Precast concrete, a robust construction product, is created by casting concrete in a reusable mold which is then cured in a controlled factory setting before being transported to the construction site. This method offers numerous advantages over traditional cast-in-situ approaches, including enhanced strength over time, extended service life, and minimal maintenance requirements. Precast concrete provides a consistent quality and finish, significantly reduces dust, noise, and waste, and minimizes the disruption often associated with on-site concrete production. Moreover, the controlled environment of a precast plant allows for greater raw material management and workmanship, ensuring higher quality, faster delivery, and more cost-effective construction solutions.
In many parts of India, manhole construction still relies on the labor-intensive and time-consuming use of bricks and mortar. Addressing this outdated method, AHCT offers innovative wetcast forms for production of precast manohles that comply with Indian Standards (IS 17725: 2022). These forms not only streamline the construction process but also enhance the consistency and quality of the final precast products. The range includes cone forms, riser forms, base forms, slab forms, and joint rings, all designed to significantly reduce the time and labor traditionally required for manhole construction.
Precast box culverts serve critical roles beneath roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructures, facilitating water flow and serving as conduits for power cables. AHCT’s adjustable box form system is pivotal for producing high-quality box culverts and drainage systems tailored to unique project specifications. The system features interchangeable core and jacket filler panels, with the capability to adjust from a minimum size of 3‘ x 5‘ inside dimenio to expand to a maximum of 20‘ x 10‘. The durable construction of these forms, utilizing 6mm skin pass HR steel plates and reinforced with heavy steel and HR steel gussets, ensures they can withstand the demands of precast culvert production, providing a reliable and efficient solution for infrastructure projects.
Concrete forming systems are essential for creating temporary or permanent molds for concrete construction, aiding in the construction of various structures like buildings, storm & sanitary sewers, transportation systems, and utilities.
AHCT, with the combined strengths of Afinitas Group Companies like New Hampton Metal Fabrication and Spillman Co., USA, offers unmatched expertise in producing precision-engineered precast concrete formwork solutions.
Yes, AHCT's expert engineers can develop forms to custom specifications, ensuring they meet the configuration, size, span, and rise combination required for the project, ultimately saving time and money for the clients.
AHCT offers various types of molds, including Box Culvert Adjustable Form, Box Culvert product, Manhole Cone Form, Manhole product, Manhole Riser Form, and U Drain product.
AHCT is highly flexible and can provide solutions for both individual forms and fully adjustable systems, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each project, whether it's regarding configuration, size, span, or rise.