MasterFiber

MasterFiber 520

Type II Steel Fiber

How does the MasterFiber 520 work?

MasterFiber 520 product is a low carbon, end deformed steel fiber manufactured in compliance with ASTM A820/A820M “Standard Specification for Steel Fibers for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”. MasterFiber 520 product can be used in producing Type II Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete meeting the requirements of ASTM C1116/C1116M “Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”.

Recommended for use in:

Industrial flooring
Commercial flooring
Residential foundations
Basement walls
Pavements
Compression layers
Precast tunnel segments
Mass concrete
Overlays
Footings/Foundations
Precast elements

What are the unique features of MasterFiber 520?

Uniform distribution throughout the concrete matrix
Loose fibers specially designed to avoid balling problems
Proactive temperature-shrinkage reinforcement
Excellent placement and finishability characteristics

What are the benefits of MasterFiber 520?

Eliminates the need for welded-wire reinforcement (WWR) and small diameter bars used as secondary reinforcement, depending on the application
Effective tight crack control
Provides excellent control of settlement cracking
Reduces construction time and overall labor and material costs
Increases flexural toughness, impact and shatter resistance
Provides higher energy absorption and increases concrete ductility
Facilitates sustainable construction