Description
Description
SURECEM is a cement that is ideal for general building operations, and the manufacture of cement-based products. SURECEM is a cement made at the PPC Bulawayo factory from high quality raw materials. Clinker being inter-ground with Gypsum and an appropriate amount of extender.
Applications
SURECEM is a general purpose cement. Typical applications are concrete, mortar, plaster, masonry products, paving, precast products, grouts, shotcrete, soil stabilisation. SURECEM is a tried and tested product that has been engineered to achieve a consistent and appropriate performance. SURECEM has been optimised for a broad range of applications, whilst maintaining the appropriate levels of quality. SURECEM is compatible with commercial chemical admixtures.
Specification
SURECEM is a cement designed to meet the 32,5 strength class of SABS EN 197-1 & SAZS EN 197 for Common Cements and is identified as:
- Cement SANS 50197 – 1/SABS EN 197
- Cement SAZS EN 197 CEM II/B-L 32.5
Where “L” represents Limestone and “B” exceeds 20% extender.
Typical Properties
PPC Technical Services has comprehensively equipped chemical, cement and concrete laboratories and can supply specific information and assistance regarding cement and concrete technology.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
| Chemical Composition | SURECEM CEM II/B-L 32.5N results | SANS 50197-1 requirements |
| Sulphur Trioxide: % by mass | 2,0 | 4,0 maximum |
| Chlorides: % by mass | <0,01 | 0,1 maximum |
All % calculated by mass.Beneath the second table, Please contact our sales and marketing department if actual figures are required.
| Physical Properties | SURECEM CEM II/B-L 32.5N results | SANS 50197-1 requirements SAZS EN 197 CEM II/B-L 32,5 |
| Setting times: Initial: minutes Final: Hours |
255 5,4 |
60 minimum |
| Specific Surface (Blaine): m2/kg Fineness: Residue on 212 pm screen: % |
348 0 |
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| Soundness: Le Chatelier Expansion (mm) | 1 | 10 maximum |
| Densities: Relative density Bulk density, aerated, kg/m3 Bulk density, as packed, kg/m3 |
3,05 1300-1380 1529 |
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| Approximate Volume: 50kg bag, litres | ± 33 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information and/or specifications contained herein are given in good faith as being true and accurate but no liability is accepted by PPC, its employees, distributors, representatives or agents, for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, resulting from using the information, following the specifications or adopting recommendations and/or suggestions as actual conditions of use are beyond its control. This data sheet was published in November 2006.
Storage
Bulk storage silos should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure that the inspection hatch seal is watertight and filters are clean and unblocked. Cement bags are not waterproof and should be stored under cover, off the ground to a maximum height of 12 bags.
Supply
SURECEM is available from the Bulawayo Sales Office and various retail outlets.
Packaging
Bags – 50 kg Polypropylene bags
- Unitised 40 bags (2 tons) per unit
- Unitised on a pallet 40 bags (2 tons) per unit
- Unitised on a pallet and covered with plastic hood. 40 bags (2 tons) per unit.
(Please note the hood is shower-proof NOT waterproof)
Bulk
- Bulk cement in road or rail tankers is not recommended as the high transportation cost does not make this viable
