Da-mite review
Awesome product results were as advertised
THIS ITEM CAN ONLY SHIP GROUND
Dā-mite® is packaged in a 44lb (20kg) box which contains four 11lb (5kg) bags. Dā-mite® is available in four different grades, depending on the temperature of the rock/concrete to be fractured and removed.
Dā-mite® Rock Splitting Mortar is simple and easy to use. Daigh can provide recommended drill patterns and drill depths to accommodate your rock/concrete situation. Drill predetermined holes, mix Dā-mite®with the proper amount of water and pour into your drilled holes. Dā-mite® will set and expand with enough force and compressive strength to break the rock or concrete.
Know the temperature of the rock and the proper hole size for your specific application before using Dā-mite®.
Daigh can provide recommended drill patterns and drill depths.
Make sure bucket is clean. Add 1 bag of Dā-mite® (5kg/11 lb bag)
3-4 bags will fit in a 5 gallon pail.
Add 1½ US Quarts of Clean Water per Bag. If mixing on a hot day, chill water with ice before adding water.
With a paddle mixer about 20-30 seconds, until "soupy"/all the lumps are gone. If mixture is too thick (unpourable) add a very small amount of water. A little goes a long way.
Pour Dā-mite® into drilled holes to within 6 inches of the top of the hole. Do not look into loaded holes until cracking appears.
Item # 6187
When your job specs call for the demolition of rock or concrete by non-explosive means we are the pros.
The Daigh Company sells D-mite® Rock Splitting Mortar. We can provide assistance in its use and consulting to optimize its performance on the job.
How does it work? It starts with the typical demolition process of drilling holes in the rock or concrete. From there D-mite® Rock Splitting Mortar is mixed with a fixed quantity of water and poured into the predrilled holes. Da-mite will set and eventually expand with a force of over 18,000 psi, overcoming the tensile strength the rock or concrete.
Da-mite® Rock Splitting Mortar:
Safety Precautions: You must read SDS, Safety Warning Sheet, Mixing Instructions and Data Sheet before using Dā-mite®.
Daigh Company must be consulted if drilling hole diameters 2" or larger due to the increased potential risk of a "blow-out".
Dā-mite® is a highly expansive Rock Splitting Mortar to break, cut or demolish rock, concrete and reinforced concrete in circumstances where explosives cannot be used for safety reasons. It is ideal for projects where surrounding buildings or other structures would be damaged by flying debris or shock waves.
It is environmentally friendly. It releases no toxic or harmful substances of any kind.
It is non-explosive. Supervision of trained personnel is non essential. Dā-mite® requires no special precautions if kept in a cool, dry environment. The product is not sensitive to electrical discharge or currents.
It maximizes production time. Work crews do not have to shut down when a blast occurs. In underground or confined space applications, crews to do not have to wait for "smoke" to clear. Crew time is maximized.
It is simple to use. It can be used by just about anyone. Dā-mite®'s use is applicable for commercial and civil construction projects, residential projects, dimensional stone quarries and even for the casual homeowner who just wants to remove a very small area of rock on his/her property.
Dā-mite® is packaged in a 44lb (20kg) box which contains four 11lb (5kg) bags. Dā-mite® is available in four different grades, depending on the temperature of the rock/concrete to be fractured and removed.
| Hole Diameter | Linear Feet/44lb (20kg) Box | Linear Feet/11lb (5kg) Bag | lb/ft Hole | Kg/ft Hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1"/25mm | 80.8 | 20.2 | 0.55 | 0.25 |
| 1¼"/32mm | 51.6 | 12.9 | 0.86 | 0.39 |
| 1⅜"/35mm | 42.4 | 10.6 | 1 | 0.47 |
| 1½"/38mm | 35.6 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 0.56 |
| 1⅝"/42mm | 30.8 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.65 |
| 1¾"/45mm | 26.4 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 0.76 |
| 1⅞"/48mm | 22.8 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.87 |
Awesome product results were as advertised
