BarChip macro synthetic fibre eliminates steel reinforcement from Plastek Industries precast concrete products, which include storm water pits, septic tanks and treatment systems, water tanks and troughs, telecommunications and electrical pits, manholes and access covers.
BarChip fibre is perfectly suited to precast concrete and delivers product and process advantages for both the manufacturer and product owner. Plastek have identified 8 key areas where BarChip fibre has added value:
1) Time - BarChip can reduce construction time by as much as 50%
2) Safety - BarChip eliminates the need to unroll and install steel mesh
3) Waste - BarChip eliminates off-cuts when using steel
4) Cost - BarChip significantly reduces cost vs steel
5) Labour - BarChip reduces labour and effort during manufacturing
6) Carbon Footprint - BarChip has a much lower carbon footprint than steel
7) Performance - BarChip improves the flexural capacity and ductility of concrete elements.
8) Durability - BarChip eliminates corrosion, increasing concrete durability.
Plastek Managing Director Russell Coxall explains;
“BarChip helps us deliver long-term durability for our customers. The ductility of the fibre combined with our engineered designs generates the best performance possible, and by eliminating steel from our products we eliminate any risk of corrosion related issues in the future”
10 май 2023
