Twin-hinged wall battery moulds
Improving the efficiency of wall battery moulds by combining horizontal preparation with vertical pouring.
The Twin-Hinged Wall Battery Mould from Construx-Weckenmann introduces a hybrid concept that significantly increases productivity in precast wall production by combining the ease of horizontal preparation with the efficiency of vertical casting. This system offers enhanced ergonomics, reduced working-at-height time, and full compliance with modern health and safety regulations for precast factories.
Innovative Twin-Hinged Design for High Efficiency
The mould system consists of twin-hinged panels that pivot around a horizontal axle, allowing the formwork to open into two flat horizontal table surfaces. This makes the process of base installation, insert placement, and reinforcement setup just as simple as working on a traditional tilting table.
Standard Configuration
The typical configuration includes:
- 1 fixed outer panel with integrated working platforms
- 1 movable outer panel, also with working platforms
- 3 twin-hinged folding panels
- 2 double-sided intermediate panels
Both the twin-hinged panels and intermediate panels are mounted on rails and can be moved:
- Manually via chain drive
- Or electrically, with integrated motors in each intermediate panel
Operation Workflow
1. Panel Setup & Horizontal Preparation
Twin-hinged panels are unlocked and lowered horizontally using an overhead crane.
Operators can easily install bases, side stop-ends, and insert components.
Surfaces are oiled, and reinforcement is laid and secured—just like on a flat tilting table.
2. Panel Closing & Vertical Pouring
Once both sides are fully prepared, the hinged panel is lifted and closed, returning to a vertical casting position.
Intermediate panels remain upright, acting as double-sided formwork between two twin-hinged panels. They only require surface oiling and cleaning.
3. Rail Movement
Intermediate panels can be linked to twin-hinged panels to allow smooth, synchronized movement along the rails during the mould cycle.
Key Benefits
- Combines the comfort of horizontal preparation with the space efficiency of vertical casting
- Reduced time working at height → improved health & safety compliance
- Manual or motorized rail movement for increased flexibility
- Twin-hinged system enables fast setup and cycle time reduction
- Ideal for factories producing precast wall panels at scale
