Optimizing Flow and Consistency with HPMC for Self-Leveling Mortar
A major industrial flooring project involving a 25,000 m² warehouse required an ultra-smooth, high-strength substrate. The primary technical requirement was a flawlessly level surface to support high-precision automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Technical Challenges:
During the initial trial phase, the construction team encountered several critical issues:
Bleeding and Segregation: Heavy aggregates settled at the base while water migrated to the surface, compromising the wear resistance.
Surface Cracking: Rapid evaporation led to plastic shrinkage cracks, making the floor unsuitable for industrial use.
Poor Flow Retention: The mortar lost its self-healing properties too quickly, resulting in visible joints between different pouring sections.
The Solution:
To address these failures, our technical department implemented a specialized formulation centered on our high-performance HPMC for self-leveling mortar. By utilizing this specific cellulose ether for flooring, we achieved a stable and uniform suspension.
Rheology Control: Our HPMC acts as a vital self-leveling floor screed additive, providing the necessary yield stress to prevent mortar segregation. It ensures that the fine aggregates and cement particles remain uniformly distributed throughout the curing process.
Hydration Management: The superior water retention capacity of the HPMC grade significantly reduced the evaporation rate. This ensured complete cement hydration, effectively eliminating shrinkage-induced surface cracking.
Enhanced Fluidity: The formulation was optimized to maintain a high flow diameter for over 30 minutes, allowing for seamless large-area applications.
Performance Benchmarks:
Parameter | Standard Formulation | Optimized Formula (Our HPMC) |
Water Retention (%) | 82% | 99.5% |
Initial Flow Diameter (mm) | 130 | 155 |
Surface Hardness (MPa) | 25 | 32 |
Segregation Status | Visible | None |
Project Results:
The project was completed ahead of schedule with a 100% success rate in surface flatness testing. The final substrate exhibited a dense, mirror-like finish with zero localized cracking or dusting.
Professional Customer Feedback:
"The technical stability provided by this specific grade of HPMC for self-leveling mortar was the deciding factor in the success of our warehouse project. It allowed us to prevent mortar segregation even under challenging temperature conditions. The surface integrity is exceptional, and the flow retention allowed for a perfectly monolithic floor finish." — Technical Director, Industrial Flooring Division
Industrial grade HPMC manufacturer, we provide more than just raw materials; we provide technical solutions that enhance your product’s market competitiveness.
How can we assist your next project?
Formula Optimization: Contact our laboratory to find the perfect cellulose ether for flooring for your specific raw materials.
TDS & Performance Reports: Request detailed technical data on how our additives can help you prevent mortar segregation.
Sample Inquiry: Get a customized sample kit of our self-leveling floor screed additive for your own performance testing.
