Polypropylene Fiber

Product Description

CETEX polypropylene (PP) Construction fibers are hydrophobic, which do not absorb the water, and are non- corrosive. Moreover, the polypropylene fibers have excellent resistance against alkali, chemicals and chloride and have low heat conductivity. By these characteristics polypropylene fibers have therefore no significant effect on the water demand of the fresh concrete. They do not intervene in hydration of cement and hence do not influence unfavorably the effects of all constituents in the concrete mixture.

Polypropylene is the lightest synthetic polymer. Hence the count of fibre for a given weight is maximum in case of polypropylene. It is 52% lighter than polyester and 26% lighter than nylon and acrylic. Hence polypropylene fibers are ideal for reinforcement. CETEX fibers are treated with special chemicals for better dispersion and bonding of the fiber with the cementitious matter. CETEX construction fibers are compatible with all concrete admixtures and performance enhancing chemicals. CETEX fibres are easy to use and they disperse easily.

SPECIFICATION OF CETEX POLYPROPYLENE FIBRES:

Material :Virgin Polypropylene (PP)

Length :3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 50, Macrofiber

Melt Point :162C

Specific Gravity :0.91

Ignition Point :360C

Thermal Conductivity :Low

Electrical Conductivity:Low

Alkali Resistance :100% Alkali Proof

Acid & Salt Resistance: High

Diameter (approx) :19 - 40 micron

Aspect ratio (approx) :215 ï 1250

DIRECTION OF USE

For onsite machine mixing :- Small quantity of water is dosed in empty drum to clean the drum after each batch. Add fibre in the rotating drum. Then add chips/sand/cement/water in the concrete mixer and continue normal operation.

For dosing in Ready Mix Truck :- Add fibres in small lots in the rotating drum. After dosing is complete allow extra 20-30 revolutions of drum at maximum RPM.

For Manual Mixing (CPP06/12) :- Put fibers in a bucket of water and stir it so that fibres disperse in water. Spread the water and fibre mixture on the dry cementatious mix.

DOSAGE

For crack prevention: - 500 - 1000gm/m3 ; For Fire Protection of Concrete:- 1.0 ï 3.0 Kg/m3

As primary reinforcement: - 1.0 ï 4.0 Kg/m3 (depending on conditions required.)