Application and Function

Schluter-DILEX-KSBT is a maintenance-free, prefabricated movement profile used to bridge expansion joints.

It features trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made of stainless steel, solid brass, or aluminum, which are secured in the mortar bond coat and provide edge protection for adjacent tiles against mechanical stresses.

The profile bridges expansion joints and accommodates movement via the 3/4" (20 mm) or 1-3/16" (30 mm) wide movement zone made of soft thermoplastic rubber, which also forms the visible surface.  The special movement zone design allows for the 3/4" (20 mm) insert to absorb movements of ±3/16" (5 mm) and the 1-3/16" (30 mm) insert to absorb movements of ±3/8" (10 mm).

The thermoplastic rubber movement zone can  be replaced if damaged. Schluter-DILEX-KSBT offers secure edge protection for surfaces exposed to foot traffic and light vehicular traffic and is, therefore, suited for use in shopping centers, parking garages, and warehouses. The profile can be used in floor areas as well as wall areas, for a continuous, uniform appearance.

Schluter-DILEX-KSBT prevents sound bridges, making it ideal for use in soundrated floors.