TDS - Emaco CP 60
TDS - Emaco CP 60
TDS - Emaco CP 60
60
High-performance anode for concrete
cathodic protection
Description
EMACO CP 60 is a unique anode system that has been
developed specifically for reinforced concrete applications.
The material comprises highly-conductive coated fibres, tridimensionally distributed throughout a polymer modified
cementitious mortar.
The electro catalytic coating on the fibres has a very low
consumption rate and anode interfacial reactions are
uniformly distributed throughout the entire body of the
material, which results in long, maintenance-free life.
EMACO CP 60 is a two-component system. Part 1 is a
powder component which contains a blend of Portland
cement, graded silica, electro catalytic coated fibres and
special additives. Part 2 is a liquid polymer component. The
product is applied using wet-spray concrete techniques at
8mm thickness.
Benefits
Durable
high conductivity
excellent adhesion
single application
pre-packed
Environmentally friendly
Uses
EMACO CP 60 is a highly durable anode for impressed
Packaging
EMACO CP 60 is supplied pre-packed;
Part 1 is in 25kg sacks and Part 2 in 20 litre pails.
Part 2 can be made available in 220 litre drums or 1000 litre
containers, for larger projects.
Colours
Grey
Product data
Anode characteristics
Maximum current density
(concrete surface area)
Bulk resistivity
20 mA/m
< 1 ohm.cm
1.25mm
92N/mm
15N/mm
3.8N/mm
7.4N/mm
0.02kg/m
No
cracking
/
debonding
Sea water ponding
No
cracking
/
debonding
Motor oil ponding
No
cracking
/
debonding
After freeze / thaw
No
cracking
/
debonding
(a)
: typical values. All tests were carried out under temperature
controlled conditions of 21C.
Application
Substrate quality:
In order to cathodically protect steel-reinforced concrete,
electrical continuity of the steel is required. For existing
structures a condition survey should be undertaken to
establish the suitability of the structure for CP.
Reference should be made to the draft CEN standard
TC262/SC2/WG2.
Substrate preparation:
Preparation of the concrete substrate is vital to achieve
optimum performance and long service life from the cathodic
protection installation. Remove all surface coatings,
defective renders, foreign matter, formwork treatments,
laitance, algae and other contaminants that may adversely
affect the bond. Use abrasive blasting or high-pressure
water jetting. Do not use vibrating or high-impact methods;
such methods increase the risk of inducing micro cracks that
may affect the adhesion and the long-term durability of the
anode system.
The prepared substrate should have a pull-out strength of at
least 1.5N/mm.
Spalled or delaminated areas and cracks should be repaired
with approved THORO CP concrete repair products. Hairline
cracks may be left untreated. Under no circumstances
should any cracks be injected with materials which will
insulate areas from the CP system. Areas of low cover and
exposed steel must be treated or the cover built up to that
required.
Primary anode (b):
A primary anode is an essential requirement for a EMACO
CP 60 system. The required number and configuration for
correct current distribution will be project specific and is,
therefore, a CP design decision. As a guide for a plane
surface, primary anodes should be placed at 2m centres
(maximum) with a 1m clearance from the edges of the
anode zones. The primary anode should be fixed to the
prepared substrate by plastic anchors.
The configuration should allow the connection to the rectifier
to be made outside the anodic zone and in duplicate as a
minimum.
Suitable primary anode materials will normally involve
surface-activated Titanium ribbon, e.g. Elgard Anode Ribbon
by Eltech, or Lida Grid by DeNora Permelec. Appropriate
companies should be contacted for advice.
(b)
contact your local MBT office for advice
Mixing:
Wet density
Pot life (at 21C)
Mixing liquid :
2.20 kg/dm
30 minutes
Coverage
Coverage is dependent upon various factors, including the
method of working and substrate condition.
The recommended applied thickness of EMACO CP 60 is
8mm.
1.79kg EMACO CP 60 Part 1 and appr. 0.36 litres Part 2 will
be required for 1mm/m.
Storage
All materials are to be stored under cover, clear of the ground
and stacked not more than 6 sacks or 2 pails high. Protect the
materials from all sources of moisture and frost. Preferably
store at above 15C as this will ease the distribution of the
fibres during mixing. Rotate stock in order not to exceed the
shelf life of 6 months for sacks and 12 months for pails.
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