Gidrobeton-Torkret — mix for dry-mix shotcreting of concrete
Cementitious mix for dry-mix shotcreting in repair and strengthening of structures, tunnels, shafts and vaults; up to 80 MPa compressive at 28 days.

Kalmatron is the basic product of the penetrating range: a dry mix based on Portland cement with a complex of chemically active reagents, applied to concrete moistened to full saturation. The material is used for foundations and basements, tanks, swimming pools, hydraulic structures and dams. The watertightness grade of concrete rises by at least 4 steps and frost resistance by at least 100 cycles; the coating is resistant to sulphates and petroleum products and works from −60 to +130 °C.
| Manufacturer | Kalmatron — OOO “Kalmatron-SPb”, Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Type | penetrating waterproofing |
| Use | foundations and basements, tanks and pools, hydraulic structures and dams |
| Base | dry mix: Portland cement, graded sand, a complex of patented chemically active reagents; aggregate size max 0.63 mm |
| Colour | grey (free-flowing grey powder) |
| Packaging | 25 kg paper bags |
| Application method | only onto concrete moistened to full saturation (3–5 passes, at least 5 l/m² of water, remove puddles); water 250–300 ml per 1 kg for manual application, 350–400 ml for machine application; mixing 2–5 min, pause 5–7 min, re-mixing; with a spatula — 1.5–2.0 mm in 1 pass, with a brush or plaster spray gun — in 2 passes with a total thickness of 1.5–2.0 mm, second coat after 0.5–2.0 h onto the moistened first coat; pot life of the mortar 30 min; cracks over 0.3 mm and cold joints — 20×20 mm chases filled with Kalmatron-Shovny, active leaks — Kalmastop |
| Application temperature | ambient air and concrete not below +5 °C; if the temperature drops below 0 °C, protect the coating from freezing |
| Curing | setting time: initial not earlier than 15 min, final not later than 180 min; during the first 3 days moisten every 2–4 h and do not allow drying out, covering with film is possible; curing under moist conditions for at least 3–5 days |
| Key properties | increase in the watertightness grade of concrete by at least 4 steps (GOST 12730.5-84); increase in frost resistance by at least 100 cycles (GOST 10060-12); pH of the service environment from 3 to 14; sulphate resistance — resistant (GOST R 56687-2015); resistance to petroleum products — resistant (GOST 27677-88); suitable as a protective coating for structures used for work with radioactive substances (method of VNIINM named after A.A. Bochvar); chloride ions max 0.1%; water retention at least 90%; workability grade Pk3; workability retention at least 30 min; service temperature from -60 °C to +130 °C |
| Layer thickness | 1.5–2.0 mm (up to 3 mm if necessary) |
| Consumption | 1.6 kg/m² at a thickness of 1 mm |
| Shelf life | 12 months in undamaged original packaging; covered dry room, humidity max 70%, not below +5 °C |
| Standards | TU 23.64.10-008-54282519-2022 (replaces TU 5716-008-54282519-2003); GOST 34669-2020 (ΔW3); GOST R 56703-2015 |
Data from the manufacturer’s technical data sheet. The coating system, number of coats and quantity are selected for your project on request.
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