Air entraining concrete admixture Sika® Air Pak is a powdered air entraining admixture which is formulated from synthetic surfactants. Sika® Air Pak is packaged in water soluble bags to enable ease of addition and handling. - Consistent bubble size and spacing
- Increase in cohesion
- Provides improved rheology
- Less segregation and bleed
- Packaged in water soluble bags for easy dispensing
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Usage Typical applications include: - Concrete requiring high resistance to freeze/thawing cycles
- Concrete that will be exposed to tidal conditions, splash zones and de-icing salts
Advantages Sika® Air Pak has the following characteristics: - Consistent bubble size and spacing
- Increase in cohesion
- Provides improved rheology
- Less segregation and bleed
- Packaged in water soluble bags for easy dispensing
Packaging 60 x 0.25 kg water soluble bags in sealed tub |
Technical Information Specific Advice - Sika® Air Pak is only suitable for use in concrete with <50mm slump, i.e. semi-dry/extruded concretes, subject to trials to ensure mixing efficacy.
- Due to the significant number of constituent, mix design, manufacture and placing related factors outside Sika’s control, bubble spacing determination should be carried out by the concrete producer to ensure compliance with BS EN 934-2. Bubble spacing should be completed using the specific concrete constituents/admixture combinations.
- Overdosing may cause an excessive increase in air-entrainment that will lower the compressive strength.
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Application Information Dispensing - Sika® Air Pak should not be added to the gauging water.
- When added directly to a truck mixer, the mixer shall rotate its drums at maximum revolutions for at least 1 minute per m³ concrete and a minimum of 5 minutes to achieve a uniform mix.
Compatibility Sika® Admixtures - Compatibility information available on request.
Trials are recommended before combining products in specific mixes. Please contact our Technical Service Department for information and advice about any specific combinations. |
The above design is only a sample of the options available, for reference purposes only. Our policy of continuous improvement may result in a change of specifications without notice. If any discrepencies might be between the data sheet values and standards, we reserve the rights to make technical changes. Our company will not be held responsible, as all or any of pictures, drawings, weights and dimensions details or other elements in this document are only indicative and must not be considered contractual. Contact our sales team for other specifications or custom made products.
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