Conbextra HR
Conbextra HR
Conbextra HR
Uses Properties
Conbextra HR is used for grouting of equipment like blast Compressive strength (IS : 4031 Part 6) (W/P=0.14)
furnace, chimneys, etc., and also for concrete floor
Age (days) Compressive Strength ( N/mm2 )
refurbishments, where high temperature and thermal
1 35
gradients are envisaged.
3 60
Advantages 7 70
28 90
Expansion system compensates for shrinkage in the
Flexural strength - 9 N/mm2 @ 28 days
plastic state
(BS 4551, 1980)
No iron content to cause staining
Tensile strength - 3 N/mm2 @ 28 days
Prepacked material overcomes onsite batching
variations Free Expansion - 1-2%
Mixing
Preparation
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should
Foundation surface
be used. When quantities upto 50 kg are used, a slow
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any speed drill fitted with a high shear mixer is suitable. Larger
loosely adherent materials. If the concrete surface is defective quantities will require a high shear vane mixer. Do not use
or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt a colloidal impeller mixer.
holes and fixing pockets must be blown clean of any dirt or
Consistency of grout mix
debri. Immediately before grouting takes place any free water
should be removed with particular care being taken to blow The quantity of clean water required to be added to a 25 kg
out all bolt holes and pockets. bag to achieve the desired consistency is 3.5 - 4.0 litres.
If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they Placing
should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
At 300C place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing to gain
Form work full benefit of the expansion process.
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof. This can Conbextra HR can be placed in thicknesses of upto 100mm
be achieved by using foam rubber strip or mastic sealant in a single pour when used as an underplate grout.
beneath the constructed formwork and between joints.
For grouting sections, exceeding 100mm thick Conbextra
In some cases, it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry sand HR shall be added with special coarse aggregate. Please
and cement formwork. The formwork should include outlets contact local Fosroc office.
for pre-soaking.
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between
Unrestricted surface area the substrate and the base plate.
This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge should be prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a batch
not exceed 150 mm on the pouring side and 50 mm on the must be regulated to the time to prepare the next one.
opposite side. It is advisable, where practical, to have no gap
Curing
at the flank sides.
On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas
should be thoroughly cured. This should be done by the
use of Concure curing membrane, continuous application
of water and/or wet hessian.
Conbextra HR
Cleaning Precautions
Estimating
Packaging
Yield
Storage
Shelf life
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