There are many arguments for precast concrete construction over cast in-situ. One of these, and in my opinion, one of the most important ones, is safety. In a precast factory the dangers of onsite casting can be very successfully removed. In this blog, I will go through some of the most frequent plant safety hazards…
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How to stress efficiently?
Pre-stressing greatly enhances the structural resilience and load-bearing capacity of precast elements, which is why it is one of the most important steps in hollow-core slab production. Because stressing is such an important and time-consuming step, it is good to know how the process can be made quicker and more efficient. Thus, efficiency is the…
Why millimetres cost in hollow core production
As a precast hollow core manufacturer, you have probably pondered whether to invest in spare and wear parts of original equipment manufacturer or slightly less expensive parts of an external provider. In this blog, I will shed light on the question why it makes sense to keep your millimetres in place in hollow core production…
5 key points of material technology in precast production
A good understanding and management of concrete technology are key activities in a successful precast production operation. As the primary raw material, concrete has a direct impact on the quality, production effectiveness and costs of precast products and structures. For every structure, concrete components must be adapted to the performance requirements of both, fresh and…
Modern Precast System and Modular Construction: Where to apply?
In many parts of the world there is a big demand for new housing. To meet the backlog, many countries have put together plans to build a big number of low cost or affordable housing units in a very short time. However, all those future housing units need to meet a range of different demands…
How to digitalize hollow-core slab production?
Digitalization of production management does not benefit only the hollow-core plant, but it also makes the erection work quicker and easier at the construction site. Hence, precast factory digitalization together with digitalized design and construction site processes can create a seamless information flow from the designer to the construction site.
Acotec partition walls: where, why, how
Acotec panels are a well-suited solution to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial projects with strict requirements of sound insulation (RW 38 – 48 dB), moisture, fire, and earthquake resistance (EI30 to EI120).
3 reasons to start using ELiSLAB
Calculating reinforcement strands? Are you calculating reinforcement strands for hollow-core slabs or designing slabs with openings and reservations? Are you fed up wasting time for going back and forth between different programs and documents? If yes, let me introduce you Elematic ELiSLAB 2.0, a smart software tool for reinforcement calculations, suitable for precast plants and…
How does a new fast route to HelpDesk support your work?
Would you like to get help quicker in the case of sudden or unexpected precast production problems? Have you ever wanted to receive reports about current and past tickets, processing times and other factors related to the problem solving? Now it is possible, because we have updated our HelpDesk services. Elematic HelpDesk is available for…
What to consider when choosing tables for precast wall production?
Have you ever pondered how the tables for precast wall slab production are manufactured? How even the smallest details in them impact the result and the installations at the construction sites? When choosing tables for your precast wall panel production, it’s important to consider these details. It helps you make a decision that enables you…
3 trends to keep track of in 2019
Are you pondering what the year of 2019 brings to the precast industry? Or what kind of issues should be kept in mind during the future precast production? Here’s my view on some of the 3 trends in the precast business that have increased in importance during the past few years. Sustainable precast Climate change,…
When does your precast production benefit from a battery mold?
Would you like to start or increase your solid wall or floor slab production, but you don’t have much space available at your precast plant? Do your customers demand smooth and ready-to-paint finish on both sides of the panels? Or do you just want to make your production more efficient? If yes, read what kind…