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SIConit K
Description Resistance
Gypsum suspension Process water
Washing water Muddy water
SIConit K is a silicon carbide castable coating compound
Cu electrolyte Lime water
for the repair and protection of metallic surfaces exposed to
Fatty acids Salt bed
abrasion, corrosion and acids pH-value 0 - 12. Please do
Diatomite earth Monocalcium phosphate
not use for pH-values exceeding 12.
Sinter water TiO2 – sludge
Limestone + FeCl2 Sea water
SIConit K may be cast in layers of 5 mm thickness. Ni Ci S suspension Ti – SO4 suspension
Mg CO3 + SiO2 Zinc sludge
SIConit K has a very high silicon carbide content for use in MgS4 Ca CL12 + CaSO5
extremely abrasive operational conditions where complex Wash lye Iron sulphate sludge
and costly repairs are the norm. The compound can either be Quencher suspension Water Sand
used to completely rebuild worn metal surfaces or be used as Sewage water MG lye
a preventative coating, often outperforming the original metal Mother lye
in terms of abrasive stability. SIConit K can be used in
place of metal applications, tiling, rubber backing, etc. Also tested in laboratory trials at 21 ° C
Sample cured for 5 days at 20 ° C

Acids: other compounds:

Constitution 10% hydrochloric acid 1 Bunker C 1
20% hydrochloric acid 1 Diesel 1
Epoxy resin / silicon carbide composite material Isopropyl alcohol 1 Naphtha 1
5% acetic acid 1 Kerosene 1
10% sulphuric aciid 1 Sewage water 1
Matrix: – an aromatic epoxy resin system AF reacts with an 30% sulphuric acid 1 Salt water 1
aminic cold hardener. 50% sulphuric acid 1 Toluene 1
Xylene 1
Strengthening: a special mixture of silicon carbide particles.
This mixture has excellent abrasive stability and is simple to Legend:
cast. 1 = resistant

Recommended applications Surface preparation

(only hydraulic not pneumatic) Proper surface preparation is very important to achieve
good results with this product. The exact requirements
Paper pulp systems Cyclones vary according to the application, expected service life and
Drainage systems Funnels the original condition of the surface.
Pipe elbows Conveyor systems
Turbo seperators Abrasive pumps
Pump housing Pump anti-wear walls Surface preparation for steel
Flow stabilisers Worm gearboxes Clean, dry and free of oil and fat. Satisfactory results are
Reducers achieved with blast derusting in accordance with
DIN EN ISO 12944-4, standard grade of cleanliness Sa 2
,5. The surface roughness should be at least 75ym. This is
achieved by first cleaning, then abrasive blasting to the
Properties cleanliness of white alloy (SA 3 / SSPC –SP 5 ) or near to
white alloy (SA 2.5/SSPC– SP 10), followed by rinsing with
The excellent abrasive stability ensures long operational life an organic cleaning agent, which vapourises and leaves
and usually outlasts welded plating. The tough epoxide no residue behind.
structure withstands thermal schock and impact. Outstanding The compound must not be used once it becomes difficult
adhesive strength ensures reliability and prevents debonding. to apply properly. Please seek our advice for preparation of
Tolerates chemically varying operating conditions where other surfaces.
metals fail. May easily be formed on any metallic surface.

Technical details

Durability Shore = 90

Thickness STM D 792 = 3,0 g /cm ³

Maximum temperature Operation in wet conditions = 90 ° C

 Layer build-up and material requirement
Material preparation
SIConit K may be applied with a minimum layer thickness of
The material is delivered in casks. Add the hardener 5mm. The minimum temperature when applying is 10 °C. Mix
constituent to the base constituent and stir in carefully, the material in a separate container and cast it in a mould. If
preferably with a mechanical agitator, not forgetting cask necessary, SIConit K may be finished with a fast-wearing
base and sides. Only add as much material as can be grinding disc after hardening. Other machine finishing is only
processed within the potlife. possible with diamond or Carborundum tools.

Instructions for use Potlife in minutes

Base surface and air temperature at least +10°C. Relative
humidity max. 80%: The temperature of the surface to be 16°C 25 °C 32 °C 43 °C
coated must be 3°C above its dew point. Low temperatures 1.0 kg 75 50 35 25
delay hardening and impair processability. The base 5.0 kg 67 38 25 17
surface temperature must be above the minimum
hardening temperature for complete hardening. High This table defines the practical hardening times starting from the
humidity and falling below the dew point can lead to beginning of mixing.
condensation forming on the base surface or coating
surface. This can cause problematic adhesion and
intermediate adhesion flaws. The object conditions must
be met during the processing and hardening time. We
Hardening time
recommend the use of heating or drying units when 15 °C 25° C 30° C
changing these thresholds. Non-adhesive: 8 hrs. 5 hrs. 3 hrs.
Full load, 36 hrs. 24 hrs. 20 hrs.
chemically resistant

Mixing Workover intervals / further layering

SIConit K may be overlayered with the same compound or
A ( compound ) : B ( hardener ) 1000 : 25 other compound systems after hardening and at a temperature
(1000 g SIConit K : 25 ml hardener ) of between +10 and +30°C. Provided that the surfaces are
clean, dry and free of oil and fat. It is imperative to abrade the
coating. The surface resin layer must be removed.
Mixture ratio weight / capacity
The mixture ratios specified should be observed as closely as
possible. Increasing or decreasing the hardener amount does not
bring about quicker or slower reaction times – but rather an Cleaning
incomplete hardening of the moulding material.

Use commercial cleaning agents (acetone, xylene, alcohol,

approx. 210 ml in measuring cup = methylethylketon) to clean tools immediately after use. After the
approx. 500 g compound has hardened it can only be removed by grinding.

= 500g SIConit K + 12,5 ml hardener

= 250g SIConit K + 6,5 ml hardener Store at a temperature of between 10 and 32°C, variations
etc. during transportation are acceptable. Some mixing of resin and
filler may result during storage. Stir well before application.
Storage life for unopened containers is two years.
Important !
Measure the hardener to the precise quantity with the
dispenser supplied and always use a clean vessel for
mixing otherwise quality discrepancies may result. Safety precautions
The folowing formula should be used to calculate the
Prior to using any product, read the relevant material safety data
amount required to cover a specified surface
sheet or the safety regulations pertaining to your area. Comply
with all relevent safety regulations when using in enclosed
3,0 x surface area (m²) x average thickness (mm)
areas.
Technical information was collated through laboratory trials and
= amount ( kg)
provides general guidelines only. SICcast GmbH & Co. KG
gives no direct or indirect guarantees at all, including the
Packaging saleability and suitability for particular applications and use. Any
The material is delivered in three packaging in guarantess are limited to the replacing of the product.
1.0 kg 4.0 kg,and 25 kg.Delivered black-grey in colour Preliminary testing is recommended.
and hardener consituent yellowish.

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