ARDEX ARDURAPID A 45 is a rapid drying and hardening, slump-free mortar for internal repairs. The mixed mortar sets after 15 minutes and can be trafficked after just 90 minutes regardless of thickness at 20°C.
ARDEX ARDURAPID A 45 is ideal for:
- Re-profiling, repairing and refacing internal concrete stair treads and risers, cement and sand screeds and concrete floors.
- Filling and patching cracks in walls, ceilings and soffits.
- Making good around pipework, door and window frames.
- Forming ramps from a feather edge to normal screed thicknesses.
- Forming coves.
When using ARDEX ARDURAPID A45 as a wearing surface a suitable coating is required.
Features:
After application, ARDEX Levelling and Smoothing Compounds can be applied immediately
Receives finishes after 90 minutes regardless of thickness
Slump-free - ideal for vertical and horizontal repairs
Priming is rarely required on prepared concrete and sand/cement screeds
Ideal for the rapid repair of internal concrete, screeds, renders and concrete steps
Other applications include forming ramps, falls and coves, patching around fittings/pipework, and filling cracks and gaps
Suitable for use on heated concrete and screeds
Coverage: Depending on the flatness of the surface, an 11kg bag will cover approximately 7m² at 1mm thick (7 litres of mortar).
Storage & Shelf Life: ARDEX ARDURAPID A 45 must be stored in unopened packaging, clear of the ground in cool dry conditions and be protected from excessive draught. If stored correctly, as detailed above, the shelf life of this product is 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Mixing: 11kg ARDEX ARDURAPID A 45 powder to 2½ litres of water. i.e. approximately 3 parts powder to 1 part water by volume.
Set Time: The mixed mortar sets after 15 minutes and can be trafficked after just 90 minutes.
Working Time: 10 to 15 minutes at 20°C.
Compressive Strength (DIN 1164):
~ After 1 day: 17.0 N/mm².
~ After 3 days: 20.0 N/mm².
~ After 28 days: 30.0 N/mm².
Tensile Bending Strength (DIN 1164):
~ After 1 day: 4.0 N/mm².
~ After 3 days: 4.5 N/mm².
~ After 28 days: 6.5 N/mm².
Ball Pressure Hardness (Brinell)
~ After 1 day: 55.0 N/mm².
~ After 3 days: 63.0 N/mm².
~ After 28 days: 80.0 N/mm².