Technology Package

Standard pan tiles are products of the MCR technology package. Pan tiles are the preferred type because of their flexibility in application, using a wider range of sub-structures. Roman pattern tiles are also developed for high quality roofs and for claddings, essential for urban markets.

• Product Specifications

  ·         Clear length                                  480 mm

  ·         Length after overlap                       400 mm

  ·         Clear width                                   240 mm

  ·         Width after overlap                        200 mm

  ·         Thickness                                    8 mm/10 mm

  ·         Corrugation depth                          50 mm

  ·         Nominal weight                             2.25 kg/2.6 kg

  ·         Purlin spacing                               400 mm

  ·         Load bearing capacity                   80/100 kg

• Equipment   The production kit includes:

  ·      Vibrating table operated by electric motor (220 v; single phase; ¼ HP; 2800 r.p.m.)

  ·         Tile moulds made of High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), mounted on wooden frames.

  ·         Complete set of accessories and quality control equipment.

The equipment can consistently produce up to 225 tiles per day with four workers.

• Quality Control Rigorous tests are periodically carried out at the workshop for load bearing strength, water tightness, ring test, visual and dimensional check. Compulsory training for production by DA technicians at the time of installation ensures good quality of tiles. For providing high quality and consistent training, interactive CD-ROM based training package has been developed and is widely used. A set of manuals for production costing, quality control, mix design, transportation and installation of tiles is also available.

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