Metalcrete Industries Accel-Set
Metalcrete Industries Accel-Set is a non-chloride and noncorrosive based liquid admixture formulated to accelerate the set of concrete in cold weather. Accel- Set is added to portland cement concrete at the ready-mix plant or job site. Accel-Set also improves workability while increasing early age strengths of concrete.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Concrete Admixtures
Other characteristics
- Product Type
- Concrete Admixture
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- PACKAGING
- Accel-Set is packaged in three standard units:
- 539 lbs. (244.5 Kg)
- Composition
Accel-Set consists of plasticizers, non-chloride accelerators and other proprietary ingredients.
- Limitations
Accel-Set should not be used when ambient temperatures are below 20°F (-7°C).
- Applications
Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications
- Availability
Accel-Set is normally available immediately from your local distributor or it will be shipped within 5 working days upon receipt of order.
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Technical data
- Initial Set:
- Plain Concrete: 4 hours, 0 minutes
- Accel-Set: 2 hours, 40 minutes
- Final Set:
- Plain Concrete: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Accel-Set: 4 hours, 20 minutes
- Specifications:
- Meets ASTM C 494, types C and E.
- Benefits and Features
Non-chloride formulation accelerates set and early age strength gain without possibility of steel corrosion.; Helps densify concrete.; Plasticizing action improves workability, decreases permeability and increases density and compressive strengths at all ages.; Helps reduce efflorescence.; Reduces construction costs by eliminating need for extended thermal protection and eliminating labor overtime due to cold weather.; Easy to use by simply adding to the concrete at the batch plant or job site.; Helps prevent freezing of concrete when ambient temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
- Use Direction
Mixing: Accel-Set can be dispensed into any of the concrete materials, except cement, but preferably into the water. Accel-Set is compatible with other admixtures; however, each admixture should be added to the mix separately.
- Estimating and Coverage
Recommended dosage per 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) of cement is shown below:
- Typical Applications
Use as a liquid admixture to accelerate and increase early age strengths of concrete. May be used in mortar to set fence posts, mailbox supports, signs, handrails and poles.
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Concrete
- Metal
- Steel
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive Strength (3 days) | 1890.0 | psi | ASTM C 39 |
| Compressive Strength (7 days) | 3120.0 | psi | ASTM C 39 |
| Compressive Strength (28 days) | 4370.0 | psi | ASTM C 39 |
