MasterFlow® 544
High strength, non-shrink cementitious mortar
DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES*
MasterFlow 544 is a ready to use product in
powder form, which requires only the on-site When mixed with 3.9 L of water a 25 kg bag will
addition of water to produce a non-shrink mortar have the following properties:
of predictable performance. Compressive Strength 24 h >25 N/mm²
BS EN 12390-3 28 days >65 N/mm²
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Tensile Strength 28 days >4.0 N/mm²
BS 6319 - Part 7
MasterFlow 544 is formulated for use at plastic
Flexural Strength 24 h >4.0 N/mm²
consistency, and may be used with confidence BS EN 1015-11 28 days >8.0 N/mm²
for bedding, repairing, grouting and void filling
operations such as:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Concrete repairs
Void filling between old and new concrete SURFACE PREPARATION
Floor patching All surfaces in contact with the material must be
Packing under columns and stanchions sound, dense and clean. All laitance and any
Caulking of concrete pipes unsound material should be removed - an evenly
Filling tie-bar holes scabbled, slightly textured surface is required,
Re profiling of stanchion or mast bases when with all dust and dirt removed. (Note: heavy
formwork is undesirable scabbling, creating deep troughs or high peaks
Pile cap reprofiling and encapsulation is unsuitable). Surfaces must be pre-wetted to
thoroughly dampen the concrete, but any free
surface water must be removed before
ADVANTAGES
MasterFlow 544 is placed.
Non shrink
Adjustable consistency For large areas of application, such as floor
Proven and predictable performance toppings or concrete repair,
Trowellable MasterBrace ADH 1414 epoxy bonding agent
High bond strength to steel and concrete should be used on the interface to ensure total
Early strength development even at pourable bond.
consistency
Good fatigue and impact resistance Feather edging is not recommended. Minimum
Impermeable acceptable depth is 10 mm. Maximum
recommended depth for toppings is 50 mm.
PACKAGING
MasterFlow 544 is supplied in 25 kg bags. MIXING
First dry mix contents of bag, then thoroughly
mix with the specified amount of water.
Plastic consistency:
Add 3.9 L of water to one 25 kg bag and mix
thoroughly.
Pourable consistency:
Add 4.4 L of water to one 25 kg bag and mix
thoroughly.
MasterFlow® 544
Notes: COVERAGE / YIELD
1. To achieve the properties described, water 12.9-13.4 L / 25 kg bag dependent on water
additions should be accurate to + 0.1 L. addition rate.
2. Water should be slowly added over a 1½ 78 x 25 kg bags/m³
minute period and then mixing continued for
a further 2 minutes.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
3. It is important that a forced action mixer is
used to ensure complete dispersion of the Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground
water and thorough mixing thereafter. on pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid
excessive compaction.
The shelf life is 12 months when stored as above
PLACING / APPLICATION
in original sealed bags.
All of the mix should be placed within 45 minutes
of water addition. No water should be added for
HEALTH AND SAFETY
retempering.
The temperature of both the grout and elements
Placing must not take place below 5°C. Below coming into contact with the grout should be in
8°C it is advisable to tent before placing, to the range of +5°C to +35°C. Do not use water in
warm the substrate to 8°C minimum, and an amount or at a temperature that will produce
subsequently to maintain the placed mortar at a consistency more than fluid or cause mixed
8°C minimum. grout to bleed or segregate. DO NOT
OVERWORK AND AVOID USING
For plastic consistencies tamping is essential to MECHANICAL VIBRATION. UNDER NO
achieve good compaction. Do not vibrate. CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD MasterFlow 544
BE RETEMPERED BY THE LATER ADDITION
OF WATER. It is essential that a mechanically
CURING
powered grout mixer is used to obtain the
Curing of the exposed surfaces of optimum properties.
MasterFlow 544 must commence immediately.
Following placement, the exposed surfaces must
WARNING
be continuously cured at moderate temperatures
for seven days after finishing operations. This As with other products containing Portland
will prevent early drying shrinkage and help to cement, the cementitious material in
develop strength, durability and other desired MasterFlow 544 mortar may cause irritation.
properties. Any deficiencies in the method of Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged
curing may also reduce the amount of initial exposure. In case of contact with the eyes,
expansion which is needed to offset later drying immediately flush with plenty of water for at least
shrinkage. The use of Master Kure curing 15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of contact
compounds is strongly recommended. with skin, wash skin thoroughly.
GROUTING A SPACE USING PLASTIC
MORTAR
Formwork is erected on 3 sides (and is prepared
for the fourth). Plastic mortar is rammed into
place, filling all voids. Without delay, a vertical or
sloping form is fixed on the fourth side, the grout
is surcharged and is consolidated by thorough
hand punning (i.e., caulking by ramming). Just
before final set, the surplus grout is removed.
MasterFlow® 544
NOTE
For free-flowing grouting operations consider the
use of MasterFlow 524. Precision grouting of
heavy machinery use MasterFlow 928 or
MasterFlow 980.
When a very rapid set is required in areas
subject to chemical spillage or contamination,
use epoxy grouts MasterFlow 400 /
MasterFlow 648.
For additional information on MasterFlow 544
mortar or other non-shrink grouting and repair
materials, contact your Master Builders Solutions
representative.
QUALITY AND CARE
All products originating from Master Builders
Solutions Dubai, UAE facility are manufactured
under a management system independently
certified to conform to the requirements of the
quality, environmental and occupational health &
safety standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Request and refer to recommended installation
procedures for MasterFlow grouts prior to use
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
® = Registered trademark of the MBCC Group in many countries.
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they, and not Master Builders Solutions, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific
application.
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