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:
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.
What are the takeaways?
The fastest Flow Box Times were achieved by Chockfast Versaflow (10.25), FasTrac CE815 (10.45), and Five Star DP (26.62). The Versaflow and CE815 times are incredibly close! They are off by 0.2sec and within the margin of error. We look forward to running this test again in the future to determine if the results remain the same.
For 3-Day Compressive Strength, the top performers were Masterbuilder 648 (14,106), FasTrac CE815 (13,456), and Chockfast Red (13,245).
For 7-Day Compressive Strength, the top performers were Masterbuilder 648 (15,629), Five Star DP (14,485), and Chockfast Red (14,200).
The FasTrac CE815 put up some impressive numbers. FasTrac CE815 offers the speed of Chockfast Versaflow and the strength of Chockfast Red, at a significantly reduced price. We’ve just found our new favorite machine grout! If your project requires an epoxy grout with excellent flowability, high early strength, deep pour capable, and a high effective bearing area, then you owe it to yourself to give FasTrac a try. You won’t be disappointed.
About FasTrac CE815 Epoxy Grout
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.
Features
- Made in America
- High impact resistance
- High early strength
- High effective bearing area
- Excellent flowability
- Low exotherm cure for deep pour capability
- High oil and chemical resistance
- Precision grouting with negligible shrinkage and creep
- Pre-measured units
- Easy soap and water clean up
Where To Use
- wind turbines
- Gas transmission
- Refining
- Chemical processing
- Pulp and paper
- Crane rail
- Marine and other machine base plate grouting
- New equipment installations
- Applications subject to chemical attack and extreme vibration
Interested in learning more about FasTrac CE815 Epoxy Grout? Contact Us Today!
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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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