Overview
Innovative admixtures for producers of architectural concrete masonry and hardscapes products
We have developed a full line of admixtures designed for dry-cast concrete products. Widely known as the maker of the DRY-BLOCK® system of integral water repellents, we manufacture admixtures to control efflorescence and enhance the production of architectural concrete block, concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units.
OPTEC® offers admixtures to control primary and secondary efflorescence while QUANTEC® offers plasticizers, accelerators and strength enhancers to improve overall quality and enhance production.
Products & Accessories
Products
Architectural finish
Architectural finish
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OPTEC® EC-935 is a liquid admixture added to the concrete during the batching process. It controls efflorescence in pavers, segmental retaining wall units and other low slump concrete products. It also provides workability, increased strengths and a tight surface texture.
- Reduced efflorescence
- Smoother, denser surface
- Set-time control
- Sharper corners and edges
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#1727 Pallet Oil Concentrate is a blend of oxygenated hydrocarbons and water displacing chemicals that make an extremely effective pallet oil when combined with fuel oil, diesel fuel, or kerosene. #1727 Pallet Oil Concentrate can be used on all block pallets and other equipment where rust or concrete build-up is a concern.
When combined with fuel oil, #1727 Pallet Oil Concentrate meets the needs for a non-staining lubricant for ABC Curing Systems. #1727 Pallet Oil Concentrate lowers the push pressure on the hydraulic ram and improves lubricity resulting in a cleaner pallet conveyer.
Architectural finish
Architectural finish
An integral water repellent admixture specially designed to disperse throughout the mixture during manufacture of the block so that a uniform level of water repellency is achieved. Utilizing patented polymer technology, a long-term water repellency is developed.
- Improved machinability
- Uniform surface finish
- Improved workability
- Hardened mortar properties including bond strength
The DRY-BLOCK System has been successfully used on thousands of masonry structures to provide moisture control.
DRY-BRICK™ Mortar Admixture is formulated based on a patented technology. It is a liquid, integral water repellent admixture for masonry mortar. When DRY-BRICK Mortar Admixture is added at its recommended dosage rate, the wicking property of the mortar is dramatically reduced.
- Provides water-repellent mortar
- Minimizes efflorescence at the mortar joint
- Improves workability
- Packaged for easy job site use
OPTEC® EC-140 admixture offers a new level of efflorescence control to the concrete hardscape industry. It is formulated as a ready-to-use admixture to enhance the quality and appearance of concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units.
- Controls primary and secondary efflorescence
- Improves color consistency
- Reduces feed and finish times
- Improves cement utilization
OPTEC® EC-140 admixture has been especially designed for the efficient production of concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units.
OPTEC® EC-191 admixture is specially formulated to control primary efflorescence by reacting with alkaline salts before water can solubilize them. It is a ready-to-use admixture to enhance the quality and appearance of masonry units.
- Controls primary and secondary efflorescence
- Improves color consistency
- Provides short-term water repellency
- Reduces culls
Efficient production of hardscape concrete products like segmental retaining wall units and concrete paving stones.
OPTEC® EC-250 admixture is designed to enhance the quality and appearance of concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall units and other low slump concrete products. OPTEC® EC-250 admixture controls secondary efflorescence thus enhancing color. It also provides excellent mix plasticity and machinability which helps reduce overall production cycle times.
- Minimizes secondary efflorescence
- Increased throughput
- Increases densities
OPTEC® EC-912 is an innovative admixture specifically formulated to enhance the overall appearance of architectural and hardscape concrete masonry units. OPTEC EC-912, through its novel chemistry, improves color vibrancy and controls both primary and secondary efflorescence. OPTEC EC-912 provides a light swipe on the surface of the unit.
- Lowers water absorption
- Controls primary and secondary efflorescence
- Optimized for dosage efficiency
- Improves cement and pigment dispersion
OPTEC® EC-925 is an innovative admixture specifically formulated to enhance the overall appearance of hardscapes and architectural concrete masonry units.
- Controls primary and secondary efflorescence
- Optimized for dosage efficiency
- Improves cement and pigment dispersion
OPTEC EC-925 is typically used at a rate of 2-4 oz./cwt (130-260 mL/100 kg) of cementitious materials including pozzolans. The addition rate is dependent upon the specific set of materials and the desired end properties.
OPTEC® EC-978 admixture provides color enhancement and efflorescence control to the concrete roof tile industry. It is formulated as a ready-to-use admixture to aid the extrusion process and enhance the quality and appearance of concrete roof tile.
- Improves cement and pigment dispersion
- Minimizes efflorescence
- Enhances color
- Aids extrusion process
- Lowers absorption
- Improves compressive strengths
OPTEC® EC-978 admixture is especially designed for the efficient production of concrete roof tile.
OPTEC® Paver Enhancer is an innovative admixture specifically formulated to enhance the physical properties and overall appearance of concrete Pavers and Segmented Retaining Wall (SRW) units. OPTEC® Paver Enhancer can enhance color dispersion and help minimize secondary efflorescence. It provides excellent mix plasticity for improved physical attributes and machinability.
