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OUR BRANDS ALPHALITH®, PLASTOLITH, PERMACOLOR®, COLORCRETE® AND PAVELITH®
ALPHALIT® | PLASTOLITH | PERMACOLOR® | COLORCRETE® | PAVELITH®
Our plasticizers for the production of directly demolded concrete block products.
Quality and profitability in the manufacture of concrete block products using products from Rhein-Chemotechnik GmbH.
We are pioneers in the development of plasticizers for earth-moist concrete for the production of high-quality directly demolded concrete block products in fully automatic production installations using the vibro-compaction and pressing process.
Our product advantages:
- Accelerated and homogenized mold filling
- Enhanced compact readiness
- Increased green strength
- Increased in density, strength and durability
- Reduced machine cycle times
- Minimized material costs
we would be happy to help you select the right product for your individual application.
The quality and profitability of concrete paving stones according to EN 1338, paving slabs according to EN 1339, curb stones according to EN 1340, concrete pipes, bricks and non-standard concrete components of all kinds can be significantly improved by using our plasticizers.
Plasticizers
Please note that this list is only an informative excerpt from our product range. We will be happy to help you
ALPHALITH® | PLASTOLITH | PAVELITH®
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 1
Product:
Highly effective plasticizer for zero-slump concrete with thixotropic effect. Preferred in all precast concrete products made of
slightly moist concretes, like:
- pavers/cobblestones
- flags
- curbstones
- retaining walls
- landscaping products
- concrete bricks and blocks
Features:
- higher early and final strength
- higher density
- higher freeze-thaw-resistance
- much better appearance due to the closed concrete structure, especially evident in large sized products
- improved processability and increased compactability
- no sticking to machine stamp, even when working with relatively moist mixtures
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 2S
Product::
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 2 S is a highly effective plasticizer for earth-moist concretes. ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 2 S provides maximum strength with low cement content.
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 2 S has proven to be highly effective in the production of any concrete block product from earth-moist concrete, such as:
⦁ concrete paving stones
⦁ curbstones
⦁ paving slabs
⦁ non-standard concrete components, such as grass pavers, curbstones, garden slabs, angle stones, etc.
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer 3
Product::
Special plasticizer for instantly demoulded concrete products made from zero-slump concrete, like paving stones, kerb stones and pipes.
Features:
- high efficient plasticizer from high strength at low cement levels
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer RW
Product:
ALPHALITH® Plasticizer RW is a special plasticizer for the manufacturing of high-quality concrete products made of zero-slump concrete
Features:
- high compaction
- high early and final strength
- minimized adhesion of the concrete to the machine stamp
- very good side finish
- reduction of efflorescence
ALPHALITH® Betonsteinadditiv WRA-10
Product:
Is a special dispersing additive with high water-retaining properties for the production of high-grade concrete products with high density and durability from zero-slump concrete. ALPHALITH® WRA-10 renders possible the production of zero-slump concrete with an optimum amount of water, high green strength, high density and maximum grade of cement hydration.
Features:
in face mix concrete:
- homogenuous concrete surface with high density
- minimized amount of structural pores
- minimized sticking of concrete at the tamper head
and minimized surface defects - increased freeze-thaw-resistance
- increased abrasion resistance
- reduced efflorescence
in base mix concrete:
- high structural density and very good side finish
- high green strength
- increased eraly- and final strength
- reduced efflorescence
PLASTOLITH F
Product:
PLASTOLITH F is a novel high performance plasticizer for the production of high quality concrete products, like paving stones, curbstones etc.
Features:
- synthetic plasticizer with internal curing by high water-retaining capacity
- decreases sticking at the machine stamp
PLASTOLITH OptiCem®
Product:
PLASTOLITH OptiCem® is a novel high performance admixture for optimisation of the cement content in zero-slump mixes for concrete products, such as pavers, kerbs, slab etc.
Features:
- gives a spontaneous and complete dispersion of all binder particles and fines in the mix
- improves the strength of the hardened binder and the adhesion between binder and aggregates
- reduces the internal friction of the mix and significantly improves compaction of zero-slump concrete mixes
- high early and final strength
- especially tensile and splitting tensile strength
- very low cement contents
PAVELITH® KB 100
Product:
PAVELITH® KB 100 is a highly effective plasticizer especially for the processing of earth-moist concretes in high-quality concrete block products and provides significantly improved properties of fresh and hardened concrete, as well as the possibility of increased dosage of the mixing water.
