Air Entrainers

Enhancing Durability & Workability in Concrete

Oscrete’s air-entraining admixtures are designed to deliver superior performance where conditions demand resilience and consistency. By introducing a controlled air void system, these additives significantly improve freeze–thaw resistance, protecting concrete against cracking in cold-weather environments.

Why Are Air Entrainers Used in Concrete?

Air EntrainersConcrete exposed to freeze-thaw cycles can suffer damage as trapped water expands, leading to cracks and structural weaknesses. Air entrainers solve this by creating tiny, evenly distributed voids that allow water to expand safely without compromising the concrete matrix. Additional benefits include:

  • Enhanced durability in outdoor and exposed concrete applications
  • Reduced permeability, preventing excessive moisture absorption
  • Improved mix consistency, reducing segregation and bleed

Oscrete’s Air Entrainer Range

As part of Oscrete’s extensive portfolio of over 150 admixtures, our air-entraining products are tailored for ready-mix concrete, mortar, and screed applications. They ensure superior performance, mix stability, and ease of use across a wide range of construction environments.

These admixtures play a vital role in producing durable, high-performance concrete — especially where environmental exposure and long-term resilience are key.