BarChip R50 is an environmentally friendly concrete fibre reinforcement from BarChip Inc.
Made with recycled materials, BarChip R50 delivers massive carbon savings to your concrete works, without sacrificing performance.
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Benefits:
- Comprehensive design and technical support
- Redistributes load - increased ductility/toughness
- Eliminates corrosion - long term durability
- Eliminates set-up of steel mesh
- 85% reduction in carbon footprint compared to steel
- Safer and lighter to handle than steel
- Reduced wear on concrete pumps and hoses
- Reduced cycle times and maintenance closure
- BarChip fibre is UV stabilised to resist solar deterioration
- Weatherproof packaging on multi-stack UPVC pallet
Dosage:
BarChip R50 has a regular dosage rate of 4 kg to 6 kg per cubic metre. The dosage rate should be determined based on performance requirements. Regular dose rates may reduce measured slump
Mixing:
BarChip R50 is added “Bags and All” to the mixer with initial batch water. Follow with dry materials and mix at high speed for the required revolutions. Alternative batching techniques can be applied. Undertake mix design optimisation with BarChip specialists to ensure you’re getting optimal output from your shotcrete mix. For more information view BarChip’s batching and mixing guide.
Pumping:
BarChip R50 can be pumped through 50 mm rubber hoses without difficulty. Precautions should be taken to ensure the fibres can pass freely through the hopper grate.
Product for professional use only.
