Types and characteristics of Additives
List of excavation additives.
Class |
Sub-Group |
Product Name |
True SG (Bulk SG) |
Hydrogen ion index [pH] |
Principle Component |
Packing |
Characteristics |
Minerals |
Clay Bentonite |
TAC-α |
2.6 |
6.9~9.2 |
♯250(<63μm) |
Bulk |
Supplement the fine grains from the target excavation ground, stabilizing the fluidity of excavated earth and sand. |
Surfactants |
Foaming agent |
KT-10C |
1.03 |
7.0 |
Anionic and Synthetic Surfactant Systems |
18kg can |
Secure the fluidity of excavated earth and sand. Effective for prevention of adhesion in viscous soil due to dispersion effect of surfactant. Improved water barrier due to pressure effect. |
Penetrant (Peptizer) |
TAC Philt |
0.9 |
8.0~9.0 |
Fatty Acid Salts |
17kg can |
A low foaming surfactant lowers the surface tension of the clay surface and permeates the liquid between the particles. Highly effective at lowering the N value of volcanic clay. |
|
Polymers |
Flocculants |
TAC Through |
1.06 |
7~8 |
Polyacrylic acid Sodium Anionic PAM |
18kg can |
Absorbs fine grains in excavated soil and aggregated soil and water together, ensuring fluidity in sandy soil and preventing sludge in viscous soil. The surface of viscous soil particles have a coating which prevents adhesion. |
Complex |
TAC Carry |
(0.8) |
6~8 |
Complex polymer composed of super absorbent resin (SAP) and nonionic thickener (HEC) |
20kg bag |
Composite polymer additives developed for pumping earth, sand and gravel. In addition to the thickening effect, the granular material formed by the water absorbent resin substitutes for the fine grain content of the ground so as to impart high fluidity. |
|
Dispersant |
TAC Parate |
1.3 |
6~7 |
Polycarbolic Acid Sodium |
20kg can |
Absorbs to the surface of clay particles and increases the surface charge thus increasing the repulsive force. Because it manifests physical steric hindrance, it is effective for prevention of reattachment and can reduce the injection rate of viscous soil. |
|
Natural Polymers |
Thickener |
TAC TectaーP |
(0.3) |
8.5~9.5 |
α-Glucose |
15kg bag |
Polymer additives using ingredients derived from plants. They develop high viscosity by dissolving in water. Since it is natural in origin, there is no environmental impact. |
Complex |
Minerals |
Through Shock |
1.1 |
10~11 |
Mineral system |
The two liquids are mixed at the tip of the cutting edge and used as a highly viscous additive which can withstand water dilution. Can also be used as a surplus filler. |
|
Minerals |
Clay Shock |
1.2 |
10~11 |
Mineral |
Mix two liquids at the cutting tip to make plasticized clay. Form a plug zone with excellent shear resistance strength. Successful in the prevention of the eruption of water from earth which is rich in ground water. |