Uses Thiessen cement cartridges were developed to anchor mine and tunnel rock bolts (rebar and threadbar) and to anchor steel dowels in concrete. Advantages
- Convenient easy to handle cartridge form
- Thixotropic and non-shrink
Fast curing compared to ordinary cement grouts - Controlled setting times
- No on-site mixing, just immerse in water
- No special grout pumping equipment required
- High strength
- Non-toxic, non-combustible and chloride free
- no rotation
Description
The system consists of an easy to handle cartridge containing a cementitious compound encased in a perforated mylar film package which, when immersed in water, will allow controlled wetting of contents, forming a thixotropic grout. The cartridge is then inserted into the hole and the deformed bolt or dowel is pushed in. Instructions for Use
1. Remove required number of cartridges from package. 2. Immerse cartridges in water until there are no signs of air release (bubbling) from the cartridge. Do not leave for longer than 5 minutes in water. 3. The cement grout will begin to set in 20 minutes after initial water emersion; therefore the bolt must be installed within this time period. However, it is recommended that the wetted cartridges be used within 15 minutes to obtain optimum results. 4. Insert cartridges into a clean hole. Tamp with a loading stick. 5. Insert the bolt. Bolt will rupture the cartridges allowing the grout to fill the annular space between the bolt and the hole. After 12 hours the grout will typically withstand the full yield point load of the deformed bolts or dowels. | Physical Properties, Characteristics Package type - Pellon (petroleum based fabric) Appearance (dry) - firm, dusty Appearance (wet) - rigid, easy to hold Soak time - 1.5 minutes maximum Compressive strength 2 hours: 1700 psi (12 MPa) 4 hours: 2000 psi (14 MPa) 24 hours: 3200 psi (21 MPa) 3 days: 5500 psi (35 MPa) 7 days: 6800 psi (43 MPa) Anchorage Values (typical) 4 hrs: 500 lbs/inch (90 kg/cm) 8 hrs: 1800 lbs/inch (320 kg/cm) 12 hrs: 2100 lbs/inch (375 kg/cm) 24 hrs: 3000 lbs/inch (540 kg/cm) Shelf Life 12 months when stored in a dry location Packaging 25 mm x 305 mm - 50/bag 28mm x 305 mm - 50/bag 32mm x 305mm - 50/bag 38mm x 305 mm - 50/bag |