Sumitomo Anti-Corrosion Steel Material – Epoxy Strand | Kouei Japan Trading

Product: Made In Japan
Manufacturer: Sumitomo
Model: Steel Material

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Epoxy Strand is an anti-corrosion steel material that is coated with high-quality epoxy powder on PC steel wires. It was developed to enhance the durability of cables. It is highly regarded for its corrosion resistance, especially in applications such as salt-damaged bridges, non-grout external cables, and ground anchors, where high corrosion resistance is required in our country’s anti-corrosion steel materials.
Furthermore, the epoxy coating provides improved fatigue resistance compared to regular PC steel wires, making it suitable for use in “extradosed” bridges.

エポキシストランドポリエチレン被覆付フロガードフロボンド

*Epoxy strand *Polyethylene coated Froguard * Flobond

Structure

Examples of installation locations

The ratio of the number of application experiments of epoxy strands in the field of bridges

“Benefits of Using Epoxy Strands in External Cables Applying epoxy strands to non-grout external cables offers several advantages compared to grout-filled external cables:

Labour savings and shortened construction period due to omission of grout work.
Omission of the connection and installation work of long polyethene protective tubes.
Reduction in the cable’s self-weight.
Easy cable inspection even after being put into service.
Corrosion protection throughout the entire period from manufacturing to storage, installation, and operation.”

Dimensions and Mechanical Properties

Symbol	Name	Basic Dimensions (mm)	Film Thickness (μm)	Unit Weight (kg/km)	Load for 0.2% Permanent Elongation (kN)	Tensile Load (kN)	Elongation (%)	Relaxation (%) after 1000 hours
ESWP7A	12.4	13.6	400-1200	765	136 or more	160 or more	3.5% or more	Less than 6.5%
ESWP7A	15.2	16.4	1,155	204 or more	240 or more	3.5 or more
ESWP7B	12.7	13.9	813	156 or more	183 or more	3.5 or more
ESWP7B	15.2	16.4	1,155	222 or more	261 or more	3.5 or more

※１: “Crown section”
※２: “In accordance with JIS G 3536-1999”

Key Technical Data

Item	Description
Salt Spray Test	Conforms to ASTM B117-73. No abnormalities observed in the coating after 3000 hours<br>(Under stress at 70% of the tensile strength)
Underground Exposure Test	Under tension load (0.6Pu), no coating deterioration, and no rust compared to PC steel wire after 7 years
Composite Cycle Test	No abnormalities observed over 6 months
Adhesion Performance	Comparable to bare PC steel wire
Standard Set Loss	9mm
Friction Coefficient (Within Polyethylene Sheath)	M=0.3(1/rad) or less <br> λ=0.004(1/m) or less

Regulations (Reference) Regarding Epoxy Strand Coating Thickness

Standard	Range of Coating Thickness	Measurement Method
ASTM (A882-2002)	0.38 – 1.14 mm	Electromagnetic thickness gauge. Measure one point for every 600m of the product. Measure the thickness of the crown area (Figures 1 to 6) at each measurement point.
ISO (14655-1999)	Non-fill Type: 0.65 – 1.15 mm<br> Fill Type: 0.40 – 0.90 mm	Electromagnetic thickness gauge. Divide one product into approximately five equal parts and use these five positions as measurement points. Measure the thickness of the crown area (Figures 1 to 6) at each measurement point and calculate the average of the six data points as the measurement value.
JIS (Draft)	Crown Area (Fill Type Only) – Average of 6 positions: 0.5 – 0.9 mm<br> Each Crown Area: 0.4 – 1.2 mm	Optical microscope. Measure one point at the end of one product as the measurement point. Measure the thickness of the crown area (Figures 1 to 6) at the measurement point.

Adherence of the Coating Film Until the Breakage of the Steel Material

Can be directly anchored over the coating film using specialized anchoring devices

Comparison with conventional material after 1000 hours of salt spray

Important Notices

Use specialized equipment and components for tension and anchoring.
When unloading and moving, use a forklift, hoist, or similar equipment to prevent damage to the epoxy surface.
When inserting, take care to prevent the wire from rubbing against metal objects such as conduit pipes.
In case of any damage, repair it using epoxy paint specified by the manufacturer.
Ensure that the bending radius does not exceed the drum diameter.
Do not perform electric welding or gas cutting.
Avoid contact with sparks generated during electric welding or gas cutting of reinforcement bars, iron plates, etc.
Store indoors or cover to protect from prolonged direct sunlight.
Remove any dirt or foreign substances, as they may affect adhesion performance and bonding with concrete.
Do not use epoxy coating alone in environments exposed to direct UV radiation.
When used as pre-tensioning material, release tension at a concrete temperature below 65°C.
Refer to the handling manual for instructions when using this product.

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