Features:
PAVELITH® KB 100 allows for significantly faster wetting of cement, additives and aggregates and especially for relatively dry mixtures, broken aggregates and higher components (curbstones, U-stones, palisades, etc.), it provides the following advantages:
- higher water absorption
- significantly better workability and greater compactibility
- improved filling properties
- increased strength
- higher freeze-thaw resistance
- cement savings of up to 10-15% or higher share of pozzolanic additives possible
- significantly improved appearance thanks to the closed concrete structure
Field of Application:
In all concrete products made of earth-moist concrete, such as:
- paving stones
- slabs
- curbstones
- garden stones
- bricks made of pumice, LAVA, LECA or similar
PAVELITH® KB 600
Product:
PAVELITH® KB 600 is a highly effective plasticizer which provides top strength with a low cement content, especially in earth-moist concrete.
Features:
- improved filling action
- dense concrete structure
- improved cement hydration
- high strength at low cement content
- dense, visually appealing surfaces
- good side sealing
PAVELITH® KB 600 has been especially developed for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as:
- concrete paving stones
- curbstone
- paving slabs
- non-standard concrete components, such as grass pavers, curbstones, garden slabs, angle stones, etc.
PAVELITH® KB 606 (BV)
Application:
PAVELITH® KB 606 (BV) is a highly effective plasticizer which provides top strength with a low cement content, especially in earth-moist concrete.
Features:
- improved filling action
- dense concrete structure
- improved cement hydration
- top strength at low cement content
- dense, visually appealing surfaces
- good side sealing
PAVELITH® KB 606 (BV) has been especially developed for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as:
- concrete paving stones
- curbstones
- paving slabs
- concrete components, such as grass pavers, curbstones, garden slabs, angle stones, etc.
- dry Cast and direct formwork removal
PAVELITH® AP 5
Product:
PAVELITH® AP 5 is a special plasticizer designed for the production of concrete products from earth-moist concrete.
Features:
PAVELITH® AP 5 provides the following results in all types of concrete:
- high compaction
- enhanced strength
- enhanced anti-adhesive effect
- dood-quality closed vertical side facings
- reduced efflorescence tendency
PAVELITH® AP 5 is primarily used for the production of concrete paving stones and curbstones to achieve excellent quality closed vertical side facings with noticeable streak formation and prevent adhesive bonding on machine stamps. These effects can also be taken advantage of in other concrete block products made of earthmoist concrete.
PAVELITH® AP 10
Product:
PAVELITH® AP 10 is a special plasticizer for the production of concrete block products with very dense and visually appealing concrete face mixes. Thanks to its outstanding anti-adhesive effect, PAVELITH® AP 10 allows for economic faces mixes and core mixes with an optimum water-cement value for complete hydration.
Features:
PAVELITH® AP 10 provides the following advantages in concrete (face mixes) made of earth-moist concrete:
- remarkable anti-adhesive effect
- provides optimal water content
- dense, visually appealing surfaces
- improved frost and freeze-thaw resistance
- improved cement hydration
- reduced tendency for efflorescence
- economic use in core concrete and concrete face mixes
PAVELITH® AP 10 has been especially developed for the production of all concrete block products with facing layers made of earth-moist concrete, such as:
- concrete paving stones
- curbstones
- grass pavers
Plasticizers with efflorescence control and colour enhancement
Please note that this list is only an informative excerpt from our product range. We will be happy to help you.
PLASTOLITH | PERMACOLOR® | Colorcrete® | ALPHALITH Viscoton® | PAVELITH®
PLASTOLITH-A
Product:
PLASTOLITH A is a multi-functional special admixture used for the processing of earth-moist concrete into top-quality concrete products.
Features:
- reduces efflorescence
- has strong plastification effect
- higher density of concrete blocks
- improves freeze/thaw resistance
- reduces capillary absorption of water or de-icing salts
- reduces adhesive on machine stamps
Field of Application:
- paving stones in accordance with EN 1338, DIN 18501
- curbstones in accordance with EN 1340
- paving slabs in accordance with EN 1339
- non-standardized concrete products
PERMACOLOR® 2 | 3 | 2000
Product:
Mostly used in coloured concrete products, esp. coloured pavers and coloured gardening- and landscaping products.
Features:
- combination of plasticizing, efflorescence controlling and colour enhancing-components
- dense surface
- decreased sticking at the machine stamp
PERMACOLOR® 4
Product:
PERMACOLOR® 4 has especially been developed for the improvement of coloured concrete pavers being processed from zero-slump concrete.
