30% Less Material, a Benefit for Environment and Budget
KÜMIX® is a high-performance mortar for the encapsulation of anchors and piles, whose special composition reduces cement content, significantly lowering the CO2 footprint. Thanks to its thixotropic properties, using KÜMIX® requires up to 30% less material compared to conventional cement.
Significantly Lower CO2 Emissions
Cement production generates approximately 740 kg of CO2 per ton. KÜMIX® produces only around 494 kg of CO2 per ton due to its phonolite content. This represents roughly 41% less CO2. A practical example from specialized deep foundation work illustrates the impact:
For 30,000 meters of boreholes, CO2 emissions are reduced by approximately 55 tons per year using KÜMIX®.
This corresponds to:
- 275,000 car kilometers driven
- the amount of CO2 that about 2,500 trees can sequester per year
- the annual CO2 emissions of approximately 12 Swiss households
Technical Advantages Without Compromise
Despite the reduced cement content, KÜMIX® achieves superior performance due to its unique properties:
- thixotropic and easily pumpable
- shrinkage-compensated
- high compressive strength
- sulfate-resistant
- reduced wear on pumps and accessories
Construction with Responsibility
KÜMIX® enables ecological and economic goals to be achieved simultaneously: less cement, less material use, less CO2 with improved on-site performance.
