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Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:32 pm Page 3 Alfabloc The unique Alfabloc walling system is only available from us and has seven important advantages over any other traditional walling on the market today. 1 2 Easy Installation No other walling system can be installed as quickly. No Protruding Toe Allows easy cleaning and unloading. X No protruding toe to get caught on. 3 4 Freestanding No Ground fixing required in most cases. Load one side only or both sides. Delivered Upright 5 Bay Configuration 6 Bay configuration can be changed in minutes. Interlocking Blocks interlock to form solid wall. 7 Threaded Inserts 16mm or 20mm threaded inserts cast into block, for connecting or lifting.
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:33 pm Page 4 Features & Accessories Accessories A unique and extensive range of accessories are available to complement the Alfabloc range. Roof Kits A range of roof kits are available, making covered storage an option with the Alfabloc walling system. Steel Extensions Increases 3m unit to 3.6m Corner Sections End Covers Lifting Attachment Indestructible Push Wall Corner sections allow Alfabloc walls to be continuous and gap free. End covers seal the wall units and are available in a variety of designs. The unique lifting attachment ensures ease of construction, making an Alfabloc wall a one man operation Pump hollow section with concrete to form a virtually industructible wall. Optional Ground Fixings Ground fixings are available for an even more secure surface attachment. Top Channel Standard cast in threaded inserts allow fixing of top channel. Recessed Connecting Straps Recessed connecting straps attach wall units together along their vertical length.
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:33 pm Page 5 Alfabloc 1 2.44m Alfablocs must only be lifted with an approved lifting attachment or with a suitable lifting chain if lifting loops are to be used in accordance with safety instructions. 7 Lift the Alfabloc approximately 450mm from ground level to enable you to lower it into place over installed unit. 2 Once secured to the forklift tines, the lifting attachment is inserted into the hollow of the A to lift the Alfabloc. N.B. 3.05m & 3.65m are designed to be lifted using the horizontal cross member 1.4m above the base of the block and therefore no attachment is required Once in position lower the Alfabloc into place so that the connecting straps fit securely over the installed unit. NB: DO NOT attempt to install Alfablocs by inserting the unstrapped end of one unit into the strapped end of an installed unit. Alfabloc must always be lowered into place as described above. 3 Alfablocs are delivered upright on a flatbed vehicle. N.B. Some Alfablocs will be delivered without steel connecting straps fitted. 9 To secure Alfablocs in place, first loosen the bolts in the 2 connecting straps of the freshly installed unit. 4 These strapless units should always be used to begin installation of each new row of Alfablocs. This allows the first Alfabloc in a row to be placed flat against a retaining wall. 10 Align the holes in the front edge of the connecting straps with the holes in the previously installed unit. Insert bolts and tighten to secure the Alfabloc in place. 5 Always lift Alfablocs into position with the connecting straps facing away from the forklift i.e. towards the installed units. 11 Re-tighten the previously loosened bolts in the newly installed unit. 6 Align the Alfabloc with the previously installed unit. 12 Repeat the process (steps 5-11) until the desired number of units are installed in each row.
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:34 pm Page 6 Instructions For Handling & Installation 13 Attach steel end cover, if required, by bolting into the holes in the last unit installed in each row. 14 If required, a steel corner section can be attached to an Alfabloc in place of the connecting straps. This allows Alfablocs to be placed at right angles to one another forming a secure sealed corner. (16) 15 Alfablocs fitted with corner sections are moved into position the same way as normal blocks fitted with connecting straps. 16 Position the corner unit against an existing Alfabloc wall and lower into position.
