Engineering Grouts

Composite materials are created by combining two or more basic materials. Whether natural or synthetic, these materials will retain their distinct qualities after being blended. The binder or matrix is one substance. The other substance is referred to as reinforcement. The matrix holds the reinforcing fibres or pieces together.

By combining the materials, producers get the best of both worlds, and hence combining two materials results in a composite that is stronger than each one alone. One material provides both strength and durability, while the other provides moisture resistance. When you combine the two, you get a strengthened substance that combines the best of both properties. Some of the most common composite materials include cement, thermoplastics, fibreglass, and composite wood.

Cementitious Grouts

Cementitious grouts are made up of Portland cement, filler particles of various sizes, a water-retentive ingredient, and coloured pigments. Cementitious grouts are the most common type of grouting material used in residential and certain commercial applications.

Epoxy Grouts

Epoxy grouts are a completely distinct type among the engineering grouts that do not contain Portland cement. There is no usage of water in the mixing procedure. Epoxy resin, silica fillers, colours, and a hardener are used to make these grouts. They are less porous than cementitious grouts and are an excellent choice in areas where acids and greases are prevalent.

Furan Resin Grouts

Furan grout is comparable to epoxy, however, it is formed of chemical-resistant polymers of fortified alcohols. The term originates from the presence of furfuryl alcohol in the formulation. This sort of grout contains no water at all. Furans are two-component systems composed of a furan resin and even a filler powder activated by an acid catalyst.

A Free flow Grout is one of the engineering grout products that, while in liquid form, will flow and fill a space displacing all air and then set and harden to produce a material with established engineering characteristics and attributes that will continue to fill the gap in which it was deposited without shrinking.

The gap between the level base plate and the foundation must be filled with a suitable substance to connect the foundation and the equipment. This material is not only there to fill space; it is there to transmit the operating load on the plate to the foundation and should do so for the lifespan of the installation.

The engineering grout forms a strong seal between the tiles. Tiling using joint grout smoothens and beautifies your floor. Fixed tile and grout are resistant to recolouring and stains. Tile joint grouts are used as fillers between adjacent tiles put on the floor or walls. Usually, tiling is done by putting tiles close together and filling the tile joints with white cement rather than tile joint fillers.

Installing tiles without a grout line would minimise but not eliminate the gap between tiles. The leftover area would allow water to infiltrate between the tiles and dust and filth to collect between the floor tiles. As a result, without tile joint grouting, tile fixing is only half completed.

Grouts are essential components of almost all building projects, particularly industrial operations. Grouts made in-situ with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and ready-to-use, pre-mixed, or pre-packed non-shrink grouts are two of the most often utilised grouts in these kinds of projects. In-situ grout is often a simple mixture of OPC and excellent quality, well-graded sand.

Small-sized stone chips are also occasionally inserted. The cement-to-sand ratio typically ranges from 1:1 to 1:2 depending on the application. These grouts are often used in standard buildings. For huge machine/equipment foundations, tall or heavy buildings, and so on, ready-to-use grouts, which exist in numerous variants with different qualities designed for different applications, could be a far superior choice in terms of strength, durability, and even workability.

MCON Rasayan offers a wide range of construction grouts, including metallic hard floor, non-metallic hard floor, hydrophobic, and cementitious grouts.

Standard cementitious grouts are composed of cement and water and are used for economic concrete and tile repair. Meanwhile, engineering grouts can have multiple ingredients in them, including resins, epoxies, or specialised cement blends, and are much more versatile.

Industrial flooring solutions are designed to withstand heavy loads, machinery, foot traffic, and chemical exposure. They are widely used in construction to create durable, safe, and efficient work environments.

MCON provides a wide range of construction flooring systems, including metallic dry shake floor hardener, non-metallic dry shake floor hardener, and deco floor systems. These systems are used for different types of industrial floors based on the requirements.

To use the right grout in construction projects, you need to consider a few factors like the type of tile, location, desired look, and grout joint width. You also need to consider the grout’s waterproofing capabilities for moisture-prone areas like terrace and bathroom walls.

Yes, as a leading construction chemical manufacturer in India, MCON’s grouts and flooring solutions are compliant with industry standards. These products have certifications from the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018).

Absolutely! MCON grouts are designed for and widely used for repairing cracks, spalled concrete, and tiles.

To buy MCON Rasayan’s construction grouts, contact us first and let us know your requirements.