Sika® backing rods

Sika Backing Rod is manufactured from extruded polyethylene foam, available in rods with di erent diameters and lengths.

  • Easy to apply
  • Closed cell
  • No bond to most sealants
  • Compatible with cold applied sealants (poly urethane, silicones)
  • Di erent rod diameters
  • Highly exible and compressible

Usage

Sika Backing Rod is used as a back up material for cold applied Sika sealants to give the sealant the correct thickness. It also acts as a bond breaker, permitting the most e cient joint design.

Advantages

  • Easy to apply
  • Closed cell
  • No bond to most sealants
  • Compatible with cold applied sealants (poly urethane, silicones)
  • Di erent rod diameters
  • Highly exible and compressible

Packaging

Cartons, length depending on rod diameter.

Colour

Grey or white