The Concrete Profiler - TCP Putty
The Concrete Profiler - TCP Putty - creates a
permanent replica of surface profile on concrete. Coating failure is often
caused by inadequate surface profile.
The Concrete Profiler (or TCP Putty), developed
by OTB Technologies Inc., is simple to use: equal measures of the two putty
compounds are mixed together,
and applied
according to package directions to the concrete surface.
The compound hardens to a firm elastomer in about 10 minutes,
with full-cure in 24 hours (at 25º C). The putty replica may be visually
compared to ICRI
Concrete Surface Profile Coupons, in accordance with ASTM D
7682- 10, Method A,
or measured using a
specially-designed micrometer to quantitatively ascertain the actual
profile range of the sample according to ASTM D 7682 Test Method B.
(it is recommended to take at least
10 measurements of the profile sample, and subtract the lowest from the
highest result to determine the profile range of the tested area.)
The concrete surface profile replica can be kept on file for
empirical support of reports regarding surface preparation prior to coatings
application.
The Concrete Profiler is available in the Basic Kit,
which includes both putties, measuring discs, gloves, brush, and
instructions, or a Deluxe Kit which also includes
the micrometer and a
set of ICRI CSP coupons. Appoximately 30 tests per
kit. TCP The Concrete Profiler conforms to ASTM D 7682-10 - Standard
Test Method for Replication
and Measurement of
Concrete Surface Profiles using Replica Putty.
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