Enhances concrete workability and strength.Lowers water/cement ratiosReduces surface voidsSelf-placement without vibrationDosage: 540-1400 mL per 100 kg cement
(€ 110.41 without 21% VAT)
Buddy Rhodes Water Reducer 310 is a highly efficient powdered super-plasticizer that significantly enhances the flow and performance of concrete mixes without requiring excess water. It is engineered for high-performance applications such as GFRC, precast elements, self-consolidating concrete, and architectural castings. This advanced admixture allows even stiff mixes to become fluid and easy to place.
By substantially reducing the water-to-cement ratio, it increases compressive strength, lowers porosity, and improves the overall durability and density of cured concrete. This results in longer-lasting surfaces that resist wear, abrasion, and environmental stress.
Water Reducer 310 is particularly valuable for thin and detailed castings, such as countertops, furniture, artistic pieces, and decorative architectural components, where high fluidity is needed to fill intricate molds and capture fine textures. It aids in the even distribution of fibers in GFRC mixes and promotes smooth surfaces with fewer voids and air pockets.
Being much stronger than standard water reducers, only a small dosage is required, making the mix highly responsive to adjustments. Typical usage ranges from 0.05% to 1% of the cement weight, depending on the desired flow. Test batches are recommended to find the ideal balance. With its superior plasticizing power and clean handling characteristics, Buddy Rhodes Water Reducer 310 delivers professional-grade concrete results with enhanced strength, finish, and reliability.
| Dosage Rate | 0.05% - 1% of Cement Weight |
Enhances concrete workability and strength.Lowers water/cement ratiosReduces surface voidsSelf-placement without vibrationDosage: 540-1400 mL per 100 kg cement
Plasticizer that enhances the workability, density, and strength of cement-based mixes. It reduces water usage, boosts compressive strength, and improves durability. It ensures smooth surfaces and fewer air pockets. Dosage ranges from 0.5% to 10% by weight of cement.
A powdered super-plasticizer that enhances concrete mix flow and performance without excess water. Ideal for GFRC, precast, and architectural castings, it increases strength and durability by reducing water-to-cement ratios. Use 0.05%-1% of cement weight, adjusting as needed.
A liquid super-plasticizer for concrete that reduces water use while maintaining fluidity, ensuring detailed mold filling. Ideal for thin-walled castings, it supports low water-to-cement ratios for high strength and durability, especially in GFRC and SCC applications
| Product | Dosage Rate | Dosage Percentage | Mixing Time | GFRC Face Coat Dosage | Wetcast Mix Dosage | Potency Compared To Water Reducer 310 | Color | Specific Gravity | PH | Dosage Range | Solid Content (halogen) | Solid Content (EN 480-8) | Na2O Equivalent | Cl- Ions Content |
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| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 555 | 540 to 1400 mL per 100 kg, 8 to 20 fluid oz per 100 lbs | 0.5% to 1.4% of cement weight | 2 to 5 min. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 205 | 0.5 - 10% of cement weight | - | - | 2-6 grams per 0.45 kg of cement | up to 10% of cement weight | 10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 310 | 0.05% - 1% of Cement Weight | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 420 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Off-White | 1.060 ± 0.010 | 5.001000 | 0.25% of cement weight, 2.00% of cement weight | 29.00% ± 1.40% | 29.00% ± 1.40% | ≤ 1.00% | ≤ 0.10% |