Still quoting for mesh? Think again!

- Keep it simple: make use of one simple reinforcement solution for various job site requirements.

- Save time: eliminate mesh and reduce your construction time.

- Save money: by applying the best in class fibres, Dramix® enables you to use lowest steel fibre dosages with CE certification and to design in the most economical way.

- Avoid risk: replace steel with steel. With 40 years of experience, Dramix® is the proven solution.

Dramix® READY, reinforcement for economical, lightly industrial floors

Dramix®

sThe safe and smart way. Mesh-free, but steel reinforced

Dramix® steel fibre concrete reinforcement is a successful alternative for traditional mesh reinforcement.For shops, warehouses or any lightly loaded floor construction, Dramix® steel fibres offer an easy and cost-effective way to reduce crack formation.

Yes! It is

✔ as good as mesh to reduce crack formation.

✔ the economical solution supported by CE product certification.

✔ an easy to dose and mix fibre dosage.

✔ easy to pump.✔ simple to pour and easy to

finish with a power float.✔ an environmentally

friendly solution: less energy consumption per square metre compared to mesh.

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Design notes: ✔ Calculated for loads acting in the middle of the plate and on contraction joints.✔ Does not apply for outdoor paving, deep freeze floors and general foundation slabs.✔ No allowance has been made for settlement and deformations of the sub ground or foundation.✔ Provided with saw cut contraction joints (max. squares 6x6m).✔ Ready for use after 28 days.

The smart way for lightly industrial fl oors

Are these your fl oors?✔ Subsoil: k > 0.03 N/mm³

✔ Floor thickness: 120 – 150 mm

✔ Concrete quality: C20/25 • C25/30

✔ Loads: Wheel - Point - Pallet

✔ Contraction joints: max. 6 by 6 metre

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Floor thickness

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Maximum loads

150/150 200/2005/5 (A131) 6/6 (A189) 6/6 (A142) 7/7 (A193) kN/axe kN/point kN/m2

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 120 30 10 15✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 130 35 15 20✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 140 40 20 25✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 150 50 25 30

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Concrete C20/25 • C25/30: quality must be in line with national standardsFibre type: Dramix® READY

1. Approved and controlled fi bres

2. Ready-to-use reinforced concrete

A recipe for quality, cost-effi ciency and the environment. It’s all in the Dramix® package.

1Reinforcement in line with regulations and local standards

CE approved fibres: solutions withoptimal fibre dosage andCE certificates. Request your CE certificate.

A solution offering a minimum of 2200 metrewire reinforcement in each cubic metre

This multidimensional steel web ensures an efficient redistribution of tensions, which are required for optimum crack control.

At your concrete plant, Dramix® is mixed industrially into a first-rate, homogeneous all-in-one reinforcement solution.

The Dramix® concrete is then delivered to you as a ready to use end product.

3. Signifi cant cost savingsExample:

traditional mesh 150/150/6/6 Dramix® READY

150 mm

cost in % cost in %spacers 9,5% spacers 0,0%

mesh 0.5 €/kg* 64% Dramix® READY 90%mesh placing 26,5% mesh placing 0,0%total cost in % 100% total cost in % 90%* 15 % waste and overlap SAVINGS 10%

✔ No cost of - offloading - storing - moving and placing mesh - spacers✔ No health and safety issues associated with placing mesh

Request your tailor-made cost comparison.

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Dramix® also offers quality solutions for your…- heavy duty pavements- footings- compression layers- steel decks- crack width design based on combined reinforcement

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Your local sales contact will:✔ analyse and verify your project conditions.✔ support you and your professional RMX partner

during construction site meetings and/or execution.✔ back you up with CE product certification and local approvals.✔ assist you with a green design on energy consumption.

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4. A green product✔ Dramix® READY consists of approximately 20% recycled materials.

✔ Dramix® READY is recyclable without any chemical side effect or pollution impact.

✔ Dramix® READY offers improved environmental sustainability.

Compared to standard mesh solutions, Dramix® allows you to reduce your C02 emission and energy consumption.

Request your energy comparison sheet.

Traditional mesh Solution with Dramix®

120 mm concrete + 200/200/7/7

120 mm concrete + Dramix® READY 13% energy reduction=>

Example:Lightly loaded floor comparison Rebar or mesh Dramix® READY

ConcreteConcrete thickness (mm) 120 120Energy consumption: GJ/m3 2.89 2.89ReinforcementReinforcement solution 200/200/7/7 Dramix® READYsingle meshEnergy consumption: kWh/ton 6.25 6.3TotalEnergy consumption (GJ/m3) 0.42555 0.3684

Reduction of energy consumption 13%