Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) is a composite material consisting of steel fibers and cement-based matrix.This type of concrete has higher tensile strength, flexural strength and fatigue resistance than traditional concrete. It is also more resistant to cracking, spalling and impact damage. SFRC can be used in a variety of applications...

The basic shape of corrugated steel fibers is similar to that of shear products, but the tensile strength of single fibers has been greatly improved, reaching more than 1100 Mpa, which is suitable for key projects and large areas of concrete crack resistance parts. Today, the corrugated steel fiber manufacturer, Lo...

Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) gives concrete its highperformance because the steel fibers are homogeneously distributed. Thus,contributing to considerable increase in load-bearing capacity, high durabilityand high impact resistance, and all this ensures a longer lifetime with lowmaintenance cost. Apart fro...

Steel fiber reinforced concrete pavement is a kind of cement concrete pavement. The pavement is paved with concrete mixed with a certain amount of dispersive short steel fibers. The tensile strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete is much higher than that of plain concrete, and its compressive strength, fatigue ...

1.Can PP Fibres Be Used In Masonry Cement Mortar?Yes, however we would recommend that you use a 6mm long product. This is a much more suitable length of fibre to use with sand cement mixes.2.Can PP Fibres Be Used In Masonry Cement Mortar?Yes, however we would recommend that you use a 6mm long product. This is a much more suitable length of fibre to use with sand cement mixes.3.Can PP Fibres Be Use...

Insul Cast is a backup insulating product that can be applied under the hearth, behind the firebox, or over the dome in a fire pit or bake oven. It is ideal as an insulator for bread and pizza ovens, and should be applied with a minimum thickness of 2”. You will need 6 lbs. per square foot when applied 2” thick.

Insul Stick is also a castable restoration product but is more specifically used for parging over the firebrick in the smoke chamber or for exterior installations. It provides insulating value and strength, and can also be used to seal masonry wall penetrations. It can be cast, parged, or troweled and should be applied ¼” to ½” thick. You will need 2.5 lbs. per square foot when applied ½” thick. I...

Heat Cast 40 is designed for casting shapes or is used anywhere instead of firebrick. It can also be used as a hearth in a heat chamber (e.g., bake ovens, fire pits, fire boxes). You will need 20 lbs. per square foot when applied 2” thick. There is 40 lb.in each bag.

Insul Stick is usually applied as a parged product ¼” to ½” thick. It may be cast thicker. Insul Cast is typically cast 2” thick under the hearth, behind the firebox or over the oven dome. It may be cast thicker. Heat Cast 40 is typically cast 2” thick for replacement of firebrick in a firebox smoke chamber or oven. It may also be cast thicker.

A joint thickness of 1/16” to 1/8” is recommended for all Heat Stop refractory mortar products. If a thicker joint is required, we recommend the use of a dry mix - Heat Stop II or Heat Stop 50. For all of the refractory mortar products (Heat Stop Premix, Heat Stop II, Domestic Fireplace Mortar or Heat Stop 50), you will need approximately 50 lbs. of product to lay up 100 firebrick.

Heat Stop II and Heat Stop 50 can be colored just like any mortar – just follow the color manufacturer’s instructions. Heat Cast 40, Insul Stick and Insul Cast can also be colored.

The family of Heat Stop products can be found at many masonry supply yards or concrete block dealers across the USA. Heat Stop products are also available through our convenient authorized online dealer, ..........com.

Building codes require refractory products that meet ASTM C-199 (medium duty) for fireplace and chimney construction. All Heat Stop products (including the castable products Insul Stick, Insul Cast and Heat Cast 40) meet or exceed this ASTM C-199 (medium duty) requirement. Firebrick must meet the ASTM C-27 requirement, and clay flue lining must meet the ASTM C-315 and ASTM C-1283 requirements. AST...

Heat Stop II and Heat Stop 50 are the best refractory mortar products for installing clay flue lining and firebrick because they are completely non-water soluble in service after the initial set. They have an indefinite shelf life, and excellent drying characteristics no matter the humidity. These products are specified by NFPA-211 (National Fire Protection Association), in addition to meeting all...

Heat Stop-50, the dry mix in the 50 lb. bag is the best value. A 50 lb. bag when mixed with water yields approximately 60 lbs. of mortar.

Heat Stop products are available in premix, dry mix and castable formulations. Each has its own specific application.

With regard to firebrick, clay flue lining or any of the Heat Stop refractory mortar or castable products, simply wait one day after all the masonry in the fireplace or chimney has been installed.

ASTM Standard A820 has established three (3) classifications of stainless steel fiber which are as follows:Benefits related to the use of metallic fibers include:Controlled and uniform cracking of the refractory liningStrength retention of the refractory lining,Minimize permanent linear change,Increased lining toughnessImproved thermal shock resistanceIncreased Lining ToughnessThe effectiveness of...

