Building Product Brochures & Datasheets

a.b.e. Product Profile

Product profile a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals was founded in 1932 but started operations in 1939 in Durban as a supplier of bitumen to municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. a.b.e.® has over the years grown in both size and diversity to become a major supplier of specialised construction products to the building, civil engineering and building maintenance industries, supplying products directly to customers through its branch network as well as through builders’ merchants and hardware stores.

Waterproofing Product Selector

a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals‘ range of waterproofing products and systems include specialised bituminous sheets, liquids, putties, cementitious based products and silanes. Bituminous sheet products are used to waterproof flat roofs, basement walls and to line earth dams and canals. Liquid systems and putties including acrylics, solvent-based bitumens and water-based rubberized acrylic modified bitumens which are used to seal parapet walls, small flat roofs, roof bolts, flashings and ponds. Cementitious slurry products are used to waterproof basements, foundations, tunnels, retaining walls, brickwalls and other underground structures. The silane systems are used to prevent water penetration of brick and natural stone.

duraflex

duraflex is a ready to use flexible slurry based on a special synthetic resin dispersion and a blend of selected cements mixed with carefully graded aggregate.

Flooring Product Selector

a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ range of specialised floor coatings are screeds based on bitumen, dry shake cementitious materials, self levelling cementitious screeds, epoxies and polyurethanes. Typical applications are the protection of concrete floors and screeds against wear from traffic abrasion, as well as a range of chemical and thermal shock requirements. Certain products can also be used to provide decorative floor finishes to car showrooms, hardware stores, supermarkets and other retail outlets.

Concrete Repair | Product Selector

Concrete Repair and Protection: Crack injection, smoothing imperfections, primers/adhesives, protective coatings, and repair mortars.

High Performance Coatings | VIP Product Selector

a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals range of high performance coating solutions include VIP`s innovative elastomeric coating technologies providing superior surface protection against abrasion, impact, corrosion and chemical attack. In addition, their new technology of instant curing spray applied membranes offer significant benefits and advantages over traditional technologies.

Silicones, Sealants, Adhesives | a.b.e. | Product Selector

Silicones, sealants and adhesives for expansion and contraction joints, fire-resistant, sealing, glazing and other civil engineering works.

a.b.e. | general construction | product selector

General Construction Product Selector – adhesives – coatings / sealants – curing compounds – grouting – mortars – auxiliaries

a.b.e.® Project | Futurelife Production Plant

a.b.e.®cote 400 Hi-build is an economical four-component, solvent-free epoxy flooring system comprising a clear resin and hardener, pre-packed filler and a ready for- use pigment paste. Ideal for food processing plants and can be used as binder for abrasive grit to yield nonslip floor finishes. a.b.e.®cote 400 Hi-build has good protective qualities and resistance to chemicals. Reduces maintenance, seamless and hygienic and is available in a range of colours.

Concrete Repair & Protection | Silocoat

a.b.e.® silocoat is a two-component polymer modified cementitious coating, supplied in a pre-packaged form. The product has been designed to be easily mixed on-site using a slow speed drill and paddle, and then applied to the substrate using a brush, roller or airless spray application. a.b.e.® silocoat cures to form an elastomeric impermeable membrane.

a.b.e.® Project | Air Liquide

a.b.e.® – Air Liquide Gauteng had drainage issues which needed the flooring to be re-levelled with abe.dur.

a.b.e.® Project | Vredenburg WWTW | Waterstops

The dura.®joint waterstop range is extruded from specially formulated PVC material, which whilst flexible is easily welded on site to provide the primary seal in the waterproofing of water retaining and/or water excluding structures. Prevention of regress or ingress of water or liquids through construction or expansion joints in water retaining or excluding structures such as dams, reservoirs, digesters, water towers, canals, basements, car parks and retaining walls.

a.b.e.® Project | Shoprite DC Floor

Flooring for distribution centre. a.b.e.® flooring resin epoxy system is a solvent free, clear, two component, low viscosity epoxy resin system which is cycloaliphatic amine cured (clear light colour). Further advantages include a proven system with a universal formulation, reduced moisture and carbon dioxide sensitivity, cures well down to +10°C, easily applied, good chemical resistance with less sensitivity  against humidity and low viscosity.

