In the plaster and mortar industry, where precision and timing are essential, retardants have a crucial role. By nature, without the addition of retardants, plaster would set quickly, between 5 and 15 minutes, making it impossible for the operator to apply and smooth it correctly on the wall. Thanks to the use of powder retardants produced by SICIT, the setting time of the plaster is extended considerably, ranging from 60 to 180 minutes. This extension of workable time not only facilitates application and finishing, but also guarantees a higher quality surface with a smoother finish and greater resistance once applied to the wall.
The plasterboard industry has specific requirements, and SICIT has met these needs with a tailor-made retardant. Running a plasterboard production line through its various stages would be extremely difficult without a retardant.
SICIT's retardant ensures that the mixture maintains an ideal fluidity in the mixer, saving energy in the process. Towards the end of production, an accelerator is added so that the plasterboard hardens quickly, preparing it for cutting. Thanks to SICIT's retardant, the plasterboard industry can flexibly manage all the processing stages, combining retardant and accelerator to optimally calibrate production times.
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