Atlas Copco Rock Reinforcement

Rockbolts for long-term support in applications where corrosive

environment can be expected

Most conventional rockbolts are not resistant to

corrosive environments. To avoid this problem in
mining and tunnelling applications, Atlas Copco has
developed special Swellex versions with corrosion-
protected coating. This coating consists of a single-
component, physically curing paint on a base of
bitumen modified rubber, specially developed for
corrosive protection in underground conditions.
When expanded, the bolt becomes fully protected as
the coating forms a barrier between the rock and the
bolt, preventing water and moisture from interacting
with the steel.
In addition to fulfilling the demands for maximum
This specification sheet replaces earlier released versions. Subjected to alterations without prior notice.

protection against corrosion, Coated Swellex® also

works in acid environments and offers all the original
Swellex benefits: Applications
Coated Swellex® rockbolts are recommended for
•Safe and easy to install long-term support in tunnelling, civil engineering and
•Immediate support mining applications, where corrosive environments
•Quality assured with each installation1) can be expected.

Installation equipment
• Atlas Copco Pneumatic Swellex pump
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• Atlas Copco Electric Swellex pump

• Atlas Copco Hydraulic Swellex pump

For mechanical data, see specifications for the

Swellex rockbolts

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DATA OF COMPOUND

Name of compound ................................. Corrolastic 839Bx
Dry content .............................................. 49% by volume
Density ..................................................... 1.10 g/cc
Viscosity ................................................... 116 KU at 20°C
Solvent ..................................................... Whit spirit
Colour ...................................................... Dark brown
Binders ..................................................... Bitumen modified cyclized rubber
No. 9851 1618 01e

Pigment ................................................... Zinc phosphate, organic inhibitor, reinforced with

pigment of rubber powder
Coat thickness ......................................... 150µm
Drying time .............................................. For 150 µm layer at 25°C and 50% relative air humidity:
Manageable 24 hrs, stacking 1 week and dry 2 weeks

1) When pump reaches pre-set pressure the quality of bolt and installation is verified