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Conbextra GP1
Note : It is necessary to restrain free flow grout edges over Supplier specification : All grouting ( specify details and areas
50mm wide. Otherwise unrestrained expansion may lead to of application) must be carried out using Conbextra GPI grout
some cracks. manufactured by Fosroc, applied strictly in accordance with
the manufacturer's application manual for Conbextra grouts.
Coefficient of thermal expansion : 11x10-6 per 0C
Application instructions
Thermal conductivity : 1.04 W/m0 C
This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge should the substrate and the base plate.
not exceed 150mm on the pouring side and 50mm on the
Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must be
opposite side. It is advisable, where practical, to have no gap
at the flank sides. prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a batch must
be regulated to the time to prepare the next one.
Mixing and placing
Typical hopper system
Mixing
Removable hopper : For large pours the grout may be hand
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should placed or pumped into a removable hopper ( trough). Pouring
be used. When quantities up to 50kg are used, a slow speed should be from one side of the void to eliminate any air or
drill fitted with a high shear mixer is suitable. Larger quantities presoaked water becoming trapped under the base plate. It is
will require a high shear vane mixer. Do not use a colloidal advisable to pour the grout across the shortest distance of
impeller mixer. travel. The grout head must be maintained at all times so that
To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuously, a continuous grout front is achieved.
it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour are Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra GPI grout
available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision to may be pumped. A heavy duty diaphragm pump is
gently agitate the grout may be required. recommended for this purpose. Screw feed and piston pumps
Consistency of grout mix may also be suitable.
Yield
Storage
Shelf life
Precautions
Health and safety instructions
Additional information
For further details about the use and selection of grout refer to
the Fosroc Information module entitled 'Precision grouting in
the Construction industry'.
Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
(India) Pvt. Ltd.
Head Office telephone fax e-mail
Sapthagiri Palace, No.38,
II & III Floor, 12th Cross, ++91 80-23551500 ++91 80-23551510 enquiryindia@fosroc.com
CBI Road, Ganganagar North,
Bangalore 560 032
Regional Offices
www.fosroc.com
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