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USES

• When SET-XP™ adhesive is used with the IXP anchor, all thread rod or rebar, the system can be used in tension and seismic zones where there is a risk of cracks occurring that pass through the anchor location. It is also suitable for uncracked concrete conditions.

CODE REPORTS

• UPDATED ICC-ES ESR-2508 (PDF) (For cracked and uncracked concrete)
• UPDATED City of Los Angeles RR25744 (PDF) (For cracked and uncracked concrete)
• Florida FL 11506.5
• NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (216in²/1000 gal) (PDF)

The load tables list values based upon results from the most recent testing and may not reflect those in current code reports. Where code jurisdictions apply, consult the current reports for applicable load values.

APPLICATION

Surfaces to receive epoxy must be clean. The base-material temperature must be 50º F or above at the time of installation. For best results, material should be 70–80º F at the time of application. Cartridges should not be immersed in water to facilitate warming. To warm cold material, the cartridges should be stored in a warm, uniformly-heated area or storage container for a sufficient time to allow epoxy to warm completely. Mixed material in nozzle can harden in 5–7 minutes at a temperature of 40º F or above.

TEST CRITERIA

Anchors installed with SET-XP™ Epoxy-Tie® adhesive have been tested in accordance with ICC-ES’s Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC308) for the following:

• Seismic and wind loading in cracked and uncracked concrete
• Static tension and shear loading in cracked and uncracked concrete
• Horizontal and overhead installations
• Long-term creep at elevated-temperatures
• Static loading at elevated-temperatures
• Damp holes
• Freeze-thaw conditions
• Critical and minimum edge distance and spacing

PROPERTY	TEST METHOD	RESULTS
Consistency	ASTM C881	Passed, non-sag
Glass transition temperature	ASTM E1356	155°F
Bond strength (moist cure)	ASTM C882	3,742 psi at 2 days
Water absorption	ASTM D570	0.10%
Compressive yield strength	ASTM D695	14,830 psi
Compressive modulus	ASTM D695	644,000 psi
Gel time	ASTM C881	49 minutes

Cure Schedule

SET-XP Cartridge System

1. Cartridge estimation guides are available.
2. Detailed information on dispensing tools, mixing nozzles and other adhesive accessories is available.
3. Use only appropriate Simpson Strong-Tie mixing nozzle in accordance with Simpson Strong-Tie instructions. Modification or improper use of mixing nozzle may impair epoxy performance.

ACCESSORIES

• Dispensing Tools
• Mixing Nozzles
• Hole Cleaning Brushes

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Anchoring adhesive shall be a two-component high-solids, epoxy-based system supplied in manufacturer’s standard cartridge and dispensed through a static-mixing nozzle supplied by the manufacturer. The adhesive anchor shall have been tested and qualified for performance in cracked and uncracked concrete per ICC-ES AC308. Adhesive shall be SET-XP™ Epoxy-Tie® adhesive from Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, CA. Anchors shall be installed per Simpson Strong-Tie instructions for SET-XP Epoxy-Tie adhesive.

DESIGN EXAMPLE

For design example, click here.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT For installation instructions, click here.

SHELF LIFE

24 months from date of manufacture in unopened side-by-side cartridge.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

For best results store between 45° F - 90° F. To store partially used cartridges, leave hardened nozzle in place. To re-use, attach new nozzle.

COLOR

Resin—white; Hardener—black-green. When properly mixed, SET-XP adhesive will be a uniform teal color.

CLEAN UP

Uncured Material – Wipe up with cotton cloths. If desired, scrub area with abrasive, waterbased cleaner and flush with water. If approved, solvents such as ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.), lacquer thinner or adhesive remover can be used. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ADHESIVE FROM SKIN. Take appropriate precautions when handling flammable solvents. Solvents may damage surfaces to which they are applied. Cured Material – chip or grind off surface.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Very good to excellent against distilled water, in-organic acids and alkalis. Fair to good against organic acids and alkalis, and many organic solvents. Poor against ketones. For more detailed information contact Simpson Strong-Tie.