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HIGH INTEGRITY DURING MIXING

Cem-FIL® 60 is a high-integrity chopped-strand glass fiber for use in molded GRC components or in repair mortars to enhance their performance.

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Performance Attributes

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PERFORMANCE

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    PERFORMANCE

    • Alkali-Resistant glass*




    • Excellent mechanical performance




    • Makes highly durable GRC elements




    • High performance with low dosage






    Photo Credit: Architekt: RKW Architektur

    PROCESS

    • High integrity during mixing




    • Reduced water demand compared to other fibers




    • Safe and easy to handle




    • Good level of workability




    • Very easy incorporation into the matrix






    Photo Credit: Architekt: RKW Architektur

    AESTHETICS

    • Ideal for use with complicated profiles




    • Excellent reproduction of detail






    Photo Credit: Architekt: KLM Architekten und Ingenieure GmbH

    APPLICATIONS

    Cem-FIL® 60 is used in a variety of production processes, including vibration-casting, pumping, spraying, or dry-blending with other materials. It is used in the manufacture of repair mortars, industrial GRC boards, standard GRC components, such as drainage channels or meter boxes, or in architectural applications, such as decorative screen walling and ornate moldings.






    Photo Credit: Architekt: KLM Architekten und Ingenieure GmbH

    Technical Information

    Technical Characteristics

    FIBER LENGTH FILAMENT DIAMETER TEX (g/km) LOSS ON IGNITION (%) (ISO 1887:1995) MOISTURE (%) (ISO 3344:1997)
    6–12–18 (mm)/¼"–½"–¾" 14 μm/0.000546" 82 0.90 (6–12mm) 0.95 (18mm) 0.50 max.
    12–18 (mm)/½"–¾" 18 μm/0.0007" 135 0.95 0.50 max.

    • Electrical Conductivity: very low
    • Specific Gravity: 2.68 g/cm3
    • Material: Alkali Resistant Glass*
    • Softening Point: 860 °C or 1,580 °F
    • Chemical Resistance: very high
    • Modulus of Elasticity: 72 GPa – 10 x 106 psi
    • Tensile Strength of Input: 1,000+ MPa – 145+ ksi

    *Our fibers are manufactured with high Zirconia content in compliance with ASTM C1666/C 1666/M-07 and EN 15422 and under the recommendations of PCI and GRCA.

    Dosage

    For repair mortars, recommended dosage is in between 1 and 2%, or about 25 to 50 kg/m³ (42–84 lb/yd³). For Premix GRC, recommended dosage is from 2.5% to 3.5% by weight.



    Packaging & Storage

    Cem-FIL® 60 chopped strands are packed in individual plastic bags (6–18 kg). Cem-FIL® 60 chopped strands should be stored away from heat and moisture, and in their original packaging. Optimum conditions are temperatures between 15 °C and 35 °C and humidity between 35% and 65%. If the product is stored at lower temperatures, it is advisable to condition it in the workshop for at least 24 hours before use to prevent condensation.



    Quality Standards

    Cem-FIL® 60 fibers are manufactured under a quality management system approved to ISO 9001.

    Cem-FIL® fibers are not classified as dangerous by the Regulation 1272/2008/EC. For more information, please refer to our Safe Use Instruction Sheet.

    CE-marking and Declaration of Performance as fibers for use in concrete and mortar through European Technical Assessment ETA 17/0169.

    Verified Environmental Product Declaration according to ISO 14025 and EN 15804:2019 available upon request.

      Regional Availability

      Cem-FIL® glass fiber reinforcement products are available worldwide.

      Applications

      • Buildings and Construction > Concrete > Fiber Reinforcement
      • Buildings and Construction > Exterior > Architectural facades
      • Buildings and Construction > Exterior > Walls > Renders

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