DescriptionWhen time is limited, BLUE CIRCLE Extra Rapid Cement provides rapid setting and hardening for quick installations and repairs on site. It reaches initial set in approximately 30 minutes and is formulated for external and internal light to medium concrete work.
Key performance- Fast setting: sets in about 30 minutes.
- Walk-on strength: typically 4–6 hours.
- Drive-on strength: typically 8–12 hours.
- Weatherproof packaging to protect product before use.
Suitable for- Concrete
- Screed
- Mortar
- Render
- Small concrete jobs
- Patch repairs
- Fencing (e.g. setting fence posts)
- Brick/block work
- Bedding slabs
- Piling
- Groundwork
- Precast concrete
- General handling and mixing applications
Benefits of EXTRA RAPID CEMENT- Rapid setting — initial set in about 30 minutes; walk-on in 4–6 hours and drive-on in 8–12 hours.
- Allows completion of time-sensitive tasks and use in changing weather conditions where fast set is required.
- Weatherproof, tear-resistant packaging made with 50% recycled material and fully recyclable to support external storage prior to use.
PackagingWaterproof, weatherproof packaging reduces waste and improves storage flexibility. Packaging contains 50% recycled content and is 100% recyclable.
- 5 kg tub
- 12.5 kg handy bag
- 25 kg bag
Product uses tableApplication | Suitability (as shown on site)
Concrete
Screed
Mortar
Render
Small concrete jobs
Patch repairs
Fencing
Brick/block work
Bedding slabs
Piling
Groundwork
Precast concrete
General handling and mixing applications
Characteristics / spécifications techniques- Product name: BLUE CIRCLE Extra Rapid Cement
- Type: Rapid setting and hardening cement
- Setting time: sets in approximately 30 minutes
- Walk-on strength: typically 4–6 hours
- Drive-on strength: typically 8–12 hours
- Typical uses: concrete drives, paths, steps, fixing fence posts/railings/copings, setting manholes, repairing rendering and floor screeds, small concrete jobs, patch repairs, precast and groundwork uses
- Packaging: waterproof, weatherproof, tear-proof; 50% recycled material; 100% recyclable
- Available pack sizes: 5 kg tub, 12.5 kg handy bag, 25 kg bag