AS Mechfluid Solutions Pvt Ltd (INDIA)
User Handbook
SPLIT-UP SILENT CRACKING AGENT is expensive cement with amazing 1200 BAR expensive
strength when mixed with water. Poured into the drilled holes easily break rock or concrete
safely, by providing silent cracking.
What can split-up help you with?
• Concrete demolition
• Rock breaking and excavating
• Stone quarrying
• Stone demolition
• Residential demolition
How to Use SPLIT-UP Silent Cracking Agent
STEP 1: Drilling
• Well Designed Hole drilling pattern will minimize consumption of SPLIT-UP cracking
agent.
• For better result SPLIT-UP needs free space to expand easily. Make sure concrete or
rock has an open face for expansion equal to the drilling depth. If there is no expansive
space, extra holes may have to be drilled.
• The coverage area of split-up silent cracking agent can be extended by filling every other
drilled hole, as long as the material not reinforced. Please contact our technical staff to
found out if this would be recommended for your particular job.
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Drilling design table
Material to be Hole design parameters SPLIT-
cracked UP Consumption
Diameter D Hole Spacing A Row Spacing R Hole Depth H
(Kg/m3)
(mm) (cm) (cm) (%)
Soft stone 35 - 40 40 - 100 (0.6 - 0.9) A 100% 5 - 10
Medium hard rock 38 - 42 30 - 40 (0.6 - 0.9) A 105% 12 - 22
Hard granite 38 - 42 25 - 40 30 - 80 105% 18 - 25
Rock cutting 30 - 40 20 - 40 (0.6 - 0.9) A 75% 12 - 18
Plain concrete 38 - 42 20 - 30 (0.6 - 0.9) A 80% - 85% 12 - 18
Reinforced concrete 38 - 50 15 - 30 (0.6 - 0.9) A 90% - 95% 18 - 25
Drilling designs
Unfilled hole
Filled holes
Unfilled holes provide free space
Design #1: Channeling
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Free space
Design#1 channeling
Free space
Filled holes
Unfilled holes
Unfilled Holes to stop crack
Design #2 Partial Demolitions without damage to remaining part
Free space
Free space
Design #3: Regular shape demolition
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Free space Free Space
Design #4: Split in to slabs
STEP 2: Mixing
In a bucket, combine 1.5 Liter of cold water with one 11 Lb. (or 5 Kg.) bag of SPLIT-UP Cracking Agent.
Mix well to slurry, no lumps. A drill and paddle is recommended.
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STEP 3: POURING
SPLIT-UP slurry should be poured into holes within 10-15 minutes after mixing. DO NOT leave
excess SPLIT-UP slurry in the bucket as blow-outs may occur.
SPLIT-UP CRACKING TIME
Well designed hole and properly mixed, split may appear after 3 to 8 hours, depending on
ambient and core temperature, humidity, rock or concrete hardness.
Although split-up slurry may look dry on top, it does not mean it has stopped working, please
allow the full 24 hours before calling our technical expert.
Do not remove SPLIT-UP from the holes or try other methods.
If SPLIT-UP completely dries into a powder and did not crack, pour additional water onto SPLIT-
UP filled holes to restart the process.
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SPLIT-UP consumption
• Consumption of SPLIT-UP Cracking agent is depend on hole diameters and spaces. In
general 5 kg SPLIT-UP bag fill 9 linear feet of 1.1/4 inch diameter hole, 8 linear feet of
1.1/2 inch hole, 5 linear feet of 2 inch hole.
Type of SPLIT-UP
Depending on rock or concrete strength there are two type of SPLIT-UP
SPLIT-UP (XA I) for hard rock, RCC
SPLIT-UP (XA II) for soft stone, plain concrete
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Some Suggestion for better results:
• In winter, mix 1% calcium chloride with SPLIT-UP.
• Mix well and pour, while agitating the slurry, to make sure that no air gaps are left in the
hole.
• Fill the hole almost to the top, leaving at least ½ inch before reaching the top.
• For better results, it is important to note both air and material temperature. Material
Temperature is the temperature inside the rock or concrete which can be different from
the air temperature. DO NOT GUESS! Tie a string on the thermometer and lower it into
the drill hole.
• Never fill glass or metal containers with SPLIT-UP or any container that widens towards
the bottom.
• Never pump SPLIT-UP with pressure.
• Mixing by hand lengthens mixing time, and is more likely to result in a blowout.
• When rock or concrete temperature is above 23°C, add approximately 150 ml of extra
water per 5 Kg bag.
• Holes have to be cleared after hole drilling.
• For marble the hole depth has to be 95% - 98%.
• To make the splitting faster, more number of holes are to be made closer to each other.
