Polymer concrete
technology – the future of
prefabrication

Innovative composite in which cement is replaced by resin. the products are stronger, more durable and more resistant to external conditions than traditional concrete.

production
process

Aggregate selection

Adding resin

Forming the element

Hardening

Ready prefabricated element

Polymer concrete technology – the future of prefabrication

Innovative composite in which cement is replaced by resin. the products are stronger, more durable and more resistant to external conditions than traditional concrete.

POLYMER CONCRETE is a modern composite that uses synthetic resins instead of cement.. Thanks to this, our material combines the advantages of high-strength concrete with chemical resistance, fast hardening and exceptional smoothness.. INPOLCON uses these features to produce products – from infrastructure elements to architectural solutions – that are not only durable, but also aesthetic and light. .

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POLYMER CONCRETE

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Comparison of the properties of POLYMER CONCRETE, cement concrete, steel and cast iron:

key features of the material

Exceptional durability
and durability

The finished polymer concrete element is characterized by strength comparable to high-strength concrete (HPC)

Resistance to chemical corrosion, aggressive environments and negligible water absorption make this material ideal for use, e.g. in sewage, chemistry, energy

Chemical resistance
and low water absorption

Fast hardening and
excellent surface smoothness

The resin base makes polymer concrete harden faster than traditional concrete, and the surface is very even and aesthetic.

key features of the material

Exceptional durability
and durability

The finished polymer concrete element is characterized by strength comparable to high-strength concrete (HPC)

Chemical resistance
and low water absorption

Resistance to chemical corrosion, aggressive environments and negligible water absorption make this material ideal for use, e.g. in sewage, chemistry, energy

Fast hardening and
excellent surface smoothness

The resin base makes polymer concrete harden faster than traditional concrete, and the surface is very even and aesthetic.

More about polymer concrete

Resin concrete due to its physical properties meets the demand for high-quality materials. It is a material with features that distinguish it from other building materials, including .. due to very high load resistance, abrasion resistance, low water absorption and high chemical resistance.
It is preferred in situations where strength considerations and the working environment play a decisive role in the selection of the appropriate material.

Due to its considerable durability, products made of this material will be preferred for structures located in the area of ​​communication routes as well as in cases of installation at significant depths. Compressive strength puts prefabricated polymer concrete elements higher than concrete ones – at the level of high-performance – ultra-high-strength concrete (HPC).

When choosing the material of building elements, the weight of the element also plays an important role, which in the case of polymer concrete is significantly lower than similar elements made of concrete or . reinforced concrete.

It is a dielectric material. It has electrical resistance at the level of hard rubber.

Comparing traditional concrete with cement as a binder, it is a composite in which the cement binder has been replaced with resinand the fillers are usually various fractions of quartz aggregate.

Resin-based concretes are not used to produce . water.

Comparison of durability and cost of sanitary elements made of polymer concrete and cement concrete:

Source.: https://armorock.com/ https://pipegreen.com/

Corrosion of concrete: https://seidel-przywecki.eu/2020/11/18/korozja-betonu/

Why does polymer concrete win in practice?

Very high chemical resistance supports the use of polymer concrete in places particularly exposed to increased
and long-term exposure to aggressive chemicals. These are places that should be characterized by high chemical resistance of the materials used
in sewage systems and industrial installations m.in.: tanks, pipes, wells, renovation cladding of degraded elements.

Due to compressive strength and low surface roughness . external (the coefficient of friction with the ground is much lower than in the case of concrete), pipes made of polymer concrete are an excellent material for making channels
and culverts using the microtunnelling method. In turn, their use in „classic” gravity sewage networks is supported by hydraulic considerations: due to the low roughness coefficient, polymer concrete pipes . are eagerly used to build channels with slopes smaller than the norm. .The requirement for currently used solutions is reliability. Due to its long service life, polymer concrete products meet this requirement.

Polymer concrete stands out from traditional materials used in sanitary sewage systems – such as concrete, stoneware or plastics – thanks to its unique combination of strength, chemical resistance and longevity.
In the lists of technical parameters, it achieves the highest ratings in terms of abrasion, stiffness . and chemical resistance, while surpassing traditional concrete. Importantly, the life cycle cost analysis shows that although the initial price of polymer concrete is higher, the lack of the need for frequent repairs and replacement makes it a much more economical solution in the perspective of several dozen years.

Resins used
in polymer concretes:

  • polyester
  • vinyl ester
  • epoxy
  • polyurethane

Table of the maximum operating temperature of the resin in a chemical environment
– comparison of chemical resistance of resins

We have machinery for the production of polymer concrete products (Polyester resin concrete – PRC, Polymer concrete – PC) from the renowned company ADM-ISOBLOCK GmbH, operated by qualified technicians with many years of experience

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We have machinery for the production of polymer concrete products (Polyester resin concrete – PRC, Polymer concrete – PC) from the renowned company ADM-ISOBLOCK GmbH, operated by qualified technicians with many years of experience

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Declared parameters of resin
concretes based on polyester
and vinyl ester resins:

  • Bulk density: 2.1 – 2.3 kg/dm³
  • Guaranteed compressive strength: ≥80 MPa (tested in accordance with PN-EN 196-1:2016-07; PN-EN 12390-3:2019-07)
  • Guaranteed flexural strength: ≥20 MPa (tested in accordance with PN-EN 196-1:2016-07)
  • Modulus of elasticity: 23 – 27 GPa (tested in accordance with PN-EN 12390-13:2021-12)
  • Chemical resistance (depending on the resin used; tested in accordance with PN-EN 14636:2009, Annex G.5): loss of compressive strength after 620 days of testing in 0.5-mol H₂SO₄ (pH 1): 1.2%; in 1-mol NaOH (pH 14): 1.3%; mass loss after testing in 1-mol NaOH (pH 14): 1.0%; in 0.5-mol H₂SO₄ (pH 1): 1.0%
  • Capillary absorption: 0.1%; 0.0021 g/mm² (measured after 28 days according to PN-EN 772-11:2002 and PN-EN 771-3:2005)
  • Abrasion resistance: A1.5 (tested with Boehme disc according to PN-84/B-04111)
  • Frost resistance in the presence of de-icing salts: 0.0% mass loss after a minimum of 56 test cycles (tested according to PKN-CEN/TS 12390-9:2017-07)
  • Material: low flammability / medium flammability (depending on the element thickness). Fire load approx. 15 daN/m².