Construction World September 2015

CEMENT AND CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

additives. “These improve the product’s workability and durability and it has the lowest carbon footprint in the 42.5N strength class. This ensures that the AfriSam Dry Mortar is a more environmentally responsible choice for contractors,” he says The fully automated plant has a 400 ton per day capacity, with plans in place to expand the capacity in response to market demand. The plant also offers the opportunity to produce coloured mortars and plasters, which AfriSam is currently in the process of developing. This will eliminate the need for paint and other expensive decorative coatings. Quality assurance Batch printouts are produced to verify consistency and ensure optimum quality. In addition, samples of the dry mortar product are taken at regular intervals and tested at AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence to ensure compliance with the required specifications. In addition, the Centre of Product Excellence will assist customers with queries and will provide product technical support to assist contractors in achieving a quality build. Product availability AfriSam Dry Mortar has already been introduced to customers in Gauteng with much success and will be rolled out to the other provinces shortly. “We are excited about the addition of Dry Mortar to our existing product range. We believe it demon- strates our commitment to delivering superior concrete solutions to our customers through continuous product innovation”, concludes Dawneerangen.

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1. AfriSam has responded to demands for increased convenience by introducing its premium quality Dry Mortar product to the market. 2. As a Class II mortar, AfriSam’s Dry Mortar product has been specially engineered as a dual purpose mix that can be used for both mortar and plaster applications. 3. By attaching a mixer and water connection to the silo, a ready-to-use product is discharged when the dry mortar comes into contact with the water. 4. Where high rise construction is taking place, a mortar pumping system can be connected to the silo to facilitate the easy transport of the product. 3.

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