The Spancrete Advantage

Once the engineers have chosen the plank size, the Spancrete machine is prepared while the strands are precisely laid in position. Tension is then applied with many tons of force pretensioning the strands.

The Spancrete extruder simultaneously places 3 layers of zero slump concrete, forming a monolithic, high-strength plank.

Once the proper concrete release strength is achieved, the plank is cut to the desired length. Spancrete machines can produce planks capable of spanning over 18m/60ft in length.

Pretensioning forces is the strands and the superior concrete bonding is what creates the tremendous strength of the Spancrete plank.

The Spancrete system of compaction and bonding concrete with the prestressed strands allows high load capacity and the longest spans in the industry.

Spancrete has invested years of research and millions of dollars in creating the world's finest precast, prestressed plank production systems.

Spancrete is a fast, versatile and efficient precast, prestressed hollowcore concrete system that truly gives you exceptional value for your investment.

Spancrete Plank Advantages

Fast, safe erection with minimal crews.

Install up to 1,200 m2/12,000 ft2 per day on steel beam, precast, masonary or poured structures.

Erect in any weather at anytime of the year.

Once in place, Spancrete planks provide a secure deck that allows other trades to begin work immediately.

Each plank's smooth surface can be carpeted or tiled directly with minimum preparation.

Planks can be lifted and installed directly from delivery vehicles.

Horizontal or vertical wall panel capabilities.

Hollowcore spans of over 18m/60ft - the world's longest.

Fire ratings of up to 4 hours.

Offers outstanding reductions in sound transmission, for quiet environment.

For more information, visit the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute web page on hollowcore manufacturing.