ELCEMITE™ - Advantages & Benefits
Elcemite offers a range of innovative mixes that not only reduce environmental impact but also provide lightweight and versatile solutions for various construction needs. Below, we highlight the key benefits and advantages of using Elcemite products.
Benefits
Sustainability and Waste Reduction: All of the Elcemite mixes incorporate recycled materials, such as plastic waste, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainable construction practices. For example, CAEL Lite, MIRO, VIRA, ZYRA, and ECOS use plastic waste with options to incorporate biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from organic waste.
Lightweight Solutions: Elcemite offers several lightweight options that are ideal for applications where weight reduction is crucial. This is particularly beneficial for projects where structural loads need to be minimized.
Versatility: Elcemite products cater to a wide range of applications, from roofing and wall panels (NOVA, VIRA) to flooring (CAEL), decking (MIRO), and even paving stones (ZYRA, ECOS). This versatility makes Elcemite a one-stop solution for diverse construction needs.
Insulation and Energy Efficiency: Certain mixes, like NOVA, emulate insulation boards, providing excellent thermal insulation properties. This helps in reducing energy consumption and enhancing building efficiency.
Innovative Applications: The LUMA mix, with its high biochar content, shows potential for supercapacitor applications, highlighting Elcemite's commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable materials.
Advantages
Reduced Material Weight: Elcemite mixes are significantly lighter than traditional concrete, offering similar compressive strength while being easier to handle and transport. This is particularly beneficial for projects where minimizing structural loads is crucial. For example, CAEL Lite, MIRO, VIRA, ZYRA, and ECOS use plastic waste to achieve a lighter weight.
Waste Incorporation: Each Elcemite mix version includes a significant volume of waste ingredients, such as glass, plastic, biochar and industry by-products. The use of biochar enhances carbon sequestration potential and reduces waste.
Self-Compacting and Sprayable Options: Many Elcemite mixes are self-compacting and sprayable, simplifying application processes and reducing labor costs. This is advantageous for large-scale projects, such as those using CAEL and CAEL Lite for floor leveling.
Fiber Reinforcement: Some mixes, such as NOVA, CAEL, MIRO, VIRA and ZYRA use fiber reinforcement, enhancing strength and durability without the need for reinforcing steel, which reduces emissions associated with steel production.
3D Printing Capability: Several mixes are compatible with 3D printing technology, enabling rapid construction and complex designs. This opens up new possibilities for innovative building projects.
Ductility and Flexural Strength: Elcemite mixes offer significantly improved flexural strength, making them ductile and bendable. This reduces the risk of cracking under environmental and mechanical loads, ensuring durability and longevity.
Self-Curing and Low Maintenance: Elcemite self-cures at ambient temperatures without shrinkage issues, reducing energy demands for curing. Additionally, its resistance to impact, extreme temperatures, mold, decay, and fire saves consumers from costly product failures and replacements.
Versatile Applications: Elcemite mixes are versatile, accommodating thin casting, quick setting, and low porosity without using Styrofoam or foaming agents. They are also pre-blended to eliminate mixing errors, ensuring product reliability across various applications.
ELCEMITE not only enhances the performance and durability, it also significantly reduces the environmental impact coming from construction. By incorporating post-consumer waste, industry by-products, and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), ELCEMITE conserves valuable resources, cuts the use of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) by over 60% which helps reduce carbon emissions associated with the production of OPC. This advanced material invention provides a clear path towards sustainable building, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional construction materials like concrete, asphalt and PVC (plastic) products.
Join us in revolutionizing the construction industry with ELCEMITE, where performance meets sustainability.
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