Melavill Plus®
Additive for improving the viscosity of Melavill®
The Product
Melavill Plus® is a special additive for improving the viscosity of the interlock seal Melavill® at cold temperatures.
Product characteristics
Melavill Plus® is a solid aggregate (granulate – fine to coarse) of the hot-workable, hardened potting compound Melavill® The improved product properties of Melavill® have a positive effect on the workability at cold temperatures and improve the lubricity for driving the sheet piling elements.
Application and Processing
Melavill Plus® is added directly to the interlock seal Melavill®, which is heated in the indirectly heated stirring boiler for max. 200 ° C., added in small amounts and stirred homogeneously with the potting compound. Overheated potting compound should no longer be processed.
The amount depends on the outside temperature:
- over + 5°C : no additive necessary
- from 0 °C : approx. 1,5 % ( =5kg ) per pallet Melavill®
- under 0 °C : approx. 3,0 % ( =10kg ) per pallet Melavill®
Melavill Plus® data sheet
Bitumen hot grout for sealing sheet pile interlocks
