Powdered Concrete Retarder and Truck Mixerwash Admixture SikaTard® Pak is a powdered admixture formulated to control the hydration of cement. The SikaTard® Pak has been specifically formulated to enable the reduction of waste associated with the washing out of truck mixes. SikaTard® Pak is packaged in water soluble bags to enable ease of addition and handling. - Reduced waste and associated cost
- Reduced wash water consumption
- Reduced build up in mixer
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Usage - Retardation of fresh concrete
- Ready–mix truck wash out
Advantages SikaTard® Pak as a mixerwash admixture: - - Reduced waste and associated cost
- Reduced wash water consumption
- Reduced build up in mixer
SikaTard® Pak as stabiliser/retarder of fresh concrete (subject to local evaluation) - Extended workability time
- Reduced wash water consumption
- Reduced build up in mixer
Packaging 75 x 0.2 kg water soluble bags (in re-sealable, waterproof plastic pail) |
Technical Information Specific Advice Effect on setting - Negligible (in concrete prepared from stabilised truck wash after 24 hours) Effect of dosing - Increased setting times (when added to fresh concrete) |
Application Information Dispensing SikaTard® Pak should be added directly to the truck or plant mixer DISPENSING When used for truck washout, the mixer should be emptied of all concrete prior to commencing with the SikaTard® Pak mixerwash system. - Add 200 litres of fresh water to the mixer (minimum 150 Litres)
- Add required number of SikaTard® Pak bags to the mixer
- Add coarse aggregate to mixer (~2000 kg)
- Turn mixer at full speed for a minimum of 2 minutes
- Run materials up and down the mixer 2-3 times to ensure all blades are coated
- Turn mixer at full speed for a minimum of 1 minute
- Stop the mixer with materials at the top of the mixer and park vehicle until required
Batching of next load - Concrete produced/batched onto the SikaTard® Pak mix must contain a minimum of 300 kgs of CEM I per load.
- Ensure batch weights are adjusted to account for materials already in the mixer (eg. water and aggregates).
- Produce/batch concrete and deliver.
- For mixer drums greater than 8.0 m3, contact should be made with Sika Technical Services.
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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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