Equipment for the production of concrete rings: a technical

It is possible to get concrete rings in the farm in two ways: to buy or make it yourself. The first option is undoubtedly simpler, but also more expensive. The second will save, but requires the availability of appropriate equipment, which we will discuss in this article.

General provisions

Why do we need rings of concrete?

Application area

• Water wells and wells. Providing water to the suburban area is one of the primary tasks. Connecting with the city water supply in most cases is impossible, so you have to go deep into the ground. At the same time, it is most efficient and easy to create a complete shaft or just a caisson made of concrete rings.

• Septic tanks. Again the problem of the lack of a central system pushes for the arrangement of an individual repository of human waste. Summer toilet of concrete rings or sewer well perfectly cope with the task.

• Laying communication networks. Reinforced concrete tunnels will protect electrical or heat networks from any aggressive environmental influences.

Specifications

Due to what qualities is the use of cement rings so beneficial in the arrangement of the above structures?

• Moisture resistance. This is one of the basic requirements, as in most cases it is assumed that there is constant contact with liquids that not every construction material will withstand.
• Strength. Reinforced concrete has sufficient resistance to mechanical pressure to perfectly withstand the settling of the soil and any other physical effects.
• Convenient sizes of concrete rings. For example, the most common products have a meter diameter and almost the same height, which is very convenient both during the installation of the well and during its operation.

• Affordable price. Especially in the case of hand-made production, the details of which we will analyze.
• Durability. Resistance to the processes of decay, corrosion, temperature extremes and the attack of pests ensures a long operational period.

Manufacturing process

Making concrete rings begins with the preparatory work.

Necessary equipment

To begin, we collect equipment for the manufacture of concrete rings:

More detail should dwell on the workpiece.

Form for rings

This is the most important equipment for concrete rings, without which everything else is useless. And you can also buy it in finished form, or build it yourself.

Such preparation consists of the following elements:

1. Metal or plastic circles equal to the outer and inner diameters of the poured ring. When hand-made in this quality will fit pieces of pipes or barrels, as well as thin curved sheets of tin or polyvinyl chloride, fastened together by door canopies or other connecting elements. In the most hopeless situation, you can lay out the necessary outlines of the boards.

1. Cone-shaped "cap" for the central glass. It will allow the solution to be poured in from above to flow in the right direction.

Tip: if the production of concrete rings occurs in the open air, it is recommended to add to the design special covers covering the solution. This will prevent any debris from entering it.

Manufacturing technology

The instruction of operation of the listed equipment is as follows:

1. The form is set on a solid, even and moisture resistant base.

1. Create a frame of reinforcement, twisting steel rods with soft wire.

Tip: be sure to take several metal loops around the perimeter of the ring up beyond the fill. A cable will cling to them at the time of transportation, as well as they will prevent the products from sliding during installation.

1. Knead the solution in a concrete mixer. For this we need the following ingredients:

Council: it is recommended to use cement not below the brand M400. So you guarantee a sufficient level of setting.

1. We make laying concrete in layers of twenty centimeters, carefully ramming with a metal rod.
2. After complete filling of the form, we turn on the vibration unit to maximize the compaction of the mixture and fill it with all pores.
3. Add concrete if necessary.
4. After two weeks, we remove the formwork for the concrete product, by first taking out the central part, and then the outer one.
5. We transport a design to the place of installation.

Installation recommendations

Manual installation of concrete rings is carried out with the help of a tripod winch, which we leave from production work, and a shovel:

1. We dig a hole under the first ring and install it.

1. Further we dig already inside of it, going deep twenty centimeters.
2. Then we take out the soil directly from under the structure, leaving small earthen supports.
3. We knock out the remaining soil, after which the concrete ring settles.
4. This method creates a mine of the required size. It is noteworthy that concrete fencing during the entire procedure will protect you from a possible collapse of the earth.

Conclusion

Reinforced concrete rings greatly simplify the arrangement of wells and septic tanks, ensuring their reliability and durability. To make such products at home, you need special equipment, among which a special place is occupied by a special mold for pouring. It is noteworthy that it can also be made independently from barrels or pipes of suitable diameters.

The video in this article will provide you with an additional amount of visual information on the topic. The manufacture and operation of well rings on your own will allow you to significantly save the family budget.