MasterGlenium ACE 450

High Range Water Reducing Admixture for Concrete

Material Description

MasterGlenium ACE 450 is optimized for use where the time between concrete mixing and placing is rapid, such as when using bullet skips or direct discharge from mixer to unit. In this instance, the workability life of the concrete is balanced to retain workability while enabling the strength development process to start as soon as possible. When used in conjunction with the patented MasterX-Seed concept, it enables rapid mold turnaround and can reduce or eliminate the need for enhanced temperature curing regimes. The particular molecular configuration of MasterGlenium ACE 450 accelerates cement hydration by increasing the surface area of the cement particles that react with water. Robustness and controlled retention are distinctive features of precast concrete produced with MasterGlenium ACE 450.

Areas of Application

MasterGlenium ACE 450 is suitable for producing precast concrete elements with highly workable, non-segregating concrete, utilizing low water-cement ratios and achieving high early and final strengths. This can be accomplished without vibration, allowing economic, ecological, and ergonomic precast production. MasterGlenium ACE 450 is designed to synergize with the MasterX-Seed Crystal Speed Hardening concept.

Characteristics and Benefits

• Production of highly flowable, robust self-compacting concrete with low water-cement ratio, optimal rheology, and extended workability retention.

• Enhanced robustness and consistency in concrete quality with low stickiness.

• Environmentally friendly, CO₂-reduced mix-design optimization.

• Potential elimination or reduction of heat curing.

• Reduction in curing time or curing temperature.

• Increased productivity, particularly in combination with MasterX-Seed Crystal Speed Hardening.

• Improved surface appearance.

• Durable precast concrete elements as per EN 206-1.

• Elimination of energy required for placing, compaction, and curing (ZERO ENERGY).

• Optimization of the curing cycles.