PRODUCTS
Below are listed the various Kalmatron® products and their uses. Simply click on the product that interests you, based upon the brief overview, and you will be provided with a more in-depth product description.
Kalmatron® products are chemically balanced, inorganic cementitious compounds, which waterproof and modify cement to improve its underdeveloped features. Mix designs that initially have the worst cement quality, or structures that are in the worst condition, obtain the highest effectiveness from Kalmatron®. The entire Kalmatron® product family includes admixtures and coatings which are applicable in any cement containing mixes, and for repair of aged and damaged concrete and masonry structures. All of the products described below are powders packaged in 50 lb containers.
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K100®
K100® is the latest addition to the Kalmatron® line of products! K100® is available in both liquid and powdered forms and can be used in any cement containing mix. The great news is that K100® provides the combined benefits of KF-A® and KF-SEA® - so you can now used unwashed sea sand and still get the 29 benefits of KF-A®!
KF-A
Admixture to improve concrete & mortar mixes that provides for complete hydration of the cement particles. Dosages of 5-10 Kg/m³. KF-A is an admixture that transforms regular concrete into High Performance Concrete and changes the rheology of the concrete to include the benefits of obtaining the highest compaction of concrete structures, low slump with better workability, low shrinkage, early strengthening, waterproofing, high resistance to aggressive liquids and gases (including Hydrogen Sulfide), impermeability, 97% micro pores in a homogeneous concrete mass, early flexural strength, resistance to rupture, increased freeze-thaw resistance, extremely reduced incidence of efflorescense and cracks. KF-A allows you to eliminate the use of all other admixtures, meshes, fly ash, etc.
ASTM C39 test results, as reported by Smith-Emery Company are also available.
Click here for summary document of Economic Effectiveness of KF-A.
Click here for University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Summary of Test Results for KF-A.
Click here for tests showing early strengthening and increased compressive strength at Ingenica, Managua.
Click here for tests showing incremental strengthening at San Francisco, California, Department of Public Works.
Click here for test showing compressive strength goal at 7 days at Geelong, Australia.
Click here for an excerpt regarding shrinkage control at UTS, Sydney.
Click here for Kalmatron® comparison with high alumina concrete - the acid test.
Click here for Kalmatron® comparison with high alumina concrete - the acid test cost comparison.
Job Site Examples from the United States:
LADWP waterproofing and durability
3D Panel Shotcrete overhead adhesion
Napa Valley Wine Caves - Shotcrete Applications and Leak Repair
San Francisco - overlay application
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KF-B
Coating for old concrete and masonry applied by plastering. KF-B provides an ion-implanted protective barrier with the highest resistance to natural and industrial isotopes, aggressive liquids and gases. KF-B is great for stopping water vapor emissions. Dosage is 4Kg/m² to 8Kg/m². KF-B is applied to wet or contaminated surfaces in a 3mm to 5mm layer to both the positive and negative sides of the structure by metal trowel, gunite or shotcrete technology. The concrete is actually "healed" because unlike epoxy, KF-B is cementitious and will not be repelled from the concrete.
Click here for Problems that can be Solved with Kalmatron® KF-B.
Click here for 60% Compressive Strength Gain Test Results.
KF-C
A fast hardening compound used for patching and stopping pressure leaks in concrete, wooden and masonry structures. KF-C is effective in stopping pressure leaks up to 20ATM. KF-C is applicable in underwater conditions utilizing KF-C "plugs" which act to "weld the concrete", effectively stopping leaks.
KF-D
Admixture for structural and soil injections. KF-D is a stabilizer used on crumbling structures of concrete, soil and masonry by injection or premix. KF-D provides impermeability and strengthening. Reduces filtration up to 50 times for most known types of soil.
KF-E
Admixture with super-fine pigments for waterproofing and coloring of building materials containing cement. KF-E can be used as an admixture or a coating for concrete and masonry structures and provides superficial solidity and liquid impermeability with about 3,000 colors and patterns. KF-E is applicable with oil paint application, stucco, shotcrete and gunite technology. KF-E also provides low shrinkage and waterproofing to stucco applications.
