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SikaGrind®-108 VN

Strength enhancing grinding aid for the production of cement

SikaGrind®-108 VN is a liquid cement grinding aid with performance enhancing properties. SikaGrind®-108 VN has been specifically designed to increase the output of cement grinding plants and obtain improved early strength development for cements.

  • Neutralisation of electrical charges on the surface of the cement particles
  • Separation of the cement particles
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Usage

  • Improve the production rate of the cement grinding system
  • Increase the early strength of the cement

Advantages

SikaGrind®-108 VN is a dispersant with the following characteristics:
  • Neutralisation of electrical charges on the surface of the cement particles
  • Separation of the cement particles
SikaGrind®-108 VN provides the following advantages in the cement production:
  • Enhanced grinding properties of the cement mill due to less accumulation of material on grinding balls and mill-liners
 
  • Higher separator efficiency due to improved cement particle dispersion
  • Reduced relative power consumption per ton of cement due to increased output of the grinding system (tons per hour)
  • Easier achievement of the desired cement fineness (Blaine, particle fraction > 32μm, granulometry) due to reduced re-agglomeration of the sufficiently ground cement particles
  • Minimized problems with “plugging” due to improved powder flow characteristics
SikaGrind®-108 VN gives the following advantages to the finished cement:
  • Reduced quantity of “over-milled” particles in the cement granulometry
  • Easier discharge of the silos
  • Increased early strengths after 1, 2 and 7 days
  • Economic cement design with clinker replacements
  • Reduced water demand

Packaging

1000 kg IBC Bulk deliveries

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

SikaGrind®-108 VN is produced under Quality management systems according to EN ISO 9001. SikaGrind®-108 VN Cl Ions content=7.9%.(+/-1%)                           <0.01% in Treated cement.
Product Information

Composition

Aqueous blend of minerals and polymers

Shelf life

At least 12 months in undamaged, unopened and sealed original containers when stored at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C.

Storage conditions

Protect from frost, direct sunlight and contamination. Note: When delivered in bulk, the tanks and equipment used must be free from contaminants.

Density

1.170–1.20 kg/l (at +20 °C)

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Cements treated with SikaGrind®-108 VN are compatible in concretes produced with all commercial admixtures including air entrainers, water reducers, retarders and super plasticizers. The performance of concrete admixtures is not adversely affected by the use of SikaGrind®-100 Series.

Dispensing

SikaGrind®-108 VN is added onto the clinker feed shortly before the mill entrance or directly into the grinding mill (first or second compartment). Suitable dosage pumps with adjustable flow rates shall be used for accurate dosing. Note: Periodically, the end of the additive tube/hose shall be checked to ensure that it is not blocked!
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Typical dosage rates of SikaGrind®-108 VN is between 600–1500 g per tonne of cement (0.06 %–0.15 % of total weight = cement clinker + additions). The optimum dosage to achieve the desired characteristics shall be determined in Plant trials. Influencing factors are e.g. the properties of clinker source, type of cement and other plant variables. For consistent results, SikaGrind®-108 VN must be accurately dispensed.

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