SpECtite PVC Waterstop
High-grade PVC waterstop for construction joints.
SpECtite PVC Waterstop is an innovative waterstop solution designed for sealing construction and movement joints in various cast, in-situ concrete structures. Crafted from high-grade PVC, it ensures reliable performance while remaining compliant with stringent industry standards. This versatile product simplifies installation through factory-fabricated junctions, allowing for seamless integration into diverse construction applications.
With its unique design and durable composition, SpECtite PVC Waterstop provides a dependable barrier against water intrusion, making it suitable for both water-retaining and water-excluding structures.
With its unique design and durable composition, SpECtite PVC Waterstop provides a dependable barrier against water intrusion, making it suitable for both water-retaining and water-excluding structures.
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Technical Details
SpECtite PVC Waterstop is designed to cater to a wide range of applications in construction, ensuring effective sealing where it matters most:
• Water retaining
– Tanks, reservoirs and sewerage plants
– Swimming pools
– Elevated water towers
– Oil storage tank bond walls
– Culverts, canals and dams
• Water excluding
– Basements
– Underground car parks
– Buried storage tanks
– Retaining walls
– Bridge abutments
– Tunnels and subways
• Water retaining
– Tanks, reservoirs and sewerage plants
– Swimming pools
– Elevated water towers
– Oil storage tank bond walls
– Culverts, canals and dams
• Water excluding
– Basements
– Underground car parks
– Buried storage tanks
– Retaining walls
– Bridge abutments
– Tunnels and subways
SpECtite PVC Waterstop offers an array of advantages that ensure exceptional performance and ease of use in a variety of construction applications. Its unique design and material properties provide reliable and efficient solutions for both water-retaining and water-excluding structures:
• Unique design
• Full range of profiles
• Full range of factory fabricated junctions
• Continuous 4 valve network
• Reinforced edge flange with brass eyelets on internal sections for secure fixing
• Easy jointing system
• Approved for use in contact with potable water
• Unique design
• Full range of profiles
• Full range of factory fabricated junctions
• Continuous 4 valve network
• Reinforced edge flange with brass eyelets on internal sections for secure fixing
• Easy jointing system
• Approved for use in contact with potable water
SpECtite PVC Waterstop is engineered to meet rigorous technical specifications, ensuring optimal performance in various construction environments. The following table outlines the key technical data for this product:
| Form | Extruded PVC profiles |
| Colour | Blue |
| Hydrostatic head | Up to 100m |
| Joint movement | Up to 12mm |
| PVC Compound | |
| Tensile strength min. | 15±5 N/mm² |
| Elongation at break min. | 300% |
| Shore A hardness | 80-90° |
Applications of SpECtite PVC Waterstop
The SpECtite PVC Waterstop is designed for a diverse range of applications in construction, providing effective sealing solutions where water intrusion is a concern. Its versatility makes it suitable for both water-retaining and water-excluding structures.
Water Retaining Applications:
The waterstop excels in applications where water retention is critical, ensuring that fluids do not leak through joints in the following structures:
– Tanks
– Reservoirs
– Sewerage plants
– Swimming pools
– Elevated water towers
– Oil storage tank bond walls
– Culverts
– Canals
– Dams
Water Excluding Applications:
In addition to its water-retaining capabilities, the waterstop effectively prevents water ingress in the following scenarios:
– Basements
– Underground car parks
– Buried storage tanks
– Retaining walls
– Bridge abutments
– Tunnels
– Subways
The SpECtite PVC Waterstop is designed for a diverse range of applications in construction, providing effective sealing solutions where water intrusion is a concern. Its versatility makes it suitable for both water-retaining and water-excluding structures.
Water Retaining Applications:
The waterstop excels in applications where water retention is critical, ensuring that fluids do not leak through joints in the following structures:
– Tanks
– Reservoirs
– Sewerage plants
– Swimming pools
– Elevated water towers
– Oil storage tank bond walls
– Culverts
– Canals
– Dams
Water Excluding Applications:
In addition to its water-retaining capabilities, the waterstop effectively prevents water ingress in the following scenarios:
– Basements
– Underground car parks
– Buried storage tanks
– Retaining walls
– Bridge abutments
– Tunnels
– Subways
The SpECtite PVC Waterstop is available in various packaging options to suit your construction needs:
- 300mm wide – 10m rolls
- 250mm wide – 15m rolls
- 200mm wide – 15m rolls
- 150mm wide – 20m rolls
- ECJ Kicker – 12m roll
- EAJ – 3m roll
For warranty information regarding the SpECtite PVC Waterstop, please contact our team at SMCC. Our experts are available to provide you with detailed information and assistance using any of the contact methods listed on this page.
Product FAQ
Installation of SpECtite Waterstop requires proper alignment within the concrete joint, ensuring it is securely fixed with the reinforced edge flange and brass eyelets. Prior to pouring concrete, the waterstop must be connected using factory-fabricated junctions or site jointing techniques with heater blades. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of debris for optimal adhesion and functionality. Adhere to recommended spacing and placement guidelines for effective sealing.
To joint SpECtite Waterstop sections, use SpECtite metal jointing jigs and electric heater blades to heat-weld the ends of the sections together, ensuring a secure connection.
The performance of SpECtite Waterstop is supported by its high-grade PVC formulation, rigorous compliance with industry standards, reinforced edge flanges for secure fixing, and factory-fabricated junctions that ensure seamless integration and reliability in sealing construction and movement joints.
SpECtite offers Internal Expansion Joint (IEJ), Internal Construction Joint (ICJ), External Expansion Joint (EEJ), External Construction Joint (ECJ), and External Angle Joint (EAJ) sections.
SpECtite Waterstop is available in the following dimensions: 300mm wide (10m rolls), 250mm wide (15m rolls), 200mm wide (15m rolls), and 150mm wide (20m rolls). Additionally, ECJ Kicker is available in a 12m roll, and EAJ in a 3m roll.
SpECtite PVC Waterstop complies with US Corps of Engineers Specification CRD-C-572 and BS2571, ensuring high-performance standards. It is tested according to BS2782:320A for reliability in construction applications.
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