CAPGROUT GP

NON SHRINK CEMENTITIOUS GROUT

DESCRIPTION abraded to ensure proper bonding. Shim and anchor the

support elements to prevent movement. Saturate
CAPGROUT GP is a ready mixed, durable, shrinkage
prepared area with potable water for 12 to 24 hours
compensated, non-ferrous, high strength load bearing
before application. Remove excess water from holes and
grout for interior and exterior use. It contains a balanced
voids. Use oil free compressed air to blow out bolt holes
blend of hydraulic binder, selectively graded silica sand,
and pockets as necessary.
flow enhancing chemicals and inorganic shrinkage
Ensure that the form work is secure and watertight to
compensating additive which results in a dense
prevent movement and leakage during the placing and
homogenous mix, yielding high strength and
curing of grout. The area should be free of excessive
dimensional stability, followed by slight but controlled
vibration. Shut down adjacent machinery until the grout
expansion at the time of placement. CAPGROUT GP
has hardened. Caulk and seal forms with CAPGROUT GP
remains stable without failure from compressive
to prevent leaking.
loading, impact and lateral thrusts.
Mixing:
COLOUR CAPGROUT GP requires only potable water for mixing.
Set up mixing equipment near the grouting area.
Grey. Dampen the inside surface of the grout mixer. Add 90%
USES quantity of specified water into the mixer. Add slowly
CAPGROUT GP is used for free flow, shrinkage CAPGROUT GP. Add additional water while mixing to
compensating grouting, to provide heavy duty support bring to the desired consistency. Mix the batch for at
beneath load bearing units, machinery bases, structural least five minutes until a smooth uniform, lump free
columns, equipment bases, pre-cast tee joints, precast consistency is achieved.
concrete repair, power line stanchion posts, tensioned Application:
cables, oil refineries, anchor bolts, sealing of tie rod Mix CAPGROUT GP in sufficient quantities to ensure
holes and for similar applications. continuous flow at the time of placement. Maintain a
minimum 15cm head of pourable grout mix , to allow
ADVANTAGES for grout flow, proper filling and air venting. CAPGROUT
 One step grout; ready to use. GP can be pumped with most types of pumping
 Controlled expansion. Expansion occurs both in equipment. On the side where the grout has been
the plastic and in early hardened stage. poured, allow 15cm clearance between the side of the
 High early strength. form and the base plate of the machine.
 Contains no added chlorides, iron or gypsum. At pourable plastic consistency use chain rods or
Will not rust, bleed or harm metal on contact. tamping to compact grout and remove voids. For dry
 Densification increases weather ability packing make the mix damp enough to maintain
and decreases permeability. cohesiveness when squeezed into a ball in the palm of
your hand. A hydraulic or pneumatic ram is suggested
STANDARDS for packing. Even a wooden tamper may be used. Pack
only from one side to avoid voids.
Complies with ASTM C 1107-91 grade A. If the thickness of the grout is more than 50mm, dry
washed aggregates can be mixed with CAPGROUT GP.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The aggregates should be restricted to a maximum of
Surface preparation: 2:1 by weight of CAPGROUT GP.
Concrete surface must be structurally sound, clean, and
free of loose or deteriorated concrete particles, dust, dirt,
oil, paint, curing compound and other contaminants that
could impair adhesion. Smooth substrates must be

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NON SHRINK CEMENTITIOUS GROUT

Curing: PACKAGING
Immediately after removal of form work, cure the CAPGROUT GP is supplied in 20 kg bags.
CAPGROUT GP using standard curing procedures. To
prevent rapid water loss, apply a membrane curing STORAGE
compound CURACOAT-P or CURACOAT-R or cover with
wet burlap for 48 hours. CAPGROUT GP should be stored over pallets in a cool
dry place.
Note:
 Handle CAPGROUT GP like concrete. Do not exceed SHELF LIFE
limitations set by the A.C.I on placement of concrete. 12 months in unopened bags.
 Exposed finished grout must be cured.
 Do not add any cement or any other additives to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAPGROUT GP. CAPGROUT GP does not contain toxic materials. Care
 Do not re-temper grout after initial mixing. should be taken to avoid inhalation of dust and prevent
 Do not over-water. material entering into eyes.
 Do not overwork and avoid using mechanical vibrator.

PROPERTIES

Consistency
Properties
Plastic Flowable Stiff Plastic

Mixing water; per 20 kg bag 2.0 to 2.23 lts 2.24 to 2.35 lts 1.92 to 2 lts
Flow % 100 to 125 125 to 145 N.A
Setting time ASTM C-191 at 250C
Initial; hrs 2 to 2 ½ 3 ½ to 4 1 ½ to 2
Final; hrs 3 ½ to 4 5 ½ to 6 3 to 3 1/2
Compressive strength kg/cm2
1st day 300 280 ----
3rd day 470 440 ----
7th day 550 500 ----
28th day 650 610 750
Early age height change %; ASTM C-827 0 to 4 % 0 to 4 % 0 to 4 %
Unit weight; kg/m3 2.38±0.1 2.36±0.1 2.39±0.1

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