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Chemicals, Additives and Materials for Shotcrete and Concrete Work

This range supports underground mining, tunnelling, and civil concrete applications where consistency, predictable performance, and material stability are required. The selection includes accelerators, superplasticisers, lubricants, set retarders, fibres, and cement-based liners.

RockStab HCA 10 – Advanced Hydration Control Admixture for Sprayed Concrete

RockAccel 51 – Advanced Alkali-Free Accelerator for Shotcrete and Concrete Applications

RockAccel 60 – High-Performance Alkali-Free Accelerator for Sprayed Concrete

RockPlast Sky 3610 -Advanced Admixture for High-Performance Concrete

Form Oil – Premium Neat Mould Release Fluid

Line Lube – Efficient Lubrication for Concrete Pumps and Pipelines

Concrete Remover

FIB 650 Fibres – High-Performance Macro-Synthetic Reinforcement

V-Seal – Flexible Polymer-Based Cement Spray Liner

Wetcrete 15 to 60 MPa – High-Strength Shotcrete for Demanding Applications

Accelerators for Shotcrete

RockAccel 51 – Alkali-Free Accelerator

RockAccel 51 provides controlled fast setting for sprayed concrete in underground environments.

Features

  • Alkali-free formulation
  • Stable reaction profile
  • Suitable for wet-mix shotcrete

Operating Benefits

  • Improves early strength development
  • Reduces rebound
  • Works in varied ambient conditions

 


 

RockAccel 60 – Rapid-Setting Accelerator

RockAccel 60 is designed for higher early strength where fast cycle times are needed.

Features

  • Fast-hydration chemistry
  • High compatibility with common binders

Operating Benefits

  • Supports quick re-entry
  • Maintains adhesion on uneven shotcrete surfaces

 


 

Admixtures

RockPlast 206 – Superplasticiser

A high-performance superplasticiser engineered for workable, consistent concrete.

Features

  • Reduces water demand
  • Improves flow characteristics

Operating Benefits

  • Supports pumpability
  • Reduces segregation

 


 

RockPlast Sky 3610 – High-Performance Admixture

A premium admixture for concrete requiring consistent flow and final strength performance.

Features

  • Enhances dispersion
  • Works across a wide temperature range

Operating Benefits

  • Stable pumping through long lines
  • Improved mix cohesion

 


 

Set Control and Hydration Products

RockStab 20 – Set Retarder

A set retarder that extends working time during transport or warm conditions.

Features

  • Predictable delay time
  • Compatible with standard cements

Operating Benefits

  • Prevents premature stiffening
  • Useful for long-distance pumping

 


 

RockStab HCA 10 – Hydration Control

Controls hydration in demanding underground conditions.

Features

  • Slows hydration under high-temperature scenarios

Operating Benefits

  • Improves workability window
  • Reduces wastage

 


 

Lubricants and Release Agents

Line Lube – Pump Lubricant

Designed to prime and lubricate concrete pump lines.

Features

  • Reduces internal friction
  • Minimises startup blockages

Operating Benefits

  • Smoother pumping
  • Less wear on components

 


 

Form Oil – Neat Mould Release Fluid

A mould release agent for concrete casting.

Features

  • Clean separation
  • Stable coating

Operating Benefits

  • Reduces surface defects
  • Compatible with steel and timber formwork

 


 

Fibres and Cement Liners

FIB 650 – Macro Synthetic Fibres

Fibres engineered for reinforcement in sprayed and cast concrete.

Features

  • High tensile recovery
  • Even distribution

Operating Benefits

  • Enhances toughness
  • Reduces micro-cracking

 


 

V-Seal – Polymer-Based Spray Liner

A flexible cement-based liner for surface sealing.

Features

  • Polymer-modified formulation
  • Adheres to uneven rock faces

Operating Benefits

  • Provides uniform surface protection
  • Supports rapid application

 


 

Wetcrete Shotcrete Mix

Wetcrete 15–60 MPa

A range of ready-mix shotcrete products suited for underground mining.

Features

  • Available in various strength grades
  • Suitable for robotic spraying

Operating Benefits

  • Reliable strength development
  • Supports heavy-duty shotcrete cycles