Extra Strength HCSA Expansive Mortar
Brighttop Global Co., Ltd is the leading manufacturer of Extra Strength HCSA Expansive Mortar, a high-performance controlled expansion concrete solution designed for demanding industrial applications including mining, quarrying, tunnel construction, road expansion, building demolition, foundation removal, and urban engineering projects.
Product Specifications
| Type |
Temperature Range |
| I |
25°C - 40°C |
| II |
10°C - 25°C |
| III |
-5°C - 10°C |
| IV |
40°C - 55°C |
| Parameter |
Value |
| Reaction/Split Time |
2-6 hours |
| Cracking Size |
5-20mm |
| Distance |
400*400mm |
| Kiln Temperature |
1500°C |
| Hole Diameter |
34mm |
| Water Consumption |
1.2L/5kgs |
Comparison: HCSA vs Traditional Expansive Mortar
| Description |
Expansive Mortar (Extra Strength) |
Traditional Expansive Mortar |
| Production Process |
Large rotary kiln calcination at 1450°C, fully automated computer-controlled production |
Small shaft kiln calcination at 700-800°C, simple batch mixing process |
| Appearance |
Black fine powder |
White coarse powder |
| Price |
Relatively higher, suitable for projects requiring comprehensive cost-performance consideration |
Very low unit price, but higher long-term maintenance cost |
| Expansion Stability |
Balanced in all seasons, early and late stages maintain continuous compensating shrinkage |
Strong early expansion but unstable later stage performance, seasonal variation |
| Alkali Content |
Low alkali, corrosion-resistant, protective of steel reinforcement |
High alkali, long-term risk of ASR and reinforcement corrosion |
| Suitable Projects |
Basements, tunnels, water tanks, high-strength pumped concrete, municipal infrastructure, long-term waterproofing |
Rural floors, short-term repairs, temporary small structures |
| Inspection & Acceptance |
Stable batch quality, third-party testing pass rate high |
Unstable batch quality, difficult to pass large project inspections |
| Construction Adaptability |
Excellent pumpability, good compatibility with admixtures |
Great pumpability, prone to segregation and bleeding |
Safety Cautions & Operating Procedure
Important Safety Guidelines:
- Maintain hole spacing between 30-60 cm when using rock expansive cracking agent
- Thoroughly clean holes with an air blow gun before filling with expansive slurry to remove dust and debris
- Workers must wear protective goggles and rubber gloves during pouring operations
- Control drilling depth within 90% of total material depth (optimal range: ~70%), never drill through. Maintain 10-15 cm of rock/concrete at bottom
- Ensure a free surface (open face) is available in the breaking direction for safe and effective operation
- Clean holes again using an air blow gun before filling with expansive slurry
- Avoid positioning heads directly above holes during filling to prevent gas or slurry ejection
- In case of skin or eye contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek medical attention
- Fill slurry evenly to about 15 cm below hole mouth, stir to eliminate air pockets, then seal and cover with straw mats
- Personnel should not remain on-site for at least three hours after filling. Maintain safe distance if presence is necessary
- Thoroughly wash all exposed skin after operation completion to prevent irritation
The expansive mortar (Extra Strength) production line