Sika Stabilizer-1 HC IN

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN is a very efficient high-performance compaction aid for semi-dry/ no-slump concrete. This innovative admixture technology has been specifically developed for use in low cement content semi-dry/ no-slump mixes.

Advantages

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN offers sustantial benefits to the producer of semi-dry/no-slump concrete products:

• Efficient dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
• Improved movement of the concrete through the machine (faster mould filling)
• Optimised compaction with shorter pressing time and increased throughput (shorter production cycle)
• Minimized friction between the mould and the concrete (reductions in equipment wear and tear)
• Reduced adhesion/stickiness between top layer concrete and pressing head/tamper (equipment/tools)
• Increased "green" strength on immediate de-moulding (keeps the shape of freshly de-moulded semi-dry concrete products because it prevents slumping after de-moulding)
• More economic concrete mix designs
• Create superior products

Sika® Stabilizer-1 HC IN allows for the following advantages in the finished concrete products:

• Closer textured, smoother and more uniform surfaces (improved surface finish)
• Consistent product quality due to a homogenous concrete mix
• Increased density
• Less variation in densities and strengths across the area of the mould (constant spread of density & strength over the pallet)
• Minimized damage due to early handling
• Enhanced early and ultimate compressive and tensile strengths
• Increased freeze-thaw resistance
• Improved durability and life expectancy