Matacryl® RB

Matacryl® RB

Matacryl® RB

Product catalog summary
Introduction
MATACRYL® RB is a high technology seamless liquid waterproofing system designed specifically for railway bridges. It is developed by RPM Belgium Vandex Group, a subsidiary of RPM Inc., USA, known for manufacturing industrial flooring systems, waterproofing products, coatings, sealants, and membranes.
Installation Benefits
  • Effective even when concrete does not meet specifications for absorption, porosity, and permeability.
  • Resistant to damage from third parties during construction and from protection board installation.
  • Prevents chloride ion ingress, protecting structural integrity.
  • Minimal limitations for installation across varying temperatures.
  • Rapid setting and curing, allowing for quick use and minimizing downtime.
  • Non-absorbent, impermeable, and provides a tenacious bond to concrete and steel surfaces.
  • Resists indentation by ballast and bridges cracks even at sub-zero temperatures.
  • Seamless protection with chemical bonding between coatings to prevent debonding.
  • Complies with AREMA Ballast Indentation Certification.
Superior Performance Criteria
  • Cold applied, eliminating the need for heating or conditioning.
  • Available in hand and spray-applied grades, suitable for horizontal and vertical applications.
  • VOC compliant and solvent-free.
  • Quick application and reduced times between coats.
  • Requires only 3mm dry film thickness applied in one or two coats.
  • Variety of primers available to suit different exposures.
  • Chemically inert, not requiring hazardous material precautions for disposal.
  • Quick rain resistance and adjustable setting and curing times.
  • No need for protection boards or additional protective layers.
  • Requires limited manpower and equipment.
System Build-Up
  1. Matacryl® Primer with natural quartz.
  2. Matacryl® Membrane Layer (1 or 2 coat system).
  3. Optional Matacryl® STC broadcasted with quartz sand for UV protection if exposed for several weeks.
Warranty and Certification
The RPM Belgium Vandex Group guarantees all products to be free from defects, with replacements for proven defective materials. The company is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring quality control across all products.
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Catalog excerpts

Matacryl® RB-1

High technology seamless liquid waterproofing for railway bridges. RPM BELGIUM VANDEX GROUP

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Matacryl® RB-2

Advanced technology seamless bridge deck waterproofing membranes directly under rail ballast. SUPERIOR WATERPROOFING ESSENTIAL █ █ █ █ █ Concrete not always in compliance with specifications in regard to absorption, porosity & permeability Bottom of the barrel systems selected on price only, often fail to deliver in terms of performance Damage often occurs to many membranes by third parties and other trades during construction Damage may occur to other waterproofing systems when the protection boards are being installed Chloride ion ingress may compromise structural integrity of concrete or steel...

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Matacryl® RB-3

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE CRITERIA █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ Very few limitations for installation at varying temperatures Rapid Setting and Curing minimises costly Possession & facilitates almost immediate use Non absorbent and Impermeable Tenacious Bond to Concrete and Steel surfaces Resists indentation by ballast Crack Bridging even at below sub zero temperatures Chemical (fusion) bonding between subsequent Coatings minimises chances of any debonding Seamless Protection Lower densities on flexural members Quicker installation than conventional asphalt/HRA applications Easily repaired where applicable...

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Matacryl® RB-4

This brochure is not intended to establish product recommendations for any installation. To the best of our knowledge the information contained herein is true and accurate at the time of issue, but is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this brochure may be copied without written authorisation of the RPM Belgium Vandex Group©. AUTHORISED APPLICATOR: WARRANTY The RPM Belgium Vandex Group© warrant all goods to be free from defects and will replace materials proven to be defective. The given information corresponds to our present standard of knowledge. However, it is the buyer’s responsibility...

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