Features:
- reduced primary and secondary efflorescence
- improved color performance
- reduced absorption rates
- increased early and final strength
- better surface texture
PERMACOLOR® 2010
Product:
PERMACOLOR® 2010 is a special multi-functional admixture for the production of high quality concrete products from zero-slump concrete.
Features:
- improved workability of the mix with optimum water content
- reduced calcium-carbonate efflorescence and iron-based efflorescence/discoloration
- improved colour performance
- significantly diminished sticking of concrete at the machine stamp
- dense and smooth surface finish
- improved freeze-thaw resistance and durability
PERMACOLOR® 2025
Product:
PERMACOLOR® 2025 is a special multi-functional admixture for the production of high quality concrete products from zero-slump concrete.
Features:
- improved workability of the mix with optimum water content
- reduced calcium-carbonate efflorescence and iron-based efflorescence/discoloration
- improved colour performance
- significantly diminished sticking of concrete at the machine stamp
- dense and smooth surface finish
- improved freeze-thaw resistance and durability
PLASTOLITH OptiCem® Color
Product:
PLASTOLITH OptiCem Color is a novel high performance admixture for optimisation of the cement content and minimizing efflorescence potential in zero-slump mixes for concrete products, such as pavers, kerbs, slab etc.
The use of PLASTOLITH OptiCem Color results in high early and final strength at low cement levels.
Features:
Synthetic high-performance plasticizer for high strength at optimized cement content combined with efflorescence contorl and colour enhancement.
PLASTOLITH OptiCem Color is successfully used for simultaneous optimisation of quality and cost of concrete mixes for the production of:
- paving stones acc. to EN 1338
- slabs acc. to EN 1339
- kerbstones acc. to EN 1340
- retaining wall stones etc.
PLASTOLITH OptiCem® HS
Product:
PLASTOLITH OptiCem® HS is a novel high performance admixture for optimisation of the cement content and minimizing efflorescence potential in zero-slump mixes for concrete products, such as pavers, kerbs, slab etc.
Features:
- synthetic high-performance plasticizer with colour enhancing
- efflorescence reducing
- water repellent components
- dense sides and surface
- strength increase with possibility of cement reduction
PLASTOLITH OptiCem® HS is successfully used for simultaneous optimisation of quality and cost of concrete mixes for the production of:
- paving stones acc. to EN 1338
- slabs acc. to EN 1339
- kerbstones acc. to EN 1340
- retaining wall stones etc.
PLASTOLITH OptiDur
Product:
PLASTOLITH OptiDur is a ready-to-use additive for the optimization of freeze/thaw resistance or weather resistance of directly demoulded concrete products from earth-moist concrete.
PLASTOLITH OptiDur is usually added to facing mixtures of concrete products to achieve very high freeze/thaw resistance or
weather resistance.
Features:
- achievement of very high freeze and thaw resistance
- minimization of capillary water absorption
PLASTOLITH OptiDur is successfully used for for the production of:
Concrete products with high freeze and freeze/thaw resistance and weathering resistance
- concrete paving stones in accordance with EN 1338
- curbstones in accordance with EN 1340
- edge stones,
- edge stones, etc.
PAVELITH® VM 100
Product:
PAVELITH® VM 100 has been specially developed for concrete face mixes. It minimizes efflorescence on concrete block products and enhances color brilliance.
Features:
- reduced tendency towards lime efflorescence and ferrous efflorescence/discoloration
- enhanced color brilliance
- very good anti-adhesive effect
- very good surface and side finish
- reduced shrinkage cracks in face mix concrete
PAVELITH® VM 100 can be successfully used in the production of any directly demolded concrete block product from earth-moist concrete, such as:
- paving stones
- curbstones (face mix concrete)
- embankment stones and plant rings
- slabs
- palisades and more
PAVELITH® VM 200
Product:
PAVELITH® VM 200 is especially designed for concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete with high demands on color fastness, color intensity, color retention and weather resistance.
Features:
- reduces the tendency towards lime efflorescence and ferrous efflorescence/discoloration
- intensifies the color effect and improves color stability
- provides a good anti-adhesive effect
- provides increased weather resistance (freeze/thaw resistance)
- provides very good surface and side sealing
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as
paving stones, slabs, embankment stones, palisades, etc.
PAVELITH® VM 201
Application:
PAVELITH® VM 201 features a well-balanced combination of the positive properties of plasticizers and waterproofing agents and is distinguished by its remarkable anti-adhesive properties.