a.b.e.® Project | Kruisfontein WWTW | Waterstop

Upgrading of Kruisfontein Waste Water Treatment Works. dura. joint SW-R (swellable waterstop rubber) is a Hydrophilic Butyl rubber waterstop manufactured into high performance synthetic elastomer strips. Ideal for sealing of prefabricated concrete element e.g. joints in tunnels and shafts and may also be used for open joints. dura. joint SW-R are made from new generation expanding rubber sealing material that can handle expansion up to 400% and is stable during the swelling process. dura. joint External E PVC are placed on blinding layers prior to casting footing.

a.b.e.® Project | Trippler - Concrete Repair

A tippler ceased to function and had to be repaired. durarep FMC (Fluid Micro Concrete) was chosen as the primary product to allow quicker curing of the repairs to the support columns as well as delivering the required tensile strength of 30 MPa in 3 days. dura.®rep FMC is a cement based non-shrink concrete reinstatement grout, which can be applied by pouring or pumping. The product is supplied in a ready-to-use form requiring only the addition of a small amount of water for easy mixing to produce a fluid consistency. This can then be applied 50 mm or thicker into suitable shuttered repair areas.

a.b.e.® VIP Germany | Coating Field Joint Seals for Conoco Phillips - Weybridge

The customer Conoco-Phillips from Weybridge in Surrey wanted to protect the field joint connectors made from steel and GRP plastic with a tough, water-vapour-tight, sea water proof and highly abrasion resistant coating. VIP advised the use of QuickSpray Industrial to their approved applicator PPC from Keighley. After shotblasting the steel, the connectors were masked off. Then the steel surface was cleaned, afterwards primed with the QuickPrime 1K universal PU primer for superior bond to the substrate and than coated using a Gaco Reaktor HX-P2 hotspray machine. A film thickness of at least 3mm throughout was achieved easily and after just 1 hour the connectors were prepared for shipping on site.

a.b.e.® VIP Germany | Chalktank at Power Plant - Germany

The Vattenfall Europe Generation AG was searching for a new system for sealing and coating tanks on the inside with a high degree of abrasion resistance against the abrasive mixture of chalk and water. On an already coated tank, where the old coating partly became delaminated, the choose to have an area of 40 m² freshly coated to evaluate the new Quickspray Industrial LSE (aromatic). RIW as preferred Applicator was available at short notice to do the repair even in harsh winter conditions. To save time and money the customer choose QuickSpray Industrial LSE (Non stick version with low surface energy), a 100% Polyurea 2-K Hot Spray Coating based on Prepolymer and Polyamine technology.

a.b.e.® VIP Germany | Coating Deep Freeze Transtport Boxes for Overath - Lohmar

An internationally renowned Maker of Transport Boxes was searching for a system, to make foamboxes more resilliant longterm and to make them suitable for deep freeze storage. For this reason our applicator Rüdiger Schmidt advocated QuickSpray Industrial W, a 100% pure 2K Polyurea Hotspray System, with WRAS drinking wate certificate, to coat the finished boxes.

a.b.e.® VIP Germany Project | Water & Power Project - Qatar

Ras Girtas Water & Power Projects required a WRAS Certified, fast curing surface coating system with high mechanical abrasion resistance, no VOC contents, no cracking and stable features for their newly constructed potable water tanks at the desalination plant at Ras Laffan.  Application with 1:1 heated, high-pressure, plural component equipment (Graco XP-2). Pressure of time for fast completion and cost advantages favoured QuickSpray Supreme W (aromatic), a WRAS Certified, 100% Polyurea 2-part Coating-System derived from a reaction of Isocyanate and Amine terminated resin.

a.b.e.® Project | Sanral N2 Umhloti, Joint Repair and Refurbishment

Dow Corning® 890-SL Silicone Joint Sealant is a onepart, self-levelling silicone sealant for concrete and concrete to asphalt pavement joints. Cures to an ultra-low-modulus silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. The cured silicone rubber remains flexible from -20 to 300°F. Asphaltic paving materials have low tensile strengths. It is important to use an ultra-low modulus material when sealing these substrates to ensure minimal strain is placed on the asphaltic joint face.

a.b.e.® VIP Germany Project | Sum Wing for a deep sea Trawler - Nederland

PU Nederland got the order as new preferred applicator for VIP to coat a SumWing for a deep sea trawler. To save time and money the customer choose QuickSpray Industrial LSE, a 100% pure Polyurea 2-K Coating based on Prepolymer and Polyamine technology with very good non stick properties and a low surface energy.

a.b.e.® Project | 4 Stand Road Office Block - Cladding

3mm Thick Laminam ceramic panels on the facade of the building were bonded with Dow Corning 896 PanelFix. One-part, neutral curing alkoxy silicone sealant designed for non-glazed facade applications to structurally bond two substrates together.

