PCE Powder Customer Case Study: Achieving Higher Flowability with Lower Dosage

In a major Southeast Asian construction project, a local concrete supplier was facing familiar yet stubborn challenges: insufficient slump retention, unstable performance across batches, high dependency on conventional admixtures, and rising material costs. The project required rapid construction cycles and long pumping distances under high-temperature conditions, which made the performance of ordinary admixtures increasingly unreliable.

After several rounds of communication, the customer decided to evaluate a new solution and expressed clear interest in using a PCE Powder + concrete admixture system to reduce dosage while improving overall performance.

1. Challenges Faced by the Customer

1. Short slump retention and limited pumping distance
   High ambient temperatures caused slump loss within minutes, disrupting onsite operations.

2. High dosage requirement with poor effect
   The customer’s local raw materials had low solid content, resulting in higher consumption and increased cost.

3. Inconsistent performance across batches
   Early strength and flowability fluctuated, affecting planning and casting schedules.

4. Lack of technical support
   The customer needed guidance on PCE Powder dosage, slump retention behavior, and compatibility—but local suppliers could not provide systematic solutions.

2. Our Solution

Based on the project’s raw materials, cement type, and construction method, we delivered a targeted plan:

1. High-solid PCE Powder + high performance superplasticizer

• Selected a higher-solid, structurally stable PCE Powder

• Slump retention improved to 45–60 minutes

• Dosage reduced by approximately 12–18% while maintaining target flowability

2. Complete technical guidance for dry-mix materials

We provided detailed parameters for proper usage, including:

• Recommended dosage ranges

• Slump retention curves under different temperatures

• Compatibility with local aggregates

• Mixing sequence and water adjustment guidelines

This PCE Powder + technical support package allowed the customer to standardize testing for the first time.

3. Full testing with documented performance

The customer completed full 7-day, 14-day, and 28-day testing cycles.
Results showed:

• Significantly improved flowability stability

• More predictable early strength

• Lower concrete cost per cubic meter

With extended pumping distance—up to 20% longer—the onsite team reported smoother and more stable concrete behavior.

3. Application Results

After several months of continuous use, feedback highlighted the following gains:

1. Notable reduction in concrete cost

Through a PCE Powder + lower dosage approach, overall material cost dropped by 6–9% without compromising performance.

2. Improved construction efficiency

• Longer slump retention

• Faster truck turnover

• Smoother long-distance pumping

• Reduced rework and material loss

3. Stable product performance and batch consistency

The new formula delivered predictable behavior, enabling the onsite team to plan casting schedules with confidence.

4. Strengthened long-term cooperation

The customer recognized the value of combining PCE Powder + technical support, which directly solved their long-standing quality issues.
They have since expanded orders to include RDP, HPMC, and other building materials.

4. Summary of Customer Feedback 

• Highly satisfied with technical support and dosage guidance

• Excellent stability and solid-content consistency

• Strong cost-performance ratio

• Test results and instructions significantly reduced their trial-and-error period