RATEC GMBH

Insert magnets for mounting and assembly from RATEC have been used for years in the precast concrete industry. They have proven themselves in tough everyday conditions. And through the combination of rubber bodies with integrated magnets, they can be produced in almost any geometry. Simple solutions make efficient work possible. The strong, integrated magnet fixes the insert part in the exact position.

In addition to the various possibilities of using robots, we also offer different lifting beams for demoulding and easy handling, both for use with RATEC shuttering within and outside the centre of gravity. Our lifting beams are tailored to our shuttering by means of intelligent attachment solutions, allowing for safe and straightforward handling in the plant.

Insert magnets for mounting and assembly from RATEC have been used for years in the precast concrete industry. They have proven themselves in tough everyday conditions. And through the combination of rubber bodies with integrated magnets, they can be produced in almost any geometry. Simple solutions make efficient work possible. The strong, integrated magnet fixes the insert part in the exact position.

Our newly developed modular mould kit offers the perfect solution also for smaller projects. One of the unique features of the new concept is the patent-pending shrinking mechanism, whereby the module is lifted while the inner core is shrunk at the same time. The mould was also deliberately designed to be modular. The core and exterior panels consist of various standardised components that can be easily swapped out and adapted to other room dimensions. This means the mould can be used efficiently even if the production volume of a room is small.

Visionary concepts come true with upcrete® modular moulds – even complex concrete structures can be produced with smooth surfaces on all sides. The room module mould with “flying” shrinking core was the fi rst room cell mould developed in Hockenheim and was used for a modular housing project for a Peruvian customer. This mould variant is based on the upcrete® technology, in which self-compacting concrete is pumped from below into a closed mould. This process allows the concrete to optimally distribute within the mould and yields smooth surfaces on all sides, as well as precise edges and recesses. Another advantage is that the structure can be produced in its fi nal installation position, which means that subsequent turning is no longer required.

The UPP Pump Station is suitable for the realisation of complex, smooth and high quality precast concrete parts. As the centrepiece of the upcrete® technology, the UPP creates possibilities where other filling techniques are out of the question for reasons of quality or feasibility.

The pocket battery moulds from RATEC incorporate all the creativity and engineering know-how of more than 40 years of experience in the development and rationalisation of precast concrete plants. Together with the proven upcrete® technology, our pocket battery moulds prove their high quality and cost-effectiveness day in and day out on three continents. The end product is characterised by smooth surface concrete on all sides as well as by the smallest geometric tolerances. The shutterings also impress with their ease-of-use and sturdiness.

Many different shapes are possible with just one mould – notwithstanding easy handling and short changeover times. The easiest way to produce a 3D room element is to use a fixed inner core with a slope. However, this approach is only suitable to elements in which the formation of a wall slope in the element is possible within the scope of the standards and static requirements. Such is the case for the design of garages or the production of transformer stations. For the production of substation elements in particular, we developed a solution that covers common types of stations, is flexible to use, and which can speed up the process in the plant.

The UCI pump connection enables the supply of concrete with a formwork-smooth finish. This means that no curing is necessary and a clean filling process without residual concrete is guaranteed.

The KBV crane concrete distributor is THE transport system for concrete from the mixing plant to the production area. Precise unloading not only saves concrete, but also improves the quality of your finished parts.