MasterFiber 520

MasterFiber 520

Type II Steel Fiber​​

How does the MasterFiber 520 work?

MasterFiber 520 product is a low carbon, end deformed steel fiber manufactured in compliance with ASTM A820/A820M “Standard Specification for Steel Fibers for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”. MasterFiber 520 product can be used in producing Type II Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete meeting the requirements of ASTM C1116/C1116M “Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”.

Recommended for use in:​

• Industrial flooring

• Commercial flooring

• Residential foundations

• Basement walls

• Pavements

• Compression layers

• Precast tunnel segments

• Mass concrete

• Overlays

• Footings/Foundations

• Precast elements

What are the unique features of MasterFiber 520?

• Uniform distribution throughout the concrete matrix

• Loose fibers specially designed to avoid balling problems

• Proactive temperature-shrinkage reinforcement
  

• Excellent placement and finishability characteristics

What are the benefits of MasterFiber 520?

• Eliminates the need for welded-wire reinforcement (WWR) and small diameter bars used as secondary reinforcement, depending on the application

• Effective tight crack control

• Provides excellent control of settlement cracking

• Reduces construction time and overall labor and material costs

• Increases flexural toughness, impact and shatter resistance

• Provides higher energy absorption and increases concrete ductility

• Facilitates sustainable construction​