HY PANOPLY “GEL”

FIBER-REINFORCED CEMENT MORTAR OF “GEL” TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ADHESION OF THERMAL INSULATION BOARDS AND FIBERGLASS MESH, CS IV, Wc1 HY PANOPLY is a high quality and high performance polymer and fiber enriched mortar of GEL technology, for external thermal insulation systems. Ideal for bonding insulation boards to brick walls, cellular concrete, exposed concrete, old plastered surfaces, etc. It is also used for installing/embedding the fiberglass mesh on the external side of the insulation board before applying the top coat plasters.

  • Large water mixing range
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  • Excellent workability
  • Nil vertical slip
  • Extensive open application time
  • Durable bonding in demanding conditions
  • Layer thickness up to 15 mm
  • Suitable for all types of insulating boards (EPS-XPS-Rockwool)
  • Homogeneous ready-made industrial product with consistently high quality.
  • It ensures proper workability, increased application speed, providing excellent results.
Composition & Features

Mixture of high specifications white cement, crushed marble of strictly selected granulometry and quality, enriched with polymers, polypropylene fibers and other special improving additives and minerals.

Application
  • The substrate must be clean, firm and free of any debris (scattered particles of plaster or mortar, dust, grease, etc.).
  • The contents of the bag are gradually added to clean water (approximately 5.0 – 5.5 l/bag 25 kg) under continuous stirring using an electric mixer at low speed until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. The mixture is left to cure for 5 minutes and then stirred again before the application.

Bonding insulation boards to masonry

  • The adhesive is applied to the surface of the insulation board:
    • covering its entire surface with a serrated putty knife (10 mm x 10 mm to 15 mm x 15 mm) on smooth substrates
    • covering at least 40% of the surface of the board (around the perimeter and additionally to 3-4 points in the center) with a mix thickness of ~2-3 cm in the case of uneven substrates.
  • After a period of 2-3 days (in low temperatures a longer period is required) from the bonding of the thermal insulation boards, they should be fastened with the special anchor connectors.

Installation of the fiberglass mesh

  • Then a layer of adhesive about 3-4 mm thick is applied to the outer side of the insulation board and while the adhesive is still damp, the fiberglass mesh is placed on the surface and embedded using a smooth putty knife, so that it is eventually completely covered by the adhesive.
  • Before and during the application of the adhesive and for at least eight hours afterwards, the installation surfaces should be protected from exposure to climatic or environmental conditions (wind, rain, high temperatures, etc.).
  • During the application of the product the temperature should be between +5 °C and +35 °C.

All the above-mentioned thermal insulation works should start after the completion of plastering, flooring, perimeter sealing, etc. In particular, a waiting period of at least 3-5 weeks is required after the completion of these works. The HY PANOPLY GEL mortar contains cement which is classified as an irritant. Consult the safety instructions and precautions listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet of the product.

Packaging & Storage
  • In bags of 25 kg.
  • 12 months from the date of production, in intact original packaging. Stored in a shaded and dry place, protected from moisture and frost.
Consumption
  • Insulation board bonding: 4-6 kg/m2 depending on the type and quality of the substrate.
  • Fiberglass mesh reinforcement: ~1.5 kg/m2 (for each mm thickness / 100% surface area).
Technical Specifications

It is CE marked according to the harmonized European standard EN 998-1:2016. Classified as: general purpose mortar (GP) class CS IV, Wc1.

FormCementitious mortarColorWhite
Granule size< 1.3 mm28-day adhesion on concrete1.2 N/mm22
Dry mortar density (bulk)1330 ± 100 g/lResistance to compression≥9.1 ± 0.1 N/mm22
Water consumption~6.5-7.8 l/bag 25 kgResistance to bending≥3.8 ± 0.5 N/mm22
Density of damp mortar1670 ± 100 g/lVapor diffusion coefficient, μ5/20
Density of hardened mortar1440 ± 100 g/lFire reactionA2-s1, d0
Pot life(20 °C)4 hoursThermal conductivity λ(10, dry)0.41 W/m*K for P=50%
Adhesion to expanded polystyrene141.6 kPa N/mm22Capillary water absorption0.27 kg/m2-min0.5