Features::
- enhanced color brilliance
- reduced tendency towards lime efflorescence and ferrous efflorescence/discoloration
- very good anti-adhesive effect
- allows for the creation of an optimal moisture content in concrete face mixes
- improved filling properties
- reduced shrinkage cracks in face mix concrete
- very good surface and side sealing
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as paving stones, slabs, embankment stones, palisades, etc.
PAVELITH® KB 200
Application:
PAVELITH® KB 200 has been especially developed for the production of colored concrete block products from earth-moist concrete and combines multiple mechanisms. The water-absorption and post-treatment mechanism causes a reaction in the concrete, reducing the capillary transport of lime hydrate to the concrete surface.
The plasticizing agents provide a dense concrete structure with good side and surface sealing and significantly reduce the tendency for sticking.
Features:
- minimization of primary and secondary efflorescence
- intensifies the color effect and improves color stability
- features a strong plasticization effect
- higher density of concrete blocks
- good side and surface sealing
- reduced tendency for sticking
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as paving stones, slabs, embankment stones, palisades, etc.
PAVELITH® KB 210
Product:
PAVELITH® KB 210 has been especially developed for the production of colored concrete block products from earth-moist concrete and combines multiple mechanisms. The water-absorption and post-treatment mechanism causes a reaction in the concrete, reducing the capillary transport of lime hydrate to the concrete surface.
The plasticizing agents provide a dense concrete structure with good side and surface sealing and significantly reduce the tendency for sticking.
Features:
- minimization of primary and secondary efflorescence
- intensifies the color effect and improves color stability
- has a well-balanced plasticizing effect as a result
- improved filling properties
- enhanced leak-tightness
- increased strength
- good side and surface sealing
- reduced tendency for sticking
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as paving stones, slabs, embankment stones, palisades, etc.
PAVELITH® KB 300
Application:
PAVELITH® KB 300 has been especially developed for the production of colored concrete block products from earth-moist concrete. It reacts with the concrete, closes the pores and thus reduces the penetration of extraneous water and the capillary transport of lime hydrate.
The plasticizing components provide a dense concrete structure with good side and surface sealing and significantly reduce the tendency for sticking.
Features:
- minimized primary and secondary efflorescence
- intensified color effect
- good side and surface sealing
- reduced tendency for sticking
- increased strength
- reduced water absorption thanks to a denser concrete structure and waterproofing effect
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used for the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, such as paving stones, slabs, embankment stones, palisades, etc.
PAVELITH® AP 15
Product:
PAVELITH® AP 15 minimizes efflorescence on concrete block products and enhances color brilliance. It allows for the creation of an optimal moisture content and at the same time, reduces the sticking of the concrete to the stamp.
Fatures:
Thanks to its balanced combination of plasticizing, pore-forming and sealing active components, PAVELITH® AP 15 provides the following advantages in concrete products of any type:
- reduced tendency towards lime efflorescence and ferrous efflorescence/discoloration
- enhanced color brilliance
- provides a good anti-adhesive effect
- provides a very good surface and side finish
- reduced shrinkage cracks in face mix concrete
PAVELITH® AP 15 can be successfully used in the production of any directly demolded concrete block product from earth-moist concrete, such as:
- paving stones
- curbstones (face mix concrete)
- embankment stones and plant rings
- slabs
- palisades and more.
PAVELITH® AP 20
Product:
PPAVELITH® AP 20 is a multi-functional economical admixture designed for the production of high-quality concrete block products from earth-moist concrete. The use of PAVELITH® AP 20 gives concrete blocks a dense structure with very good side and surface sealing.
At the same time, PAVELITH® AP 20 significantly reduces the tendency for sticking. Special additives reduce atmospheric water absorption and lime efflorescence is reduced.
Features:
PAVELITH® AP 20 provides the following advantages in concrete (face mixes) made of earth-moist concrete:
- greatly reduced tendency for sticking
- good side and surface sealing
- minimized primary and secondary efflorescence
- intensified color effect
- reduced water absorption
- economic use in concrete face mixes and core concrete
Field of Application:
Can be successfully used in the production of all concrete block products made of earth-moist concrete, for example in:
- paving stones
- slabs
- embankment stones
- palisades
Colorcrete®
Colorcrete® is a multi-functional admixture for the production of high-quality concrete products from earth-moist
concrete.
Features:
- minimization of primary and secondary efflorescence
- intensified color effect
- good side and surface sealing
- greatly reduced tendency for sticking
Field of Application:
Production of concrete block products from earthmoist concrete such as:
- pavers
- curbs
- slabs
- embankment stones
- palisades
- and many others
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