Thin Spray-on Liner is designed for underground coal mining.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for weathering protection of soil and rock, polymer-based thin spray-on liner MEYCO TSL 865 bonds to concrete, rock, and coal, providing surface reinforcement and ground stabilization for variety of underground applications. Product acts as moisture barrier, prevents passage of radon and methane gases, and also has high capacity to resist fire. Liner can also be used for rock reinforcement in preliminary slope protection, and for protection against hard rock strain bursting.
Original Press Release:
MEYCO® Global Underground Construction Introduces Thin Spray-on Liner
MEYCO TSL 865 offers strength, ease of use for underground coal and other mining applications
CLEVELAND, OH, August 10, 2009 - The MEYCO Global Underground Construction business of BASF is strengthening its portfolio in North America for underground coal mining with the introduction of a new, elastic polymer-based thin spray-on liner (TSL) for weathering protection of soil and rock. MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner offers excellent bond to concrete, rock and coal, providing reinforcement and stabilization for a variety of underground applications.
MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner is mixed with water in the spraying nozzle, hitting the substrate as a paste and setting within five to 10 minutes, tack free. The product will generate tensile and bond strength over the subsequent hours, days and weeks. Combined with its high elasticity, MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner substantially improves ground stability and stand-up time.
MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner also provides important safety benefits. An exceptional moisture barrier, it successfully prevents the passage of radon gas and methane gas. It also has a high capacity to resist fire, and adds supplemental strength to strategic areas of the mine where people and critical infrastructure are often present.
"With technological advancements like MEYCO TSL 865, we are continuing to help the mining industry combat the inherently difficult conditions of working underground," said Chris Gause, North American Sales Manager, MEYCO Global UndergroundConstruction, BASF. "MEYCO TSL 865 is an excellent value for coal mines, where speed of application, cost control, and enhanced safety are clearly desired."
MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner may be used for rock reinforcement in preliminary slope protection, binding the surface before the area is ready for sprayed concrete. It can protect against hard rock strain bursting, reduce air-slaking and rock weathering, rehabilitate collapsed areas, and otherwise help maintain the integrity of the mine.
MEYCO Global Underground Construction is the new name for the Underground Construction Group (UGC) of BASF. The business is a leading supplier of worldwide customized solutions for the underground mining industry, including the latest technologies and equipment for sprayed concrete, mechanical excavation (TBM), injection, waterproofing and backfill.
For more information about MEYCO TSL 865 thin spray-on liner, visit us on the web at http://www.basf-admixtures.com/TSL865.
BASF's Construction Chemicals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure its customers are more successful. Its Admixture Systems business unit specifically helps customers in the ready-mix, precast, manufactured concrete and underground construction industries. The Construction Systems unit offers a wide range of products for sports and industrial flooring, external renders and wall insulation, expansion joints, wood preservatives as well as specialist repair mortars, tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and achieved sales of 2.2 billion with approximately 7,500 employees in 2006.
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America, and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. For more information about BASF's North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful.
With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost 58 billion in 2007. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com
