SpECtop Armourite E9

Emery-based dry shake hardener for concrete floors.

Name: SpECtop Armourite E9
Brand: SpEC
Availability: InStock

Introducing SpECtop Armourite E9, an emery-based, dry shake surface hardener designed for new concrete floors. This innovative product provides exceptional abrasion resistance, ensuring that your floors can withstand heavy industrial wear and tear while maintaining their aesthetic appeal.
With a monolithic bond to the host concrete, SpECtop Armourite E9 minimizes shrinkage and cracking, promoting long-lasting durability in high-traffic areas.

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Technical Details

SpECtop Armourite E9 is ideal for a variety of applications where high-performance concrete flooring is required:
– Heavy industrial environments
– Warehouses and distribution centers
– Manufacturing facilities
– Automotive service areas
– Retail spaces subject to heavy foot traffic
– Chemical processing areas where oil and grease resistance is needed

SpECtop Armourite E9 offers numerous advantages, making it an ideal choice for demanding concrete flooring applications:
– Non-metallic aggregate, ensuring no reaction with other materials
– No additions required – ready to use, simplifying the application process
– Extremely hard wearing emery aggregate resulting in high resistance to abrasion and impact
– Monolithic bond to host concrete, enhancing durability and reducing maintenance needs
– Resistant to oils and greases, providing an extra layer of protection in industrial settings

SpECtop Armourite E9 is characterized by a series of impressive technical specifications that underline its performance and suitability for high-demand flooring applications:

Property	Value
Compressive Strength (28 days)	70 N/mm²
Abrasion Resistance	Exhibits 400% better resistance than 40N/mm² concrete
Impact Resistance	5 times better than required standards for heavy traffic screeds
Hardness (Mohs scale)	Exceeds 8.5
Coverage Rate	Medium duty: 4 – 5 kg/m², Heavy duty: 6 – 7 kg/m²
Water/Cement Ratio	<0.50
Cement Content/m³	>300 kg
Slump	>75 mm
Air Entrapment	<2%
Storage Life	Typically in excess of twelve months

Application of SpECtop Armourite E9:
Preparation:
It is essential that adequate planning of the application is made in advance and that sufficient material is laid out to meet the requirements of the application. The base concrete slab should have a thickness not less than 80mm, and the concrete mix design should adhere to specific guidelines:
– Water/cement ratio: <0.50
– Cement content/m³: >300 kg
– Slump: >75 mm
– Air entrainment: <2%
Vacuum dewatering should not be used.

Application Technique:
SpECtop Armourite E9 should be applied at a rate of 4 to 7 kg/m², depending on the degree of trafficking anticipated. It must be applied as soon as the base concrete has reached the stage where light foot pressure leaves an indentation of around 5mm or as soon as it is practicable to apply the product correctly without damaging the plastic surface of the base slab.

The application occurs in two stages. The first application utilizes two-thirds of the chosen application rate, which should be broadcast evenly across the surface, ensuring the material lands nearly vertically rather than spread horizontally. Once applied, the free water in the base concrete will slowly darken the applied material, and wood floating of the surface can commence. Do not over trowel during this stage.

The remaining one-third of the material can now be applied, allowing moisture to combine with the material as before, which enables wood floating of the surface to continue. Once the floor has attained a degree of stiffness at which light foot trafficking does not mark the surface, steel floating and/or power floating can progress.

Curing:
SpECtop Armourite E9 should be cured with a curing membrane such as SpECcure WE. Continuous polyethylene sheets taped at the edges is an acceptable alternative for curing methods.

SpECtop Armourite E9 is supplied in conveniently sized bags for your construction needs:
– Packaging: 25kg bags

For warranty information regarding SpECtop Armourite E9, please reach out to our dedicated SMCC team. You can contact us using any of the methods available on this page for further assistance.

Product FAQ

What is the coverage rate for SpECtop Armourite E9?

The coverage rate for SpECtop Armourite E9 is 4 to 7 kg/m², depending on the degree of trafficking anticipated.

What are the typical applications for SpECtop Armourite E9?

SpECtop Armourite E9 is ideal for heavy industrial environments, warehouses and distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, automotive service areas, retail spaces with heavy foot traffic, and chemical processing areas that require oil and grease resistance.

How is SpECtop Armourite E9 applied?

SpECtop Armourite E9 is applied in two stages. First, after the base concrete has set enough to leave a slight indentation under foot pressure, two-thirds of the material is evenly broadcasted across the surface. Once absorbed, wood floating is done without over-troweling. The remaining one-third is then applied similarly, followed by steel or power floating once the floor is sufficiently stiffened.

What are the advantages of using SpECtop Armourite E9?

SpECtop Armourite E9 offers numerous advantages including a non-metallic aggregate that prevents reactions with other materials, readiness for use without additional components, exceptional abrasion and impact resistance due to its hard-wearing emery aggregate, a monolithic bond to the host concrete enhancing durability, and oil and grease resistance suitable for industrial settings.

What performance standards does SpECtop Armourite E9 meet?

SpECtop Armourite E9 meets B.S. 8204: Part 1 impact resistance standards, exhibiting performance five times better than required for heavy traffic screeds. It also demonstrates abrasion resistance 400% superior to 40N/mm² concrete and a compressive strength of 70 N/mm² at 28 days.

What makes SpECtop Armourite E9 unique?

SpECtop Armourite E9 is unique due to its emery-based composition that provides exceptional abrasion resistance, outperforming typical concrete by 400%. It forms a monolithic bond with the base concrete, minimizing shrinkage and cracking, while being resistant to oils and greases. Its high hardness on the Mohs scale ensures durability in heavy industrial applications, making it ideal for demanding environments.