MASTERFLOW 648 CP High strength foundation grout Description
MASTERFLOW648CPisahighperformance
non-shrink,epoxygroutingmaterialforsupport
andprecisionofheavyequipmenttoensurethe
propertransmissionofstaticanddynamicloads to the equipment
foundation. Advantages MASTERFLOW648CPisathreecomponent
systemthatincludesatwo-partepoxyresinand
carefullyblendedaggregate.Atelevated
temperatures,MASTERFLOW648CPprovides
excellentresistancetocreep,highcompressive
strength,modulusofelasticityandexcellent
resistancetocracking.Thisproductalso
producesahighpercentageofbearingsurface, and good adhesion to steel
and concrete.Critical machineryalignmentisassuredbecauseofits
excellentresistancetocreepandhigh
temperaturecompressivestrength.MASTERFLOW648CPischemicallystablefor
temperatures up to 150C. Wheninstallationconditionsvary,thehandling
propertiesofMASTERFLOW648CPcanbe
optimisedbyadjustingtheamountofaggregate used.
MASTERFLOW648CPisresistanttooil,
syntheticlubricants,waterandmostchemicals,
andcuresquicklywhichmeansequipmentcan return to service much
sooner. Application Thegastransmissionindustrymade MASTERFLOW 648
CP the industry standard for groutinglargecompressorsaswellasother
equipment.Thesteelindustryselects
MASTERFLOW648seriesgroutforfoundations
undercrushers,ballmills,rodmillsslabtables,
scalebreakers,boltpockets,andotherheavy
equipment.Themining,power,pulpandpaper,
andchemicalindustriesarealsosuccessfully using 648 series grout in
a variety of applications.Highstrength,lowcreep,andgoodchemical
resistancespellamultitudeofusesfor MASTERFLOW Grouts.
MASTERFLOWGroutsareessentialwherever
precisepermanentalignmentofmachineryis required. Fill ratios
MASTERFLOW648CPispackagedinunits
containing6.726fillratios,thatis,theratioby
weightofaggregatetothecombinedresinand
hardenercomponents.Becausethefoundation
temperatureandgeometrywillvaryoneach
installation,MASTERFLOW648CPisdesigned so that the amount of
aggregate can be adjusted toprovidemaximumbearingareawhile
maintaining good flow and handling properties. The following chart
lists the amount of aggregate,
inlitres,thatmaybewithheldfromeachfullunit.However,itisalwayspreferabletousethe
greatestamountofaggregatethatwillallowfor proper placement.
Litresofaggregatethatmayberemovedfrom each full unit: Temp.Thin
pours or long flow distances Thick pours normal conditions or open
areas >32C3.8 ltr0add 3.8 ltr 21-32C7.6 ltr*3.8 ltr0 10-21C7.6
ltr*7.6 ltr3.8 ltr MASTERFLOW 648 CP *Do not remove more than 7.6
litres of aggregate without first consulting manufacturer. *Loose
bulk density of aggregate = 1650 to 1700kg/m Chemical resistance
MASTERFLOW648CPresistsnon-oxidising
mineralacidsandsalts,caustics,diluteoxidising
acidsandsalts,plussomeorganicacidsand
solvents.Formorespecificinformationcontact
yourBASFConstructionChemicalsUAELLC Representative. Cure time vs.
temperature Curetimeofthegroutwilldependuponthe
temperatureofthebaseandfoundationrather
thantheambientairtemperature.Unlessthe
ambientairtemperaturehasbeenconstantfor
severaldaysthebase/foundationtemperature
willgenerallybelowerthanairtemperature.Curedgroutshouldhavesolid,almostmetallic
ringwhenstrucklightlywithahammer,checking as close to the base as
possible. Pour thickness MASTERFLOW648CPcanbeusedfordeep
poursupto300mm.Forgreaterthicknesses, please contact our technical
department. Estimating and ordering Due to installation variables
etc., it is best to order an additional 10-20% as a safety
precaution. 104.3kg Full Unit Yield 0.049m MASTERFLOW 648 CP:
Liquid110.1kg Hardener13.4kg Aggregate422.7kg Installation
procedures Detailedinstallationproceduresfor
MASTERFLOW648CParecontainedin Installation Procedures Bulletin
210a. Thefollowingproceduresbrieflydescribe installation of
MASTERFLOW 648 CP: Concrete preparation and sealing
Theconcretesurfacemustbescabbledsothat
largeaggregateisexposedtoensureremovalof
alllaitanceandweaksurfacematerial.New
concreteshouldhaveacompressivestrengthof
atleast20MPa;greaterstrengthispreferred.THECONCRETESURFACEMUSTBECLEAN
AND DRY WHEN THE GROUT IS POURED.The
concreteareastobegroutedshouldnotbe primed or sealed.
