Why do we need such an additive to concrete as a plasticizer?Concrete for the foundation consists of cement, sand, water and crushed stone of a certain fraction.
It is possible to increase the fluidity and mobility of the mixture by adding a plasticizer. Plasticizers improve the quality of concrete, and have a positive effect on increasing the grade strength. Plasticizers for concrete improve the ability of concrete mixture particles to slide relative to each other. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the amount of water and cement.
What are the advantages of using plasticizer for concrete?the grade strength of concrete increases without changing the grade of cement, the number of pores decreases due to saving cement by 10-15%, concrete turns out to be cheaper, the shrinkage of concrete decreases when setting, the water resistance of concrete increases, tight contact with the formwork and reinforcement is increased for better separation of the formwork, we recommend using Protex formwork lubricant.
Its composition provides excellent separation properties and anti-corrosion protection.The superplasticizer for concrete solutions TEKNOFLOW SUPER is designed for the manufacture of concrete products and structures to which increased requirements for water resistance, frost resistance, chemical resistance are applied.
It has a plasticizing, hydrophobic effect, compacts the structure of concrete. It has increased rates of cracking, abrasion. Increases the strength set of concrete. The composition of the additive is adapted to domestic aggregates and cement, including slag-alkaline ones. It is possible to apply crushed stone and sand of the worst quality without loss of vintage strength.Where can concrete be used with the addition of TEKNOFLOW SUPER plasticizer?
In the construction of residential, municipal buildings, shopping malls and factories, in the construction of any concrete engineering structures to reduce water permeability in the construction of concrete foundations to eliminate the formation of voids in reinforced concrete, the TEKNOFLOW SUPER plasticizer allows:
increase the water resistance and durability of concrete (W-8 and above)
- to increase the workability and uniformity of the concrete mix to reduce shrinkage and creep to prevent corrosion of cement stone to reduce water consumption by 15-20% to reduce cement consumption by 10-20% without reducing brand strength and durability indicators.
How to use the TEKNOFLOW SUPER Plasticizer?Add the TEKNOFLOW SUPER superplasticizer in an amount of 0.5-2% by weight of cement to the concrete mixture and mix until a homogeneous mass is formed.
Apply at ambient temperatures from 5°C to 35°C.
Recommendation from the manufacturer:For maximum effect, add the TEKNOFLOW SUPER superplasticizer to the water, and then start preparing the mixture.
- This is the only way to achieve the most uniform distribution of the additive over the mass of concrete.
Recommendations for use:When used at temperatures below 5°C or above 35°
Take additional protective measures from the ambient temperature.When used at temperatures below 5 °C, we recommend using heat-insulating multilayer mats to shelter freshly laid concrete.
- They serve as concrete protection in winter When used at temperatures above 35 °, we recommend using a construction polyethylene film, the use of which contributes to the effective retention of moisture necessary for the hydration of cement in concrete.