Construction World

CEMENT AND CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

additives. “These improve the product’s workability and

durability and it has the lowest carbon footprint in the

42.5N strength class. This ensures that the AfriSam Dry

Mortar is a more environmentally responsible choice for

contractors,” he says

The fully automated plant has a 400 ton per day

capacity, with plans in place to expand the capacity in

response to market demand. The plant also offers the

opportunity to produce coloured mortars and plasters,

which AfriSam is currently in the process of developing.

This will eliminate the need for paint and other expensive

decorative coatings.

Quality assurance

Batch printouts are produced to verify consistency and

ensure optimum quality. In addition, samples of the dry

mortar product are taken at regular intervals and tested

at AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence to ensure

compliance with the required specifications. In addition,

the Centre of Product Excellence will assist customers

with queries and will provide product technical support

to assist contractors in achieving a quality build.

Product availability

AfriSam Dry Mortar has already been introduced to

customers in Gauteng with much success and will be

rolled out to the other provinces shortly.

“We are excited about the addition of Dry Mortar

to our existing product range. We believe it demon-

strates our commitment to delivering superior concrete

solutions to our customers through continuous product

innovation”, concludes Dawneerangen.

1. AfriSam has responded to demands for increased

convenience by introducing its premium quality

Dry Mortar product to the market.

2. As a Class II mortar, AfriSam’s Dry Mortar product

has been specially engineered as a dual purpose

mix that can be used for both mortar and

plaster applications.

3. By attaching a mixer and water connection to the

silo, a ready-to-use product is discharged when the

dry mortar comes into contact with the water.

4. Where high rise construction is taking place, a

mortar pumping system can be connected to the

silo to facilitate the easy transport of the product.