Product Overview

Nitowrap CF is a carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) externally bonded reinforcement (EBR) system for the structural strengthening and upgrading of existing reinforced concrete and masonry structures. It consists of unidirectional carbon fibre fabric and compatible epoxy resin components (primer, saturant, and finishing coat), which together form a high-tensile composite laminate bonded to the surface of the structural element. By placing high-modulus carbon fibre in the tensile zone of beams and slabs, or wrapping columns and piers for confinement, the CFRP composite provides significant increases in flexural capacity, shear capacity, and ductility of the strengthened element — often doubling or tripling the load capacity of existing concrete members without the disruption of full demolition and reconstruction. Nitowrap CF is used to upgrade under-strength or deteriorated bridges, increase the load capacity of slabs and beams for change of use, repair earthquake-damaged concrete frames, and confine columns to improve ductility. The system is lightweight and can be installed with minimal disruption to building occupancy. Space Arc Engineering distributes Nitowrap CF for structural strengthening projects across Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, and Northern India.

Applications

• Flexural strengthening of under-strength RC beams and slabs
• Shear strengthening of RC beams and bridge girders
• Column confinement for ductility enhancement in seismic zones
• Bridge deck and girder capacity increase for higher load rating
• Strengthening of RC structures for change of use or increased loading
• Repair and strengthening of earthquake-damaged structural frames

Key Advantages

• Very high tensile strength to weight ratio — minimal dead load addition
• Thin profile — minimal change to structural dimensions or headroom
• Rapid installation with minimal disruption to building use
• No corrosion — permanent performance in aggressive environments
• Documented international standards (ACI 440, TR55 UK)
• Complete system — primer, saturant, fabric all from one supplier