Deep impregnation of bridges. The water-repellent is sprayed directly onto the bridge pier. Its consistency ensures that it remains on the surface of the building material for a long time. This enables the active agent time to penetrate deeply into the concrete. There, it forms a water-repellent silicone resin network that effectively suppresses the penetration of moisture and deicing salt.

The surface of an impregnated bridge pier immediately after application (close-up photograph). The silane-containing, high-viscosity water-repellent was applied in a layer some 0.65 mm thick. This provides adequate penetration for effectively protecting the concrete.

Quality control: Drill samples serve to monitor the depth to which the water repellent has penetrated.

Tablet blister pack. VINNOL® surface coating resins from WACKER SPECIALTIES ensure that aluminum foil adheres to the plastic and the tablet blisters are sealed tight.

Tire curing bladder. WACKER® 1069 and WACKER® 1090 silicone release agents protect the curing bladder against mechanical damage and improve its slip.