FORTRESS GROUT™ Design & Build With GREEN Masonry!

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FORTRESS GROUT™ is an ultra high strength, flow-able grout engineered to achieve exceptional load bearing capabilities. When used in conjunction with standard and / or FORTRESS Block and Mortar masonry applications, mini-pile and caisson designs, FORTRESS GROUT™ provides an increased structural stability for carrying vertical loads. FORTRESS GROUT™ is a single component powder that is water activated. It provides 2 hours of working/handling time and will reach compressive strengths of more than 5,000 psi in 24 hours and more than 10,000 in 28 days. FORTRESS GROUT™ is a large volume grout that has been designed for use with a standard grout / mortar mixer and is suitable for critical grouting applications in the most demanding of applications.

Recommended Uses
Strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of existing structures, increased bearing capacity of new foundation construction, machine bedplates, anchor bolts, recesses, gaps, cavities and general purpose grouting.
 
Features and Benefits

• Application surface temperatures above 120°F/49°C or below 30°F/-1°C.
• Not for submerged applications.
• Will not bond to polymers

Unit Weight (with water, sand & aggregate)
136 lbs/ft³

Setting Time
Set Times at 72°F/22°C
Initial set: 120 - 150 minutes
Final set: 140 - 180 minutes

Volume Yield
0.59 ft³ / 74 lb bag
15.88 ft³ (0.58 yd3) / 2000 Super sack

Packaging
2000 lb (907 kg) Super Sack
74 lb. Lined paper bag

Shelf Life
1 year - Super Sack
1 year - Paper bag

Storage
Must be kept dry

Technical Data
Results shown below have been derived from internal CERATECH testing. Actual results may vary. CERATECH’s materials meet and/or exceed established internal quality control standards, which will be provided upon request . All samples were air cured.

Site Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, sound and free of dust, ice, oils, grease or other surface contaminants such as curing membranes and form release agents. Bolt holes and fixing pockets should be free of dirt and debris by air blasting. The formwork used must be leak proof to allow for free flowing grout. The formwork should be setup so that grout head is maintained on the side above the level of the underside of the base plate. This will allow gravity flow to completely fill the void to be gouted. Formwork should be coated with form release oil to allow for easy removal of forms. Ensure that adequate air holes are provided. All prepared surfaces must be saturated ( SSD) several hours prior to grouting. Grouit site must not have standing water or puddles.

• Determine volume of FORTRESS GROUT™ required for project
• Pre-wet grout mixer with clean water then drain all water from mixer (away from placement area)
• Use 3 quarts of water per 74 lb. bag of FORTRESS GROUT™
• Mix for 4 minutes

1. FORTRESS GROUT™ requires 1 unit (150 ml of ADVA 190 liquid admixture) per bag of grout used.

      Add admixture to mix water before mixing water with grout

• Working times are influenced by ambient & surface temperatures. For optimum performance, maintain grout, concrete and / or steel substrates to within a range of 32°F /2°C and 90°F/32°C prior to, during and for 48 hours after placement of grout.
• At low temperatures ( below 50°F/10°C) grout setting time is extended and bleeding may occur. Base plate contact may be reduced as a result.
• At high temperatures (above 86°F/30°C) grout setting time is reduced, affecting placement. it is recommended that grouting at high temperatures be protected from direct sun and heat or be placed early in the morning. Keep materials cool and use cold water for mixing.
• Self-curing
• Clean all tools and equipment with water prior to the material reaching final set.

• See Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
• Dispose of water materials in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• The use of a dust mask, safety goggles and gloves is recommended.
• Keep out of reach of children.

WARRANTY
CERATECH, Inc. (“CERATECH”) warrants that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship. If any CERATECH product fails to conform to this warranty, CERATECH will replace the product at no cost to the buyer or refund the purchase price, at CERATECH’s election. Any warranty claim must be made within one (1) year from the date of the shipment of the product to the buyer. In no event shall CERATECH be liable to the buyer for any consequential or incidental damages of any nature. CERATECH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ITS PRODUCTS AND EXCLUDES THE SAME. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.