The typical refractory anchor has the tip of the longest leg of the anchor that is not greater than 1” (25mm) from the surface of the refractory lining. Some specifications require that other leg of this anchor be ½” (13mm) shorter than the long leg of the anchor which would place the tip of this anchor 1 ½” (38mm) from the surface of the refractory lining. These offset legs are used to prevent ...

The stud welding of anchors has gained acceptance over the past decade. There are numerous applications that utilize stud welding however this installation method should follow the same quality control guidelines (PRQ and WPS) as required for welded metallic anchors.

The material used to fabricate the refractory anchor should be selected based on the operation conditions and service of the lining. Typically, the choice of the anchor material is based on the long term exposure to the operating temperature however other factors such as intermittent operation and corrosion.

PMI (Positive Material Identification) should be incorporated to determine the metallic grade of the refractory anchor. This requirement may be waived, if the API method of color coding has been implemented or the material grade has been etched on to the surface of the anchor. Knowledge and verification of the anchor material will assist in the qualification of the weld procedure and personnel qua...

here are many different anchors shapes used in the design of refractory lining. The anchor type of anchor chosen for the refractory linings is typically determined by the lining designer and is based on the type material being installed. Refractory anchors can range from simple metallic “vee” to ceramic anchors. As shown below anchors come in many different shapes and styles as shown with a few ...

No steel fibres provide the concrete with flexural and tensile properties and can be used in place of structural steel in the correct designs. Whilst fibres enhances durability making good concrete even better.

Yes, the dosage rate is 0.60 - 0.91 Kg per cubic metre of concrete and this is the dosage that our certificate is based on.

Steel fiber concrete compresses the construction schedule, allows for alternative construction methods or design solutions and increases durability. When a project is delivered quicker with fewer efforts and labor, the higher costs of the steel fibers are overcompensated by the savings.In certain applications the volume weight of steelfibers is lower as the rebar for a similar reinforcing effect. ...

Mechanically anchored steel fibers have been proven as reinforcement, even for structural application. Steel fibers are made from a material with well known engineering properties; e modulus, Poisson’s ratio, tensile strength and creep. the e-modulus of steel is greater than that of concrete. thus, the steel fibers pick up the stresses quickly and affect the cracking process immediately. the long ...

Not more than concrete.

The residual flexural strength is equal to the post crack flexural strength of steel fiber concrete corresponding to a certain deflection in a beam bending test. it is a value from testing which has been introduced for the design of steel fiber concrete.

The residual flexural strength is equal to the post crack flexural strength of steel fiber concrete corresponding to a certain deflection in a beam bending test. it is a value from testing which has been introduced for the design of steel fiber concrete.

The post crack strength of steel fiber concrete is a material property which is commonly used to differentiate fiber performance. this will typically be determined with a bending test and is often referred to as the residual flexural strength (see below). For the same concrete composition, steel fiber performance is a function of fiber length, diameter, aspect ratio, anchorage and tensile strength...

No, with good jobsite safety practices in place steel fibers shall not impose any safety concerns. Please refer to our safety data sheets for further information.

Typical steel fiber reinforced concrete contains less than 0.5% vol. steel fibers and hardly more than 0.75% vol. those fibers are discontinuous and not connected to each other. tests only show a slight decrease in electrical resistivity due to the addition of steel fibers. However, the resistance to current flow is still substantial. effects from moisture content and aggregate composition are muc...

No failures of the plastic liner due to fiber punctures have ever been identified. the abrasion from sharp aggregates during placement of the concrete poses just as big of a threat to the liner as do the steel fibers. After placement the fibers tend to move around and re-orient themselves during vibration which relieves any pressure of an individual fiber on the liner created during placement. Man...

For cast insitu, internal vibration is the most used option to consolidate the concrete. Form vibration is generally used in the precast industry.When steel fiber concrete is cast into form work a small amount of vibration of the forms helps keep the fibers from touching the forms and thereby from being visible when the forms are removed. For example, during casting of steel fiber reinforced preca...

Fibers can only protrude from forms where there is a joint. they can not protrude in the middle of a form. this can be minimized if the joints are caulked before concrete placement. However, it is not always possible to calk every joint. the number of protruding fibers is a function of the precision of the joints and the fiber dosage.Wider joints will catch more fibers than tighter joints. After t...

For indoor applications such as tunnels and warehouses, no. For outdoor applications such as pavements some minor rusting may occur. experience in highways and industrial pavements indicate that while individual fibers corrode at the surface, staining of the concrete surface does not occur. overall aesthetics and serviceability are maintained even with the presence of individual fiber corrosion. i...

Yes, but expect a 0.4” to 1.2” slump loss through the hose depending on the steel fiber dose rate, ambient temperatures and hose length. A midrange water reducing agent (MrWr) is commonly used to enhance workability and ease of flow through pump lines. High-range water reducers (HrWr) may be required in some cases. typically, a 4” diameter hose is required.

Yes, the addition of steel fibers at typical dosage rates of 25 to 65 lb/yd3 will reduce the apparent slump by 1” to 3”. However, this does not necessarily equal a reduction in workability. Use of vibratory consolidation, restores the workability to the Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SFRC)