All Purpose Cement

Versatility:

AfriSam All Purpose Cement is ideal for a wide variety of applications. These include brick and block making, reservoirs, swimming pools, precast operations and shotcrete, as well as structural concrete, plaster and mortar.

Better cohesiveness:

Adding Fly Ash to Portland cement increases the cohesiveness of the mix and improves workability. Microscopic spheres in the Fly Ash reduce the water demand of mortars and plasters made with AfriSam All Purpose Cement. Plus, the resultant mix bonds plaster better because of its stickiness.

Reduced permeability:

Mineral components improve concrete density and reduce the potential penetration of harmful substances such as oxygen, moisture, carbon dioxide, chloride or sulphates. This minimises the risk of corrosion, improves durability and makes for stronger structures.

Mass concrete structures:

Created for the builder who aspires to perfection in every structure, AfriSam All Purpose Cement has mineral components which allow for a low heat of hydration, creating concrete that cracks less and is more dependable.

Suitable for all applications

As its name suggests, AfriSam’s All Purpose cement is ideal for many applications because of its consistent strength, workability and durability. It can be used in all your structural, building and masonry applications:

• Brick and block making
• Reservoirs and swimming pools
• Precast operations
• Mining applications
• Structural concrete
• Plaster and mortar
• Shotcrete

Tips for storage

• Store your cement raised off the floor on a wooden pallet or on plastic sheeting to prevent moisture absorption.
• Store in a dry enclosed area, such as a container or weatherproof shed to protect it from rain and other elements.
• Keep doors and windows closed to eliminate damp air or draughts.
• Ideally cover your cement bags with plastic sheeting or a tarpaulin.
• Ensure that you pack your cement bags in a manner that allows a ‘first in – first out’ approach
• Never store your cement with other products such as fertiliser, gypsum based products or foodstuffs, as even the smallest amount of contamination can have a negative effect on the performance of your cement in concrete, mortar and plaster mixes.
• Always stack the cement bags in alternate directions, even if the bags are not palletised.

Health and safety

Occupational exposure limits to cement are recommended in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and summarised as follows:

• Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. boots, gloves, safety glasses and dust masks) when working with cement, concrete, plaster and mortar.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, if skin contact occurs, wash off with water immediately. Consult a medical professional for any persistent skin problem.
• When lifting, keep a straight back and bend knees. Alternatively use a trolley or get help to prevent personal injury.
• Bags should be carried at waist height or flat on the shoulder.
• Ensure that 50kg cement bags are stored in stacks of no more than 12 bags high

Technical assistance

For your peace-of-mind and convenience, all our products are supported by a highly skilled sales support, technical service and supply infrastructure. If you need any technical assistance dial 011 670 5500 and select the Product Technical Support option.