OPC 42.5 R

OPC 42.5 R Ordinary Portland cement 42.5 is the standard grade of cement used in the majority of ordinary cement applications, such as pavements, residential buildings, and pipes. OPC 42.5 comes in two sub grades, OPC 42.5 R, and OPC 42.5 N. OPC 42.  …

Aluminous Cement

Aluminous Cement Aluminous cement is also known as ‘calcium aluminate cement’, ‘high alumina cement’, and by its original French name, ‘ciment fondu’. Unlike traditional cements which are comprised largely of calcium silicates, aluminous cements are mad …

OPC 52.5

OPC 52.5 Old Portland cement 52.5 is the highest grade commercial Portland cement widely available on the market. With a minimum compressive strength of 52.5 MPa (or 525 kg/cm2) attained on the 28th day after pouring, OPC 52.5 is suitable for large load …

Cement Types

Types of Cement Wondering what type of cement best suits your project? Refer to this basic guide to cement types to identify which of our cement products will make your project a success. This guide covers the three major cement categories, Portland cemen …

OPC 42.5

OPC 42.5 OPC 42.5 is a general use grade of ordinary Portland cement. Replacing the once popular OPC 33 in general cement work whilst maintaining its duties as a medium strength cement, OPC 42.5 is commonly used for both construction and pre-cast work.  …

History of Cement

Cement History The concept of cement has been with humanity virtually since the first attempts at construction began over 600,000 years ago when man moved out from the caves and began to construct his own housing from wood and wattle, and then later on, …

Cement

Cement Cement is a fine ground powder which when mixed with water forms a paste which quickly dries and hardens. Cement is an excellent binding agent and is often used in construction applications to create a bond between the surfaces of two or more ob …