- Improves cement and pigment dispersion
- Cement and pigment reduction potential
- Improves compressive strength
- Minimizes secondary efflorescence
- Decreases cycle time
- Increases density
- Lowers absorption
OPTEC® Paver Enhancer may be used in concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall units and other low slump concrete products where improved physical properties and aesthetics are desired.
QUANTEC® PL-400 is a specially formulated plasticizing admixture using the latest dispersant technologies on the market. QUANTEC® PL-400 is designed for use in the manufacture of machine produced concrete products where the process requires zero or very low slump concrete. QUANTEC® PL-400 is supplied as a ready-to-use liquid.
- Increased strength
- Faster cycle times
- Reduced cracking and crazing
QUANTEC® PL-466 admixture is specially formulated for use in the manufacture of machined concrete products where the process requires zero or low slump concrete and where a smoother, denser, surface finish with a swipe is desirable.
- Faster cycle time
- Smoother, denser surface
- Reduced cracking and crazing
- Increased plasticity
- Sharper corners and edges
- Fewer culls
- Cost effective
QUANTEC® PL-466 admixture may be used in all zero or low slump concrete to increase workability while retaining cohesiveness.
QUANTEC® PL-477R admixture is specially formulated for use in the manufacture of machined concrete products where the process requires zero or low slump concrete, and where a normal textured surface is desired.
- Faster cycle time
- Low use cost
- Increased plasticity
- Reduced cracking and crazing
- Sharper corners and edges
- Uniform texture
- Fewer culls
QUANTEC® PL-477R admixture is intended for use in concrete block, concrete pipe, concrete roof tile and concrete brick.
QUANTEC® PL-488 admixture is specifically formulated for use in the manufacture of concrete block, concrete pavers, concrete pipe, and other concrete products where the process requires zero or low slump concrete and where a smooth, tight, surface finish with a swipe is desirable. QUANTEC® PL-488 admixture is formulated to improve workability and increase strength.
- Increased throughput
- Smoother, denser surface
- Reduced cracking and crazing
QUANTEC® PL-490 admixture is a concentrated plasticizer specially formulated for use in the production of concrete block, concrete, pipe and other low slump concrete products where a smooth, tight surface with a light swipe is preferred. QUANTEC® PL-490 admixture is supplied as a liquid concentrate but it is intended to be used in a diluted form.
- Light swipe
- Increased throughput
- Sharper corners and edges
- Fewer culls
- Cost effective
- Smoother, denser surface
- Better compaction
QUANTEC® PL-490 admixture may be used in all zero or low slump concrete to increase workability while retaining cohesiveness, and to provide for more complete hydration of the cement.
QUANTEC® PL-495R admixture is a concentrated plasticizer specially formulated for use in concrete block, concrete pipe and other zero or low slump concrete products where a normal textured surface is desired. QUANTEC® PL-495R admixture is supplied as a liquid concentrate, but it is intended to be used in a diluted form.
- Normal texture
- Increased throughput
- Sharper corners and edges
- Fewer culls
QUANTEC® PL-495R admixture may be used in all zero or low slump concrete to increase workability while retaining cohesiveness and to provide for more complete hydration of the cement.
QUANTEC® ULTRA-ES admixture is a high performance cement dispersant based on a patented technology.
- Improves cement utilization
- Reduces feed and finish times
- Increases compressive and strengths
- Reduces culls
QUANTEC® ULTRA-ES admixture is a superior dispersant with a marked capacity to break up the cement agglomerates normally found in high cement content, dry-cast concrete mixtures.
DRY-BLOCK® Mortar Admixture, part of the DRY-BLOCK System, is formulated based on a patented technology. It is a liquid, integral water-repellent, bond-enhancing admixture for masonry mortar. Tests demonstrate that DRY-BLOCK Mortar Admixture increases the flexural bond of both Portland cement/Lime and Masonry cement mortars to CMUs.
Provides water-repellent mortar
• Enhances bond between mortar & concrete masonry units
• Minimizes efflorescence at the mortar joint
• Improves workability
• Packaged for easy job site use
TRYSTA® freeze/thaw durability-enhancing admixture is based on patented technology. It is for zero slump concrete applications such as segmental retaining wall units and concrete pavers, which are exposed to environments of repeated freezing and thawing.
- Enhances freeze/thaw durability
- Reduces feed and finish times
- Reduces culls
TRYSTA® admixture provides dramatically improved freeze/thaw durability to manufactured concrete products
Accessories
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Water soluble release agent for the top ring, spindle, and pallet of a pipe machine. Creates a smooth, slippery barrier between the metal surface of the pallet and the concrete.
RELEASER™ is a petrochemical formulation that has benefits that are unavailable from any competitive release agent.
- Offers maximum protection to steel, aluminum, wood and fiberglass forms
- Cast concrete unit will not discolor
- Minimizes the residue that prevent bonding of paint to cast pieces
VF-146 is a low density cementitious grout suitable for many applications.
- Non-toxic—The factory-mixed blend of common Portland cement and other inert materials requires only the addition of water for mixing and application.
- Equipment Versatility—VF-146 can be mixed in standard plaster mixer.
- Factory Pre-mixed—Ready to use. No job site proportioning required. Simply add water in a standard paddle-type plaster mixer and apply with conventional plastering equipment.
- VF-146 is suitable for use whenever controlled, low strength, lightweight materials are required.