KingFiber PPM®
High performance monofilament polypropylene fibers.
Overview
KingFiber PPM is a micro reinforcement, manufactured of 100% polypropylene fibers containing no reprocessed olefin materials designed for use with all cementitious mixes. The inclusion of KingFiber PPM within a concrete mix or cementitious mixes will control shrinkage cracks and will act as an alternative to traditional crack control steel mesh and will enhance the fire resistance of concrete.
Applications
- KingFiber PPM is ideally designed for use in the following Slab on grade
- Stamped concrete
- Pre-cast concrete
- Water tanks
- Pavements
- Shotcrete
- Renders
- Composite decks
Advantages
- Controls and inhibits crack formation in concrete
- Cost effective, replaces secondary reinforcements (welded steel mesh)
- Reduces plastic shrinkage and settlement cracking
- Compatible with all types of cement and concrete admixtures
- Rust free
- Enhances fire resistance of concrete
- STANDARDS KingFiber PPM complies with ASTM C1116, Type 3 and with EN 14889-2
Technical Properties
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | 100% virgin polypropylene | — |
| Form | Monofilament individual fibers | — |
| Length | 3, 6, 12, 19 and 40 mm | — |
| Diameter | 18 - 32 micron | — |
| Specific gravity | 0.91 kg/ltr | — |
| Tensile strength | 600 - 700 MPa | — |
| Young's modulus | 3.0 - 3.5 GPa | — |
| Softening point | 150oC | — |
| Melting point | 160oC | — |
| Chloride content | Nil | — |
| Sulphate content | Nil | — |
| Alkali content | Nil | — |
Usage & Packaging
KingFiber PPM is available in 0.6 and 0.9 kg bags and bulk transportation upon request. Dosage of KingFiber PPM will vary depending on the area of application and on the required properties of concrete mixes. Typical dosage is between 0.6 – 0.9 kg/m3 of c
Shelf life is 1 year when stored under cover, out of direct sunlight and protected from extremes of temperature
Bulk/IBC, Bag