Concrete well ring molds: operation technology

Concrete well rings are widely used in the construction of wells, drainage, and sewage systems. Demand for them does not decline; the rings are used by both individual developers and construction companies, making molds for the manufacture of concrete well rings always in demand.

Advantages of Using Concrete Ring Molds

Molds of various sizes are used for the manufacture of concrete rings. Some builders use molds made with their own hands. However, using industrial-made well ring molds will save you from annoying errors, and the ring will have the required parameters and a smooth surface.

When working, you need to know the features of using reinforced concrete ring molds:

• the mold is installed on a metal pallet or horizontal platform, and the level is checked;
• the outer and inner cylinders of the molds must be fixed with metal spacers;
• a special reinforcing mesh or a frame made of metal rods is inserted between the cylinders, and the reinforcement is secured with a retainer. The height of the mesh or frame must be less than the height of the finished ring;
• when the height of the mortar reaches the spacers, they are removed, and the top layer is leveled;
• molds without vibrators are filled with concrete mixture gradually, compacting every 20–25 cm, while molds with vibrators are filled completely at once. When filling a simple mold, a manual immersion vibrator can be used.

Pros and Cons of Concrete Ring Molds During Their Manufacture

During the production of well rings, both pros and cons of concrete ring molds are noted. Positive characteristics include:

• compactness of mold structures;
• convenience of their application;
• smooth surface of the finished product;
• high efficiency of use;
• high strength, reliability, and durability.

A disadvantage of metal ring molds is their weight, but this problem is solved with the help of special equipment.

The "Stroytekhnik" online store has an assortment of high-quality reinforced concrete ring molds of various sizes and modifications. You can purchase simple molds consisting of two cylinders, or vibrating molds.

The technology of operating the molds has a number of nuances. Pouring should be carried out at an ambient temperature of at least 8 °C, and the molds should be installed in the shade, under a canopy, or in a production facility. Direct sunlight reduces the strength of the finished product.

The timing of cylinder disassembly depends on the temperature regime and humidity during the operation of the reinforced concrete ring molds; the period lasts from one to four days. First, the inner cylinder is collapsed, then the outer one. After dismantling the cylinders, the concrete rings must not be moved, let alone rolled, for another ten days. The rings are moistened with water for a week, and the product will reach maximum strength in 4 weeks.

The production of well ring molds offers consumers collapsible and vibration molds. When purchasing any type of mold for rings, pay attention to molds for concrete products. In the "Stroytekhnik" store, you can choose a concrete mold for various purposes.