Sikament FF-T (VC)

Sikament FF-T(VC) is used for producing optimised coloured wet,semi-dry/no- slump concrete with a very low water content. Wet,Semi-dry/no-slump concrete production is generally used in the manufacture of machine-made concrete products associated with instant de-moulding such as:

• Block Paving (grey / coloured)
• Cement Tiles (grey / coloured)
• Paving flags
• Kerbstones
• Edgings and other items for garden and landscape design
• Building blocks and bricks

Advantages

Sikament FF-T(VC) offers substantial benefits to the producer of Wet, semi-dry/no slump concrete products:

• Efficient dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
• Give high early strength to wet concrete
• Improved movement of the concrete through the machine (faster mould filling)
• Optimised compaction with shorter pressing time and increased output [ shorter production cycle ]
• Minimized friction between the mould and the concrete [ Reductions in equipment wear and tear ]
• Reduced adhesion/stickiness between top layer concrete and pressing head/tamper (equipment/tools)
• Increased “green” strength on immediate de-moulding [ keeps the shape of freshly de-moulded semi-dry concrete products because it prevents slumping after de-moulding ]
• More economic concrete mix designs
• Create superior products

Sikament FF-T (VC) allows for the following advantages in the finished concrete products:

• Closer textured, smoother and more uniform surfaces (improved surface finish)
• Consistent product quality due to a homogenous concrete mix
• Less variation in densities and strengths across the area of the mould (constant spread of density & strength over the pallet)
• Minimized damage due to early handling
• Consistent early and ultimate compressive and tensile strengths Increased freeze-thaw resistance
• Improved durability and life expectancy
• Constant and uniform colour (colour fastness)
• Less customer returns and second grade products