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Hollowcore Concrete Extrusion
For Decades Ultra-Span engineers have been working to perfect the hollowcore concrete extrusion industry. If innovation could be measured in patents we'd be merely industry leaders, because of our constant innovation however we've set the industry standard. Our commitment is to develop the factors that affect profits - for both business and technology.
* Our extruders, concrete saws, casting pallets, supporting and material handling equipment and other manufactured equipment are the most efficient, durable and profitable you can buy.
* Sounds pretty good - but what's our greatest achievement? A foolproof profit making system that applies our experience to your mechanical operations. When you buy Ultra-Span machines you can make a great concrete product. When you install the Ultra-Span system your operation will make you money.
Extruders
* Low noise extrusion (less than 85 dB) with Ultra-Span's "Whisper" Technology.
* Extrudes concrete at a rate of up to maximum 1.9 meters (75 inches) per minute, drive is easily adjustable to suit your concrete mixing and delivery systems speed and capacity.
* High quality slabs: dimensionally accurate, superior finish, optimum concrete density and excellent bond to strand.
* Increased profits due to highly efficient trouble free production, reduced maintenance costs and reduced concrete consumption.
* Zero slump concrete with optimum water / cement ratio reducing curing time in as little as 6 hours with controlled curing methods.
* Longer spans with high capacity.
* Long term technical support along with innovative design and engineering expertise.
* Highest international standards, an ISO 9001-2000 company.
* Optional accessories allowing for project diversification.
Saws
* Multi-Angle Saw is capable of performing 90° cross cuts, 180° rip cuts, and angle cuts up to 45° left or right directly on the casting bed.
* Increased versatility; one saw capable of cutting 15cm (6in) to 40cm (16in) slabs. Provides greater design flexibility for your customer.
* Reduced cutting costs; elimination of triple handling and double cutting the product. One person operation. Pre-set blade speed provides longer blade life and eliminates blade damage caused by operator error. Cross cuts accomplished in as little as 65 seconds. Longitudinal rip cuts as rapid as 7.6m (25ft) / minute. Laser light guidance allows for fast setup and greater accuracy of cut.
* Dependable and durable; manufactured to international quality standards (ISO 9001-2000). Solid state electrical circuitry designed for optimum performance. All controls are interlocked eliminating any possibility of damage caused by activating two or more commands at the same time. Safe working platform, excellent visibility. Extremely low maintenance.
Production Services Vehicle (PSV)
* Cleaning the casting bed removes dust and debris from the casting bed's surface with a rotating brush which spans the full width of bed (including the rails). Water can be applied ahead of the rotating brush to assist the cleaning process as well as keeping dust to levels to a minimum. Final cleaning is provided by a rear mounted rubber wiper removing any residual water. Brush and wiper are raised when not in the cleaning mode.
* Applying release agent (form oil) to the casting bed surface. Holding Tank and Pump supplies release agent to the rear mounted spray bar providing a light film of oil to the casting bed surface.
* Pulling multiple prestressing strands in a single pass. Rear mounted strand hooks pull up to seven prestressing strands the full length of the casting bed.
* Increased production as the time cycle between cutting / stripping the product and producing new product is significantly reduced (by as much as 50%), saving valuable time during the production process.
* Reduced production costs; a two to five man operation has now been reduced to a one man operation. Quantity of release agent substantially reduced as it is now applied in exact amounts. Up to 7 prestressing strands can be quickly and easily pulled at the same time.
* Dependable and Durable; manufactured international quality standards (ISO 9001-2000). Easy access to controls from driver's seat. Extremely low maintenance insures smooth slab bottom year after year for your clients. Increases the life span of the casting beds.
