PPC Surebuild Cement 42.5N (50kg) – Premium General Purpose & Structural Cement
Achieve superior structural strength, faster set times, and exceptional long-term durability across all civil and building projects with PPC Surebuild Cement 42.5N (50kg). Formulated as a high-performance 42.5N premium general-purpose cement, PPC Surebuild is engineered to deliver higher early strength, superior mix yield, and outstanding workability for structural concrete, heavy-duty plaster, mortar, and precast applications.
Key Features & Highlights
High-Strength 42.5N Rating: Delivers superior early and ultimate compressive strength compared to standard 32.5N cements, enabling faster formwork stripping and quicker project completion.
Higher Mix Yield: Formulated to optimize water demand and binder performance, offering an excellent mix yield and superior consistency across concrete and mortar batches.
Enhanced Workability & Cohesion: Produces smooth, workable mixes that are easy to place, compact, and finish, reducing troweling effort while minimizing segregation and bleeding.
Versatile Application Spectrum: Ideal for structural reinforced concrete (slabs, beams, columns), heavy-duty floor screeds, high-strength mortars, brick and block making, and precast concrete elements.
Durable & Crack-Resistant: Designed to reduce thermal cracking and increase long-term resistance to environmental weathering and surface wear.
Heavy-Duty 50kg Bag: Packaged in moisture-resistant, multi-ply paper bags engineered to preserve cement freshness during transit and job-site storage.
Technical Specifications
Component / Parameter | Specification Details |
Product Type | High-Strength Premium Structural & Masonry Cement |
Strength Class | 42.5N (High Early Strength) |
Unit Weight | 50 kg per Bag |
Cement Standard Compliance | SANS 50197-1 / EN 197-1 (CEM II / A-L or CEM II / B-L) |
Primary Applications | Reinforced Concrete, Slabs, Columns, Screeds, High-Strength Mortar, Precast |
Setting Time | Rapid Initial Set & Accelerated Early Strength Gain |
Fulfillment / Delivery Method | Store Collection & Heavy Freight Delivery Options |
Recommended Mix Proportions
Application | PPC Surebuild (50kg) | Sand / Aggregates | Recommended Usage |
High-Strength Concrete (30MPa+) | 1 Bag | 1.5 Wheelbarrows Sand + 1.5 Wheelbarrows Stone (19mm) | Reinforced suspended slabs, heavy columns, retaining walls |
General Structural Concrete (20–25MPa) | 1 Bag | 2 Wheelbarrows Sand + 2 Wheelbarrows Stone (19mm) | Foundations, footings, ground slabs, driveways, pathways |
Bricklaying & Block Mortar | 1 Bag | 3 to 4 Wheelbarrows (Building Sand) | Exterior load-bearing walls, brickwork, blockwork |
Plaster & Render | 1 Bag | 3 Wheelbarrows (Plaster Sand) | Durable exterior and interior wall finishes |
Storage & Safe Handling Guidelines
Safety Notice: Dry cement powder reacts exothermically with water and forms a highly alkaline solution. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety goggles, a dust mask, heavy-duty waterproof gloves, and protective steel-toe footwear during handling and mixing.
Storage Setup: Store unopened bags off the ground on raised wooden pallets inside a clean, dry, and well-ventilated shelter.
Moisture Prevention: Keep cement protected from rain, rising damp, and direct contact with moist concrete floors or uninsulated walls.
Proper Lifting Technique: Maintain a straight back and lift with your legs when moving 50kg bags to avoid muscle strain or back injury.
First Aid Precaution: In case of contact with eyes or skin, flush immediately with generous amounts of clean running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
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