Agriculture
Durable concrete surfaces despite intensive use
Durable concrete surfaces despite intensive use
Our experience in the agricultural sector is based on hundreds of thousands of square meters of floors in livestock barns, machine sheds, silos, slurry/slurry pits, grain stores, etc., which have been reinforced with our fibres.
The optimum fiber type is used depending on the requirements. For low to medium loads, the use of Fibrofor High Grade, a specially developed splicing fiber, is recommended. However, Fibrofor Diamond or Concrix ES, a high-performance monofiber or macrofiber, is used for high loads. All fiber types spread quickly and without clumping in the concrete and can be easily worked into the surface. In addition to their function as a steel substitute, both fibres have been proven to optimize the shrinkage behavior of concrete.
Synthetic fibers are particularly ideal for the agricultural sector as they are resistant to aggressive liquids (faeces) and also eliminate the risk of injury to animals.
If required, our engineers will prepare a free structural analysis based on the latest standards.
Durable concrete surfaces for intensive use.
Improves the resistance of concrete to aggressive water.
Millions of square meters of flooring have been reinforced with synthetic high-performance fibers for more than 30 years. Typical areas of application are floors of agricultural buildings (storage rooms), greenhouses and animal stables.
The complete or partial elimination of conventional steel reinforcement drastically reduces reinforcement costs. The labor-intensive and therefore costly laying of steel is no longer necessary. If required, steel can also be combined with synthetic fibers.
The fibers are easy to mix in and spread evenly in the concrete. All types of surface treatment are possible, as the fibers can be worked into the surface very easily.
Polyolefin fibers are resistant to salt water (outdoor surfaces, roads, etc.) and aggressive liquids (e.g. faeces in agricultural buildings).