Twittern

Innovative precast elements for civil engineering in Norway

• Fig. 1 The new factory extension provides space...

• Fig. 2 The large Multicast 250 line is used to...

• Fig. 3 The fresh product is tilted while being...

• Fig. 4 The Multicast 250 mold bracing system.

• Fig. 5 The “basement” of the factory building...

• Fig. 6 The mold is lifted over the steel core, and...

• Fig. 7 The giant lift cylinders that enable the...

• Fig. 8 The fresh pipes are put to interim indoor...

• Fig. 9 At this work station, the reinforcement...

• Fig. 10 An old Pedershaab line at VIHY® Simplex is...

• Fig. 11 Aggregates are dosed via metering...

• Fig. 12 Step irons are uncommon in Norway and...

• Fig. 13a Uniklikk – this support system has been...

• Fig. 13b Uniklikk 3D-model.

• Fig. 14 A tree protection system is also required...

• Fig. 15 The dry-weather drain is also a product...

• Fig. 16 The “Pipe Lifter” gripper system for pipe...

In 1946, Georg Hebnes established the company Skjæveland Cementstøperi AS in Sandnes, Norway. The site near Stavanger enables the transport of products by road, rail or ship. As a result, concrete products can be delivered to destinations across Norway if required. Today, the Multi-Blokk production facility also forms part of Skjæveland and manufactures concrete pavers and landscaping products (curbs, rims, hollow blocks etc.).

The first product ever manufactured there was a manhole ring for drinking-water wells. The current range mainly includes pipes, manholes and tanks. As a result of the demand-driven product development, the business is now also able to offer products specific to Norway, such as infiltration sand traps, slot drains, manhole bases with an integrated steel module for potable water networks, weights for underwater lines (capones), large planting rings or street manholes.

The company manufactures premium-quality products and must therefore meet demanding requirements in terms of quality control and...