What is Penetron?
Penetron is an innovative and self-healing technology for concrete protection that is used worldwide for industrial concrete structures. This technology is increasingly in demand in the construction sector today due to its durable properties, having been tried, tested and proven reliable for years.
How does self-healing concrete work?
Penetron's self-healing ability is activated by water in the concrete. As soon as water enters the concrete, a chemical reaction whereby microscopic, insoluble crystals are formed. These crystals fill cracks up to 0.5 millimeters, rendering the concrete structure watertight from within. As a result, cracks are repaired on their own, which leads to the name self-healing concrete.
In addition, the concrete continues to breathe, which means that vapor can still escape through the structure. When there is no water in the concrete, the Penetron chemicals remain inactive. Should new cracks occur later, the product will be reactivated, so that these cracks are automatically sealed.
Effective protection
Penetron is a leading solution because it is not only at the level of tearing works, but also on the surface. The technology protects concrete against negative external influences - such as sea water, wastewater, aggressive groundwater - that can otherwise cause concrete damage. As a result, the concrete structure will be stronger and its lifespan will be significantly extended. Penetron is also approved for use in contact with drinking water, making it ideal for applications such as water storage tanks and water treatment plants.
The benefits of Penetron
Penetron's benefits are multifaceted and offer significant improvements for concrete structures. So does it increase the compressive strength of the concrete and protects concrete for life against various influences. Penetron is resistant to high hydrostatic pressure and chemical attack within a wide pH range of 3 to 11. In addition, it reduces chloride entry and carbonation, which is essential to to prevent reinforcement corrosion.
An important advantage is that Penetron can be applied to and in fresh concrete, where the protection properties remain intact even when the surface is damaged. The concrete also has a self-healing effect for cracks up to 0.5 mm, what the the durability of the concrete significantly improves. As a result, coatings and membranes become unnecessary, which contributes to extending the lifespan of structures.
Furthermore, the use of Penetron ensures reduction of shrinkage reinforcement, which contributes to a more sustainable construction, and promotes a CO2 reduction, which contributes positively to the environmental impact of construction projects.