| The Chockfast Red Advantage for Grouting Wind Turbines |
Continuous, ever-increasing bearing stresses exist between the tower and foundation due to static and dynamic loading. This requires thoughtful consideration to the grouting requirements at this critical junction.
Once the initial installation is complete, sustained operating reliability is the goal of wind farm operators. Be mindful of the cost of future maintenance and the value of reliability. Invest well in the beginning through proper selection of materials and best installation practices.
The Chockfast® Foundation System of epoxy compounds provides all of the advantages necessary for superior performance under wind turbines including fast, convenient installation; effective load-bearing & vibration attenuation properties; maintaining precise, plumb alignment; and long service life for dependable solutions with the most difficult installations.
Chockfast® machinery & equipment grouts have proven to be the ideal choice for a wide array of industrial grouting applications where reliable, long-term performance and continuous return on investment is required.
Chockfast® has earned an unmatched reputation for reliability with heavy industry; manufacturing; engineering and design organizations; and industrial constructors. Chockfast® is Available Worldwide.
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- Cures quickly
- No mixing ratios to measure
- Grouts base flange in final leveled
aligned position
- High physical strengths
- High impact resistance
- Strong bond to metal and concrete
- Unaffected by freeze / thaw cycling
- Superior resistance to fatigue
- Chockfast Red is also available in Gray
Chockfast Red Technical Bulletin 
Chockfast Red Material Safety Data Sheet
Chockfast Flyer
Technical Details & Illustrations
Tutorial
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| ITW Polymer Technologies offers technical seminars & consultation on the right approach towards grouting wind turbine towers for achieving lower installation costs, dependable support & alignment, increased lifespan and enhanced serviceability from your wind turbine investment.
To sign up for a seminar, click here
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- Wind Turbine Generators / Forces & Loading
- Design and Installation Approaches to Mounting and Support of Wind Turbine Structures
- Epoxy Grout & Equipment Reliability / Cost vs. Value
- Grout Product Recommendations / Features & Benefits
- Product Storage, Handling & Mixing
- Considerations to the Work Environment
- Forming & Jointing
- Grouting Operations and installation Techniques
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| What is the Quickset Alternative for Grouting Wind Turbines? |
| Quickset is an alternative product used for the grouting of wind turbine structures. Quickset is a 2-component, high-strength, fast-setting, multi-purpose structural epoxy compound. Quickset is suitable for grouting clearances up to 3/4". Because of the short pot life (15 minutes), automatic mixing and dispensing equipment is highly recommended for applications requiring large volumes. |
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- Quicker turnaround per foundation
- Quick form setup and teardown / Reusable
- Shorter containment time before forms can be removed
- Full cure achieved quickly
- Low material waste factor
- Modular, portable & mobile approach to grouting
- Advantages of structural polymer to the performance, reliability and longevity of the installation
Quickset also makes sense for a multitude of other applications and repairs on your project.
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- 1:1 Mix
- Pourable, Pumpable
- 15 Minute Set
- Achieves 14,500 psi Compressive / 14,500 Flexural / 8,800 Tensile in 6 hours
Quickset Technical Bulletin
Quickset Material Safety Data Sheet
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| What's Wrong with Using Cement Grouts? |
| Cement Grouts were used for years in much the same role where Epoxy Grouts are used under dynamic industrial machinery & equipment. Cement grouts are typically the first choice for Wind Turbine installations. However, when a number of key variables are considered, are they the best choice?
Q - So why not use cement grouts for your investment?
A - Because they do not and will not achieve the same results found with Epoxy Grout. The qualities and service requirements of a grout to perform an enhanced function under dynamic machinery, equipment and structures are only found through the proper use of Epoxy Grout.
| Comparison |
Epoxy Grout |
Cement Grout |
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| Vibration Damping Efficiency |
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Resistance to Chemical Attack &
Environmental Conditions |
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| Curing Rate / Stregth |
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| Bonding Capacity |
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| Resistance to Shrinkage, Fretting |
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| Pre-Measured Componments to Promote Consistent Batching & Quality Control |
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| Inital Cost - One-time Investment |
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| Cost Efficiency - Cost over time, taking into account the grout's service life and qualities know to better enhance machinery & equipment performance. |
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| The Epoxy Grout Maxim
"Enhanced, reliable equipment performance attained, in part, through the proper use of Epoxy Grout achieves decreased maintenance and operating costs with greater productivity from your machinery & equipment. This results in an on-going $ savings in maintenance expenditures and increased profitability for your business"
The Right Selection of Products & Components
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Best Installation Practices
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Best Maintenance Practices
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Premium Reliability for your Equipment System
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| Chockfast Makes Sense for Wind Turbines |
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