Monofilament Fiber DIRECT WHOLESALE FIBER BROKERS Where the Concrete Contractor and the Ready Mix Producer buys fiber reinforcement – Wholesale and Direct. Product Data Sheet and Specifications single strand small denier Mini-Spec: Monofilament fibers- Engineered Fibrous Concrete Reinforcement System – 100% virgin monofilament fiber containing no reprocessed olefin materials and specifically engineered and manufactured for use as secondary reinforcement in ready mix concrete and cement-based building products at the minimum recommended dosage rate of 0.067% by volume (1.0 lb. per cubic yard /.45 kg per cubic meter), Fibers meet the material specifications described in ASTM C-1116, Type III, Section 4.1.3 “Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete”. Available from: Available from: Direct Wholesale Fiber Brokers 2176 Sargent Daly Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 Voice: (423) 505-5948 Fax: (800) 783-8459 Email Us Function: Alternate reinforcing system for welded wire fabric when used for non-structural temperature and shrinkage crack reinforcement in hardened concrete Inhibits and controls the formation of cracks caused by intrinsic stresses Increases impact, shatter and abrasion resistance of concrete Reduces segregation, plastic settlement and shrinkage cracking Increases fatigue resistance and toughness in hardened concrete Reinforces against water migration; reduces permeability of concrete Provides modest residual strength. Benefits: Monofilament fibers are an alternate reinforcing system to welded wire fabric when used for non-structural secondary temperature and shrinkage crack reinforcement in hardened concrete. Saves construction time & money by eliminating purchase, storage, handling, cutting, placing and waste of welded wire fabric – Always positioned in compliance with codes, automatically - Requires no minimum amount of concrete cover – Safe and easy to use - Will not rust or corrode; chemically inert - Non-magnetic - 100% Alkali proof - Provides long term durability. Applications: Monofilament fibers can significantly enhance the performance of all types of concrete and cement based building products: Examples: Slab on Grade Sidewalks Tilt-up Panels Maintenance Precast Curbs Thin Sections Slope Paving Driveways Overlays/Toppings Water Tanks Composite Decks Stucco Walls Shotcrete Mortar Application Rate: The typical application rate of Monofilament fibers is 1.0 lb per cubic yard/ .45 kg per cubic meter of concrete added directly to the concrete mixing system before, during or after the batching of the other ingredients and mixed at the time and speed recommended by the mixer manufacturer (usually four to five minutes / 70 - 80 revolutions. Rotate drum at MIXING speed. Material and fibers do not mix at drum transit speed). Additional mixing does not adversely affect the distribution or overall performance of fibers. The addition of fibers at the recommended dosage rates to a given mix may appear to decrease the slump. The workability, however, will not be affected and additional water should not be added. Contact Direct Wholesale Fiber Brokers for alternate dosage rates used in specialty applications. Chemical and Physical Properties: Fiber Lengths Absorption Specific Gravity Melt Point Acid / Salt Resistance Ignition Point Thermal Conductivity Alkali Resistance Electrical Conductivity Multi Length Blends,1 1/2", 3/4" 1/2”, 1/4" & Special Requests Nil 0.91 3200 F - 3400 F (1600 C - 1700 C) High 1,100 (590 0 C) Low 100% (alkali proof) Low Mix Designs: The addition of Fibers at the normal recommended dosage rate does not require any mix design changes. Finishing: Fiber reinforced concrete can be finished by any finishing technique. Fibers do not affect the finishing characteristics of concrete. They are non-corrosive, alkali proof and will not stain the concrete surfaces. Fibers are compatible with power troweled, hand troweled, colored, stamped, dry shake and broom finished concrete. Compatibility: Fibers are compatible with all concrete admixtures and performance enhancing chemicals. Packaging: See current inventory list for packaging options and availability. Specification: Fibers shall contain no reprocessed olefin materials. Fibers shall have been engineered and manufactured for use as secondary reinforcement in ready mix concrete and cement-based building products. The fibers are to be used for non-structural temperature and shrinkage crack reinforcement in hardened concrete. The application rate shall be the minimum dosage rate of 0.067% by volume (1.0 lb per cubic yard / .45 kg per cubic meter). The fibers must meet the material specifications described in ASTM C-1116, Type III, Section 4.1.3 “ Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete”. Available from: Direct Wholesale Fiber Brokers 508 Miles Road Signal Mountain, TN 37377 Voice: (423) 505-5948 Fax: (800) 783-8459 E-mail