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Epoxy resin free-flow grouts conforming to Specification Clause

the requirements of BS EN1504-3 Class R4
and BS EN 1504-6 Anchoring of reinforcing The epoxy grout shall be Conbextra EP, a multi-component
steel bar. resin grout conforming to the requirements of BSEN 1504-3
Class R4 and BSEN 1504-4. For gaps between 0.25 and 10
Uses mm Conbextra EP10 should be used and for gaps between
10 and 120 mm Conbextra EPR should be used.
For grouting under baseplates, crane rails, turbines where Conbextra EPR: The hardened grout shall have a compressive
heavy dynamic loads are encountered and areas where strength in excess of 95 MPa at 7 days and a flexural strength
chemical spillage may occur. in excess of 37 MPa at 7 days.

Typical applications include: Conbextra EP10: The hardened grout shall have a
compressive strength in excess of 95 MPa at 7 days and a
Reciprocating machinery flexural strength in excess of 80 MPa at 7 days.
Testing equipment The storage handling and placement of the grout shall be in
Heavy crane and transporter rails strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

High speed turbines

Standard Compliance
Centrifuges
Conbextra EP10 and Conbextra EPR complies with the
Drop forges classification R4 according to BS EN 1504-3.
Electroplating and chemical plants Conbextra EP10 and Conbextra EPR complies with the
requirements of BS EN 1504 -6: Anchoring of reinforced steel
Anchoring of steel bars

Advantages
Low creep characteristics under sustained loading
Resistant to repetitive dynamic loads
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Non-shrink, ensuring complete surface contact and bond Fosroc Ltd, Drayton Manor Business Park, Coleshill
High compressive, tensile and flexural strengths Road, Tamworth, Staffs, B78 3TL
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Fast, convenient installation with rapid strength gain
0370-CPD-0845
Withstands a wide range of chemicals
EN 1504-3; EN 1504-6
Two grades available for gap widths 0.25 - 10 mm and Concrete repair products for structural repair PC mortar.
10 - 120 mm Anchoring of reinforced steel bar
Compressive strength Class R4 (>45 MPa)
Description Chloride ion content < 0.05 %
Conbextra EP are epoxy resin based products designed for Adhesive bond strength > 2.0MPa
free-flow grouting of gap thicknesses from 0.25 to 120 mm.
Determination of shrinkage > 2.0 MPa
Two grades of product are available:
and expansion
Conbextra EP10 for grouting gap thicknesses from 0.25 to Carbonation resistance dk < control concrete
10 mm. Comprising of a two component, low viscosity unfilled
epoxy resin system which is mixed and poured into the gap. Reaction to fire Class C1 s1 d0
Conbextra EPR for grouting gap thicknesses from 10 to Testing of anchoring prod- @ 75 KN load < 0.6mm
120 mm. A three-component system consisting of base resin, ucts by pull out method
liquid hardener and specially graded inert fillers, which are Glass transition >45oC or 20oC above max
mixed and poured into the gap. temperature ambient temperature

Determination of creep Displacement < 0.6 mm @

under sustained load 3 months
Dangerous substances Complies with 5.4 (1504-3)
Complies with 5.3 (1504-6)

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Properties
The following results were obtained at a temperature of 20C unless otherwise stated.

Test method Standard EN 1504 Test result

Requirement Conbextra Conbextra
EP10 EPR
Compressive Strength EN 2190:1999 Class R4 > 45 MPa - MPa @ 1 Day 90 MPa
- MPa @ 3 Day - MPa
100MPa @ 7 Day 100 MPa
Bond strength by pull off: EN 1542:1999 Class R4 > 2.0 MPa 3.2 MPa 2.9 MPa
Chloride ion content: EN 1015-17:2000 Class R4 < 0.05 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Determination of shrinkage EN 12617-4:2002 Class R4 > 2MPa 3.1 MPa Shrinkage 2.9 MPa
and expansion: 3.1 MPa Expansion 2.8 MPa
MPa
Elastic modulus in EN 13412:2002 Class R4 > 20 GPa - 22 GPa
compression
Testing of anchoring products EN 1881:2006 @ 75 KN load 0.45 mm Dry test 0.30 mm
by pull out method < 0.6 mm 0.51 mm Wet test 0.38 mm
Determination of creep under EN 1544:2007 Displacement 0.36 mm 0.43 mm
sustained load 0.6 mm @ 3 months
Glass transition temperature EN 12614:2006 > 45 or 20oC above max 51oC 56oC
ambient temperature
Fire rating EN 13501-1 - Class C1 s1 dO
Flexural strength BS 6319 Pt 3:1990 - 81 MPa 37 MPa
Flexural modulus BS 6319 Pt 3 1990 - 3.6 GPa 15.5 GPa
Tensile strength BS 6319 Pt 3:1985 - 29 MPa 14 MPa
Pot life - 40 min @ 10oC 60 min
20 min @ 20oC 30min
10 min @ 30oC 15 min
Minimum thickness - 0.25 mm 10 mm
Maximum thickness - 10 mm 120 mm

Clarification of property values: The typical properties given above are derived from laboratory testing. Results derived from
field applied samples may vary.

