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SikaGrout® Fluidifier

Dry Powder, Plasticising admixture

SikaGrout® Fluidifier is a dual component, powder admixture formulated to achieve mild plasticising effect with slight extended set time for general purpose grouts and mortars.

  • Lubricates the grout mix.
  • Extends holding time and penetration at the point of use.
  • Ensures complete filling of the grouting space.
  • Reduces pumping pressure by lowering viscosity of grout mix.
  • At higher temperatures, normal setting can be experienced.
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Usage

SikaGrout® Fluidifier is suitable for:
  • Lean sanded grouts to fill voids and support.
  • Grouting where load bearing is not required.
  • Pre-placed aggregates.
  • Grouts requiring pumping into hard to reach places.
  • Cement or Cement/fly ash for rock grouting or soil stabilisation.
 

Advantages

  • Lubricates the grout mix.
  • Extends holding time and penetration at the point of use.
  • Ensures complete filling of the grouting space.
  • Reduces pumping pressure by lowering viscosity of grout mix.
  • At higher temperatures, normal setting can be experienced.

Packaging

5 kg degradable bag

Colour

Grey powder

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

Shelf life is at least 24 months. Depending on storage conditions the shelf life may be higher than stated. Please check with your Sika representative for a shelf life exceeded product.

Storage conditions

Storage at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C in unopened original containers, protected from direct sunlight and frost.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Please check compatibility when using with other admixtures.

For additional information, please contact your local Sika Representative.

Dispensing

To achieve a good technical performance of the product, “thorough mixing to dissolve the bag is essential”. This can be achieved by either:

  1. Introducing and premixing the product with initial gauging water at high revolutions of the mixer drum for 60-90 seconds and then adding other mix constituents.
  2. Or add SikaGrout® Fluidifier before batching the grout. The batching sequence should allow for a portion of sand (approximately 20%) to be added and mixed for 30-60 seconds to assist the dispersion of the product. Batching can then proceed as “normal”.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Typical dosage is 5 kg/m³ (i.e 1 bag/cubic metre) for general-purpose grout. An increase in dose rate is permissible for increased fluidity within specified limits for various combinations of materials or brands of cement. Laboratory and field trials are essential in determining the optimum dosage.

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