What is Penetron?
Penetron is an innovative and self-healing technology pre concrete protection that is used worldwide for underground concrete structures. This technology is increasingly in demand in the construction sector today because of its durable properties, as it has been tried and tested and 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 of up to 0.5 millimeters and make the concrete structure from the inside watertight. 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 therefore cause concrete damage. In this way, the concrete structure will be stronger and the lifespan will be extended extensively. 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 in a wide pH range of 3 to 11. In addition 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 intacteven 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 unnecessary, which leads to a extending the life 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.