Energy Tech Systems based out of Exton, PA, is the North Eastern US’s leading Chockfast supplier.  Founded in 1992, Energy Tech continues to be a primary source for industrial machinery grouts, natural gas engine & compressor parts and epoxy pipe supports.

Last month, Energy Tech conducted an Epoxy Grout Shootout.  Epoxy grout is a three-part formulation consisting of the following: Part A – Resin, Part B – Hardener and Part C – Aggregate.  They tested some of the top epoxy grouts on the market, including our very own FasTrac CE815 Epoxy Grout.

The epoxy grouts tested were:

• Chockfast Versaflow

• Chockfast Red

• FasTrac Construction Products CE815

• Five Star DP

• Masterbuilder 648

Each epoxy grout was tested using the following ASTM Standards:

• ASTM C1339 – Flow box to test flowability and effective bearing area.
• ASTM C579 Method B, Load Rate II – For 3- and 7-day compressive strength using plastic cube forms.
• ASTM D2471 – To measure peak exotherm.

A sample of each epoxy grout was mixed according to ASTM recommended method at an average material & ambient temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit.  The flow box was set at a 2” depth and the epoxy grout mix was then poured into the flow box hopper. After waiting 5-minutes, the flow box gate was lifted, allowing the grout to flow through the trough. As soon as the grout contacted the backplate, the time was recorded. The faster the time, the higher the rate of flow.

What are the results?

The following video shows a side-by-side comparison of the flow box test in real-time.

The following chart shows the flow box times, peak exothermic temperature and compressive strength.

FasTrac CE815 Epoxy Grout is a revolutionary, three-component, 100% solids high-performance epoxy machine grout. It is characterized by low dust, high bearing area, low exotherm, negligible shrinkage and creep, fast cure and pumpable with excellent high flow qualities for improved workability and placement.

CE815 Epoxy Grout is ideal for high stress applications such as wind turbines, gas transmission, refining, chemical processing, pulp and paper, crane rail, marine and other machine base plate grouting. New equipment installations or re-grouting applications subject to chemical attack and extreme vibration are ideal for CE815 Epoxy Grout. CE815 can also be used as an anchoring adhesive.

About FasTrac Construction Products

With more than 30 years experience in developing and manufacturing cutting edge products, FasTrac Construction Products are known for performance and consistency.  When combined with our commitment to excellent customer service you have a winning combination that brings value to the construction industry.

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