Collaboration between Heinrich & Bock and Quadra began as part of the modernization project for the Wittenheim and Steinbourg facilities. Looking for a reliable and technologically advanced partner, Heinrich & Bock’s management was quickly attracted by the innovative dimension and versatility of the equipment offered by Quadra.
New concept of vibrating press with immediate demoulding characterized by the fact that this equipment can produce according to two different modes
of operation:
• A demoulding mode by turning the mould over
• A demoulding mode by raising the mould
This special vibrating press has thus the ability to manufacture a wide range of products. The production is fully automatic with particularly optimised industrial
production rates.
Midwest Dry Cast, based in Luverne, Minnesota, is specialized in the manufacture of concrete products suitable for pig farms, like slats and beams. This young US company wanted to evolve into an industry of the future and decided to industrialize its productionAs a partner for this project, they chose Quadra, a French manufacturer of special machines. Quadra delivered a precast production line to meet Midwest’s high expectations in terms of productivity and product quality.
To industrialize production, the choice of a partner was essential and risky for the company. For Midwest Dry Cast, this production unit project was born out of a desire to evolve into an industry of the future. In addition to productivity criteria and product quality, this plant was part of a global process of improvement and progress. This is how operators’ health and safety and environmental criteria were taken into account in the development of the project.
The kinematics of the plant allows to use two molds at the same time. An automatic mold handling and movement system positions one mold at the manufacturing workstation while the other is installed at the finishing workstation. The following operations are carried out at the manufacturing workstation – placement of reinforcements, concrete filling and vibro compaction. While the following actions are happening at the finishing workstation – trowelling, demolding, and quality control. The production cycle is split into two phases of similar duration.
On October 21 and 22, 2020, the brand new Perin & Co. plant was inaugurated. Located in Saint Maudez, this facility is the 3rd Air’Bloc® plant.
established in France. In 2014 Perin & Cie will design and develop the Air’Bloc. It is the combination of a concrete block and an all-mineral cement-based insulating foam called Air’Mousse. To generate the insulation, Air’Mousse, patented by Perin & Co., a special filling machine must be installed. This machine is the result of a 3-year collaboration between Quadra and the Perin & Co. group.
As an industrial partner, Quadra participates in the development of Air’Bloc installations, provides innovative equipment, while improving existing production lines. As part of its new investment in Saint-Maudez, it was important for Perin & Co. that their partner was able to meet precise specifications. Thanks to its technical expertise and after an in-depth study of the various aspects of the project, Quadra was able to provide an appropriate response.
Given the particularity of the Air’Bloc® manufacturing process, the equipment was installed in a rational and functional manner. This layout allows each stage of the manufacturing process to operate simultaneously and continuously. With its different equipments, this versatile production unit can produce classic blocks, rectified blocks and high quality Air’Bloc®.
