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Bonding with Cement

UltraFiber 500® Provides Better Bonding with Cement

The hydrophilic nature of UltraFiber 500®, combined with its tremendously high surface area, enables this fiber to bond extensively with cement paste.

As seen under a microscope, UltraFiber 500® achieves excellent bonding with cement paste, while polypropylene fiber shows minimal bonding if any.

Minimal bonding, if any, between polypropylene fiber and cement
 
Excellent bonding between
UltraFiber500® and cement
 

UltraFiber 500's® superior bonding with cement contributes to its ability to reduce plastic shrinkage cracking and increase bond strength.