Execution Standard: GB/T 18173.3 "Polymer Waterproofing Materials - Part 3 Water-Swellable Rubber" The self-adhesive water-swellable sealing strip is a flexible water-swellable sealing material with a built-in pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. It uses synthetic rubber (butyl rubber/nitrile rubber) as the elastic matrix, compounded with superabsorbent resin, bentonite, and other swelling components. One side is coated with high-adhesion self-adhesive and covered with release paper, combining self-adhesive positioning, water-swellable sealing, and elastic sealing functions. Compared to ordinary sealing strips, no additional adhesive is required, significantly improving construction efficiency. It is the preferred material for rapid water sealing of regular gaps such as construction joints and post-pouring joints in engineering projects.
▶ Core Product Features:
1. Triple Waterproofing: In the dry state, the self-adhesive layer bonds tightly to the concrete, forming an initial seal. Upon contact with water, the expanding component expands uniformly, filling gaps and forming a secondary waterproofing barrier. The rubber elasticity adapts to slight concrete deformation, maintaining a long-term seal and achieving an active waterproofing effect of "stopping water with water."
2. High-Adhesion Self-Adhesive Positioning: Features a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a bonding strength ≥0.3MPa. Simply peel off the release paper to directly adhere to the concrete surface. Precise positioning and minimal displacement reduce the need for steel nails, improving construction efficiency by over 40%.
3. Flexible Deformation Adaptability: With a Shore A hardness of 30-45 degrees and an elongation at break ≥400%, it adapts to concrete deformation caused by temperature changes and slight settlement, effectively filling gaps and preventing the formation of leakage channels.
4. Environmentally Friendly Adhesion and Compatibility: The self-adhesive layer is an environmentally friendly pressure-sensitive adhesive, odorless and free of harmful substances. It has good compatibility with substrates such as concrete and cement mortar, ensuring a seamless bonding interface and preventing aging or delamination over long-term use.
▶ II. Product Specifications and Models
1. Standard Cross-Section Dimensions (mm, custom shapes available)
15×20, 20×30, 20×40, 30×30, 30×40, 30×50 (Width × Height, adaptable to construction joints of different widths)
▶ III. Core Applicable Scenarios
Suitable for sealing regular and flat construction joints, post-pouring joints, and settlement joints in various building, municipal, and water conservancy projects. Especially suitable for projects with tight schedules and rapid construction requirements. Typical application areas:
1. Underground Engineering: Construction joints in basement slabs, exterior walls, and roofs; post-pouring joints in subway stations and underground pipe corridors;
2. Water Conservancy Engineering: Structural joints in water tanks, sluices, and pumping stations; construction joints in sewage treatment plant structures;
3. Municipal Engineering: Construction joints in integrated pipe corridors and urban bridge abutments; rainwater pumping stations and drainage pipe interfaces;
4. Industrial and Civil Buildings: Construction joints in the underground parts of large shopping malls and office buildings; airtight joints in civil defense projects; post-pouring strip joints.
Not suitable for: irregular narrow gaps, oil-contaminated surfaces, or environments where the surface is immersed in strong corrosive media (strong acids, strong alkalis) for a long time.
▶ Core Product Advantages
| Advantages | Detailed Explanation |
| Highly efficient construction | No additional adhesive is required; simply peel off the film and apply. Single-person operation is possible, significantly increasing construction speed. |
| Precise positioning | The self-adhesive layer provides instant adhesion, preventing the waterstop strip from shifting during concrete pouring and ensuring effective waterproofing. |
| Cost optimization | Reduce the amount of auxiliary materials such as steel nails and adhesives to lower construction costs and shorten the construction period. |
| Reliable adhesion | The seamless bonding interface with the concrete effectively prevents water penetration and enhances the reliability of the waterproofing. |
| Highly adaptable | The flexible material can be bent and applied, adapting to construction joints with different orientations, especially suitable for vertical and diagonal construction joints. |
▶ Simplified Construction Guidelines
1. Base Treatment: Clean the concrete joint surface, removing laitance, dust, and oil. Ensure the surface is flat and dry (moisture content ≤ 8%). Level any uneven areas with mortar.
2. Positioning and Adhesion: Tear off the release paper along the center line of the joint. Adhere the self-adhesive side of the waterstop strip to the concrete surface, pressing evenly by hand to ensure a firm bond. The overlap length at joints should be ≥ 50mm. Compact and seal.
3. Auxiliary Fixing: For horizontal construction joints, reinforce with steel nails every 800-1000mm; for vertical construction joints, fix with steel nails every 500-600mm to prevent detachment.
4. Pouring Protection: When pouring concrete, avoid direct impact of the vibrator on the waterstop strip to prevent damage.
5. Curing and Sealing: After construction, cure the concrete promptly to ensure a tight bond between the waterstop strip and the concrete, forming a unified waterproof system.
▶ Quality and Testing Standards
The entire product manufacturing process adheres to the national standard GB/T 18173.3. Each batch undergoes comprehensive quality testing before leaving the factory. Key testing indicators include:
1. Appearance: Uniform black color, smooth surface, no impurities or bubbles on the self-adhesive surface, and the release liner is firmly adhered and easily peeled off;
2. Physical and Mechanical Properties: Shore A hardness 30-45 degrees, tensile strength ≥2.0MPa, elongation at break ≥400%, no cracks during flexural bending at -20℃;
3. Expansion Performance: Expansion ratio meets standards for the corresponding model, slow expansion performance meets requirements, and there is no swelling or detachment after immersion in water;
4. Adhesion Performance: Bond strength to concrete ≥0.3MPa, peel strength ≥5N/cm, and long-term adhesion retention rate after immersion in water ≥80%.
▶ Compared with ordinary waterstop strips
| Comparison Items | Self-adhesive waterstop strip | Ordinary waterstop strip |
| Construction method | Peel off the film and apply; no additional adhesive required. | Requires adhesive or nails for fixation. |
| Positioning effect | Self-adhesive positioning ensures precise placement and prevents shifting. | Prone to shifting, requiring frequent adjustments. |
| Construction efficiency | High efficiency, improving performance by over 40%. | Generally applicable. |
| Auxiliary materials | 60% reduction in steel nail usage. | Requires a large amount of nails and adhesive. |
| Adhesion reliability | Tight adhesion and excellent waterproofing. | Gap formation easily occurs at the interface; waterproofing effect is average. |
Implementation Standards
| Project | Indicators | Applicable test items | ||
| PN-150 | PN-220 | PN-300 | ||
| Volume expansion rate / % | 150 | 220 | 300 | 6.3.4 |
| High-temperature flowability (80℃×5h) | No flow | No flow | No flow | 6.3.7 |
| Low temperature test (-20℃×2h) | No brittleness | No brittleness | No brittleness | 6.3.8 |
| The test results should specify the test method. | ||||
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