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:35 pm Page 7 Alfabloc 2.4m block Loading Refer to the adjoining table for anchoring requirements for various materials. The maximum angle of repose is 25 0 for suitable materials. Height Width Thickness Weight at base ft 4ft 30 1.Tonnes 2400mm mm 762mm 2.4 metre wall height 25 0 (max) Free Standing Anchored Not Suitable Anchoring 2 No.32 Dia. Holes for M24 stud anchors 500mm long, 145mm embedment into slab & kemfix R-CAS resin capsules Angle of repose 0 0 NB: all references to anchored blocks in the adjoining tables refer to this method of fixing. Material Type Gravel / Sand* Approx. material density KN/m 3 Grain Woodchip Household Sewage Paper Composted Green 16 6 5 10 305 610 305 305 610 305 mm THK CONNECTION PLATE 920 2 No. 16mm LIFTING INSERTS 2 No. 32 DIA. HOLES FOR M24 KEMFIX R-CAS RESIN CAPSULES 500mm LONG 145mm EMBEDMENT INTO SLAB 31 31 2440 762 5mm THK CONNECTION PLATE mm RECESS mm RECESS 305 610 305 762 230 305 31 55 2440 1130 NB. Alternative uses should be referred to Poundfield Products for technical advice (01449) 723 PFA Section & Dimensions 50 25 25 50 2 No. 16mm LIFTING INSERTS 31 152 229 229 152 762 1. TONNES PER 2440mm ALFABLOC
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:36 pm Page 3.0m block Loading Refer to the adjoining table for anchoring requirements for various materials. The maximum angle of repose is 25 0 for suitable materials. Height Width Thickness Weight at base 10ft 4ft 4 2.Tonnes 3050mm mm mm 3.0 metre wall height 25 0 (max) Free Standing Anchored Not Suitable Anchoring As 2.4m block with four number M24 stud anchors 500mm long, 145mm embedment into slab & Chemfix R-CAS resin capsules. Angle of repose 0 0 Material Type Gravel / Sand* Approx. material density KN/m 3 Grain* Woodchip Household Sewage Paper Composted Green 16 6 5 10 NB. Alternative uses should be referred to Poundfield Products for technical advice (01449) 723 PFA Section & Dimensions 920 305 610 305 620 915 1140 50mm CHAMFER TYPICAL 125 79 225 79 125 5mm THK CONNECTION PLATE 300 300 14 3050 5mm THK CONNECTION PLATE mm RECESS 2 No. 20mm LIFTING INSERTS mm RECESS 3050 4 No. 32 DIA. HOLES FOR M24 KEMFIX R-CAS RESIN CAPSULES 500mm LONG 145mm EMBEDMENT INTO SLAB 305 610 305 2 No. 20mm LIFTING INSERTS 343 540 342 1225 = = 1225 50 50 40 35 35 40 200 720 200 2. TONNES PER 3050mm ALFABLOC 5 STEEL
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:37 pm Page 9 Alfabloc 3.6m block Loading Refer to the adjoining table for anchoring requirements for various materials. The maximum angle of repose is 25 0 for suitable materials. Height Width Thickness Weight at base 12ft 4ft 4 2.5Tonnes 3600mm mm mm 3.6 metre wall height 25 0 (max) Free Standing Anchored Not Suitable Anchoring As per 3.0m block. Angle of repose 0 0 Material Type Gravel / Sand Approx. material density KN/m 3 Grain Woodchip Household Sewage Paper Composted Green 16 6 5 10 NB. Alternative uses should be referred to Poundfield Products for technical advice (01449) 723 PFA Section & Dimensions 3mm THK STEEL EXTENSION 600 305 610 305 920 620 915 1140 50mm CHAMFER TYPICAL 125 79 225 STEEL EXTENSION 600 STEEL EXTENSION 79 125 5mm THK CONNECTION PLATE 300 300 14 3650 5mm THK CONNECTION PLATE mm RECESS 2 No. 20mm LIFTING INSERTS AND CONNECTION TO STEEL EXTENSION mm RECESS 3050 3650 4 No. 32 DIA. HOLES FOR M24 KEMFIX R-CAS RESIN CAPSULES 500mm LONG 145mm EMBEDMENT INTO SLAB 305 610 305 2 No. 20mm LIFTING INSERTS 343 540 342 1225 = = 1225 50 50 40 35 35 40 200 720 200
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:3 pm Page 10 Applications The Alfabloc is a very structurally efficient and versatile concept in design. In the majority of working conditions the Alfabloc units are lowly stressed and provide a robust retaining structure. With granular materials, which generally provide the most onerous loadings, the Alfabloc unit has additional stability generated by the frictional force down the face of the wall. Experience has shown the units can withstand significant misuse by mechanical plant used to move retained material. However, as with any relatively thin walled concrete structure, they will suffer damage with persistent and negligent striking by mechanical plant. The foundation for the Alfabloc system is usually the new or existing concrete hard standing onto which stored materials will be contained. The loads imposed by the Alfabloc units are usually no more than the wheel loads imposed by the mechanical plant utilised to move the stored material. Depending on the nature of the stored material the units can be either placed onto the concrete hard standing or bolted into place. To assist in the spread of load horizontally the units are nominally fixed together with a galvanised plate, which also provides a seal to the joints.
Alpha Bloc NEW A4 pp 9/5/05 12:31 pm Page 1 The Grove, Creeting St. Peter, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 QG Telephone: 01449 723 Facsimile: 01449 723151 www.poundfield.com