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BALLAST-CRETE

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A unique and innovative solution

Designed to meet the challenges of marine stability in the offshore oil industry
BALLAST-CRETE offers naval architects , designers and operators, the exibility to combine innovation and functionality with operating efciency, to meet the challenges of ensuring stability in a marine environment. BALLAST-CRETE provides greater exibility of ballast weight distribution and density control within conned spaces and substantial cost efciencies, compared to conventional methods. BALLAST-CRETE is an unparalleled, unique solution to marine stability, draft and trim requirements. Lafarge Construction Solutions supply and install BALLAST-CRETE to the Ministry of Defence The benets of BALLAST-CRETE are: A safe and versatile solution Total stability control High weight to volume ratio A non-corrosive Non-toxic and non-ammable solution Flexibility to build program Low magnetic properties Improved sound damping No maintenance costs Experienced installation teams

Technical Data
BALLAST-CRETE is a combination of materials selected specically for each application and is formulated to achieve a required density. The product is sourced, processed and installed to our exacting Quality Assurance Standards. BALLAST-CRETE is a controlled density material developed for use in various applications and environments, where stability and specic densities are needed. It is ideally suited where limited voidage exists but high densities are required no location is too complex. BALLAST-CRETE technology can be utilised at any location and where the appropriate production and pumping facilities may not exist, we have the capability to provide the necessary facilities and equipment. Lafarge Construction Solutions have successfully completed installations throughout the UK and Europe. Installation can be quoted for a wide range of locations. BALLAST-CRETE is highly adaptable and a recognised solution for a wide range of applications, including: Ship Building Ship Conversion Navigation Buoys Offshore Oil Installations Drilling Rigs and Drilling Ships Land based and Offshore Wind Farms Power Stations

Experience shows,
early involvement and collaborative working - provides the greatest opportunity for embracing innovation - to deliver successful solutions
Robert Gossling, Lafarge Construction Solutions Head of Lafarge Construction Solutions

Our ongoing commitment to the research and development of this product, offers the opportunity for our clients to work corroboratively with us to identify and progress new applications. Please contact our team to arrange a consultation to discuss your current or future needs.

Further information
For more information on our products and services please contact us:

0116 264 7226

lafargeconstructionsolutions@lafarge.com

www.ballast-crete.co.uk
Lafarge Construction Solutions Granite House, Watermead Business Park Syston, Leicester LE7 1PL www.lafarge.co.uk