Continuous concrete tile curing chambers and automated handling system for Marley Eternit

The Modernisation of a Concrete Roof Tile Plant in the United Kingdom

Fig. 1 Entry end showing 5 lanes forming the complete concrete curing system.

Fig. 2 Internal view showing an empty stillage, internal roller
conveyor, support steelwork, angled roof construction and high level exhaust ducting.

Fig. 3 Internal view showing the hot air supply ducting and the roller conveyor for the handling system.

Fig. 4 View showing the entry end transfer car and track with tiles exiting the initial conditioning lane.

Fig. 5 External view of two batch loaded curing chambers for specials.

Fig. 6 Internal view showing the product and inclined roof to prevent any condensation drop out.

Fig. 7 Rear view of the oil fired air handling unit and insulated supply/recirculation ducting.

CDS Group has recently completed and commissioned a high specification curing system at Marley Eternit’s site at Branston, Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom.

Marley Eternit is part of the worldwide Etex Group and is the leading provider of roofing and cladding solutions to the construction industry. The group was formed in 2005 after the amalgamation of two companies Marley Roofing and Eternit Building Materials. The product portfolio includes all types of concrete and clay tiles, fiber cement slates and a comprehensive range of building products. Committed to sustainable manufacturing, they are an
environmental leader within the industry and have built a reputation for quality of product and service.

CDS Group, based in Stoke on Trent, United...