In the earlier article, we discussed how Rusticide helps in removal of rust from steel. Now once the corrosion (rust) has been treated using Rusticide, it is necessary to prevent it from rusting thereafter to ensure that the structure can meet its designed service life.
Sunanda Global has exactly developed a tailormade ready-to-use product - POLYALK FIXOPRIME. POLYALK FIXOPRIME is a chemical that is highly alkaline, polymeric, elastomeric and specially designed to protect steel against corrosion by the mechanism of passivation.
USES
- In new Reinforced concrete structures as a coating for reinforcement bars.
- Passivation of exposed steel in the repair of structural members.
ADVANTAGES
One-pack system. It can be simply mixed with cement forming a highly alkaline co-matrix.
- The high alkalinity of cement fortified by high alkalinity, high flexural strength, and extra adhesion owing to specially engineered polymers in POLYALK FIXOPRIME, give long-lasting protection against corrosion (rusting) of steel rebars.
- Treatment can be carried out at the site. Being cementitious, Polyalk Fixoprime coated rebars do not suffer the loss of a bond when embedded in concrete, whereas epoxy-coated bars are prone to suffer substantial loss of bond.
STEPS TO USE POLYALK FIXOPRIME
- Clean the steel surface with a stiff wire brush to remove loosely held rust particles/ scales.
- Apply RUSTICIDE with cotton waste swab as per specification.
- Mix 1 Kg of POLYALK FIXOPRIME with 1.25 Kgs of fresh grey cement, using a mechanical stirrer, to form a lump free slurry
- Apply this slurry to the steel rebar surface with a brush taking care to avoid pinholes.
- Allow this coat to set for a minimum of six hours (or preferably till the next day)
- Apply a second coat of the slurry carefully and allow this coat to set. Take suitable precautions to avoid pinholes. Make sure that no area is left uncovered.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
All products manufactured by Sunanda Global are as per international quality standards. The company has an ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation and CE marking for the manufacturing of its products.
At Sunanda, we believe new concepts along with innovation are necessary for competing globally. We constantly seek to upgrade our products, evolve them for new applications, and add unique products based on our strong association with customers – all this while evaluating the ecological and social impact of our innovations. This market-focused cutting edge R&D has lead to our present strong position in the world of construction chemicals.
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Generally, it is very tedious and time consuming to apply cement plaster on smooth concrete surfaces, generally on account of poor interfacial bonding.Before cement plastering is done, concrete slabs (soffits or ceilings), walls, columns, beams are hacked with a chisel and hammer in order to roughen their surfaces to enable the plaster to adhere to the concrete surface.
However, there is no way to maintain uniformity and consistency in the number of hacks per sq.
Adding more water to this debonded plaster compromises the original water-cement ratio, significantly reduces the strength, life and quality of plaster.
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