Flow characteristics
The maximum distance of flow is governed by the gap thickness, the head of grout applied and the ambient temperature. The
following table gives typical data for flow design.

Temperature C Gap thickness(mm) Hydrostatic head (mm) Maximum flow (mm)

EPR: 5 12 100 450
5 35 100 900
20 12 100 900
20 35 100 2000
EP10: Flow determined by gap thickness and pressure applied

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Application instructions Mixing

Preparation Pour all the contents of the hardener pack into the base
container. Mix using a slow speed power drill and paddle
Foundation surface until homogeneous.
All contact surfaces must be free from oil, grease, free-standing Conbextra EPR: Pour all the resultant liquid into a container
water or any loosely adherent material. Concrete surfaces with a capacity of 15 to 25 litres. Add all the filler provided.
should be cut back to a sound base either by a grit blast or Mix using a slow speed power drill and paddle for 2 minutes
light scabble. All dust must be removed and bolt holes or fixing or until a uniform colour is achieved in the grout.
pockets blown clean of any dirt or debris.
Placing
Steel surfaces
The mixed grout should be poured steadily from one side only
All steel surfaces should be shot blasted to SA2.5, free of to eliminate the entrapment of air.
rust and mill scale. Cleaned surfaces may be protected by
the application of Nitoprime 28. Continuous grout flow is essential.

Formwork Sufficient grout must be available prior to starting.

The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof as The time taken to pour a batch should be regulated to the
Conbextra EP products are free-flowing grouts. Loss of grout time taken to prepare the next batch.
once the material is placed but not hardened, will result in
After curing the unrestrained grout should be cut back below
incomplete filling of the gap.
the bottom of the baseplate using a skill saw.
For free-flow grout conditions it is essential to provide a
Cleaning
hydrostatic head of grout. To achieve this a feeding hopper
system should be used. All tools and equipment should be cleaned immediately after
use with Fosroc Solvent 102. Spillages should be absorbed
Example of Conbextra EP grout to individual rail baseplate: with sand or sawdust and disposed in accordance with local
regulations.
50mm
max Estimating
t
t

Supply
EP10: 3 litre packs, containing liquid
base and hardener. 2 x 1.5
t

litre units
1 2 EPR: 8 and 16 litre packs, containing
t

base, hardener and filler

Fosroc Solvent 102: 5 and 25 litre containers
Example of Conbextra EP grout to machinery baseplate:
Limitations
Temperature
s 50mm During application:
max
150mm
t
t

min For both products grouting may be carried out without special
t precautions at ambient temperatures from 5C to 25C. Where
t

temperatures exceed 20C note the pot life will be reduced.

1 2
Cure temperatures below 15oC will result in slower strength
t

build up; at 5 oC cure will stop until the material warms.

Exotherm: All epoxy systems will develop a temperature
rise on mixing. Its extent will be a function of the volume to
1 Conbextra EP grout surface ratio, the ambient temperature as well as the mass
2 *Lokfix resin anchor and thermal conductivity of the surrounding materials. Mixed
* Also available from Fosroc. Conbextra EP10 will in quantities above approximately 200
grams exotherm producing vapour. Ensure good ventilation
and do not breath fumes Contact Fosroc Technical Services
for specific advice.

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In service:
The cured grouts, which are completely resistant to frost and
sub-zero temperatures, are suitable for use up to 45C. Contact
Fosroc Technical Services for advice.

Storage

Conbextra EP products have a shelf life of 12 months if kept

in dry conditions at 20C.

Precautions
Health and safety

For further information refer to appropriate Product Safety Data

Sheet available at www.fosroc.com
Fire
Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. In the event of fire extinguish
with CO2 or foam.
Flash point
Fosroc Solvent 102: 33C

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recom-
mendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over
where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in
accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, telephone: fax: email:
Staffordshire B78 3TL. UK +44 0 (1827) 262222 +44 0 (1827) 262444 [email protected]

www.fosroc.com Certificate number FM 610

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