WACKER ACADEMY - Seminars
Polymer Binders II - An Important Success Factor for Dry-Mix Mortars
Aims
You build on your knowledge from the introductory course by investigating select dry-mix mortar applications.
Target Group
Technical managers, R&D
Advance requirements
Good prior knowledge of polymer chemistry and prior attendance of seminar “Polymer Binders – an important success factor for dry-mix mortars, I”
Contents
Day 1
Theory:
- The chemistry of polymer dispersions and dispersible polymer powders
- Cements
- Analysis of polymers and mortars
Day 2
Theory:
- Technical trends in tile adhesives
- Advantages of various VINNAPAS® types in tile adhesives
- Formulation of tile adhesives
Practical work:
- Lab training with various VINNAPAS® types
Theory:
- ETICS:
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- Overview of EU directives and regulations
- Influence of VINNAPAS® in ETICS
Day 3
Theory:
- Structure, success factors, tests and trends in self-leveling compounds group discussion with experts
Practical work:
- Lab training in self-leveling compounds with a focus on fresh-mortar properties
Dates
September 24 - 26, 2012
(The seminars will be held in English)
Seminar Venue
Burghausen, Germany
