MasterEmaco S 488

MasterEmaco S 488
- A shrinkage compensated, polymer fibre reinforced, thixotropic repair mortar ​

Description
MasterEmaco S 488 is a pre-bagged ready-to-use structural repair mortar in powder form. When mixed with the correct amount of water, it produces a thixotropic, high strength repair mortar, reinforced with acrylic polymer fibre. It possess excellent bond characteristics to steel reinforcement and to concrete. MasterEmaco S 488 mortar is shrinkage compensated. It has low permeability and is extremely durable.

MasterEmaco S 488 contains no metallic aggregate and is chloride-free. MasterEmaco S 488 is formulated for sprayed or trowelled applications – in thicknesses up to 50 mm in one layer by hand application. Greater thicknesses can be achieved when spray applied.

Where is MasterEmaco S 488 applied?
All types of structural repair which can be applied by trowel or wet spray
Repair of structural members subjected to repetitive loading
Repair to reinforced or pre-stressed beams or columns
Protection of concrete subject to attack from water containing chlorides and sulphates, etc.
Repairs in industrial areas, especially those containing mineral oils and lubricants
Repairs in marine environments
What are the advantages of MasterEmaco S 488?
Shrinkage compensation – reduces the risk of cracking due to shrinkage and ensures full contact with host concrete and load transfer in structural repair situations
No primer required – allows rapid application at reduced cost
Can be spray applied – rapid application of large quantities
Low rebound – when spray applied rebound is minimal, with subsequent saving in material cost
Extremely low permeability – gives excellent resistance to attack by aggressive elements