Sure, replacing a concrete foundation or other structure with concrete makes perfect sense. It was, after all, designed for concrete. In a vacuum, replacing it makes sense. However, construction and maintenance projects in today’s industrial environments are subject...
It’s hard to believe that it makes sense to “repair” a slab with extensive and continuous damage. If you’re thinking about a conventional “patch job”, you’re right. You’d never be able to justify the time for prep on dozens or even hundreds of small areas much less...
Discovered damage in your pit or chest linings? Regular inspections are key to planning work for mill outages. Once you’ve made an assessment, you have an idea of what you’ll need to plan for on the schedule and for your budget. Most people still wait to perform the...
Still think your only option for re-setting and grouting equipment is waiting on a semi-annual shutdown? The truth is, cement and epoxy technology has advanced just like your office computer. New materials and additives have produced products for grouting that allow...
Take a look at the range of materials you can use to restore your foundation and grout in one step. Material Chemical resistance Yield per unit Yield extended with gravel per unit Equipment needed SR Deep Pour Epoxy Grout General, mild acids and caustics 2.0 cubic...
When restoring and protecting pump foundations, you can use the same chemical resistant patching materials (mentioned in our guide “Product Selection Guide for Chemical Resistant Concrete Repair Materials”) in one step. You can use those same materials you used to...
Material Joint Type Consistency Chemical resistance Tools needed Sika ICSL Self-leveling For light traffic, no chemicals Caulk Gun Sika IA Non-sag For light traffic, no chemicals Caulk Gun Pecora 322FC Expansion or control joints Self-leveling Fuels AT 1200S Air...
SR Epoxy Sealer Long Term Immersion (LTI): the coating will be immersed in the solution for extended periods of time. Short Term Immersion (STI): the coating will be immersed for up to 72 hours. Splash Zone (SZ): the coating will be exposed to the solution for only...
With the wide range of chemicals and compounds used in Chemical Production these days, there’s no way to use one product. You need to consider a few things before you decide what you’ll use. 1. What’s the basic chemistry of your product in this containment or...
Let’s face it, nearly every installation of process equipment is time sensitive these days. Ultra-competitive markets and slim profit margins force most companies to limit even planned down-time to the bare minimum. Saving the cure time for conventional grouts could...
There is a wide variety of material on the market designed to be applied to concrete floors to seal and protect. The best know are Epoxy Based and come in many grades. They can be poured to self-level, squeegeed, rolled, troweled or placed as a grout topping. While...
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