FAST 2Kâ„¢ POST ANCHOR
1 of 1 products in this brandFAST 2Kâ„¢ POST ANCHOR is a patented expanding composite designed to fill the peripheral void between a post and the hole for load-bearing applications. This product builds on the technology of the award-winning and widely successful FAST 2Kâ„¢ and pole-setting expanding composite backfill used to set fences and utility poles for more than 20 years. The expanding nature of this product allows the use of up to 90% less weight in the FAST 2Kâ„¢ POST ANCHOR compared to concrete.
RTU Product Type: Backfill Material
Application Area: Outdoor Areas
Features: Corrosion Resistant, Effective Load Builder, Excellent Water Resistance, Expandable, Fast Setting, Freeze/Thaw Stability, Good Adhesion, Good Load Bearing Properties
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Identification
- GBU
- RTU Product Type
- Categories
Applications
- Application Area
Applications & Uses
- Limitations
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- For applications more than 1 story or greater than 590 sq ft (55 m2); where the structure supports a roof; is attached to another structure; or where constant hydrostatic pressure is expected, the design must be carried out by a registered professional engineer.
- Installation requires excavation below the frost line. The required diameter of the hole to transfer the load from the post to the surrounding ground will depend on the expected load carrying capacity of the structure to be supported.
- While the FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR has been found to not provide a food source to termites, local regulations regarding removal of infested soil must be followed.
- The product should not come in contact with gasoline or other chemicals that have not been evaluated.
- Product Uses
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- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR material is used as stabilizing backfill material around embedded posts, as an alternate to the concrete described in IBC Section 1807.3.3.
- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR can also be used as a footing, to transfer downward axial load from the embedded post to the soil.
- For structures regulated under the IRC, FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR may be used when an engineered design is performed in accordance with IRC Section R301.1.3.
- Used for deck post installation, highway sign post installation, pole barn post installation.
Features
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
Features & Benefits
- Product Features
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- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR expands from a thin liquid, allowing for easy installation in off-center holes
- No post base/saddle required
- Has exceptional adhesion to posts allowing for heavy loads to be placed on the post
- Water resistant to protect post from rot or corrosion
- Can be used during winter
- Product Highlights
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- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR expands immediately after mixing and holds the posts in 3 - 5 minutes. Additional work can be done on posts in 15 - 30 minutes after FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR hardens.
- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR does not require water, sets posts in minutes and becomes water-resistant, once fully cured, to help protect posts against rotting.
- FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR has been tested and been found to not provide a food source for termites.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
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FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR is available in the following packaging:
- Retail Kit 33.8 fl.oz. (1L) Divided Bags: 10 kits/case, each kit fills 0.5 cu. ft.
- Contractor Case of 12 x 33.8 fl.oz. (1L) Divided Bags: 12 kits/case, each kit fills 0.5 cu. ft.
Properties
- Density:
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65~85 kg/m³
- Specific Gravity:
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0.065~0.085
- Application Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acclimatization Temperature (at least 1-2 hours prior to installllation) 18 - 27 °C - Application Temperature -20 to 40 °C - - Physical Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Cure Time (full) 15 - 30 minutes - Density (at 25°C) 65 - 85 kg/m³ - Dimensional Stability (of volume) ± 2 % - Freeze Thaw Resistance (of volume) ± 2 % - Initial Expansion Time 45 - 75 seconds - Initial Gel Time 3 - 5 minutes -
Safety & Health
- Clean Up
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- Using a soft cloth and mineral spirits, carefully remove any composite smudges from surfaces of the post that are visible (above ground), as well as, from any tools before composite dries.
- After the composite dries, it can only be removed by carefully cutting it with a sharp knife. Be careful, as this may damage the post surface.
- Should some of the composite get on your skin, wipe away, then wash the area immediately while product is still wet.
- Should the product cure on your skin, apply liberal amounts of hand lotion to the area, multiple times a day, and it will peel away after 2 - 3 days.
- If the composite gets into your hair or beard, coat the area thoroughly with hair conditioner. Leave it for ten minutes, then comb, and wash the product out.
Storage & Handling
- Handling
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For unused or expired material, completely mix the 2 components together and dispose as non-hazardous waste after product has cured.
- Storage Conditions
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While FAST 2K™ POST ANCHOR performs when ambient temperatures range from -5°F to 105°F (-20°C to 40°C), it should be acclimatized to 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C) for at least 1 - 2 hours prior to use, to provide optimal mixing and cure rate performance.
- Shelf Life
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24 months