CALUMEX UPC -Utra Performance Cement

UPC CEMENT? is a fast setting cement which develops within hours an extreme high strength !! Mainly used for rapid repair and placement of concrete in highway- and airfield work where quick re-instalLment is essential.

Other applications are car park decks, industrial floors, rail track replacement and everywhere where time is key, or where tidal influences in marine work effects construction time.

UPC CEMENT?is used as a direct replacement of Portland cement in concrete

Featuring;

? ultra-rapid strength gain

? high ultimate strength, no loss of

strength in time

? chloride, chemical and sulphate

resistance

? high density, low permeability

? shrinkage compensation

? high freeze thaw resistance

Composition:

UPC CEMENT?is a factory blended cement based on Ordinary Portland Cement and selected high quality additives.

This guarantees a binder with stable performances.

UPC CEMENT?is used as a

direct replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement, grey in colour.

Bulk density, fineness and specific gravity of UPC CEMENT?are similar to ordinary Portland cement.

Working time: At 20°C. the working time is between 25~30 min.

Like any hydraulic binder higher ambient and material temperatures shortens the setting and hardening of concrete. Lower temperatures will extend this.

Delivered in 44 lbs./20 kg. plastic bags or super sacks 1,38 short ton/1,25 metric ton on wooden pallets. Store in a dry place – do not stack pallets

When stored properly shelve life is up to 6 months. Delivery rail cart or bulk truck upon request.