Eliminate the Plate. Simplify the Process.
Get a Stronger Base and a Bigger Bottom Line.
Five Star® Xtreme Performance XP 230 Epoxy Grout is a wind tower bearing plate elimination system with an industry-leading compressive strength of 23,000 psi (159 MPa). A three-component engineered system, it is low exothermic, 100% solids, solvent-free, and non-shrink as tested per ASTM C1090 with high fatigue resistance under dynamic conditions. Ultra-high compressive strength spreads the load between the tower and foundation in one step, eliminating the need for a two-step installation of an expensive steel bearing plate. Once cured, a full-contact, weather-tight connection between the tower and foundation is formed, creating a stronger connection between the dynamic tower and its static foundation than is possible with a steel-bearing plate. Low exotherm and high flow mean it can be poured up to 14 inches (36 cm) deep in a single lift with a working time of 45 minutes. High early strength of 10,000 psi (69 MPa) is achieved in 4 hours at 90°F (32°C) and 8 hours at 70°F (21°C) to facilitate cost-saving installation of additional tower sections in as little as one day.
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Benefits
Advantages
Lower Installed Costs
- Ultra-high compressive strength eliminates the high cost steel bearing plates in many large wind tower applications
Increases Performance Confidence
- High dimensional stability, non-shrink per ASTM C1090
- High fatigue resistance under dynamic loading conditions
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion and Modulus of Elasticity more closely aligned with steel and concrete
- Low exotherm enables higher monolithic pours
Increases Scheduling and Cost Predictability
- Early strength development enables faster jobsite progress (i.e. torquing bolts, stacking additional tower segments)
- Reduces supply chain complexity and scheduling uncertainty asso- ciated with steel bearing plate
Easy to Use
- Long working time
- Place up to 18 inches depth in a single pour
- Low dust formula
- Use current epoxy grout installation techniques
Uses
- Wind towers or other high load applications
Packaging Options
SKU/Product Code | Description | # Units/Pallet | Unit Size (Weight | Volume – A & B) |
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33600 | Five Star® XP 230 Epoxy Grout 3-bag kit | 36 (4 pallets) | Resin (A): 11.8lbs (5.3kg) | 1.2 gal (4.6L) Hardener (B): 3.3lbs (1.5kg) | 0.38 gal (1.4L) Aggregate (C): 3 bags 50lbs ea. (22.7kg) |
33606 | Five Star® XP 230 Epoxy Grout 5-bag kit | 36 (4 pallets) | Resin (A): 19.6lbs (8.9kg) | 2.08 gal (7.9L) Hardener (B): 5.5lbs (2.5kg) | 0.64 gal (2.4L) Aggregate (C): 5 bags 50lbs ea. (22.7kg) |