REDBAC Deep Pour 3CE Grout (K-028)

General Purpose, Three-Part, High Strength, Flowable Epoxy Grout For Pours Up To 8" (20.3 cm)

REDBAC Deep Pour 3CE Grout is a three component, 100% solids, VOC and BGE1 free, epoxy resin system designed specifically for pours up to 8" (20.3 cm). Deep Pour 3CE offers rapid strength development, excellent flow characteristics, and minimal shrinkage. Deep Pour 3CE flows into spaces under machines, fills completely before solidifying and is self-leveling. It will survive impact and vibration equal to reinforced rubber materials and will not delaminate under the most severe shock loads.

  • Deep grouting of large machine bases
  • Deep repairs in foundations
  • Setting large leveling wedges
  • Concrete alternative for critical machine settings
  • Setting large sole plates
  • Economical large volume applications
HANDLING PROPERTIES @ 72 °F (22 °C)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY, g/cm3 2.22 ASTM D 792
MIXED VISCOSITY, cP or mPa.s 37,000 ASTM D 2196
WORKING TIME, min 45  
GEL TIME, min 90 ASTM D 2471
PEAK EXOTHERM (1 lb (454g) mass) , °F (°C) 91 (33) ASTM D 3418
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF POUR, in. (cm) 8 (20.3)  
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) ASTM D 695
after 7 days @ 72 °F (22 °C), dry 14,000 (97)  
24 hours @ 72 °F (22 °C), dry 13,000 (90)  
7 days @ 72 °F (22 °C), wet 13,300 (92)  
30 days @ 72 °F (22 °C), wet 11,000 (76)  
at 150 °F (66 °C), dry 9,800 (68)  
TENSILE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 1,536 (11) ASTM D 638
TENSILE MODULUS, psi (MPa) 72,431 (500) ASTM D 638
ELONGATION @ BREAK, % 4.76 ASTM D 638
FLEXURAL STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 4,600 (32) ASTM D 790
FLEXURAL MODULUS, psi (MPa) 2,154,000 (14,855) ASTM D 790
HEAT DISTORTION TEMPERATURE, °F (°C) 136 (58) ASTM D 648
MAX CONTINUOUS SERVICE TEMPERATURE, °F (°C) 250 (121)  
COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION, 10-5 /°C 1.74 ASTM D 696
HARDNESS, Shore D 87 ASTM D 2240
Barcol 50 ASTM D 2583
EFFECTIVE BEARING AREA > 95%  
BOND TO CONCRETE (complete concrete failure) > 550 psi ASTM C 882
ADHESION TO STEEL (clean, sandblasted) 2,500 psi  
WATER RESISTANCE
(30 day immersion @ 72 °F or 22 °C),%
0.31 ASTM D 570
CREEP
(@ 600 psi or 4 MPa, @ 150 °F (65.5 °C), in/in or cm/cm)
7.09 x 10-3 ASTM C 1181

PACKAGING/YIELD

K-028-69: 860 in.3 = 0.5 ft.3, approximately (14,092 cm3)

K-028-138: 1720 in.3 = 1.0 ft.3, approximately (0.03 m3)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONCRETE PREPARATION

Remove all oil, grease, or contaminated concrete. Chip the surface down to sound aggregate. The concrete must be dry and have no water in the anchor bolt holes. Light acid etching surface preparation procedures may result in poor bond and should be avoided. Do not prime or seal concrete surfaces.

FORMING

Standard wood or metal forming may be used. The forms should be protected with heavy coats of paste wax, grease, or form release agent. Wrapping the forms with heavy plastic is acceptable. The forms must be caulked and sealed to a liquid-tight condition.

When placing forms for grouting, it is absolutely necessary that the top of the forms be at least half way up the sides of the base plate or machine base. Placing the grout just to the bottom of the base plate will result in an improper grout job. If the forms cannot be placed half way up the side of the machine base, the minimum distance is 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) above the bottom of the machine base.

The forms should be placed between 2 and 6 inches (5.08 and 15.24 cm) away from the perimeter of the machine base to allow for the air to escape and to provide for a grout shoulder around the base plate.

PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES

Base plates or sole plates to be grouted should be sand blasted to a “white metal” condition. If it is impossible to grout within 24 hours of sand blasting, the surfaces should be primed with a high-quality primer. Do not use porch and deck enamel or red-lead primer.

WORKING/POURING/TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES

Working time/pouring time will depend on grout temperature and ambient temperature. The average working time, at 72 °F (22 °C) is 20-25 minutes. Pouring time and viscosity decrease as temperature increases. Care should be taken to insure that the entire kit is poured before the working time elapses. In other words, do not mix more than you can pour during the working time.

Always sweep (pour) from one side of the base toward the other to eliminate entrapped air. The storage temperature of the unmixed kits of Grout will greatly affect both the ease of pouring and the cure time. For best results, Grout kits should be stored in a warm room for at least 24 hours before use.

During cold weather (below 50 °F or 10 °C), it is important that the foundation be enclosed and maintained above 50 °F or 10 °C. The cure time of the grout will be longer during cold weather and it is important that the grouted area be kept warm (above 50 °F or 10 °C) until the grout has cured completely. Do not pour if the grout is below 50 °F (10 °C). Conversely in hot weather, do not mix and pour in direct sunlight. Cover or “tent” operations to prevent grout from setting up too fast, which usually leads to excessive shrinkage and/or cracking.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Avoid breathing of vapors. Forced local exhaust is recommended to effectively minimize exposure. NIOSH approved, organic vapor respirators and forced exhaust are recommended in confined areas, or when conditions (such as heated polymers, sanding) may cause high vapor concentrations. DO NOT WELD ON, BURN OR TORCH NEAR OR ON, ANY EPOXY MATERIAL. HAZARDOUS VAPOR IS RELEASED WHEN AN EPOXY IS BURNED. Avoid skin or eye contact. Wash skin with soap and water if contact occurs. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes and obtain medical attention. Read and understand all cautions on can labels and material safety data sheets before using this material.

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

Copps Industries, Inc. gives no warranty, express or implied, and all products are sold upon condition that purchasers will make their own tests to determine the quality and suitability of the product. Copps Industries, Inc. shall be in no way responsible for the proper use and service of the product. The information given in this publication is considered to be accurate and reliable and is provided as a service only. Physical properties shown are typical. Actual properties are dependent on curing conditions and degree of cure. Any information or suggestions given are without warranty of any kind and purchasers are solely responsible for any loss arising from the use of such information or suggestions. No information or suggestions given by us shall be deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights.

  1. BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER. The EPA (SARA Title III, section 312) lists BGE as “Toxic” (per ANSI Z129.1) by skin absorption and an immediate health hazard.

TB#4028 (03/12/09)