Production Facilities

Plant Layout The Mixing Plant

 

Production is typically designed for the use of concrete beds, unless a smooth soffit is required [such as for hollow core slabs, etc.] in which case steel beds have to be provided for.

The beds are about 100 to 150 m (300 to 450 feet) long and feature rails on both sides for the machinery to travel on. The number of beds depends on the scheduled production capacity.
Without additional heating, the precast elements need approx. two days for curing. However, with heating, the beds can be re-used every day.

Usually, production takes place indoors, i.e. in a production bay of approx. 150 to 180 m (400 to 550 feet) long and 15 to 20 m (50 to 70 feet) wide. There are also facilities operating in the open. Sometimes, these will be enclosed later by building a shed around it with building elements from the own production.

Plant Layout The Mixing Plant