Industrial floors repairs, minimum thickness 0.8 in
• Easy installation, just add water and mix;
• High early strength after two hours;
• High final mechanical strength;
• High resistance to aggressive agents ;
• Wide temperature use, ranging from 20 to 85°F;
• Crack resistant – shrinkage compensation;
• Excellent resistance to freeze-thaw cycling. |
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RAPFLEX PLUS is ready to use, easy to apply, special cement, selected aggregates, fibers and additives based mortar.
Uses
• Rapid concrete floor repairs in industries and highways. Can be placed into service in as little as 2 hours for standard rubber tire traffic depending on temperature;
• Fix machinery and equipments, allowing extremely rapid maintenance stopping;
• Expansion joint rebuilds;
• Repairs in concretes in industrial areas subject the presence of acids (pH>3.5), fats, oils, sulfates and clean agents;
• Floor and wall repairs in freezer rooms;
• Can be painted in 24 hours.
Limitations
•For applications with temperatures below 5°F, consults the Bautech’s Technical Department.
Substrate Preparation
• All substrate must be structurally sound, solid, rough, clean and free of any substances which may avoid or reduce adhesion. Concrete must be at least 7 days old;
• All unsound concrete should be removed and the surface roughened to a minimum of 0.8 in profile amplitude; remove all laitance till to find the aggregate;
• The concrete substrate should be cleaned with water. Remove all extra water prior to application.
Rapflex PlusPreparation
• Mix each 55 lb bag of RAPFLEX PLUS in 1 gal of clean water. In old and contaminated substrates change the water for 1 gal of additive RAPFLEX;
• Don’t use less than one bag each time;
• Mix time: 3 - 4 minutes;
• Pot life: 30 minutes at 70°F or 15 minutes at 85°F.
Placement
• Place the RAPFLEX PLUS immediately after mixing. Work the material firmly into the sides and bottom to eliminate air pockets and assure maximum bond.
• Where practical, work from one side to the other and screed to the level of the surrounding concrete, then trowel or surface treats.
Curing
• After the initial set, keep the surfaces moist and covered with plastic or wet bags for, at least 1h30min.
• The curing products used for conventional concretes are suitable for RAPFLEX PLUS.
Thickness and Joints
• Minimum thickness: 0.8in;
• Distance between joints: 6.6 feet.
Liberation
• In as little as 2 hours for standard rubber tire traffic, depending on temperature;
• For any type of paint job, 48 hours after the placement.
Technical Data
| Package |
55 lb bag |
| Water |
1 Gal per 55 lb bag |
| Fresh |
140 lb / cut ft |
| Granulometry |
0 to 0.1 in” |
Setting Time:
| Temperature |
86º F |
68º F |
41º F |
| Initial Set |
20 mim |
40 mim |
60 mim |
Strength (psi):
| Age |
2h |
6h |
24h |
7 days |
28 days |
| Compresive |
2,900 |
5,075 |
5,800 |
>7,250 |
| Tração na flexão |
360 |
450 |
580 |
650 |
800 |
CAUTION
Contains Portland cement CAS #65997-15-1. Freshly mixed cement products may cause skin injury. Avoid contact with skin when possible and wash exposed areas promptly with water. If any product gets in the eye, rinse immediately and repeatedly with water. Wear a dust mask, eye protection, and rubber gloves.
WARRANTY
Bautech warrants this product is free from manufacturing defects and the warranty extension is limited to the product’s purchasing price, only if proved to be defective and when used as recommended. There is no other warranty expressed or implicit and no salesman, agent, distributor or dealer has the authority to extend, modify or suppress these provisions.
For more information contact Bautech’s Technical Department.
SHELF LIFE
The paper package with involucre of plastic keep the properties of RAPFLEX PLUS for a period of more than six months from the fabrication date, stored in the unopened container in a cool, dry area without contact with the sun.
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