Products for Fibre Cement

Elkem Microsilica® has been an important additive for the fibre cement industry and the Hatschek process for many years.  

Fibre cement applications for Elkem Microsilica® include:

• Slates & tiles
• Flat & corrugated sheet
• Siding board
• Pipes  

Elkem Microsilica® acts as a dispersion aid in the wet recipe and then improves the plastic properties of the 'green' sheets, resulting in excellent overall durability and product performance.