CEMENT
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Cement is a binder, a powder based chemical substance used for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together. Cement is seldom used on its own, but rather to bind sand and gravel (aggregate) together.
It is important to know your cement and what it is capable of because it will determine if your project will be a success or a failure. We stock only the best of the best at the best price. We do deliver!
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STARBUILD
StarBuild is a 32,5N cement and cost-effective alternative for applications not requiring high early-strength development. It is suitable for a limited range of applications in the build environment where it offers consistent performance.
The strength of this cement makes it ideal for:
- Delivers normal performance, durability and workability
- Moderate strength gain (16MPa at 7 days)
- Economical alternative for residential application mix designs
- Low carbon footprint
- Using the correct mix designs, this cement can produce various concrete strengths, mortar and plaster mixes
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Strength
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32.5 MPA
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Package
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Size
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50kg
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ALL PURPOSE
All Purpose Cement is ideal for a wide variety of applications. These include brick and block making, reservoirs, swimming pools, precast operations and shotcrete, as well as structural concrete, plaster and mortar.
As its name suggests, AfriSam’s All Purpose cement is ideal for many applications because of its consistent strength, workability and durability. It can be used in all your structural, building and masonry applications:
The strength of this cement makes it ideal for:
- Brick and block making
- Reservoirs and swimming pools
- Precast operations
- Mining applications
- Structural concrete
- Plaster and mortar
- Shotcrete
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Strength
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42.5 MPA
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50kg
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HARD STRENGTH
High Strength Cement can be used on its own, extended with selected mineral components or with plasticisers. This product caters for an array of specialist concrete applications to produce a wide range of cost-effective solutions. Applications include flowable or self-compacting concrete and pumped concrete for slabs on the ground.
The strength of this cement makes it ideal for:
- Brick and block making
- Reservoirs
- Precast operations
- Structural concrete
- Shotcrete
- Mining operations
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Strength
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52.5 MPA
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50kg
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Tips for storage
- Store your cement raised off the floor on a wooden pallet or on plastic sheeting to prevent moisture absorption.
- Store in a dry enclosed area, such as a container or weatherproof shed to protect it from rain and other elements.
- Keep doors and windows closed to eliminate damp air or draughts.
- Ideally cover your cement bags with plastic sheeting or a tarpaulin.
- Ensure that you pack your cement bags in a manner that allows a first in - first out approach
- Never store your cement with other products such as fertilizer, gypsum based products or foodstuffs, as even the smallest amount of contamination can have a negative effect on the performance of your cement in concrete, mortar and plaster mixes.
- Always stack the cement bags in alternate directions, even if the bags are not palletized.
Health and Safety
Occupational exposure limits to cement are recommended in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and summarised as follows:
- Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. boots, gloves, safety glasses and dust masks) when working with cement, concrete, plaster and mortar.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, if skin contact occurs, wash off with water immediately. Consult a medical professional for any persistent skin problem.
- When lifting, keep a straight back and bend knees. Alternatively use a trolley or get help to prevent personal injury.
- Bags should be carried at waist height or flat on the shoulder.
- Ensure that 50kg cement bags are stored in stacks of no more than 12 bags high
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