Heidelberg Materials Egypt is a major player in the cement industry in Egypt, with four plants across the country and over 1100 employees. They are a leading producer of construction materials and solutions, dominating a significant market share in sand, cement, and ready-mix concrete.
Product Description
A limestone cement consisting of Portland cement clinker, gypsum, and inorganic components to meet the standard specifications EN 413/1-2011.
Product Specifications
Tourah Cement
Portland cement used for ordinary purposes known and famous around the world. Produced by crushing clinker and gypsum according to the standard specifications ES 4756-1/2022 and EN 197-1/2011.
Features
Cement produced according to Egyptian standard specifications ES 4756/1-2022 and compliant with European specifications EN 197/1-2011.
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Initial Setting Time (minutes) ≥60
Expansion (mm) ≤10
Early Compressive Strength 2 days (MPa) ≥10
Standard Compressive Strength 28 days (MPa) ≥42.5
Chemical Properties
Sulfate content ≤3.5%
Chloride content (CL) ≤0.10%
Uses
General uses of cement, including ordinary and reinforced concrete, bridges, railway constructions, pipes, floors, pathways, and building units.
All uses not requiring special specifications
Uses requiring high compressive strength
In places where concrete is not exposed to special factors such as sulfate activity in soil or water.
Packaging
50 kg bags made of reinforced paper or bulk
Storage
Cement bags should be stored in a dry place and kept away from damp areas.
Bags should be stacked on wooden pallets.
Cement bags should be protected from moisture and wet weather.
Avoid stacking more than 8 bags on top of each other.
Additional Information
Low wet heat.
Manufactured using selected raw materials (GGBS) according to strict quality control standards.
Complies with Egyptian and European cement specifications.
Displays excellent physical and mechanical properties within standard limits.
Suitable for a variety of applications in construction projects.
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