Dry Cast Admixtures

SikaMix AE-6 is suitable for the production of drycast and wet cast concrete.    Use of SikaMix AE-6 results in:

• Improved water repellency.
• Reduced efflorescence.
• Improved color vibrancy and pigment efficiency.
• Increased durability.
• Improved production rates.
• Improved admixture dispersion in concrete matrix.

SikaMix® AE-6 M provides the following benefits:

• Reacts with the cement to provide water-repellency throughout the entirety of the mortar
• Reduces mortar permeability
• Reduces water absorption
• Reduces efflorescence
• Improves color intensity
• Provides protection from staining and growth of mold, mildew and algae
• Improved shelf stability compared to previous generation products

  SikaMix® AE-6 M does not contain intentionally added chlorides.  

Use of SikaMix® AE-3 results in:  

• Improved integral water repellency throughout the concrete structure,
• Reduced efflorescence and improved appearance, uniformity and color vibrancy,
• Reduced water absorption and chloride penetration,
• Increased overall concrete durability and extended service life.

  In ready-mix applications, SikaMix® AE-3 can be used as an alternative to post-applied sealers.   SikaMix® AE-3 does not contain intentionally added chlorides.

• Increases water repellency
• Reduces water absorption
• Controls efflorescence
• Improves color intensity
• Densifies concrete
• Increases compressive strength
• Reduces shrinkage
• Improves appearance and production speed
• Provides mold and stain resistance

• SikaMix® BF3 provides superior strength gain and faster curing at all ages.
• In most cases, a reduction in cement or higher cement replacement is possible when SikaMix® BF3 is used in the concrete block or paver mix.
• SikaMix® BF3 will produce a block that has a more uniform texture and color.
• Concrete containing SikaMix® BF3 reduces wear and tear on mold-box liners and machine parts, while enabling a faster cycling time of the molding machine.
• Concrete block containing SikaMix® BF3 will have sharper and more defined edges and corners, with less chipping.
• SikaMix® BF3 increases the density of block and pavers, thus increasing durability and lowering the rate of absorption.

SikaMix® PL-100 is an integral concrete densifying admixture that acts as a cement dispersant and reduces the use of water. Some of its benefits are:

• Machine productivity will be increased by more rapid filling of form and mold boxes.
• The internal lubricating properties of SikaMix® PL-100 reduce the wear on machinery and extend machine life.
• Provides a better form swipe on drycast products.
• Lighter colors will maintain a more uniform, consistent shade and general product appearance will be improved.
• Edges on pipe and block will be sharper, more defined and less likely to chip.
• Improves early and final strength of concrete.
• Improves compactability.
• Reduces breakage and culls.
• Extends life of molds and machine parts.
• Enables the use of pozzolans as a cement replacement while providing similar strengths and workability.
• Reduces the need for higher curing temperatures while maintaining early strengths.

   Compatibility with Cement and Admixtures: SikaMix® PL-100 is compatible with most admixtures manufactured to ASTM Specifications and most pozzolans.

▪ Increases the density of concrete products.
▪ Improves early and final strength of concrete.
▪ Provides superior strength gain and faster curing at all ages.
▪ Improves texture, smoothness and surface finish of concrete with slight swipe.
▪ Cement reduction or higher cement replacement is possible when SikaMix® PL-200 is used in the concrete mix.  
▪ Increases the durability of concrete.
▪ Increases efficiency of dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments.
▪ Increases machine production by enabling faster mold and feed box filling.
▪ Extends life of molds with minimized friction between the mold and the concrete.
▪ Fewer quality variations and consequently less second grade products.

• Increases the density of concrete products.
• Reduces water absorption.
• Increases the durability of concrete.
• Increases efficiency of dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments.
• Reduces variations in density and strength across the area of the concrete mold.
• Improves early and final strength of concrete.
• Improves texture, smoothness and surface finish of concrete.
• Increases machine productivity by enabling rapid filling of form and mold boxes.
• Extends life of molds, minimized friction between the mold and the concrete.