 A
Spacer for Every Space
Technical information for
Developers, Consultants, Engineers and Contractors.
What is a Spacer?
A Spacer : (n)an article either in
plastic or concrete that is placed in between the Spacers
are internationally recognized and recommended. Spacers
also help to prevent spalling concrete and provide
concrete covers.
IN the 60's spacers were first introduced to construction
sites around the world. However, then, contractor cast
their own concrete spacers at site. With the advance of
construction technology, many countries started to
manufacture plastic spacers.
In the 80's, plastic spacers were first introduced and
highly recommended to Singapore by its biggest developer,
the public housing entity of the Housing &
Development Board (HDB).
How is a Spacer made?
Plastic spacers are manufactured by the precision plastic
injection moulding. The process itself, using the latest
sophisticated technology and machinery, requires
experience and technical know-how to ensure co=lose
tolerances and high quality control.
Why use a Spacer?
There are many advantages to plastic spacers as compared
to the conventional practices:-
Resistance to Corrosion
High Density P. E. the core material used, is entirely
chemically inert under the most stringent conditions and
has excellent resistance to acids and chemicals. P. E. is
also non toxic material that is commonly used and cost
effective and is fully versatile in even the most
complicated design to meet every industry needs.
Safety in Handling
and 'Environmentally- friendly'
Every spacer has been designed and manufactured with
safety in mind. There are no sharp edges or corners.
Furthermore, they are lightweight - simply carry them to
the highest floor without fear of overloading on the lift
or even the worker. Plastic spacers mean no more messy
concrete laying around on site, thus enhancing our green
environment. Avoid manual mixing of cement and sand as
control of perfect and consistence ratio are a difficult
task to achieve.
Total Convenience
and Peace of Mind
Plastic spacers offer great convenience and are more
cost-effective in the long run. Have peace of mind that
every spacer manufactured and used meet stringent test
requirements from Singapore's top laboratory and is
designed to meet your every need. There is a spacer for
every need. They can also be designed just to meet your
requirement. For instance, the MRTC has been the result
of work down with the Mass Rapid Transit of Singapore for
their tunnels and tracks.
Cost Savings
There are many cost saving in using plastic spacers
simply because:
Plastic Spacers =
- Quality and Cost-effective
- Consistent in size, shape and aesthetics.
- Light and handy.
- Saves contract work duration
- Saves labor costs
- Save site overheads
- Allows earlier hand-over of building
- Allows earlier occupation of building
- Allows earlier operation of business
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