Safe for use with machinery and components that come into contact with potable water. Five Star® Fluid Grout 161 is a UL classified cement-based, nonmetallic, non-shrink fluid grout for supporting machinery and equipment in environments that may come into contact with potable water. It is formulated with Air Release technology that combines high performance with the greatest reliability. When tested in accordance with ASTM C 827, Five Star® Fluid Grout 161 exhibits positive expansion. Five Star® Fluid Grout 161 meets the performance requirements of ASTM C 1107-02 Grades A, B and C, ASTM C 1107-14 and CRD-C 621-93 specifications for non-shrink grout over a wide temperature range, 40°F – 90°F (4°C – 32°C).
Advantages
Cement Grout (UL/NSF ANSI 61) Specifications
Tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 61 for use in applications that may come into contact with potable water
Air release technology per ACI 351.1 R
Placement within tight clearances down to 1/2 inch
High 1, 7 & 28-day strength
Permanent support for machinery requiring precision alignment
Does not contain gas generating additives, such as aluminum powder
Non-shrink from the time of placement
95% Effective Bearing Area (EBA) is typically achieved following proper grouting procedures
Uses
Grouting of structural baseplates, anchors, dowels, connections and skid mounted equipment associated with: filter bed trays, small pumps/motors, cross-screw conveyors, centrifuges, residuals handling and other water treatment systems
Annular space grouting for sliplining and pipe rehabilitation
Grouting of machinery and equipment to maintain precision alignment
Non-shrink grouting of structural steel and precast concrete
Grouting of drinking water system storage and transportation components such as tanks, vessels, and pipelines