CEM-Blanc White Portland Cement

a.b.e.® CEM-blanc is a general purpose white Portland cement, specially manufactured to provide superior early strength with the added advantage of providing a wide range of aesthetic and decorative opportunities due to its key features of whiteness, high strength and durability. In addition to affording great design and colour versatility, a.b.e.® CEM-blanc complies fully with the requirements specified in SANS 50197-1 for type CEM II 42.SN cement.

a.b.e.® Project | Sandton Sky Apartments, Glazing and Weather Sealing

Structural glazing and weather sealing of a new apartment building for Cri Eagle Investments. The joints were sealed with Dow Corning 993, Structural Glazing Sealant which is a two-component, neutral curing silicone formulation specifically developed for the structural bonding of glass, metal and other building components.  All joints were then sealed with Dow Corning 813C, which is a one- part, neutral curing, low modulus silicone sealant particularly suitable for interior and exterior applications, such as external weather seals, expansion joints and perimetral joints in buildings and other types of construction.

a.b.e.® Project | Alice Lane Phase III Glazing and Weather Sealing

Structural glazing and weather sealing of a new building for Bowmans in the heart of the Sandton business district. The more than 70 000 linear meter of joints were sealed with Dow Corning 993, Structural Glazing Sealant which is a two-component, neutral curing silicone formulation specifically developed for the structural bonding of glass, metal and other building components. All joints were then sealed with Dow Corning 813C, which is a a one part, neutral curing, low modulus silicone sealant particularly suitable for interior and exterior applications, such as external weather seals, expansion joints and perimetral joints in buildings and other types of construction.

a.b.e.® Project | Teraco Datacentre - Waterproofing

Waterproofing the roof of this datacentre with abe®Unigum 3mm and 4mm with super laycryl grey finish. a.b.e.®Unigum dual reinforced is a robust and stable membrane due to the incorporation of two reinforcement materials; the membrane strength from the polyester and the stability from the fiberglass mat. a.b.e.®Unigum dual reinforced bitumen waterproofing membranes possess excellent ageing resistance and dimensional stability making them suitable for solving the most difficult waterproofing problems on flat, sloping and pitched roofs, reinforced concrete, prefabricated concrete, masonry cement, metal or timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation and for renovation purposes.

a.b.e.® Project | Holocaust & Genocide Centre - Waterproofing

Waterproofing of court yard and water feature. a.b.e.®Unigum dual reinforced is a robust and stable membrane due to the incorporation of two reinforcement materials; the membrane strength from the polyester and the stability from the fiberglass mat. a.b.e.®Unigum dual reinforced bitumen waterproofing membranes possess excellent ageing resistance and dimensional stability making them suitable for solving the most difficult waterproofing problems on flat, sloping and pitched roofs, reinforced concrete, prefabricated concrete, masonry cement, metal or timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation and for renovation purposes.

a.b.e.® screed dura.® Top

a.b.e.®screed dura.®Top is a single component, quick hardening, self-smoothing, shrinkage compensated cement based overlay for levelling floors.

a.b.e.®flo | EPOXY SELF-LEVELLING FLOORING SYSTEM

EPOXY SELF-LEVELLING FLOORING SYSTEM a.b.e.®flo is a four-component solvent-free self-levelling flooring surface system. The system comprises a clear resin and hardener system, prepacked blended aggregate and a ready-for-use pigment paste.

a.b.e. dura® proof cem block

dura.®proof cem block is a powdered waterproofing admixture that when added to Portland cement plaster or mortar mixes obstructs the capillaries and restricts moisture movement.

a.b.e.®proof liquid membrane primer

a.b.e.®proof liquid membrane primer is a single pack, solvent borne, liquid primer applied to most building substrates, this would include: a.b.e.®proof liquid membrane primer can be used to prime most building substrates typically: • Porous surfaces, deficient bituminous surfaces, wood as well as sound concrete and non-porous screeds • A surface conditioner to obtain optimum performance from the products applied as top coats

a.b.e.® peel & stick membrane

a.b.e.® peel & stick membrane is a universal, self-adhesive waterproofing membrane comprising of a unique ethylene polymer modified bitumen, incorporating an exposed spunbond, non-woven, polypropylene fabric that is alkali resistant to receive cementitious and water based acrylic resin coatings and adhesive systems.

