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Construction Materials VINNAPAS® for Construction Applications I

Instructor-led training | Customers

Description

In addition to providing an introduction to the chemical processes underlying our polymeric binders, this course will focus primarily on reviewing their most important applications.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of chemistry

Agenda

Theory:

  • Introduction to polymer chemistry and polymer binders
  • Overview of mineral binders
  • Suitable VINNAPAS® products for dry-mix mortars
  • Dry-mix mortars and their advantages
  • Functions, standards and installation of polymer-modified dry-mix mortars: tile adhesives, grout mortars, self-leveling flooring compounds, external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS/EIFS), concrete repair mortars and waterproofing membranes

Practice:

  • Lab training focusing on individual applications

Highlights:

  • Tours of dispersible polymer powder plant and the application technology test lab.

Seminar objectives

Covering both theory and practice, this course will teach you how dry-mix mortars are structured and how polymeric binders can improve their properties in diverse applications.

Target audience

Technicians, R&D specialists

Seminar language

German

Fee (plus VAT)

1070.00 EUR

Number of participants

3 - 12

Dates

Deadline: Feb 17, 2025
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Trainer

WACKER ACADEMY Trainer Dr. Marion Killat

Dr. Marion Killat

Dr. Marion Killat studied and received her doctorate in chemistry at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern. Following a post-doctoral stay in the USA, she started her career at WACKER in research and development at WACKER POLYMERS. Shortly after the founding of WACKER ACADEMY, she became a member of the trainer team with a focus on various products and applications of the POLYMERS division. In 2020, she took over the management of WACKER ACADEMY Europe.

WACKER ACADEMY Trainer Michael Killermann

Michael Killermann

Michael Killermann joined WACKER in 1992 in the analytical department. From 1996 to 2008, he worked as a lab technician in the Building & Coatings business team, where he was in charge of technical distributor support for industrial coatings. He was recruited to the WACKER ACADEMY training team as a practical instructor in May 2008.

WACKER ACADEMY Trainer Dr. Barbara Müller

Dr. Barbara Müller

Dr. Barbara Müller studied chemistry at the Technical University of Munich and obtained a doctorate in inorganic chemistry. In 2008, she started her career at WACKER in the POLYSILICON division in the development for the deposition of polycrystalline silicon rods and the associated material composite. As a working group leader, she was responsible for production support and for various projects focusing on process optimization, product quality and manufacturing costs. From 2017 she held various marketing positions at WACKER POLYMERS, most recently as Senior Marketing Manager for the EMEA region. Dr. Barbara Müller has been on our team of instructors since March 2024.