Concrete Reinforcement Fiber
PVA – Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber
Bunched monofilament PVA fiber for sheet materials, concrete components and micro-crack control caused by plastic shrinkage.
Representative image for PVA fiber used in cement-based materials.
Typical Properties
PVA fiber is typically selected for crack control, toughness improvement and reinforcement in cement-based boards and concrete components.
MaterialPolyvinyl alcohol
TypeBunched monofilament
ColorLight yellow
Denier2.0 ± 0.25 dtex
Length6 ± 1 mm / 12 ± 1 mm
Elongation at break≤ 8%
Tensile strength≥ 10.5 cn/dtex
Modulus of elasticity≥ 240 cn/dtex
Crack controlHigher toughnessBuilding materialsShotcrete
Applications
Light wallboard & insulation board
Concrete components, tubing and boards
Large-area concrete pours
Roofs and basements
Sprayed concrete for tunnels, mines and culverts
Crack-control and toughness applications