Epoxy Acrylate Anchors

Aerosmith Sure-Set ACR-10 Plus+ epoxy acrylate adhesive anchor cartridge

Sure-Set ACR Plus+ Epoxy Acrylate Data Sheet (PDF) - The Nutty Company

Sure-Set® ACR-10 and ACR-28 Plus+ Epoxy Acrylate

Aerosmith Sure-Set® Epoxy Acrylate Plus+ is a two-component, rapid-curing, high-strength adhesive anchor for setting threaded rod, rebar and steel dowels in concrete, stone and solid masonry. It is evaluated by ICC-ES (ESR-5945) for cracked and uncracked concrete and for static, wind and seismic loads, and can be installed in dry, wet, submerged or water-filled holes. ACR-10 comes in a 9.5 oz (280 ml) cartridge and fits a standard caulking-size dispenser. ACR-28 is a 27.9 oz (825 ml) cartridge. Drill bit sizes, embedment depths, torque and gel/cure times are on the Data Sheet (PDF) above.

Common Uses

  • Anchoring threaded rod and anchor bolts in concrete
  • Post-installed rebar connections and rebar doweling
  • Structural steel, base plates and sill plates
  • Railings, signage and lighting stanchions
  • Crash barriers, conveyors, racking and cable trays
  • Pinning building facades

How to Choose

  • Cartridge size: ACR-10 (9.5 oz) for smaller jobs and a standard all-metal dispenser (DT10). ACR-28 (27.9 oz) for larger jobs with the DT28 dispenser.
  • Rod and hole size: 3/8" to 1-1/4" threaded rod and #3 to #10 rebar. Drill bit sizes run 7/16" to 1-1/2" – see the Data Sheet (PDF).
  • Temperature: gel time is 6 minutes and full cure 45 minutes at 68°F. It can be installed down to 14°F, but cure takes longer in the cold (24 hours at 14°F).
  • Threaded rod: use clean, continuously threaded zinc plated or stainless steel rod.

Installation

  1. Drill the hole with a hammer drill and carbide bit to the size and depth on the Data Sheet.
  2. Clean the hole: blow it out 4 times, brush it 4 times with a wire brush, and blow it out 4 more times.
  3. Attach a new mixing nozzle and dispense until the adhesive is an even gray color.
  4. Fill the hole about 2/3 full, starting from the bottom.
  5. Push the rod or rebar in with a slight twist to the marked depth, before the gel time runs out.
  6. Do not move or load the anchor until it is fully cured. Then tighten the fixture, but not above the maximum torque.

Always follow the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions and read the Safety Data Sheet. Wear safety glasses, gloves and a dust mask.

FAQ

What is epoxy acrylate anchoring adhesive?
It is a two-part vinylester (epoxy acrylate) adhesive that bonds threaded rod or rebar into a drilled hole. It cures much faster than pure epoxy, so anchors can be loaded sooner.

How long does Sure-Set ACR Plus+ take to cure?
At 68°F the gel (working) time is 6 minutes and full cure is 45 minutes. At 32°F, cure takes 7 hours; at 86°F it takes 25 minutes. The full table is on the Data Sheet (PDF).

Can it be used in wet holes?
Yes. It can be installed in dry, water-saturated or water-filled (flooded) holes, and in submerged concrete. Remove standing water from the hole before cleaning.

Is it code approved?
Yes. It is evaluated by ICC-ES under ESR-5945 for cracked and uncracked concrete (IBC/IRC), and listed for the Florida Building Code and City of Los Angeles.

What dispenser do I need?
ACR-10 (9.5 oz) uses the DT10 all-metal manual dispenser, and ACR-28 (27.9 oz) uses the DT28. Use a new Aerosmith mixing nozzle with each new cartridge.

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