MasterEmaco® S 488

Shrinkage compensated, polymer fiber reinforced, thixotropic repair mortar

DESCRIPTION PACKAGING
MasterEmaco S 488, is a cementitious prebagged MasterEmaco S 488 is available in 25kg bags.
ready-to-use structural repair mortar in powder form.
When mixed with the correct amount of water, it TYPICAL PROPERTIES @ 3.5 LITRES OF
produces a thixotropic, high strength repair mortar, WATER / BAG
reinforced with acrylic polymer fibers. It possess
Appearance: grey powder
excellent bond characteristics to steel reinforcement and
containing micro fine
to concrete.
fibers
MasterEmaco S 488 mortar is shrinkage compensated.
Wet density: Approx. 2195 kg/m³
It has low permeability and is extremely durable.
Compressive strength > 25 N/mm² at 1 day
MasterEmaco S 488 contains no metallic aggregate
at 25°C BS 1881 : Part > 70 N/mm² at 28 days
and is chloride free.
116:
MasterEmaco S 488 is formulated for sprayed or
Indirect tensile
troweled applications, in thicknesses up to 50 mm in one
strength
layer by hand application. Greater thicknesses can be
BS 1881 : Part 117:
achieved when spray applied.
3.6N/mm² at 28 days
Resistivity approx.: 12500Ωcm
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Water penetration <5mm
- All types of structural repair which can be applied by DIN 1048 : Part 5:
trowel or wet spray.
- Repair of structural members subjected to repetitive APPLICATION PROCEDURE
loading.
- Repairs to reinforced or pre-stressed beams or PREPARATION OF SUBSTRATE
columns. It is essential that the substrate to be repaired is sound,
- Protection of concrete subject to attack from water clean and free of all contamination. The damaged areas
containing chlorides and sulphates etc. of concrete to be removed should be clearly identified.
- Repairs in industrial areas, especially those The perimeter of the area should be saw cut to a depth
containing mineral oils, lubricants. of 10mm and the edges cut as neatly as possible
- Repairs in marine environments. keeping the sides square. Feather-edging is not
permitted and a minimum thickness of 10mm must be
maintained over the whole repair area. The substrate
ADVANTAGES should be prepared to provide a rough surface having at
- Shrinkage compensation - reduces the risk of
least a 5mm amplitude at 20mm frequency.
cracking due to shrinkage and ensures full contact
with host concrete and load transfer in structural
If unsound or contaminated concrete is found to extend
repair situations.
beyond the pre-marked area, consult the engineer in
- No primer required - allows rapid application at
charge. Subject to his approval cut out as necessary
reduced cost.
back to clean sound concrete.
- Can be spray applied - rapid application of large
If reinforcement is corroded ensure that the back of the
quantities.
steel has been exposed. Reinforcement should have all
- Low rebound - when spray applied rebound is
rust removed by the use of power tools, abrasive
minimal, with subsequent saving in material cost.
blasting (wet or dry) or wire brushing. Reinforcing steel
- Extremely low permeability - gives excellent
should be exposed and cleaned around its whole
resistance to attack by aggressive elements.

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Shrinkage compensated, polymer fiber reinforced, thixotropic repair mortar

circumference. Steel should be prepared to Swedish APPLICATION

Standard SIS 05-900:1967-SA 2½ or BS 4232 Ref. 24 After mixing, MasterEmaco S 488 can be sprayed or
second quality. trowel applied. Suitable spraying units are Meyco
Extra protection to the reinforcement can be provided by Deguna 20, Turbosol T20 and Putzmeister P11.
use of MasterEmaco 8100 AP dependent upon the When applying by hand MasterEmaco S 488 must be
circumstances of use and requirement of the client. forced tightly into the substrate to ensure intimate
Severely corroded reinforcement may require contact with the pre-wetted substrate.
replacement and the engineer must be consulted. Levelling and initial finishing should be carried using a
wooden or plastic float.
WATER SATURATION Final finishing should be carried out using a steel float.
Thoroughly saturate the surface of the concrete to When the material has stiffened to the point where finger
provide a saturated surface dry condition. Poor quality pressure lightly marks the surface, a final firm troweling
concrete may require soaking for a significant length of should be given using the steel float.
time. Any surface water should be removed using an oil
free compressed airjet. CURING:
Good curing is essential. Particular care is required in
MIXING hot and/or windy conditions. Curing can either be with a
MasterEmaco S 488 must be mixed mechanically. The single coat of MasterKure 181 curing membrane, which
following mixing equipment is suitable, heavy duty slow is compatible with most subsequent protective coatings,
speed drill with spiral mixing paddle, forced action mixer, or by covering the work with plastic sheet fixed over wet
such as Crete angle, Mixal, Pan Mixers etc. Mixers hessian or wet foam rubber
attached to spray units such as Meyco Deguna or
Putzmeister are suitable. COVERAGE
Add 3.5 liters of water into the mixer. Start the mixer and One 25kg bag of MasterEmaco S 488 with 3.5 liters of
add the MasterEmaco S 488 powder rapidly and added water will yield approximately 12.6 liters of mortar
continuously. Mix for 3-5 minutes after all the powder which will cover 1m² at 12.6mm average thickness.
has been added until mortar is homogeneous and lump Note: In addition to shrinkage compensation, this
free. product has been designed to develop tensile strength
Add water, if necessary, within the limits given (max 4 sufficient to withstand the internal stress generated by
liters / bag), until the required consistency is achieved. volume change to reduce the incidence of drying
Mix for a further 1-2 minutes. The amount of water shrinkage cracking.
required will be affected by ambient temperature and
relative humidity. STORAGE
MasterEmaco S 488 can be used when the ambient
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
temperature is between 5 and 50°C. If ambient
pallets, protect from rainfall. Avoid excessive
temperature is >30°C, use chilled water and condition
compaction. Shelf life is 12 months when stored as
the bagged product in an air-conditioned store prior to
above
use. Maximum mixed temperature should be no more
than 35°C.

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