PM-100 – Superior Thin Bed Mortar
USAGE
Superior Thin Bed Mortar PM-100 is mortar for laying light weight concrete block. Technically, Superior Thin Bed Mortar is recommended by manufacturers of light weight concrete to achieving the best result for block wall and panel wall works.
ADVANTAGES
- Good consistency of the mixture.
- Quick and easy to work with.
- Less and fixed volume in application, only 2 – 3 mm thickness.
- Can achieve > 3 m height per day.
- Can perform 16 – 18 m² per day per manpower.
- Good bonding strength and high compressive strength.
- Reduce Cost.
SPECIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
Colour : Light Grey
Binder : Portland Cement
Aggregate : Silica Sand up to 0.3 mm maximum size
Filler : Lime Powder
Additives : Water soluble additives to improve workability, durability and bonding
Water Demand : 10 – 10.5 l/40 kg.
Open Time : 10 – 15 minutes
Dry Density : 1.7 kg/l
Wet Density: 1.8 kg/l
Coverage: 4.2 kg/m²/3 mm thick
Mix of Comparison: 3,3 kg/l clean of water
Compressive strength: >= 10 N/mm² after 28 days
Flexural strength: > 5 N/mm² after 28 days
Adhesion strength
Shear method: >= 7 N/mm² after 28 days
Pull out method: >= 2 N/mm²
Pull off strength: > 1.0 N/mm² after 28 days ( BS 4551 : 1980 )
PREPARATION
- Clean the wall surface from dust, dirt, and other material which may effect the bonding effectiveness.
- Mixing by hand held electrical stirrer is recommended.
- Gradually add superior thin bed mortar into a container containing clean tap water and mixing thoroughly until an even consistency is achieved for around 2 minutes.
- Thorough mixing is important for all premixed products.
Coverage Area:
Use a notched trowel :
| Block thickness (mm) | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 175 | 200 |
| Coverage for blocks (kg/m2) | 2,4 | 3,15 | 4 | 4,8 | 5,6 | 6,4 |
| Coverage for jumbo blocks (kg/m2) | 1,7 | 2,25 | 3 | 3,4 | 4 | 4,6 |
STORAGE
Always Store in dry place away from contact with moisture and water. Thin Bed Mortar PM-100 storage times should not exceed 12 months.
PACKAGING
Multi layer paper Bag including with inner polyethylene liner containing 40 kg and polyethylene bag containing 5 Kg.
