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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