WACKER ACADEMY - Seminars - Wacker Chemie AG


WACKER ACADEMY - Seminars

Polymer Binders I - An Important Success Factor for Dry-Mix Mortars

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Aims

You learn, in theory and practice, about the composition of dry-mix mortars and how polymer binders improve their properties.

Target Group

Dry-mix mortar-industry technical and managerial employees from applications technology and R&D

Contents

Day 1

Theory:

  • Introduction to polymer chemistry and polymer binders
  • Mineral systems
  • The various categories of polymer binders
  • Dry-mix mortars and their advantages

Day 2

Theory:

  • The most important applications of polymer-modified dry-mix mortars: tile adhesives, grouts, self-leveling compounds, external thermal insulation composite systems.

Practical work:

  • Lab training on the applications

Day 3

Theory:

  • Other applications: Plasters and skim coats, concrete repair compounds, and sealing slurries
  • Dispersion-based tile adhesives and plasters

Practical work:

  • Lab training on the applications

Dates

December 5-7, 2012
(The seminars will be held in English)

Seminar Venue

Burghausen, Germany

Seminar Fee

€850

Customer References

  • “professional but easy to understand training on complex topics” (Dr. Dariusz Łazęcki, Maxit, Poland)
  • “I thought the training and support at the fundamentals of polymer binders gave me a lot of new insights in the use of (Wacker) polymers in the construction area. The course gives a good reference script in how to adjust and improve formulations.” (Theo Klootwijk Weber Metzger; Netherlands)