a.b.e.®cote 337 | Tough epoxy paint

Tough Epoxy Paint a.b.e.®cote 337 is a two component, solvent free, water-dispersed, polyamide cured epoxy.

a.b.e.® screed SLC P (Self Levelling Compound Pumpable)

Self-Levelling Compound Pumpable (SLC P) Fast-Track Self-Levelling Screed. a.b.e.®screed SLC P is a single pack, rapid hardening cement-based screed for levelling floors where the quick setting is essential. a.b.e.®screed SLC P can be hand applied by trowel (0 – 20 mm) or can be pumped (4 – 20 mm). For pumped applications, an 8 mm average thickness would be a typical expectation on a reasonably level base. For fast track refurbishment and new construction where finishes such as carpets, ceramic tiles, vinyl, woodblock or cork need to be applied quickly. Used for smoothing floors in office buildings, dwellings, shops, public buildings, schools, hospitals and airports where a fast track, smooth underlay is required for the above finishes.

VIP QUICK SPRAY | High Performance Elastomeric Lining Systems | a.b.e.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF VIP QUICKSPRAY™ • Spray or cast applied to any substrate and to any shape • Rapid application and instant curing results in faster turnaround times – saving you money • Moisture Insensitive technology for application in extreme climatic conditions • Can be built to any thickness in one single application • Excellent adhesion to virtually all substrates • Excellent abrasion, impact and corrosion resistance • Excellent resistant to most chemicals, solvents, acids and caustics • High impact & abrasion resistance, maintains flexibility • Seamless, impervious, flexible membranes – no joins or welds • Formulas for Chemical containment to potable water • 100% solids – solvent free and VOC-free • Absorbs, vibration, impact and shock waves • Excellent thermal stability. Remains flexible over a wide range of temperatures

VIP QUICK FLOOR | Superior Floorings Concept - Over Night | a.b.e.

VIP QUICKFLOOR® SUPERIOR FLOORINGS CONCEPT – OVER NIGHT! Less downtime – more profits! It`s not that complicated.

VIP QUICK SEAL | New Technology Waterproofing Solutions | a.b.e.

VIP QUICK SEAL – new technology waterproofing solutions, spray applied, instant setting, strong, seamless and flexible.

Liquid Waterproofing Membrane | a.b.e. proof liquid membrane

Liquid waterproofing membrane a.b.e.®proof liquid membrane is a single pack, solvent borne, rubberised, liquid applied waterproofing membrane that is highly elastic and durable, requiring low maintenance.

High Performance Coating Solutions | VIP German Technology

VIP`s innovative technologies provide superior surface protection against abrasion, impact, corrosion and chemical attack. In addition our new technology, instant curing spray applied membranes offer significant benefits and advantages over traditional waterproofing and water containment solutions…

VIP Germany Project | Park Deck Coating for Consolvo Oslo

The Management Company of a Moose Park outside Oslo, wanted to protect their existing Parking garage with 3 decks to ensure a water tight system that would prevent leakages on the lower decks, and also offer a high degree of surface protection against wear and tear, paired with ease of cleaning.  Quickspray Industrial slow, a slow set floor coating, designed for flooring operations that need a flat result without dry overspray was used.

Kanengo Silo Project - Concrete Repair

Kanengo Silo Project – The rehabilitation of the grain silos. The repair and upgrade were carried out by using abe®silocoat – an elastomeric cementitious waterproofing coating that cures to form an impermeable membrane. abe®silocoat is a two-component polymer modified cementitious coating, supplied in a pre-packaged form.  Advantages are excellent crack accommodation after immersion, effective barrier to sulphates and chlorides and low pH.  Withstands high positive and negative hydrostatic pressures. abe® silocoat is approved for use in contact with potable water.

dura ® proof cem block

dura. ® proof cem block is a powdered waterproofing admixture that when added to Portland cement plaster or mortar mixes obstructs the capillaries and restricts moisture movement.

VIP QUICK COAT | Ultra Fast Coating System with Superior Colour & Gloss Retention

VIP QUICKCOAT™ ULTRA FAST COATING SYSTEM WITH SUPERIOR COLOUR & GLOSS RETENTION Anti-corrosive and weather-proof surface protection solutions.

Dur S Dustless

abe.dur S is a blend of very hard, high wearing natural aggregates, shrinkage compensated cement, free from metallic material, used to produce a hard wearing granolithic type floor.