Concrete processing release agents

Protection against concrete and mortar adhesion

Persistent concrete incrustations may be deposited on the surface of machines and equipment that come into contact with fresh concrete. Removing these deposits can lead to longer downtimes. Regular pretreatment with a highly effective BETONEX mixer protection agent minimizes the cleaning effort of machines and equipment.

Areas of application

Concrete processing release agents are used to treat only those areas on vehicles and equipment that will later come into contact with the fresh concrete. These care and protection agents can be used in the following areas:

Concrete mixers
Concrete pumps
Truck mixers
Concrete transport buckets
Other equipment and tools

Functionality and surface protection

Mixer protection agents form a separating layer between the concrete and the machine surfaces. This prevents concrete and mortar from sticking to the surfaces. Regular use makes it easier to clean and maintain vehicles and equipment, which significantly reduces expensive cleaning and repair work and measurably shortens service life. High-quality mixer protection is characterized by high adhesion and water-penetrating properties.

Concrete processing release agents from FUCHS creep under water very well, so that the protective film can form optimally on both dry and moist surfaces. Of course, BETONEX products contain a good temporary corrosion protection, which protects the steel especially of mixers, buckets, tools etc. particularly well. In order to obtain optimum working results, different grades of BETONEX products have been formulated for the various main applications.

Application of concrete processing release agents

Ideally, the agent should be applied to the dry machine surface in the morning before the first mixing process. BETONEX mixer protection agents are highly effective, which is why an economical and continuous application is sufficient. Puddle formation on the floor of concrete mixers must always be avoided. In any case, spraying must done regularly.

After the end of work, vehicles, machines and equipment can be easily cleaned of adhesions using a "sharp" water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The next application of the mixer protection agent can then be made immediately on the wet surface or on the next day on the dry surface. BETONEX agents should be applied with a suitable sprayer with stainless steel flat jet nozzle at 4 to 6 bar.

BETONEX – mixer protection agents from FUCHS

The BETONEX range from FUCHS offers a comprehensive portfolio that has the right concrete processing release agents for every application. BETONEX products are available on a mineral oil basis or on the basis of vegetable oils. The portfolio includes mixer protection agents that requires no labelling as well as easily biodegradable products.