Precision Extreme Life Epoxy Grout

Description
EpiMax 480 UT Precision Extreme Life Epoxy Grout is a high strength
non-shrink epoxy based grouting system offering extended work time for
pump application and general long distance grout travel.
EpiMax 480 UT provides additional benefits to specifiers and users with
excellent final cured mechanical properties. The use of a high performance
epoxy grout like EpiMax 480 UT always maximizes the structural contact area
under the widest variety of applications and conditions. The system demonstrates significantly higher chemical resistance,
lower shrinkage better dynamic load tolerance and more predictable higher mechanical strengths than cement based grouts.
EpiMax 480 UT may also be extended on site with selected graded aggregate for projects for very deep pours.
EpiMax offers a range of epoxy grouts. EpiMax 480 is the standard grade, EpiMax 480S is the standard deep pour grade
and EpiMax 480 UT is the extreme life grade.

Advantages
• Easy mixing - add aggregate if required • Very low exotherm – extreme work time

• Pumpable with suitable equipment • Tolerates damp surfaces

• Good, consistent flow characteristics • Fast & convenient – good strength gain

• High mechanical strength • Dynamic load resistant

• Chemically inert • Non – shrink

• Creep resistant • Non conductive electrically

Typical applications
• Large volume applications • Support of chemical tanks, vessels

• Foundation rebuilds • Precision alignment - dynamic loads

• Aggressive chemical environments • Vibration dampening for rotating equipment

• Installation of anchors and dowels • Any support with complex geometry

Typical properties
• Shelf life: 2 years • Solids content: 100%

• Work time: 5 hours • Full cure: 96 hours at 25°C

• Compressive strength: 98 MPa • Compressive modulus: 4 GPa

• Tensile strength: 29 MPa • Maximum operating temperature: 85ºC

• Unextended depth of pour: 150 mm • Extended depth of pour: 250 mm

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Foundation preparation
Concrete foundations should be at least 28 days old. Ensure the foundation is clean and free of contamination.
Prepare by acid etching/neutralizing/washing, professional grinding or captive blast cleaning as applicable to expose firmly
adhered aggregate. Allow to dry if wet. Always confirm preparation adequacy.

Temperature conditioning
Precondition grout components to between 20 and 25 deg C 100

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before commencing application. 90

LIQUID PHASE
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SOLID PHASE
80
Avoid high temperatures while grouting in summer.

LIQUID PHASE
SOLID PHASE
Temperature ºC
70
In hot weather, store in relatively cool shaded areas below 30°C. Conventional
60 Long Life
If grout components are above 30°C, the resulting mix will have Grout
50
a shortened work time. Provide shade to the overall structure
40 EpiMax 480 UT
from summer sunlight for at least 24 hours before and 48 hours
30
after grouting. In cold weather, store components indoors
20
before use.
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Practical work time will depend on many factors, including Cure Time Hours

grout temperature, grout section thickness, ambient temperature

and the temperature and thermal demand of surroundings,
If aggregates are used, they also may need to be temperature-conditioned. Hot aggregate will reduce work time and cold
aggregate will reduce flow. But cold aggregate can extend work time in hot weather applications. Aggregates should always
be washed and kiln dried. Check the recommendations for storage temperatures, temperature conditioning and work time at
temperature extremes. Check with EpiMax for aggregate type & use proportions.

Application
Select a slow speed (400 rpm) mechanical mixer and ensure thorough mixing. Add EpiMax 480 UT Hardener to
EpiMax 480 UT Compound. Mix until a uniform consistency is obtained. Avoid aeration.
Use suitable air powered commercial pump equipment, minimum 30 mm diameter hose and keep travel distances short
(typically less than 10 m). Pump pressures generally range to 15 bar. Some experimentation may be required before
project commencement.
For deep pours under gravity flow, EpiMax 480 UT may be extended with an appropriate aggregate. Add slowly after
Hardener and Compound has been mixed. Mix until fully incorporated. Do not incorporate air into the mix. Pour the mixed
system with care into the leak proof void, from the widest side and avoid air entrapment.

Packaging
EpiMax 480 UT is available in 15 litre packs (includes Hardener and Compound).
It is pre-packaged in correct proportions for immediate use.

Safety precautions
Read Material Safety Data Sheet before commencing any application. Keep away from children. Avoid contact with skin and
avoid breathing vapour. Always provide adequate personal protection (gloves & goggles etc) during use. Always provide
adequate ventilation, especially in confined spaces. If poisoning occurs, call Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone 13 11 26. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water or milk. If skin contact occurs, quickly remove
contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
TDG Code: Hardener - UN 1760, Compound - Not Classified

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