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Bekaert Sa — Investor Presentation (May 2013)
22 slides from Bekaert Sa's investor presentation, May 2013
Slide 1: Murfor+: The new reference in masonry reinforcement
Murfor®+ The new reference in masonry reinforcement May 2013 V.1.2
Slide 2: Table of contents
Table of contents • Product description • Murfor®+ is BETTER • Murfor®+ is FASTER • Murfor®+ is STRONGER • More information about Murfor® masonry reinforcement
Slide 3: Murfor+ product description
® Murfor + product description
Slide 4: Murfor+ product description
Murfor®+ product description Murfor® in general • Two longitudinal wires welded together by means of a diagonal continuous wire • Welded in the same plane Murfor®+ specifics • The longitudinal wires are ribbed • The diagonal wire is fitted with spacers
Slide 5: Product data sheet
Murfor®+ product description Product data sheet • Detailed information about – Geometry – Technical specs – Weights – Packaging units – … • Available on Murfor® Club
Slide 6: Why does Murfor+ have ribbed longitudinal wires and spacers?
Why does Murfor®+ have ribbed longitudinal wires and spacers?
Slide 7: Murfor+ is BETTER
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Slide 8: Murfor+ is BETTER: Spacers
Murfor®+ is BETTER Spacers • Ensure perfect positioning of the elements in the middle of the mortar layer • Allow the mortar to flow under the longitudinal wires
Slide 9: Murfor+ is BETTER: Ribs
Murfor®+ is BETTER Ribs • Ensure optimal bonding and better anchorage of the Murfor®+ elements in the mortar
Slide 10: Murfor+ is FASTER
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Slide 11: Application of conventional Murfor RND
Murfor®+ is FASTER Application of conven- tional Murfor® RND • Has to be pressed down in the mortar • Often a second mortar layer is required • Not always practical due to long elements (305 cm) and quick-drying properties of the mortars
Slide 12: Time saving! Application of Murfor+
Murfor®+ is FASTER Application of Murfor®+ • Placed directly onto the masonry wall (‘cold’ on the bricks) • A single mortar layer is sufficient Time saving !
Slide 13: Quick and easy installation of Murfor+ in 3 steps
Quick and easy installation of Murfor®+ in 3 steps 1 2 Step 1 • Place Murfor®+ ‘cold’ on the bricks with spacer facing down Step 2 • Apply mortar layer 3 Step 3 • Place next brick
Slide 14: More details about correct use and installation
More details about correct use and installation Instructions for use • Detailed information about – Correct installation of Murfor®+ – Overlap of elements in same mortar joint – Overlap of elements is successive mortar joints – Mortar cover – … • Available on Murfor® Club
Slide 15: Murfor+ is STRONGER
® Murfor + is STRONGER
Slide 16: Murfor+ is STRONGER: Maximum reinforcement effect
Murfor®+ is STRONGER Maximum reinforcement effect • The spacers guarantee optimal positioning and full mortar coverage • The longitudinal wires are ribbed for even better anchorage
Slide 17: Comparative pull out test
Murfor®+ is STRONGER Comparative pull out test • Higher performance thanks to positioning of the elements in the middle of the joint instead of cold on the bricks (blue compared with red) • Higher performance thanks to ribbed wire, resulting in improved anchorage (black compared with blue)
Slide 18: More information about masonry reinforcement
More information about masonry reinforcement
Slide 19: Murfor Club
Murfor® Club
Slide 20: Contact us
Contact us NV Bekaert SA Bekaertstraat 2 BE – 8550 Zwevegem Belgium T +32 56 766110 F +32 56 767947 [email protected] www.bekaert.com/building
Slide 21: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This document remains the exclusive property of NV Bekaert SA. Communication thereof is wholly confidential and does not extend beyond the technical staff of the addressee, who is not authorized to duplicate this document nor to make known to a third party any contents thereof. NV Bekaert
Slide 22: better together
better together www.bekaert.com/building