Ungroutedexposedconcretesurfacesmaybe sealed to prevent oil
penetration. Metal preparation and priming Base plates or rails and
other metal surfaces to be groutedshouldbecleanedtoobtainproper
adhesion.Thisispreferablydonejustpriorto
grouting.PrimershouldbeusedONLYwhena
longdelaybetweencleaningandgroutingwill allow rusting or
contamination. Surfaceswhereabondisnotdesiredshouldbe protected
with heavy coats of wax. Forming MASTERFLOW648CPisfluidandrequires
forms.Formsaregenerallywood,thesameas
usedforformingconcrete.Theyshouldbeof
sufficientstrength,anchoredorbracedto
withstandpressurefromthegroutandmustbe "liquid tight". MASTERFLOW
648 CP Finishing and clean up
Asmoothfinishmaybeobtainedbysprayingor
brushingthesurfacewithSolventNo.2
approximately1hourafterthegroutispoured.Bestresultscanbeobtainedbysmoothingthe
surface several times just prior to the hardening of
thegroutsurface.Cleantoolsandmixerwith SOLVENT NO. 2. Safety
precautions MASTERFLOW648CPisathreecomponent
epoxygroutformulatedforindustrialand professional use only and must
be kept out of the reachofchildren.Theseproductscontain
chemicalswhichmaybeCOMBUSTIBLEand
potentiallyHARMFULtoyourhealthifnotstored
andusedproperly.Hazardscanbesignificantly
reducedbyobservingallprecautionswhichare found on material safety
data sheets, and product
labels.Pleasereadthisliteraturecarefullybefore using product.
Working time Givenbelowisaguidefortheworkingtimeofa
freshgroutmixatvariousambienttemperatures.TheworkingtimeofaMASTERFLOW648CP
mixbeginswhenthehardenerisaddedtothe liquid. 60 mins at 25C 30 mins
at 40C *Typical physical properties: metric
Physicalpropertiesareaffectedbyfillratioand
curetemperature.Attemperaturesbelow25C the following guidelines are
recommended: Mix and apply grout in the warmest part of the day.
Store grout materials in a warm environment.
Maintainaminimummixedtemperatureof 25C.
CompressiveStrength(minimum):Effectof fill ratio and cure
temperature (ASTMC579-82,MethodB,Modified50mm cubes) Fill ratio*25C
6.72695N/mm 5.04490N/mm 14 day cure at specified test temperature.
Flexural strength @25C - ASTM C 580-74 30Mpa Tensile Strength @ 25C
- ASTM C 307-83 16Mpa Modulus of Elasticity - ASTM C 580-74 (GPa)
Test tempFill ratio C5.75:16.25:16.726:1 24181818 43151616 52141515
60111212 68556 Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM C 531-81
23C21.2 x 10-6C Bond Strength to steel - tension 23C22 MPa 60C14
MPa MASTERFLOW 648 CP Whilst any information contained herein is
true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no
warranty is given or implied with any recommendations made by us,
our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and
the competence of any labour involved in the application are beyond
our control. As all BASF technical datasheets are updated on a
regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most
recent issue. BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC P.O. Box 37127,
Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 8090800Fax: +971 4 8851002
www.basf-cc.aee-mail: [email protected] Certificate
No.Certificate No.Certificate No. 963680945787772556 Bond Strength
to steel - shear 23C35 MPa 60C14 MPa Density ASTM C 905-79 5.752100
kg/m 6.252110 kg/m 6.7262115 kg/m Flashpoints (Pensky-Martens
Closed Cup) MASTERFLOW 648 CP base109C MASTERFLOW 648 CP
hardener110C Note Field service, where provided, does not
constitute supervisoryresponsibility.Foradditional
informationcontactyourlocalBASF representative. BASF reserves the
right to have the true cause of
anydifficultydeterminedbyacceptedtest methods. Quality and care
AllproductsoriginatingfromBASFsDubai,UAE
facilityaremanufacturedunderamanagement
systemindependentlycertifiedtoconformtothe
requirementsofthequality,environmentaland occupational health &
safety standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. 10/95
BASF_CC-UAE revised 12/2007 * Properties listed are based on
laboratory controlled tests.
