Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN
High Performance PCE Superplasticizer for High Strength Concrete
Authorized Project Distributor — Sika India | Space Arc Engineering, Ghaziabad
Product Overview
Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN is a polycarboxylate ether (PCE) based high range water reducing superplasticizer representing the next generation of concrete admixture technology beyond traditional naphthalene-based products. PCE superplasticizers provide superior water reduction capabilities (up to 30% or more), excellent workability retention over time without retardation, and outstanding compatibility with low water-cement ratio concrete mixes required for high strength applications (C50 to C100 and beyond). Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN is the workhorse admixture for high performance concrete production in India, used in prestigious infrastructure, high-rise buildings, and self-compacting concrete (SCC) applications. Its workability retention characteristics allow concrete to remain pumpable longer during transport and placing. Space Arc Engineering distributes Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN for high-performance concrete and SCC projects across Delhi NCR and UP.
Applications
- High strength concrete (C50–C80) for bridge superstructures
- Self-compacting concrete (SCC) for congested reinforcement zones
- High-rise building core wall and transfer slab concrete
- Long transport ready-mix concrete requiring workability retention
- Low permeability concrete for aggressive environment structures
- Precast concrete requiring high early strength after steam curing
Key Advantages
- PCE technology — superior water reduction vs. naphthalene products
- Excellent workability retention without retardation
- Up to 30% water reduction for high strength mixes
- Compatible with SCC (self-compacting concrete) mix design
- Very low dosage required — highly efficient product
- Compatible with silica fume, fly ash, and GGBS blended mixes
Technical Data
| Type | Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) HRWR superplasticizer |
| Form | Light yellow to clear liquid |
| Dosage | 0.2–1.0% by weight of cement (lower than NSF type) |
| Water Reduction | Up to 30% |
| Workability Retention | Excellent (no excessive retardation) |
| Pack Size | 25 L, 200 L, 1000 L IBC containers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a PCE superplasticizer like ViscoCrete-3020 IN better than naphthalene types?
PCE polymers work by a different mechanism (steric hindrance) compared to naphthalene sulphonates (electrostatic repulsion). PCE provides better water reduction at lower dosages, superior workability retention without excessive retardation, better compatibility with low w/c mixes and SCM blends, and enables self-compacting concrete production — capabilities not achievable with naphthalene-based products.
Is Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN suitable for self-compacting concrete?
Yes. Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN is commonly used in self-compacting concrete (SCC) mix designs. Its excellent water reduction and workability retention allow SCC to achieve the required slump flow, T500 time, and passing ability without segregation.
How should ViscoCrete-3020 IN be added to the concrete batch?
Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN should be added to the mix water or introduced into the drum after the aggregate and cement are combined, then mixed for at least 60 seconds. For ready-mix concrete, it can be added at the plant or injected at the job site for maximum workability retention.
Source Sika ViscoCrete-3020 IN for Your Project
Space Arc Engineering is an Authorized Project Distributor for Sika India serving Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, Noida and Uttar Pradesh.