Manual overhead wall battery moulds
The Manual Overhead Wall Battery Mould from Construx Precast is designed for the efficient prefabrication of wall panels with fair-faced concrete on both sides. Ideal for architectural and structural applications, this system combines precision steel formwork, customizable configurations, and safe, ergonomic operation.
High-Quality steel sheeting for smooth concrete surfaces
Each panel is equipped with a single-piece steel sheeting, either 8mm or 10mm thick, specially manufactured for use as formwork surfaces. These sheets are available in sizes up to 16m x 4.5m, free of joints.
The surface is sandblasted and polished with an automated grinding machine, ensuring a smooth, consistent finish. The degree of smoothness is tailored to meet individual customer requirements.
Customers can freely define:
- Panel length
- Panel height
- Number of panels
Overhead suspension for maximum safety and accessibility
The panels are suspended from an overhead steel track, creating a clear, unobstructed workspace between panels and eliminating trip hazards.
This overhead configuration improves:
- Operator safety
- Ease of access
- Clean working conditions
There are no tie-bars through the concrete, ensuring a flawless surface finish.
Panel Securing:
- Bottom: Individual tie-bars per panel
- Top: Alternating tie-bars (optional hydraulic alternatives available)
Flexible movement options
Panels can be moved using one of three systems:
- Manual chain drive
- Hydraulic rams with carrier system (on the outside panel)
- Electric motors integrated in each movable panel
Setup options
Customers can choose between two base configurations:
1. Fixed Centre Panel Setup
- With or without working platform
- Ideal for two-sided access and independent operation
- Enables hand-finishing on both right and left panels from the centre
2. Fixed End Panel Setup
- For straightforward production layouts
- Can be combined with 1 or 2 movable end panels and several movable intermediate panels
All centre and end panels are fitted with:
- Steel working platforms
- Safety railings
- Access ladders
Accessories & adjustability
Construx Precast offers a wide range of custom accessories to enhance formwork performance:
- Bases
- Stop-ends
- Height adjusters
- Magnets
Intermediate and side forms can be articulating, meaning they lift and pivot back during demoulding—no removal required. Adjustability is available in 10mm increments, allowing precise positioning of intermediate panels.
Key benefits
- Fair-faced concrete on both sides
- Safe, overhead system with clear workspace
- Multiple manual, hydraulic, or electric movement options
- Configurable layout with centre or end panel setups
- Full range of modular accessories and adjustment tools
- Compliance with modern precast safety and efficiency standards