• For 5 kg of SPLIT-UP 1.5 Ltr clean cold water has to be added.
• The mixture has to be continuously stirred to avoid lumps.
• The mixture has to be poured within 5 minutes of preparation.
• After filling the holes, cover the same with tarpaulin to avoid direct sunlight.
• Cold Water may be added to the holes after 2 hours to speed up the process.
• The advantage of using SPLIT-UP is very clear i.e. NO EXPLOSION IS REQUIRED.
Safety Precautions:
• SPLIT-UP is a highly alkaline product. The Ph reaches 13 after contact with water and can
cause severe irritation to mucous membranes, especially eyes. Rinse with large amounts
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of water any portion of the skin that comes in contact with SPLIT-UP. Consult a doctor
immediately.
• Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a helmet during SPLIT-UP handling, mixing and
filling. Wear a dust mask when using SPLIT-UP in poorly ventilated areas such as tunnels
or mines.
• Do not pour and leave SPLIT-UP in bottles or cans to avoid shattering of the bottle or
can.
• Do not look directly into any holes for at least 6 hours after pouring. SPLIT-UP may
splatter or blow out of the hole due to heat generation when temperature of material to
be broken is over the temperatures found in the temperature chart. Do not get your
face close to or stand near filled holes for at least 3 hours after completion of filling.
• Shelter the holes from rain or sunlight only with a tarpaulin sheet.
• Do not use hot water.
• Do not mix over one bag (5 kg, 11 b.) of SPLIT-UP with water at a time.
• Use the proper grade of SPLIT-UP
• Keep out of reach of children
While Using SPLIT-UP
• Use a pair of safely glasses, rubber gloves and dust mask when working.
• Do not look at any hole closely or directly within 2 - 3 hours after filling, as there may be
splatter or a blowout.
• Store mixed or dry SPLIT-UP, properly.
• Choose the correct grade according to the working conditions.
Notes on SPLIT-UP Working
• SPLIT-UP must be used in holes; pouring it into existing cracks in the rock will not work.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times by everyone in the area. Hard hats and steel-toed boots
are a good idea on any construction or demolition site. As an added benefit, use of safety gear
enhances your professional image in the eyes of the public.
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• When using the usable temperature chart, bear in mind that the actual drill hole temperature
may be much higher than the surrounding air temperature if it is in the sun or affected by
nearby heat from machinery or from drilling the holes.
• If filled holes start to smoke or steam, that is a sign they may be about to blowout. Immediately
clear the area of people. The vapors are only steam, and are not hazardous or toxic in any way.
Blowouts - Causes and Precautions
WHAT CAN CAUSE A BLOWOUT?
1. Using too large a hole diameter.
2. Using too warm mix water. See the temperature chart.
3. Using too little water, especially when rock or concrete is above 23 °C.
4. Too much time passing between beginning to mix and filling holes.
5. Mixing by hand.
6. Guessing at drill hole temperature instead of measuring it.
7. Guessing at water temperature instead of measuring it.
8. Holes that are too shallow. Depth MUST be 4 times the diameter or more.
9. Allowing the powder to become too hot before mixing with water.
10. A "know-it-all" attitude that causes some people to ignore this manual instead of reading it
thoroughly, cover to cover.
11. Holes drilled closer than 10 “apart in soft rock or concrete, in hot weather.
12. Drill hole diameter 1½” is the best to work with.
13. Blowouts will usually not occur more than 3 hours after filling holes.
HOW TO PREVENT BLOW OUT SHOTS
• Use the right grade of SPLIT-UP for the temperature range, especially with rock or concrete.
• Keep every source of heat away from SPLIT-UP.
• Do not store SPLIT-UP in direct sunlight or near a source of heat. Cool SPLIT-UP before use.
• Do not mix SPLIT-UP into small or narrow-mouthed plastic cans or bowls. Instead use a metal
bucket.
• Cool every tool you are going to use before mixing.
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• Use the indicated water amount (1.5 liter for each bag of 5 kg of product)
• Do not use hot water to mix SPLIT-UP.
• Mix manually no more than two bags (10 kg) for each batch at a time.
• Mix thoroughly, avoiding lump formation for at least 2 - 3 minutes.
• If the mortar becomes slightly stiff, add a little more water to achieve the right fluidity.
• Pour all freshly mixed mortar into holes within 5 minutes of mixing.
• Do not overfill the holes.
• Do not tamp filled holes with bars or similar tools
• Do not plug holes with hard or setting materials after filling.
• Do not pour SPLIT-UP mortar into glass bottles or similar containers; the pressure will shatter
the glass. Dispose off unused mortar only after substantial dilution with water on an open
surface.
Warning: Improper use may cause serious injury. Read instructions carefully. # 20190125
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