weber EXM OS (EN)

weber EXM OS is a high strength grout. The material is supplied as pre-mixed dry powder and should be mixed only with water to obtain a ready-to-use, lightly flowing, expanding, frost-resistant, underpinning grout. The included cement is low alkaline and makes the product sulfate durable. weber EXM OS displays very good pumpability properties.

weber EXM OS is especially suitable where total filling and extra high strength is required. weber EXM OS is designed for use as structural grouted connections in wind turbine foundations both for offshore and onshore constructions as well as grouting of gravity base structures on offshore platforms. weber EXM OS can also be used in underpinning, embedding and encasing of concrete- and steel structures, bridge bearings, cisterns etc. The material is also well suited for other types of casting work where good waterproofness and high strength are required.

When stored in unopened and intact packaging on plastic covered pallet, under dry conditions, shelf-life is min. 12 months from date of manufacture.

The casting site should be cleaned properly. Impurities and contaminants should be removed mechanically, e.g. by sand blasting. Raw, broken-up surfaces for casting against an existing structure provide best adhesion. The casting site should always be moistened with water to avoid the added water being absorbed out of the casting grout.

weber EXM OS should be mixed by adding 110-120 litres of water per 1000 kg bag (2,75-3 litres per 25 kg bag). The material and water should be mixed using a paddle- or contraflow mixer, high-speed mixer or powerful drill mixer fitted with a beater for minimum 3 minutes until a homogenous, lump-free and lightly flowing consistency is achieved.

weber EXM OS should ideally be applied using a suitable mortar or concrete pump. Adjust the consistency of the mix to suit the casting work to be undertaken. When underpinning, check that no air pockets occur by working away from one side. Only light vibration may be permitted. weber EXM OS should be applied within 45 minutes.

The newly casted grout should be protected from too rapid drying out.

The finished casting should be protected against too rapid drying out. Exposed surfaces (stripped early) should be cured with water during the first couple of days. When watering is finished or when the covering is removed (permanent formwork), a curing membrane could be applied to achieve a best result.

NB! If risk of frost, do not after cure with water.

At temperatures below +5^oC, adhesion strength develoment will cease to increase. Care must also be taken when casting against cold concrete surfaces. The temperature of the grout mix should ideally be between +15^oC and +20^oC. Protect finished castings against rapid cool-down. The grout must not be exposed to frost until adhesion strength of 5 MPa is obtained, normally after 1-3 days.

weber EXM OS attains a light flowing (fluid) consistency suitable for pumping. Tools and machinery should be cleaned for fresh material using water. Hardened material should be removed mechanically.

Since there are different conditions and requirements that apply in any case, Saint-Gobain Byggevarer AS cannot be liable for other than the information provided in this product datasheet. Examples of information and conditions beyond Saint-Gobain Byggevarer AS’s responsibility (if specially pointed out or not), involves storage, construction, preparation, how the product works together with other products, workmanship and locale conditions. The information provided in this product data sheet is based on our current knowledge and experience about the product. All of the above information must be considered as guidelines. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the product is suitable for the intended use, and also to perform acceptance check and self-inspection control. The user is responsible if the product is used for purposes other than recommended or for improper installation.