Portland cement

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Overview
Portland cement CEM I 52,5N formulated for higher early strength, suitable for ready-mixed concrete, precast components and a wide range of concrete products. Supplied in bulk tankers across Great Britain and manufactured at multiple sites with independent third-party certification and UKCA marking.

Applications

• Grout
• Geotechnical engineering
• Engineered concrete solutions
• Piling
• Precast elements
• Soil stabilisation
• Tunnelling and volumetric concrete
• Architectural concrete finishes
• Blocks and concrete block paving
• Concrete products, mortar, grout, render and screed
• Dry silo mortar
• Roof tiles
• Sprayed concrete

Benefits

• Higher early strength formulation for accelerated demoulding and early load bearing
• Optimised strength grade for ready-mixed and precast manufacturers
• National supply capability via bulk tanker delivery across Great Britain
• Quality assured with independent third-party certification and UKCA marking

User guide / recommendations

• Specify and use Portland cement correctly within concrete, mortar and grout mixes for optimal performance
• Control cement content and minimise water:cement ratio while ensuring adequate workability, compaction and curing
• Final finish quality depends on correct application techniques and operator skill
• Portland cement is produced from natural raw materials; slight shade variations may occur between manufacturing sites

Suitability

• Ready-mixed concrete
• Concrete products and precast manufacture
• Mortar, grout, render and screed formulations

Downloads (available)

• Tunstead Safety Information Common cements
• Common Cements Safety Data Sheet Ex Tunstead
• Portland Cement Data Sheet
• Common Cements Safety Data Sheet

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Grade / Model: CEM I 52,5N
• Type: Portland cement (higher early strength)
• Primary uses: ready-mixed concrete, sprayed concrete, precast, concrete products, mortar, grout, render, screed
• Availability: supplied in bulk tankers across Great Britain
• Quality: independent third-party certified; UKCA marked
• Manufacturing: sites in England, Wales and Scotland providing national coverage
• Performance note: cement content and water:cement ratio control strength; thorough compaction and effective curing required
• Appearance: natural material – slight shade variations may occur between manufacturing centres