When a machine sits on a concrete pad, the grout under the baseplate has to stay put. MasterFlow non-shrink grout holds its dimensions through cure, transferring load from the equipment into the foundation without gaps or settlement. Regina Concrete installs MasterFlow for industrial equipment commissioning, structural retrofits, and any baseplate where engineered grouting prevents failure. Call for a free written estimate.
Ordinary cement grout shrinks as it cures. For most masonry, that shrinkage is invisible. Under an equipment baseplate, it is catastrophic. The grout pulls away from the sole plate, creating voids that break the load path. The machine settles, vibrates, and fails prematurely. MasterFlow non-shrink grout uses engineered chemistry to hold dimensions through cure, keeping full contact between the baseplate and the foundation.
We specify and install MasterFlow products for industrial equipment commissioning, structural anchor retrofits, and any application where the grout's dimensional stability is part of the engineering. The choice between cementitious and epoxy depends on load class, application method, and any chemical compatibility requirements. We pick from the BASF range based on the equipment spec.
Pair MasterFlow with adjacent heavy-duty concrete work when the equipment pad is part of a larger floor system. Coordinate with MasterTop floor systems for integrated BASF solutions, and review the full BASF product line for waterproofing and floor coatings.
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Installation sequence
How MasterFlow Baseplate Grouting Gets Done
Review equipment spec
We obtain the equipment manufacturer's grouting specification and any project engineer requirements, then select the matched MasterFlow product (cementitious for standard loads, epoxy for high-load or chemically aggressive conditions) and confirm the placement method.
Prepare the cavity
The cavity under the baseplate is cleaned and prepped. Anchor bolts are confirmed in place, the baseplate is leveled and shimmed as required, and the cavity walls are cleaned to ensure proper grout contact.
Mix and place grout
MasterFlow is mixed to the exact BASF water ratio (this is critical for non-shrink performance). The grout is placed into the cavity by gravity flow, pump, or pressure injection depending on the cavity geometry and product type.
Cure and commission
The grout cures per BASF schedule (hours for rapid-set epoxy, days for high-strength cementitious). The install is documented for the equipment commissioning file and load-bearing verification.
The critical detail
Water Ratio Discipline Is How MasterFlow Works
MasterFlow non-shrink performance is engineered to a specific water ratio. Too much water and the grout shrinks like ordinary cement. Too little and it does not flow into the cavity. We mix to the BASF specification every batch because anything else compromises the engineered chemistry and the load-transfer performance.
When the baseplate is part of a larger floor system, coordinate with MasterSeal waterproofing for below-grade protection. For equipment pads in industrial facilities, integrate with heavy equipment services and other brand systems for a complete concrete solution.
Cementitious vs epoxy, mix ratios, baseplate spec and commissioning.
Cementitious for most baseplate grouting (high compressive strength, good non-shrink performance, lower cost). Epoxy for higher-load or chemically aggressive environments and where rapid set is needed. We pick based on the spec and load.
Because the non-shrink performance is calibrated to a specific water ratio. Off-ratio mixing compromises the engineered chemistry, the grout shrinks during cure, and the load-transfer path through the baseplate is degraded.
Yes, for larger cavities or pressure-required installs. Most baseplate grouts go in by gravity flow with appropriate flow techniques; pressure injection is reserved for specific geometries.
Cementitious products typically cure to load-bearing strength in days; rapid-set epoxy can reach service strength in hours. The exact cure schedule is in the BASF product spec; equipment commissioning follows it.
Yes, MasterFlow products include formulations for structural anchor grouting where engineered non-shrink performance is critical. We pick the right product from the BASF range.
MasterFlow under a turbine baseplate, full non-shrink performance verified at commissioning. Equipment runs without vibration issues, no settlement at the pad. Real engineering grouting.
Z. I6
Industrial Operations, Regina
★★★★★
They mixed to the BASF water ratio exactly every batch. The discipline is invisible but the result shows in load-transfer performance through the cured grout.
Y. I6
Plant Engineer, Regina
★★★★★
Equipment retrofit with MasterFlow regrouting on a baseplate that had failed. New install holds; the original had used standard grout and shrunk away from the plate. Right product made the difference.
Q. I6
Maintenance Manager, Emerald Park
★★★★★
Rapid-set epoxy MasterFlow on a tight commissioning timeline. Cured to load strength inside the window we had. The right product within the BASF range matters.
X. I6
Facility Engineer, White City
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