compression | 0.54 N/mm2 (78 lbs/in2) |
| Recovery after 50% compression | 96% of original thickness |
| Heat resistance | Satisfactory |
| Weathering Test | No deterioration at 150°C |
| Insolubility Test | No disintegration after 1 hour in boiling hydrochloric acid |
For more information click here for our Datasheet.
SCP Heavy Duty PW Joint Filler
Description
Expansionthene PW is a specially formulated high performance non absorbent, rot proof, closed cell cross linked Polyethylene Foam joint filler supplied in sheets or cut strips as required.
Uses
It is recommended for use in expansion joints in water retaining and water excluding structures, floor slab construction, bridge joints and road expansion joints. Expansionthene PW is particularly suitable for use in expansion joints in potable water reservoirs and is listed by the United Kingdom Water Fittings Byelaws scheme for use with potable water.
Sizes
| Thickness | Sheet size |
| 10mm | 1.5m x 2.2m |
| 12mm | 1.5m x 2.2m |
| 15mm | 1.5m x 2.2m |
| 20mm | 1.5m x 2.2m |
| 25mm | 1.5m x 2.2m |
Can be supplied in cut strips to suit slab/wall thickness with an undercut on one edge to form sealant void former.
Technical Data
| Property | Typical Value |
| Tensile Strength | 470KN/m2 |
| Elongation at break | 110% |
| Tear strength | 85N |
| Compressive strength | |
| 25% | 68KN/m2 |
| 50% | 154KN/m2 |
| Recovery 50% compression | |
| Immediate release | 100% |
| Typical after 100 hours | 86% |
| Extrusion | |
| Three edges restrained 50% compression | No extrusion |
| Weathering | No Disintegration |
| Chemical resistance | |
| Acids (except concentrated nitric) | Resistant |
| Alkali | Resistant |
| Oils | Resistant |
| Resistance to bacteria attack | Very good |
| DoT Specification for Highway Works Part 3: Clause 1015:91 | Complies |
For more information click here for our Datasheet.
SCP Accessories
Joint Filler Adhesive
Joint Filler Adhesive is a specially formulated rubber based one part adhesive compatible with most commonly used building materials.
Joint Filler Adhesive is designed to provide good adhesive properties for fixing SCP Joint Filler Boards and Protection Boards to prepared surfaces including concrete, brickwork and previously applied Bitusheet Membranes. Supplied in 5 litre Cans.
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