Polyrepair ST 50: High Strength Cementitious Repair Mortar
Polyrepair ST 50: High Strength Cementitious Repair Mortar
Polyrepair ST 50: High Strength Cementitious Repair Mortar
characteristics
► Extra reinforced strength due to the presence of
fibres
► Shrinkage compensated
► Suitable for high build applications
► Suitable for use in marine and industrial areas
► Prevents the corrosion of steel reinforcement in
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concrete
► Can be applied by trowel, pump or spray
► High strength repair of concrete
DESCRIPTION
Polyrepair ST50 is a high strength structural polymer 1
modified repair mortar. The product is specially formulated
by blending OPC with non shrinking additives, fibers, Polyrepair ST50 to achieve optimum bond in the fresh and
polymers and fillers for repairing of beams, columns and cured sections. To achieve optimum bond between fresh
Slabs in structures which are subjected to dynamic loads and cured section, Polyrepair ST50 should be applied when
and traffic. the bonding coat is still tacky. For new concrete saturate
the area to be repaired thoroughly with water prior to the
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONs application of the repair mortar.
Surface preparation Mixing
The surface of the concrete to be repaired should be Polyrepair ST50 can be mixed by mechanical means.
sound, clean and uncontaminated. The decayed or Slowly add the Polyrepair ST50 to 3.50- 4.0 ltr. of clean
damaged area should be saw cut, keeping the sides of gauged water (W/P ratio of 0.14 - 0.16 approx) working
the area as square as possible. Loose materials must be well to produce a smooth mortar. The consistency of the
removed carefully using suitable means such as sharp tools mix can be adjusted by the addition of more powder or
or chipping hammer. If the reinforcement is corroded make water as necessary, depending on the temperature.
sure that the back of the steel is completely exposed. Then Placing and Finishing
clean the steel to bright metal condition. Whilst the primer is still tacky, apply the mortar mix and
Priming compact well. Application can be done with trowel or a rubber
a. Reinforcement steel: After cleaning, prime the hand glove to paste the material in place. Polyrepair ST50
can be applied to desired thicknesses in layers on vertical and
reinforcement using Zinc rich primer (Polyzinc*). Brush
overhead surfaces. High build application can be achieved by
apply a continuous coat of Polyzinc to the dry steel. A
using a formwork. While applying multiple layers, the previous
second coat may be applied after 1-2 hours to cover all
layer should be crosshatched and allowed to set before
the pin holes.
applying the next coat. Polyrepair ST50 can be applied to a
b. Concrete: If the concrete damage is severe and is due to thickness of
chloride attack, a bonding coat with 40 mm in one single application if the ambient temperature
Polybond EP*/Polybond AC* is advisable before placing
is less than 25°C and the weather conditions are normal. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Curing Due to the presence of rapid drying polymers, the
Typical properties achieved with W/P ratio of 0.16
repaired area shall be cured in accordance with good
concrete curing practice by and protected from drying PROPERTIES VALUES
winds. Curing shall be done by non degradable type of Color & appearance Grey powder
curing compounds or wet hessian cloth. When cured with Mixed density, [g/cc] 2.1±0.05
wet hessian cloth, the area shall be covered immediately
Application life, [mins] 30
with a high density polyethyelene sheet which shall be
taped to all edges. Compressive strength > 50
@28 days, [N/mm2]
CLEANING Application thickness
Clean all the tools with water immediately after use. Minimum, [mm/layer] 5
Hardened materials can be removed mechanically only. Vertical, [mm/layer] Up to 40
Overhead, [mm/layer] Up to 15
COVERAGE / YIELD Horizontal, [mm/layer] Up to 100
Polyrepair ST50: 13.81L/25 kg
Application temp, [°C] 5 to 45
(W/P ratio of 0.16)
Polyzinc : 7 m2/L All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
Polybond EP : 3-5 m2/L SUPPLY
Polybond AC : 4-5 m2/L
Polyrepair ST50 25kg bag
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE Polybond AC 20L pail & 200L drum
Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from all sources of
Polybond EP 1L & 5L kit
heat and sunlight. In tropical climates, store in air condition
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