Basalt reinforcing mesh
Basalt reinforcing mesh for roads with opened and closed cell
Basalt reinforcing mesh is designed for reinforcing road and highway overlays to prolong the pavement lifespan by reducing the effects of reflective cracking caused by traffic loading, age hardening and temperature cycling. Pavement life between maintenance can be prolonged significantly. Basalt reinforcing mesh makes it possible to reduce thickness of asphalt concrete pavement up to 20%.
Kammeny Vek offers two different types of basalt reinforcing mesh for roads: with open cell and with closed cell
Advantages and benefits:
Higher mechanical strength and modulus, more resistive to chemical aggressive environment than E-glass mesh.
The melting point of basalt fibers is 1450°C. Typical paving temperatures will not cause any loss of strength or distortion which may occur with synthetic material.
Lower application temperature than for synthetic material that is especially important for north regions.
Lower elongation before brake than for synthetic material.
Easily milled using typical milling equipment. Does not stretch and pull as polymer meshes.
No special equipment is required to install the reinforcement.
Basalt mesh is environment friendly and based on naturally occurring material that is found worldwide
Products technical information of basalt reinforcing mesh for roads (open cell).
| Mesh window size |
30 mm x 30 mm |
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| Density (yarns/m) |
Warp 90
Weft 87
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| Surface density g/m2 |
260 ± 10 |
| Breaking load, kN/m |
Warp >55. Average figures = 72-75
Weft > 55. Average figures = 72-75
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| Elongation before brake, % |
Warp - 2.5±1%
Weft – 2.5±1%
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| Roll width |
1, 2, 4 meters |
| Roll length |
100 meters
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Basalt reinforcing mesh for roads with closed cell is created for quick and simple use. This mesh is produced with texturised basalt roving. Closed cell allows to prevent appearance and stickiness of the bitumen to the drum of the machine.
Products technical information of basalt reinforcing mesh for roads (closed cell).
| Mesh window size |
30 mm x 30 mm |
 |
| Density (yarns/m) |
Warp 90
Weft 87
|
| Surface density g/m2 |
320 ± 10 |
| Breaking load, kN/m |
Warp >55. Average figures = 60-63
Weft > 55. Average figures = 63-66
|
| Elongation before brake, % |
Warp - 2.5±1%
Weft – 2.5±1%
|
| Roll width |
1, 2, 4 meters |
| Roll length |
100 meters
|
Basalt reinforcing mesh for construction
Basalt reinforcing mesh with alkali resistant coating were developed to prevent cracks forming in different applications in construction industry as well as for reinforcement of mortars and non load bearing concrete. The higher tensile strength of this product compared to E-glass or steel increases impact resistance and prevents from cracks appearance. This mesh can meet the expectations and strict requirements of most demanding companies from construction market.
Our high-performance, alkali-resistant basalt mesh will not rot, rust or corrode, and provides increased strength in different cementitious applications. Thanks to its lightweight, easy install and use basalt mesh will be superior alternatives to steel.
Advantages and benefits:
Specially developed coating provides good adhesion with concrete to improve tensile strength and increase impact resistance.
High mechanical strength and modulus.
High resistance to chemical aggressive environment and in particular high alkali resistance won’t allow to appear of rust or corrode.
Minimizes crack width and spread.
Easy to install and use. No special equipment is required.
Extremely low coefficient of heat conductivity significantly reduces heat transfer from building exteriors to interiors and significantly improves energy efficiency.
Much higher electrical resistance compared to steel.
Products technical information of basalt reinforcing mesh for construction.
| Mesh window size |
30 mm x 30 mm |
|
| Density (yarns/m) |
Warp 90
Weft 87
|
| Surface density g/m2 |
260 ± 10 |
| Breaking load, kN/m,min |
Warp >55. Average figures = 72-75
Weft > 55. Average figures = 72-75
|
| Elongation before brake, % |
Warp - 2.5±1%
Weft – 2.5±1%
|
| Roll width |
1 meter |
| Roll length |
100 meters
|
Basalt scrim
Kamenny Vek offers basalt scrim with a cell size of 3,5 * 3,5 mm. Possible applications for basalt scrim includes but not limited by: reinforcement of the plaster layer for both interior and exterior works, making of self-leveling floors, preventing cracking in gypsum plasterboards, insulation of vessels, tanks, oil and gas pipelines
Products technical information
of basalt scrim.
| Mesh window size |
3.5 mm x 3.5 mm
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| Surface density g/m2 |
100
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| Breaking load, kN/m,min |
Warp >1.6
Weft > 1.09
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| Elongation before brake, mm |
Warp - 7
Weft – 6
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| Roll width |
1 meter |
| Roll length |
50 meters
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Comparison of basalt and other fibers used for road reinforcement
| Properties of single filaments
(ASTM D2101)
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Basfiber ®
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E glass
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AR glass
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Polypropylene
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Tensile strength, MPa
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4000-4300
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3450-3800
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~3500
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450-600
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Tensile modulus, GPa
|
84-87
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72-76
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72
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13
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