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The StampOur patented imprinting process lets us provide any
surface texture on both sides of the panels. The stamp rolls into
position over the form and lowers its heavy embossing plate. One time back
and forth, the curved plate rocks the texture of it's rubber surface into
the wet concrete. The rocking motion squeezes out the air, avoiding
suction that can damage both the texture of the panel and the integrity of
the concrete.
Then the plate lifts, and the stamp moves to the next section.
Every day we pour a new set of panels. Every day we strip a new set
from their forms and set them on the racks to cure. Our process is new.
Our process is fast. Give us a week and we can start delivering 20 precast
panels a day. Give us a month to design custom forms and that number can
grow to 100 a day........every day.
Factory Process
- Drop - Once the forms have been prepared, the first cart to
roll over the casting stations carries the rebar. The reinforcing steel
skeletons are dropped into place and secured.
- Pour - Concrete mixers move slowly along both sides of the
platform, pouring their contents into the forms. The concrete is raked
and vibrated down into the spaces between the ribs of the reinforcement
structure.
- Imprint - A patented method for stamping the texture on the
reverse side is the crux of our process. After the concrete has leveled
and coloring agent is applied across its skin, our unique imprinting
mechanism stamps a pattern into the wet surface.
- Pull - The following morning forklifts pull the steam-curved
units from their forms and haul them to the painting stations or the
stockpile where they await shipping.
The forms are cleaned and reconfigured for that days pour.
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