Here at Coote engineering, we design and manufacture the machines that create precast concrete products, so who better to explain the process.

Precast concrete products feature concrete poured and cured in factory moulds before arriving at the construction site. Pouring concrete directly on-site makes shaping, sizing, and manoeuvring heavy materials difficult. Precast manufacturing eliminates these job-site headaches, streamlining the entire building process and delivering precise results every time.

How are precast concrete products made?

Precast concrete products are made through pouring either Wet Cast or Dry Cast concrete into moulds which are then hardened are removed to be dispatched. These moulds could be from concrete posts, slabs or even slats for animal housing.

There are a range of different machines which can make a variety of different products. With different products, there are different production processes. A great example of this is the precast hollowcore machine. With hollowcore, there are several large machine components that are necessary to produce those specific products. This advantage applies to nearly all precast concrete products. While shapes and sizes vary, the core process stays the same: teams design and manufacture components off-site, then transport the finished products directly to the job site.

Benefits of precast over on site pouring

On site pouring which also has its benefits has been increasingly less popular over the last decade with the precast industry growing. Construction companies and engineers have become more aware of the benefits that come with producing concrete products off site. These products might be things like walls, flooring, Windowsills, chimneys, pillars and much more. Not only has producing these become easier but it has become extremely efficient. Specialised machinery drives the mass production of precast concrete. Faster manufacturing accelerates overall construction timelines. It also slashes costs across the entire industry, allowing builders to purchase premium products at significantly lower rates.

If you would like more information on precast concrete machinery, here at Coote Engineering we would have no problem answering any questions that you might have. Visit out contact us page for our contact details or even leave us a message.