Xypex is a non-toxic, chemical treatment for the waterproofing and protection of concrete. Xypex's primary and most distinguishing performance feature is its unique ability to generate a non-soluble crystalline formation deep within the pores and capillary tracts of the concrete - a crystalline structure that permanently seals the concrete against the penetration of water and other liquids from any direction.

News from Xypex Australasia

Xypex Australia celebrates 20 years

2011 sees a major milestone reached for Xypex Australia, celebrating 20 years of providing quality concrete solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.rob_chris_news

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Xypex to proctect geothermal powerplant cooling tower in West Java, Indonesia

Chevron_Darajat_11_July_0607_newsThe Government of Indonesia announced plans for the accelerated construction of a total of 36 new power plants throughout the country. These are in addition to the dozen or more now under construction or recently completed and include a number of geothermal plants which efficiently harness nature’s power in what is perhaps the most ‘environmentally friendly’ manner.

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Xypex Provide Solution for Concrete Bridge Repair

Constructed over 45 years ago, a road bridge in regional NSW required remediation works to address concrete deterioration, evident through spalling defects in the bridge rails and kerbs.bridge-repair-thumbnail

 

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Ford-Melbourne-web-smlCommencing late 1995, rectification works utilising Xypex concrete repair products were conducted at the Ford Assembly Plant, Victoria. A subsequent inspection of the repair works reveals Xypex prodoucts continue to perform to expectation.


Read more: Engineer’s inspection report on Xypex concrete repair performance. Ford Assembly Plant, Victoria, 1995 – 2009

Xypex Australia releases concrete repair products selection chart

concrete-repair-guide-smlXypex Australia has produced a selection chart to assist you in determining the most suitable Xypex products for your concrete repair scenario.

 

 

 

 

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New water storage tank repaired successfully with Xypex products

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A new 136,000 litre, cast-insitu concrete waste water storage tank exhibited signs of degradation and honeycombing and was repaired successfully with Xypex products

 

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Xypex provides durable concrete solution for marine wave breaker pontoons

wavewbreaker-smlWith concrete durability of paramount importance, Engineers designing a new yacht club facility at Manly in Queensland utilised Xypex Admix C-Series and Silica Fume in the design mix for the precast concrete wave breaker pontoons.

 

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Singapore's highest rated Green Mark building utilises Xypex Admix C-Series

singapore_web313_smlBovis Lend Lease’s 313@somerset has achieved Green Mark Platinum, the highest level under Singapore’s Building & Construction Authority’s Green Mark Scheme and the first to be achieved within Singapore’s Orchard Road precinct.

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Xypex Admixture specified for environmentally sustainable earth-sheltered home

earthhome_smlXypex Admix C-1000NF has been specified as part of a concrete waterproofing solution for a new environmentally sustainable earth-sheltered home in regional Victoria.

 

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Xypex products waterproof and protect new Melbourne Zoo enclosure

melbzoo_2009_smlStories from the Sea is a new and upcoming enclosure where patrons of the Melbourne Zoo will be able to get up close to Seals, Fiddler Rays, Fairy Penguins, Sea Dragons and other Marine Life.

The project follows on from many previously successful Zoos Victoria projects for Xypex Australia, where its products have been used to waterproof and protect concrete structures, including Trail of the Elephants and the new Hippo enclosure at Werribee Zoo.

 

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Xypex Admixture Specified to Protect Goulburn River Pumpstation

goulburn_river_smlXypex Admix C-1000NF has been successful in providing an impermeable solution to the concrete wall sections of the Goulburn River Pumpstation, which forms an integral part of  the Sugarloaf Pipeline Project in Victoria.

 

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Xypex Products Used to Remediate Dam Structure

copes_creek_smlCopes Creek Dam, built in the late 1940's, is situated above Falls Creek in the Alpine area of Victoria. The Dam serves as regulating pondage for Pretty Valley Dam, part of AGL southern hydro scheme. Copes Creek Dam is subjected to extreme seasonal conditions, including freeze thaw deterioration of the concrete due to the extensive snow coverage and cold temperatures.

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