KF-F
The most durable film-type coating for concrete and masonry surfaces applied by brush and spray with a thickness of 1 to 2mm. KF-F provides a durable layer that has a high resistance to atmospheric and biological effects. Highly effective for the repair of agricultural, sewage and water supply systems and chemical industries.
A conceptually new generation of concrete rehabilitation technology. A liquid spray for the rehabilitation of degraded concrete rheology is made from the dry KF-G powder, which is dissolved in water on the job site. On the third day, flaky and crumbled concrete surfaces become solid, clean and have an increased compressive strength of up to 30%. Enhanced water impermeability and reduced vapor transmissions is provided on the 28th day. KF-G is the solution for concrete that has micro-cracks with widths less than 3 mm. Micro-cracks of aged concrete are healed by new growths.
KF-H
A finishing cementitious paint for protection and renovation of wooden and masonry structures with thickness at 1.5mm. Provides for a durable coat with the highest resistance to atmospheric and biological effects. KF-H is applicable by brush, spray or trowel in dry or damp environments.
KF-I
A thermoresistant compound that is used for heat protection and liquid impermeability as a coating on roofs, floors, boiled-water supply pipes, heating joints, etc. Applied by stucco or any known concrete technology.
KF-JET-CEMENT
Designed with controlled set times to produce concrete, mortar, masonry and soil stabilizing structures. Set times are at 3 minutes, 5 minutes and 10 minutes with early compressive strength. We work with you and your specific mix designs to provide you with KF-JET CONCRETE, KF-JET-MORTAR, and KF-JET SLURRY CEMENT.
KF-K
An admixture to concrete mixed for patching concrete with high viscosity, strong adhesion to the repaired surface and impermeability to any liquids. Apply 0.5% of KF-K based on the weight of the conventional concrete batch with a reduction of 20% in the amount of water used.
KF-aßy
Coating for concrete and masonry structures for protection from, or deactivation of radiation. This product is designed for the attenuation of radiation and is based on a concept of radiation reflection that makes it distinctive from materials developed on a Compton Effect. It is a cementitious powder with a dry density of 2,500 Kg/m³. This coating is applied in a 5mm to 50mm layer or can be used with stucco technology on vertical and horizontal surfaces. This product can also be used in powder form for injection or strewing in abandoned mines, sinkholes or dump sites of radioactive waste. This product is highly recommended for nuclear plants, nuclear storage facilities, etc. Concrete can be produced by using this product as an additive. Successful KF-aby test results from Russia, China and Taiwan are available for review.
KF-SEA
Admixture for concrete containing sea-fillers, such as unwashed sand and gravel, and even by using seawater. KF-SEA provides higher durability, stable ion-chloride resistance, increased impermeability, flexural strength and resistance to rupture. The resulting concrete/mortar contains NO salt. Highly recommended for underwater and shore structures. It can also be used in freezing weather conditions where salt must be added to the water.
Click here for test results of Cement/Grout Specimen Compressive Strength.
KALMATRON® °BLOCK
Concrete masonry unit with enhanced heat transfer resistance, liquid impermeability and protection from radiation. Available with many color and surface texture options. Used for walls with heights up to three floors without rebar re-enforcement. Recommended as the most durable and economical solution for housing projects, industrial facilities and the agricultural industry.
KC
Kalmatron® KC is a cement upgrading admixture with a dosage of 10Kg of KC per 1000Kg of Portland Cement Type I or Type II. KC upgrades the lowest types of cement to Types III, IV and V, and High Alumina Cement. KC is best for correction of low grained cements to the quality of fine-grained cements and High Performance cements. KC reduces the amount of Clinker needed.
Kalmatron® KC was developed as an admixture to Portland cement to increase hydration by molecular decay of the unstable relationships between foreign inclusions with pure cement particles. Subsequent to this increased hydration, concrete has a higher density, increased compressive strength, increased impermeability, and requires less cement per volume of concrete mix. By adding KC to Portland Type I cement, at a minimum you will obtain the rapid hardening and higher strength associated with Portland Type III cement and potentially obtain the properties associated with High Alumina Cement. The poorer the quality of the original cement, the greater the improvement KC can make.
Click here for test results showing early strengthening.
Click here for test results showing a 100% increase in compressive strength with a reduction of 25% Clinker.
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