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Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN

High performance compaction aid for semi-dry / no-slump concrete products

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN is a very efficient high-performance compaction aid for semi-dry/ no-slump concrete. This innovative admixture technology has been specifically developed for use in low cement content semi-dry/ no-slump mixes.

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN offers sustantial benefits to the producer of semi-dry/no-slump concrete products:
  • Efficient dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
  • Improved movement of the concrete through the machine (faster mould filling)
  • Optimised compaction with shorter pressing time and increased throughput (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
Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN 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
  • Increased density
  • 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
  • Enhanced early and ultimate compressive and tensile strengths
  • Increased freeze-thaw resistance
  • Improved durability and life expectancy
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Usage

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN is used for producing optimised coloured and gery semi-dry/no-slump concrete with a very low moisture content. 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)
  • Paving flags
  • Kerbstones
  • Edgings and other items for garden and landscape design
  • Building blocks and bricks
  • Concrete pipes
  • Manhole and drainage goods
  • Semi-dry pressed and hollow core slabs
  • Semi-dry pressed precast elements
 

Advantages

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN offers sustantial benefits to the producer of semi-dry/no-slump concrete products:
  • Efficient dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
  • Improved movement of the concrete through the machine (faster mould filling)
  • Optimised compaction with shorter pressing time and increased throughput (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
Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN 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
  • Increased density
  • 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
  • Enhanced early and ultimate compressive and tensile strengths
  • Increased freeze-thaw resistance
  • Improved durability and life expectancy

Packaging

230 kg drums

 

Colour

Light Brown Liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical base

Surfactant blends

Shelf life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged unopened, original sealed packaging.

Storage conditions

Store in dry conditions at temperatures between +10°C and +40°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Density

~1.06 kg/l (at 25°C)

pH-Value

≥ 6

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN can be added with the mixing water or introduced at the end of the mixing process. In general a mixing time of 30 seconds is essential, although the actual mixing time after adding the admixture depends on the individual circumstances and should be determined by trials.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2% - 1% of cement/cementitious weight. Actual dosage to be decided on the basis of site trials with available ingredients.

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