Elematic, a global leader in precast concrete production technologies,
launches a new automatic Modifier E9 for precast hollow-core slab production.
The new machine offers not only accurate, fast and flexible marking and digging
of cutting lines and openings but also significantly reduces concrete
consumption in precast plants.
Elematic Modifier E9-1200m is used for digging openings and recesses
and drilling water holes on fresh concrete slabs on a hollow core production
line. The machine can also plot cutting lines, openings and text. The Modifier
is designed for automatic operation, but can also be operated in semi-automatic
and manual mode.
Fully automatic concrete recycling
Elematic Modifier E9 features efficient concrete recycling. This is
enabled by not using any water in the digging process which means that concrete
removed from openings can be recycled back to the extruder in the hollow-core
slab production process. The Modifier thus forms an efficient working couple
with the new Elematic Extruder E9, the smart recycling system of which can
efficiently feed used concrete back to the production process. Slab quality is
ensured by mixing the used concrete gradually with fresh concrete as well as
with a time limit; the used concrete will not be fed back to the process if it
is older than a factory specific preset time value. Together these
machines are a perfect match increasing efficiency and sustainability of
hollow-core slab production.
Concrete consumption with Modifier E9 is further reduced by an advanced
digging mechanism that ensures minimum amount of concrete left on the bed.
Fast, accurate, intelligent
The Modifier E9 saves considerable time by eliminating the need for
manual marking of cutting lines or making openings for lifting loop
installations and through holes. The machine uses wireless technology to
transfer bed plans to its FloorMES machine control system, and it can take the
plans directly from BIM systems. Location information is acquired from the
laser positioning system. The laser uses a mirror at the end of the bed to
measure distance. Reducing the need for manual work improves
production efficiency, eliminates mistakes and improves safety on the shop
floor.
Advanced built-in safety
Like all Elematic machinery, safety features are built-in. The Modifier
E9 is fitted with a safety buffer on both ends, including light sensors, which
protect the area in the middle of buffers. In addition to these, there are also
ultrasonic sensors, which add to safety, but also make it possible to pause the
operation when getting close to the extruder, for example. The operation can be
resumed, when the obstacle moves away.
More information from Nina Lehtonen, email: [email protected]
