Nitowrap CWS

(Formerly known as Nitowrap EPCF) constructive solutions

High performance, high strength carbon fibre

system for structural reinforcement of concrete

Uses

Nitowrap CWS is a system of high-quality carbon fibre

fabric used with epoxy laminating resins. It is used for
strengthening load carrying capacity of different structures,
commonly to improve strength in flexure and shear. As a
lightweight fabric, it can be shaped to fit angles and contours.

Typical applications include, but are not limited to,

dynamic and dead load increases, seismic strengthening
and repairing structurally damaged concrete. Nitowrap
CWS may be used on civil structures and buildings.

Advantages

Improves flexural strength capacity

High tensile strength and elastic modulus

Description
Non-intrusive
Nitowrap CWS is a 0º unidirectional carbon fibre sheet with
Corrosion resistance with high life expectancy
high strength and high elastic modulus. It is used with specially
Rapid installation provides cost savings, rapid return to developed resins ‘Nitowrap 30 Primer’ and ‘Nitowrap 410
service and minimal disruption to surrounding works saturant’ and externally applied to concrete or masonry. When
correctly designed and applied, the Nitowrap system may
Lightweight system reduces requirement for heavy
improve structural load carrying capacity, flexural strength,
supporting equipment and adds negligible additional load
shear strength and provide resistance to deformation.
Typically low build reducing effects on structural
Nitowrap CWS is available in Standard e-modulus CWS
dimensions and clearance
230GPa, High e-modulus CWH 340 GPa and Very High
No pre-fabrication required, can be shaped to existing e-modulus CWHM 640 GPa.
contours
Nitowrap CW comes with a ribbed roller to assist in correct
May be applied by dry or wet wrap technique application.

Comes in varying fabric strengths and thicknesses. Fosroc also provides the following materials for structural
strengthening:

Nitowrap AW: Aramid fabric materials

Nitowrap GW: Glass fabric materials

Nitoplate CP: Carbon fibre pultruded plates

Nitorod CR: Carbon fibre pultruded rods

Fosroc provides ancillary primers, adhesives and repair

materials.
Nitowrap CWS

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Properties

Table 1 : Product dimensions and physical properties

Product Grade - Nitowrap CWS

Product Code 200 300 450 600

Fibre Density g/cm3 1.8

Fibre Area Weight (g/m2) 200 300 450 600

Standard Roll Width mm 500
Standard Roll Length m 100 100 50 50
Dry Fabric Thickness (mm) 0.32 0.35 0.40 0.55
Ultimate Elongation 2.1%
Fibre Strength (MPa) >4900
Fibre E-modulus (GPa) >230

Technical Support Dry wrap technique

Fosroc offers a technical support service to specifiers, end Systems may also be applied using the ‘wet wrap’ tech-
users and contractors as well as unrivalled onsite technical nique. Consult Fosroc’s technical department for further
assistance in locations all over the world. information if this is required.

Application Substrates should be primed using Nitowrap 30 Primer to

ensure substrate consolidation and correct consumption of
Fosroc recommends that application of any structural Nitowrap 410 saturant.
strengthening system should be undertaken by trained and
experienced contractors. Any identified defects and pinholes visible subsequent to prim-
ing should be rapidly sealed with an appropriate Nitomortar
Nitowrap products must be applied in strict accordance with
product or an additional coat of Nitowrap 30 Primer.
the product method statement, a copy of which may be ob-
tained from your nearest Fosroc technical office. Apply Nitowrap 410 saturant at minimum consumption as
stated according to the grade of product in the table 1. Use
Surface Preparation
a wet film thickness gauge to ensure minimum thickness is
Concrete surfaces must be dry, smooth and free from debris achieved. Apply Nitowrap CWS immediately after the applica-
or loose material. Surfaces must be fully cured and free from tion of Nitowrap 410 saturant.
coatings, impregnations or contamination.
Nitowrap CWS product must be cut and handled in a clean
Thorough preparation of the substrate is vital. Light grit
environment using clean gloves at all times. Do not use any
blasting is recommended to remove all deleterious sub-
stances and provide a suitable mechanical key. The sur- part of the fabric that is visibly distressed, has been folded or
face should be vacuumed after mechanical preparation. contaminated. Measure and cut the Nitowrap CWS in accord-
ance with the designed drawings, ensuring that all overlaps
All defects, including cracks, loose concrete blowholes and
are correctly accounted for.
surface imperfections should be made good with Nitomortar
repair materials as advised by Fosroc. Carefully place the Nitowrap CWS onto the substrate, ensuring
full tight contact with the substrate with no air pockets. Use a
When applying fabric to corners, they should be mechanically
ground to a smooth radius of >10mm. For Nitowrap CWS fab- ribbed laminating roller to remove ridges and air pockets and
rics this should be >20mm. to draw sufficient Nitowrap 410 saturant to the surface.

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Observe minimum/maximum overcoating times before com- Limitations

mencing follow on works. If a subsequent layer of Nitowrap
Design calculations must be approved by a licensed profes-
CWS is to be applied over the top of the applied system, re-
sional engineer in accordance with the prevailing design
priming is not necessary.
standards of the country where the material will be installed.
Finishing
Fosroc recommends that application of any structural strength-
After completing the application of the carbon fibre sheet a final ening system should be undertaken by trained and experienced
layer of Nitowrap 410 saturant shall be applied at a consump- contractors.
tion of 200 to 250g/m².
Do not fold Nitowrap CWS.
As Nitowrap CWS is inert and corrosion resistant the product
Nitowrap 410 saturant is not UV stable. Protect from exposure
may be left uncoated. If exposed UV Fosroc recommends that
to direct UV sources.
the system is coated with Dekguard S or a similar protective
system. Storage

Other considerations may require the system to be covered Nitowrap CWS should be stored in covered warehouse
over, by coatings or renders. These are permissible but should conditions, and kept clean and dry.
be selected in consultation with Fosroc’s technical office.
Shelf Life
Cleaning
Nitowrap CWS has a shelf life of 24 months when kept in
Nitowrap 30 Primer and Nitowrap 410 saturant should be appropriate storage conditions.
removed from tools and equipment using Fosroc Solvent 102
immediately after use. Hardened material may be removed Nitowrap 30 Primer has a shelf life of 12 months when
stored in appropriate conditions.
mechanically.
Nitowrap 410 saturant has a shelf life of 12 months when
Estimating
stored in appropriate conditions.
Packaging
Precautions
Nitowrap CWS Rolls See table 1
Health and safety
Nitowrap 30 3.5 litre
Nitowrap 410 4.0 litre For further information refer to the appropriate Product
Safety Data Sheet.
Coverage
Nitowrap CWS is non-flammable.
Nitowrap 30 Primer* 8-10 m2/litre/coat
In service, observe Glass Transition Point
Nitowrap 410 saturant 3.5-4.0 m2/litre/coat

* Dependent upon substrate. Two coats of primer may be

required.

Make allowance for wastage.

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Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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