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By way of a highly magnified view of one capillary, the animation illustrates how Xypex penetrates concrete and how the catalytic reaction that results ultimately leads to the formation of insoluble crystals and a concrete structure that is permanently waterproofed even against extreme hydrostatic pressure.
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Xypex Additive products, added to the concrete at time of batching, are part of the Xypex concrete waterproofing and protection system and represent one of three different ways to install Xypex Crystalline Technology into concrete.
Xypex Admix C-2000 was used in the concrete repair mortar to rehabilitate the walls of the Gatun Lock chambers and conduits.
Recently a concrete flume on the Milner-Gooding Canal was showing extensive deterioration due to freeze-thaw attack has been restored with Xypex crystalline waterproofing materials.
Xypex Megamix I is a thin parge coat for the waterproofing and resurfacing of vertical masonry or concrete surfaces, as a cap coat for Xypex Concentrate, or as an architectural rendering. Xypex Megamix II is a thick repair mortar for the patching and resurfacing of deteriorated concrete.
Since its construction in the 1930’s the Milner-Gooding Canal has provided vital water to the Farmers in and around Shoshone, ID. Recently a concrete flume on the canal which was showing extensive deterioration due to freeze-thaw attack has been restored with Xypex crystalline waterproofing materials.
Xypex's highly reliable position in the concrete industry has been propelled by its development of comprehensive quality systems. These systems have been certified to be compliant with such international quality standards as ISO 9001:2008, British Board of Agrément, Cahier des Charges and European Union Directives. The ongoing consistency and resulting confidence in Xypex operations, products and services, stems from our strict adherence to these quality systems and standards. This focus also provides a framework for continual improvement and enhanced benefits for our customers throughout the world.
Xypex Dryshake products, for horizontal surfaces, are part of the Xypex concrete waterproofing and protection system and represent one of three different ways to install Xypex Crystalline Technology into concrete.
Basic to the development of Xypex Crystalline Technology was a thorough understanding of concrete's chemical and physical makeup. Concrete is porous. Its tunnel-like capillaries are a natural part of its mass, and permit the passage of water and other liquids. Researchers at Xypex recognized the opportunity for a chemical treatment that would fill these capillaries to prevent the penetration of water and other liquids from any direction. By means of diffusion, the reactive chemicals in Xypex products use water as a migrating medium to enter and travel down the capillaries of the concrete. This process precipitates a chemical reaction between Xypex, moisture and the by-products of cement hydration, forming a new non-soluble crystalline structure. This integral structure fills the capillary tracts rendering the concrete waterproof.
Concrete is the universal product that among many other things, holds water in, and keeps water out. But when concrete fails and water gets through? Big potential problems. This is the story of Xypex around the world, the concrete fixing power of a great product — and how being there with the right stuff has made Xypex a concrete waterproofing leader.
How Xypex Crystalline Technology works to waterproof and protect concrete continues to hold the interest and fascination of concrete specifiers and contractors, worldwide. Our latest visual explanation is the attached animation video with accompanying voice and text. By way of a highly magnified view of one capillary, the animation illustrates how Xypex penetrates concrete and how the catalytic reaction that results ultimately leads to the formation of insoluble crystals and a concrete structure that is permanently waterproofed even against extreme hydrostatic pressure.
Xypex provides a number of specialized products for a wide range of concrete repair applications such as stopping flowing water, patching, resurfacing, and rehabilitating concrete as well as the repairing of cracks.
Xypex Coating products, for surface application, are part of the Xypex concrete waterproofing and protection system and represent one of three different ways to install Xypex Crystalline Technology into concrete.