Sika i-Cure and Sika Hybrid
Technologies for the Future
Transportation Technology
i-Cure Technology
i-Cure is the synonym for Sika’s latest innovation in polyurethane technology. It involves
a new latent hardener chemistry that allows a combination of the best properties and
excellent price/performance ratio of classic polyurethane sealant and adhesive
technology with features such as very low emissions, solvent free and classification
free.
✓ intelligent
✓ innovative
✓ improved
Benefits of i-Cure Technology
■ Proven technology combined with latest know-how
■ Excellent mechanical performance
■ High mechanical load capacity for durable applications
■ Very good workability
■ Overpaintable
■ Complies with latest REACH requirements, almost labeling free
■ Solvent-free and low emissions
■ Low monomer content
■ Bubble free curing under extreme conditions
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i-Cure Product Portfolio
Sikaflex®-216i
High quality multipurpose moisture
curing sealant
Sikaflex®-221i
High quality
n Simple and safe application
multi-purpose sealant n Long open time
n Overpaintable
Sikaflex®-222i UV
High weathering
resistant adhesive
sealant for long
lasting joints
n Excellent weather resistance
n Easy workability
n Suitable for organic glass bonding
Sikaflex®-252i
Strong multi-purpose
adhesive
n High mechanical load capacity for durable
applications
n Tolerance gapping
n Vibration damping
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n Good overpaintability
n Easy brushable
n Highly elastic
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Hybrid Technology
The Sikaflex® PUR-Hybrid Technology is a combination of the well proven and successful
Sika PUR Technology and modified silicone technology. The significant advantage of this
hybrid chemistry is that Sika’s development has retained the best properties of both
technologies. Here, raw materials, processes and products have been carefully selected
to advance the working properties and performance of the end material. Sika has also
ensured that this product range complies with the latest ecological and environmental
requirements.
Benefits of Hybrid Technology
■ Primerless adhesion to most substrates commonly used in Transportation
■ Outstanding application properties
■ Ageing and weathering resistant
■ Excellent smoothing/tooling properties
■ Environmental friendly
■ Safe to work and use
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Hybrid Product Portfolio
Sikaflex®-515
Fast skinning multipurpose adhesive
sealant
n Fast skinning
n Excellent application properties
n Good weathering and thermal stability
Sikaflex®-521 UV
Highly weathering
resistant adhesive
sealant
n Excellent UV resistance
nOverpaintable
n Colour stable
Sikaflex®-529 AT
Sprayable sealant
for vehicle bodies
n Sprayable and brushable
nOverpaintable
n Fast drying
Sikaflex®-552 AT
High performance
assembly adhesive
n Capable of withstanding high dynamic stresses
n Excellent application properties
n Good extrudability
Sikaflex®-554 Booster
High performance
n Long working time combined with fast curing
accelerated assembly n Good overpaintability
adhesive
n Good gap filling properties
Sikaflex®-556
High performance
direct glazing
adhesive
n Short Safe Drive-Away Time
n Black-primerless adhesion
n Easy to apply
Sikaflex®-953
Multi-purpose
assembly adhesive
n Long working time combined with fast curing
n Sealing and bonding in one operation
n Pumpable over long distances
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Sustainability
Our Competencies
We at Sika regard the challenge for sustainable improvements as a genuine market
opportunity. Our core competencies of sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and
protecting are directly linked to sustainable solutions. With our products and knowledge
we:
■ Minimize the flow of gases, liquids, heat and cold between cavities and interstices
■ Bond different materials permanently and powerfully
■ Boost the strength of load-bearing structures
■ Increase the durability of structures and preserve the built environment
■ Allow for energy and material efficient solutions at our customers’ level of operation
Our Principles
Our principles are the foundation for an environmentally-conscious strategic management. We
are committed to aligning our operations and strategies with the universally accepted principles
in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption established by the United
Nations Global Compact Initiative. All principles and actions with regard to sustainability shall
improve Sika’s long term competitive position:
■ Our product range meets leading environmental standards
■ We reduce our dependency on crude oil and other limited materials
■ We reduce our impact on global warming
■ We continuously improve our manufacturing processes and reduce our environmental footprint
■ We offer solutions providing better energy and resource efficiency
■ We use sustainable solutions in the construction and management of our infrastructure
■ We develop, promote and support sustainable solutions in construction and industry
■ We comply with acknowledged standards
■ We are a good employer and care for our people
■ Our management is a role model in all aspects of sustainability
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Our Cooperations & Commitments
Sika is certified according to ISO 14001 since 1997. Operations and strategies are
aligned with universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor,
environment and anti-corruption.
We engage worldwide in sustainable construction and aim to effectively contribute to
sustainable human progress.
Voluntary contract with Swiss government to reduce CO2-emissions.
The contract covers about 20% of the worldwide CO2-emissions of Sika.
Sika focuses on projects managed by „Living Lakes“ and supports the protection and
rehabilitation of lakes, wetlands and their catchment areas.
Sustainable Buildings
& Climate Initiative
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Sika – a Global Player in Specialty
Chemicals for Construction and Industry
Sika is a globally active company supplying the specialty chemicals markets. It is a leader in processing materials used in sealing,
bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in construction (buildings and infrastructure construction)
and in industry (vehicle, building component and equipment production).
Sika Services AG / BU Industry / 09/2012
Sika’s product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing
materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring and membranes. Subsidiaries in more than 76 countries worldwide
and approximately 15,000 employees link customers directly to Sika.
Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please consult the
most current local Product Data Sheet prior to any use.
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