Advantages of Fibrillated Polypropylene " Plast Fibre"
1
Water Absorption
As Per ASTMD 570
0.4
Nil
Nil
Plast Fibre is 100% inert to effects of water
2
Specific Gravity
1.36
0.9
0.91
Being lighter than water, Plast Fibre tends to float, thereby having a wider and better dispersion in concrete & mortar matrix.
3
Dispersion
Poor (Balling Effect, tends to settle)
Medium
Excellent
Plast Fibre is specially treated for better dispersion. This results in getting a better coverage area in Plaster & Concrete Mix.
4
Alkali Resistance
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Plast Fibre is inert to alkaline substances. It is Compatible with all admixtures and does not require and admixture to perform.
5
Acid resistance
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Plast Fibre is inert to acidic substances. It is compatible with all admixtures and does not require any admixture to perform.
6
Fibre Count
Low
High
Very High Reinforcement
Plast Fibre has a high fibre count, hence better reinforcemnt in concrete & mortar matrix. More the fibres, greater prevention of micro-cracks.
7
Specific Surface Area
Low
High
Very High
Plast Fibre has a larger surface area, thus ensuring a wider area for concrete and mortar aggregates to bind more securely.
8
Cross Section
Triangular
Circular
Flat Mesh
Plast Fibre ensures better binding and anchoring of aggregates in concrete & mortars as it has a mesh like structure.
9
Filament
Mono/single
Mono/Single
Fibrillated
Fibrillation of Plast Fibre provides a larger surface area for the aggregates to bind more securely and firmly.
10
UV Stabilized
No
No
Yes
Plast Fibre is treated for better UV stability.
11
Range of Cut Lengths
Minimal & Uneven
Average
High & Even
Plast Fibre can be used for wide & varied applications of concrete and mortar due to a wide range of cut lengths available-
6/12/15/20/24/30/40/60/120 mm.
12
International Preference
Not Used
Low Preference
Very Highly & Widely Preferred
Plast Fibre has international preference. It’s American Standard Testing Methods (ASTM) Code is C - 1116 - 03.
