FİXA POLYFORM STEEL Steel and Tunnel Formwork Release Agent | Technical Specifications & Application Guide
FİXA POLYFORM STEEL – Steel and Tunnel Formwork Release Agent
Product Description
FİXA POLYFORM STEEL is a high-quality, ready-to-use formwork release agent specifically developed for steel and tunnel formwork systems. Resistant to steam curing and high temperatures, it prevents adhesion between fresh concrete and formwork surfaces, ensuring smooth, stain-free, and uniform concrete finishes.
Technical Specifications
- Color: Dark brown
- Form: Free-flowing liquid, solvent-free
- Resistance: Resistant to steam curing and high temperatures
- Ready to Use: No additional mixing required
- Packaging: 30 L plastic container, 210 L drum
- Shelf Life: 12 months (+5°C to +30°C in unopened packaging, stored in a dry environment)
- Storage: Protect from freezing
Areas of Use
- Steel and tunnel formwork exposed to steam curing
- Low-absorbency and smooth formwork surfaces
- Plywood and polyester formwork
- Precast concrete surfaces
- Slip-form applications
- Large and detailed concrete formwork systems
Advantages
- Protects steel formwork against corrosion and rust
- Ready to use with no dilution required
- Resistant to heat and steam curing conditions
- Highly effective on smooth and low-absorbency surfaces
- Reduces air bubbles and provides smooth, stain-free concrete finishes
- Minimizes formwork cleaning requirements, reducing labor and costs
- Ensures consistency and efficiency in repeated formwork use
- Does not clog spray equipment
- Solvent-free and safe to use
- Extends formwork service life
Surface Preparation
- Formwork surfaces must be completely cleaned of concrete residue, wood chips, metal particles, snow, and ice.
- Clean surfaces ensure optimum performance and lower product consumption.
Application Information
- Apply directly using spray equipment, a brush, or a roller.
- Ensure uniform distribution without product accumulation on the surface.
- For spray applications, a small on-site trial is recommended before large-scale use.
Consumption Rates
- Roller Application: 1 liter covers approximately 17–26 m²
- Spray Application: 1 liter covers approximately 35–43 m²
Application Conditions
- Apply at temperatures above +5°C
- Do not apply during heavy rainfall or extremely low temperatures
- Do not dilute the product
- Avoid excessive accumulation on the surface
- Ensure adequate ventilation in the application area
FAQ – FİXA POLYFORM STEEL
Which formwork systems can it be used on?
Suitable for tunnel and steel formwork, plywood, polyester molds, precast surfaces, and other low-absorbency formwork systems.
Can the product be diluted?
No. It is supplied ready to use.
Is it resistant to steam curing?
Yes. It is specifically designed to withstand steam curing conditions.
Does it cause corrosion on steel formwork?
No. It helps protect steel formwork against corrosion.
Does it affect the concrete surface?
When applied correctly, it provides a smooth, uniform, and stain-free concrete finish.
What happens if too much product is applied?
Excessive application may cause surface waviness and staining on the concrete.
What is the consumption rate?
- Roller: 17–26 m² per liter
- Spray: 35–43 m² per liter
At what temperature should it be applied?
Above +5°C.
Does the product contain solvents?
No. It is completely solvent-free.
What is the shelf life?
12 months when stored under recommended conditions.
Conclusion
FİXA POLYFORM STEEL is a durable, easy-to-use professional formwork release agent that improves concrete surface quality in steel and tunnel formwork applications while providing corrosion protection, efficiency, and long-lasting performance.