Products Details
Block Jointin Mortar- ACT BLOCKFIX 101
ACT BLOCKFIX 101 is the factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, i.e cement, graded sand, polymers and additives by fully automated plant. It is prepared with a formulation engineered to provide water retention, exceptional workability, better adhesion and superior bond strength over masonry substrates. It just needs addition of required amount of water to produce high strength thixotropic mortar, for laying AACBlocks, Fly ash bricks, cement hollow blocks, Cellular concrete blocks or other Masonry blocks.
Uses
For interior and exterior use for preparing thin bed adhesive AACBlocks, Fly ash bricks, cement hollow blocks, Cellular concrete blocks or other Masonry blocks.
Advantages
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Reduced labor costs and jobsite trash.
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High bond strength.
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Excellent workability.
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Reduce water consumption at site.
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Improved adhesion between two blocks.
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Reduces shrinkage.
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Improved bond strength, compressive & tensile strength.
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Thin jointing 3-6 mm with high adhesion to contribute to load bearing capacity of masonry.
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Easy to use.
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Long working time.
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Fast & economical.
- Packaging: 40 Kg bag
- Colour: Maintenance.
Coverage
Coverage is based on smoothness and evenness of the substrate, size of blocks used and the thickness of mortar used.
The following is the typical coverage table for wall area in Square feet that can be constructed using AAC Blocks of size 600mm X 200mm X 100mm
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Thickness
Coverage for 40 KG Bag
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3 mm
160 sft
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4 mm
120 sft
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5 mm
96 sft
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6 mm
80 sft
Shelf Life
Factory sealed bags of this product are good for three (3) months* if stored off the ground in a dry area under controlled atmosphere.
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High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product
Limitations
These mortars are not replacements for waterproof membranes. When a waterproof membrane is required use specific product.
TECHNICAL DATA
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Working Properties
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Appearance
Grey Powder
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Density Of powder
1450 to 1550 kg/m3
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Pot Life
Approx 45 minutes
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Open Time
15 -20 Minutes
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Performance Properties
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Tensile Adhesion Strength @ 28 Days
Initial > 0.5 Mpa, After immersion > 0.5 Mpa
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Specifications are subject to change without notification. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions
INSTALLATION
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All surfaces should be structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease, concrete sealers or curing compounds. Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth to provide better finish. Installation may be made on a damp surface. All slabs must be plumb and true to within permissible limits. Do not cover expansion joints with mortar.
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Use 40kg of ACT 101 Block Jointing Mortar with Approx. 25-30% or appropriate amount of potable water. Take water in the container and slowly add the powder into the water while mixing by hand or slow speed mixing machine. Mix for 3 to 5 minutes till a smooth thixotropic mix without lumps is obtained.
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Before placing mortar, ensure surface is cleaned properly. Place the mixed mortar on the block work in thin layers of 3 to 6 mm (or as required by engineers at site) using trowel and place the next layer of blocks on the mortar. Keep joints between the blocks as required by the site engineers and fill the joints with the mixed mortar, using a trowel. Check the plumb of the wall while laying the blocks to keep the walls perfectly vertical to the plumb.
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Clean tools and containers with water while mortar is fresh. Clean tools after more than 20 minutes break.
Comparison of Advacon Mortar with traditional mortar
| Parameters | Traditional Mortar | Advacon Mortar |
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| Joint Thickness | 12- 20mm | 3mm – 8mm |
| Drying time | Slow | Rapid |
| Setting time | Slow | Rapid |
| Precision | Less | More |
| Sand Quality & Ratio | Always Changes with supply and no surety for proper mix ratio. | In-house plant with single source and being blend in factory consistent quality surety. |
| Water Consumption | More | Less |
| Labour | All the raw material needs to be transported at work place and mixing in proper ratio required. | Only product needs to be transported and only addition of water required before use. Saves approx 40% labour. |
| Air tightness | Less | More |
| Strength | Joints are weak points | Joints are Stronger |
| Shrinkage | More | No |
| Stability | Less stable | More stable |
| Material storage | More | Less |
| wastage | More | Less |
| Plastering time | Minimum 7 days required | After 24-48 hours |
