Methodology involves injection of specialty formulated and packaged advanced polymer adhesives, using as equally special delivery system, into non-working cracks narrower than 3mm which penetrate through concrete such as those caused by cure shrinkage, settlement, and/or mechanical overload.

 

Typical Applications

CONCRETE
Girders - Bridges - Tunnels - Ramps - Loading docks - Parking Decks - Foundations - Retaining Walls - Piers - Piles and Pile Caps - Tanks - Dams - Swimming Pools - Etc.

CONSTRUCTION
Dowel Bar Anchoring, Anchor Bolt Bonding, Expansion and Joint Sealing.

This CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM is also used for injecting, with bottom-fill cartridges specifically designed for this purpose, into METAL voids, cavities, cracks or molds and similar discontinuities to produce "Bubble-Free" build-up of thick sections in a void-free manner with metal repair products such as IPN ULTRAMETAL and IPN AQUAMETAL; and pump repair products such as IPN GEL CERAMIC and IPN FLUID CERAMIC.
IPN FLUID CERAMIC will provide solid support for hollow wearing rings and welded metal plates due to its fluidity. Mining and Quarrying equipment, merchant and military marine, ships and shipyards represents typical uses.

 

Physical data

REPAIR IS STRUCTURAL
That is "Load Bearing".
Unlike most sealants on the market today which provide mostly cosmetic repairs, the CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM provides structural repairs which restore the integrity of structures

REPAIR IS PERMANENT
While most commercially available inexpensive sealants provide a "Band-Aid" approach to crack repair, the CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM provides permanent repairs. Laboratory tests have shown that extreme freeze/thaw cycles deteriorated concrete but not the bondline where cracks are repaired using IPN CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM adhesives.

REPAIR ACTUALLY STRENGTHENS CONCRETE
That's Right! - ASTM C-39 tests have shown that compressive strength of concrete was actually improved by 10 - 30% after repair with IPN CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM. Higher design strengths are made possible

PROVIDES GREATEST PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
By stopping water intrusion and thus preventing formation of "Electrochemical Cell" around repairs which cause corrosion.

STOPS CRACK PROPAGATION
Because of the high bond and tensile strengths of IPN CIS ADHESIVE.

SUPERIOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Will produce lasting repairs and will withstand corrosion/chemical attack. Thus minimize downtime.

FACTORY-PROPORTIONED PACKAGING.
No need for opening cans, pouring and splitting units, measuring cups or scales, constant quality control tests for ratios, interruptions or costly downtime when ratios are off. Once you start, you sail - right to the finish - correct ratios every time - all the time.

SIMPLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE
Competitive equipment used for metering, mixing and dispensing has traditionally been very expensive to purchase; even more expensive to operate, maintain and repair. as a result, companies preferred using outside contactors at great costs. Now you can easily own your own CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM, thanks to simplicity in design, and purchase additional supplies on an "As-Needed" basis. Repairs are quite simple and fast. Described in step by step detail in the Video.

PHENOMENAL BOND STRENGTH TO CONCRETE
Portland cement concrete fails first when bonded to it and tested. This tremendous adhesion capability far exceeds engineering specifications and enables one to do those concrete repairs without sacrificing design strength or safety.
Positive bond is also achieved to other masonry or metal surfaces.

HIGH-MODULUS: 300,000 PSI
Means high resistance to deformation and will not creep under sustained load. This fact, coupled with high bond strength turns "Dream Repairs" into reality.

NON-POROUS
No cracks or capillaries either. This means that IPN CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM does not retain water in its body. Water is the single most important source of gradual destruction in concrete. As you know, water expands by freezing and cracks concrete. Water also completes the requirements of an "Electrochemical cell" in steel reinforced concrete causing corrosion. Rust build-up due to corrosion shatters concrete. Since there is no microstructure menaces like pores to retain water, there is no need to worry about FREEZE/THAW damage or rusting in an IPN CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM.

WATERPROOF
IPN CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM adhesives are impervious to moisture and de-icing chemicals. This means that direct or indirect damage by the presence of water can be safely disregarded.

EASY TO USE
No need for outside contracting. In-House personnel can easily be trained to use with minimum tools.

EXCELLENT REFERENCE AND SUCCESS STORIES
Thousands of innovative IPN repairs have been recorded. You can learn from this unique know-how and application experience and thus save headaches of "Reinventing The Wheel".

LOCAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS FREE OF CHARGE
We truly believe that the best clients are the most enlightened ones. They use the right products for the right applications the right way. The net result is success on all fronts. Therefore, our application know-how is yours for free. You and Advanced Polymers, this makes a lot of business sense.