Flo-Grout EP215

High strength pourable epoxy resin grout

Description
Technical Properties:
Flo-Grout EP215 is a three component, high strength, free
Compressive strength: 25oC 35oC
flowing, epoxy resin grout. Flo-Grout EP215 is suitable for
ASTM C579
grou ng gaps with thicknesses between 10 – 150 mm at ≥ 70 MPa ≥ 90 MPa
@ 1 day
ambient temperatures between 10 - 40oC. ≥ 90 MPa ≥ 95 MPa
@ 3 days
@ 7 days ≥ 95 MPa ≥ 105 MPa
Applications
Flexural strength:
≥ 30 MPa @ 7 days
Flo-Grout EP215 is ideally designed for use in the EN 13892-2
following applica ons:
Mixed density: 2.00 ± 0.05 g/cm
 Machine base plates. Tensile strength:
 Heavy crane rails. ≥ 15 MPa @ 7 days
BS 6319-7
 Pile top waterproofing.
 Bearing plinths. Linear shrinkage:
≤ 0.03% @ 7 days
 High speed turbines. ASTM C531
 Grou ng areas where occasional chemical spillage Linear coefficient of
may occur. thermal expansion: 60 x 10^⁻6/oC
ASTM C531
Advantages
Water absorp on:
≤ 0.1%
 Resistant to dynamic loading. ASTM C413
 Non-shrink and low creep characteris cs under Flow (using 200 ml
con nuous loading. 180 ± 10 mm @ 25oC
cone):
 Excep onally high compressive, flexural and tensile
strengths. Crack forma on @
 Extremely dense. 150 mm thickness, No crack or bleeding
 Excep onal bond to concrete and steel surfaces. 40oC:
 Good chemical resistance. Gel me:
 High early strength development allowing for rapid 100 ± 10 min @ 40oC
ASTM D2471
installa on.
Peak exothermic tem-
Method of Use perature:
ASTM D2471 49 ± 1oC @ 40oC
Substrate Preparation Peak exothermic me:
ASTM D2471 50 ± 2 min @ 40oC
The Substrate should be sound, clean and free from
contamina on. Surface laitance should be removed by Working life: ≈ 2 hr @ 25oC
scabbling or grit blas ng.
VOC: < 20 g/ltr
ASTM 2369 (complies with LEED)
Steel surfaces should be grit blasted to remove all rust
and scale. Concrete surfaces should be dry. Holes drilled
for anchor bolts should be thoroughly cleaned from dust
and lose debris using suitable brush or compressed air.
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Mixing Notes:
 If applica on is done under high temperatures (>
To ensure proper mixing, a mechanically powered mixer 35oC), care should be done because the working me
of drill fi ed with helix type paddle should be used. will be reduced significantly.
 To reduce the effect of this problem, try to store the
The en re content of the Hardener pack should be added unmixed materials in a cool environment, avoiding the
to the Base pack. Care should be taken to ensure that direct sunlight. Also, try not to make the applica on in
the bo om and the product sides are thoroughly scraped the middle of the day or direct sunlight.
and used.
Cleaning
Mix the two components for 2 minutes. The filler should
be gradually added while mixing. Mixing should con nue All tools should be cleaned immediately a er finishing
for 3 minutes or un l a uniform consistency obtained. using a suitable epoxy thinner. Hardened materials
should be cleaned mechanically.
Notes:
 Slow speed mixer (i.e. 300 rpm) should be only used. Packaging
 If drill mixer with helix paddle is used, then the rota on
of the paddle should be upward mixing to minimize Flo-Grout EP215 is available in 20 kg, 30 kg and 100 kg
the entrapment of air (i.e. the rota on of the mixer packs.
makes the blades move material from the bo om of
the bucket to the top). Thicknesses and Size Limitations
 The mixing paddle should be always below the epoxy
grout level, it should not be moved up and down to Flo-Grout EP215 can be applied in a single layer at
prevent air entraining. thicknesses between 10 - 150 mm. For thicknesses
greater than 150 mm:
Placing and Finishing
 Mul ple layers can be applied a er ini al curing of the
Under Base plate: previous layer.
Enough materials should be available to achieve  Flo-Grout EP330 can be used instead.
con nuous fill and to complete the work. Pouring of the
mixed grout should be started from one side only to avoid Yield
air entrapment.
Approximately 10 litre per 20 kg pack, 15 litre per 30 kg
To obtain maximum flow distance, a side shu er feed pack and 50 litre per 100 kg pack.
100 mm height should be erected and used to build
the required head. At 100 mm of head, a flow distance Storage
of 1250 mm and 2100 mm can be achieved at gap
thicknesses of 40 mm to 75 mm respec vely @ 35°C Flo-Grout EP215 has a shelf life of 12 months from date of
ambient temperatures. manufacture if stored at temperatures between 5°C and
35°C.
Formwork:
As the mixed grout possesses high fluid characteris cs, all If these condi ons are exceeded, DCP Technical
formwork and shu ers should be water ght. This can be Department should be contacted for advise.
achieved by sealing underneath the formwork and at the
joints by using an appropriate mas c.
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Cautions

Health and Safety

Flo-Grout EP215 is irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory

system. Wear suitable gloves and eye protec on.

For further informa on refer to the Material Safety Data

Sheet.

Fire

Flo-Grout EP215 is nonflammable.

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More from Don Construction Products

A wide range of construc on chemicals products are

manufactured by DCP which include:

 Concrete admixtures.
 Surface treatments
 Grouts and anchors.
 Concrete repair.
 Flooring systems.
 Protec ve coa ngs.
 Sealants.
 Waterproofing.
 Adhesives.
 Tile adhesives and grouts.
 Building products.
 Structural strengthening.

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