Finex Engineering
As the pioneer admixtures supplier in Sri Lanka, Finex holds the exclusive dealership in Sri Lanka for world’s biggest and leading admixtures manufacturer – BASF for over 35 years. Plasticizers Liquid Admixtures used to increase the workability of concrete and to reduce the mixing water conten...
PCE based Super-plasticizers - Sika
Please contact Sika Sri Lanka ... PCE based Super-plasticizers; Sika ViscoCrete-5060. high-range water reducing/superplasticizing concrete admixture
Sika Plastiment PR-450 | Plasticizers
Sika Plastiment PR-450 is used as a concrete plasticizer and retarder where high quality concrete is required in difficult climatic conditions. Suitable for use in tropical and hot climatic conditions. Sika Plastiment PR-450 provides the following properties: Long slump retention at high concrete temperature
15 Types of Admixtures Used in Concrete - The Constructor
Normal plasticizer reduces the water demand up to 10%, mid-range plasticizers reduce the water demand up to 15% while super plasticizers reduce the water demand up to 30%. Calcium, sodium and ammonium lignosulphonates are commonly used plasticizers.
Concrete Plasticizers, Cement & Plastic Fillers | USG
Our concrete plasticizer products reduce the water/cement ratio to achieve better results. View our plasticizer admixture for concrete and other offerings below. 5 results CAS-20-4 Calcium Sulfate Filler Extremely bright white mineral used to extend more costly titanium dioxide. Submittal Sheet Industrial Filler No. 1
- What is a hydrophilic plasticizer?
- The primary purpose of hydrophilic plasticizers is to improve the concrete’s plastic and flow properties, as evidenced by their increased wet ability. This plasticizer makes a lot of air get into the concrete mix. It is possible to lower the tension of the water in the solution and make the concrete more flexible.
- What are plasticizers & water reducers?
- Plasticizers and water reducers are chemical admixtures used to make concrete more workable. Unless the mixture is “starved” of water, increasing the w/c ratio reduces the concrete’s strength. An increase in durability is achieved by decreasing the water content (without “starving” the concrete).
- What is a plasticizer in concrete?
- and more resistant to cold. A plasticizer is an additive used in concrete to improve its workability, performance, and durability. Plasticizers are typically added to concrete mixes to make pouring, shaping, and finishing easier. They can also help to increase the strength and reduce the permeability of the hardened concrete.
- What makes a good plasticizer?
- A good plasticizer makes concrete or mortar flow in a way that is different from how an air-entraining agent does it. But some plasticizers also add air to the material, making it easier to work. A good plasticizer should add 1% to 2% of the air to concrete at most because adding air to concrete makes it less strong.
- How do plasticizers and water reducers affect concrete strength?
- Since the heat of hydration of mass concrete goes down when the cement weight goes down, plasticizers can do this. Plasticizers and water reducers are chemical admixtures used to make concrete more workable. Unless the mixture is “starved” of water, increasing the w/c ratio reduces the concrete’s strength.
- How do Plasticizers make concrete stronger and last longer?
- Plasticizers make concrete stronger and last longer by reducing the amount of water and cement needed to reach a certain level of workability. Since the heat of hydration of mass concrete goes down when the cement weight goes down, plasticizers can do this. Plasticizers and water reducers are chemical admixtures used to make concrete more workable.
