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KingFiber ST50®
Polyolefin reinforcement fibers.
Base resin
Polyolefin
Length
48 mm
Tensile strength
550 MPa
No. Fibres
> 35/ kg
Packaging
Bulk/IBC
Overview
KingFiber ST50 is a structural synthetic fiber reinforcement added to concrete and shotcrete to replace welded wire reinforcing mesh and steel fibers.
Applications
- For roads, highways, bridge decks and parking lots
- For airport runways
- For high load impact areas, and forklift truck areas
- Pre-cast panels
- Other applications to replace wire mesh
Advantages
- Flexural toughness equal to steel
- Long term durability corrosion free
- Safer and lighter to handle than steel
- Reduced fire damage anti-spilling
- Reduced wear on concrete pumps and hoses
- STANDARDS KingFiber ST50 is complies with ASTM C1550
Technical Properties
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Base resin | Polyolefin | — |
| Length | 48 mm | — |
| Tensile strength | 550 MPa | — |
| Surface texture | Continuously embossed | — |
| No. Fibres | > 35/ kg | — |
| Specific gravity | 0.9 – 0.92 | — |
| Young modulus | 10 GPa | — |
| Melting point | 150 – 166⁰C | — |
| Ignition point | Over 450⁰C | — |
Usage & Packaging
Packaging
KingFiber ST50 is available in 5 kg bags. Bulk bags available on request.
Storage
Shelf life is 1 year when stored under cover, out of direct sunlight and protected from extremes of temperature
Pack formats
Bulk/IBC, Bag
Product family
Part of the KingFiber range