A unique lightweight concrete

Isn’t it true that every construction project is different from the others? For this reason, not all concretes are the same, they must be adapted to the specific needs of each construction site.

Isn’t it true that each construction project is different from the others? For this reason, not all concretes are the same, they must be adapted to the specific needs of each project, and this difference -or added value- is one of Molins’ objectives. Today I would like to talk to you about one of these “different” concretes, Prolight Celular, the most modern and high-performance concrete on the market. In fact, it is part of our range of Molins TECH products, one of the most technological and advanced of Molins.

Prolight Celular is composed of a mixture of cement, water, fine aggregate and foaming additives that make it very light, even lighter than lightweight concrete. For this reason, it reduces structural loads on construction sites and its main function is as a filler, making it very suitable for flat roofs, roofs with slopes and various fillings.

Its main innovation is its homogeneity and the way it is applied, as instead of a manual system, it is applied by pumping. The Prolight Cellular arrives at the construction site in a concrete mixer truck, where it is pumped efficiently and quickly. This process also saves on site waste, such as cement sacks and pallets, and reduces dust generation and water consumption, thus improving sustainability. In this way, the yields are very high and suitable for all types of surfaces. And for the prevention of occupational hazards it is also an advantage, as the handling of cement sacks and the use of a compressor on the construction site is eliminated.

In addition, Prolight Cellular is more resistant, thermally and acoustically improved compared to standard concrete, thanks to its homogeneous foamed texture. It has proven to have an A1 reaction to fire, which means that it is non-combustible and has a good fire performance.

An example of the application of this cellular concrete was the paving work at Barcelona’s Nord Station, which we carried out in February 2018, specifically for the over-parking area.

Article written by Oscar Oliveras, Product Manager Molins Tech, Molins (December 2021).