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Rocla Products Add Value
in Key Services Delivery |
| Released: 29 October 2009 |
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| 29th October 2009 - Rocla, a leading manufacturer
in precast concrete infrastructural products and
solutions in Southern Africa, generated great
interest at the IMESA Conference and Exhibition
which took place from the 28h to the 30th October in
Cape Town. Focussing mainly on sanitation, Rocla's
stand showcased their precast, spun and tractional
concrete poles as well as a specially designed
precast panel toilet. The exhibition highlighted the
durable and zero maintenance properties of concrete,
which make it a cost-effective infrastructural
component and investment in delivering key community
services,such as sanitation and electricity
distribution. |
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Rocla's
poles used for electricty transmission |
Rocla Precast Panel Toilet |
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Poles for electrification
Now, more than ever, South Africans are cognisant of
the importance of secure electricity supply. Cable
theft, electrification and illegal connection are
some of the threats that hamper electricity
transmission and distribution in many communities.
Rocla's spun concrete poles are custom-designed with
these challenges in mind.
Spun poles derive strength from the unique
centrifugal manufacturing process, and are
invariably less expensive to install because of
their long, maintenance-free life cycle. Resistant
to vandalism and theft, spun concrete poles have
minimal resale value, are heavy to move, and are not
suitable for use as firewood or building struts for
houses. Other benefits include resistance to fire,
termites and corrosion.
Poles for lighting
Hollow, spun concrete poles are also used
extensively for street lighting. Rocla
custom-designs street light poles with an integral
earthing system. Stainless steel ferrules are flush
with the outside of the pole to provide an
electrical connection to re-inforcing wire. Rocla's
concrete poles, ranging from 4.5 to 13 metres in
length, can be custom designed for marine
environments and particularly aggressive soil
conditions.
Rocla's spun poles have found a home in sporting
stadia across South Africa for security lighting and
floodlighting. Trevor Barnard, Managing Director of
Rocla comments, "These poles are a sound investment
when compared to their steel and fibre glass
equivalents, as they are generally less expensive to
install while delivering additional benefits of
durability, maintenance-free and an attractive
appearance."
Tractional poles for railway and
telecommunication networks
Rocla's engineering team has custom-designed
tractional poles for use as electrification masts
for railways, which require the capability of
handling very high loading. In addition to railway
networks, tractional poles can be used as masts for
telecommunication network fibre, playing an integral
role in ensuring network cables and fibre are safe
from theft and vandalism.
Panelled precast toilets for sanitation
Sanitation and waste management are integral
services which Rocla's products assist in delivering
to needy communities. The Umhlathuzi Municipality in
Richards Bay is benefiting from Rocla's precast
panel toilets which are addressing critical
sanitation needs in the area. |
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More about Rocla
Rocla (Pty) Ltd, part of the Murray & Roberts group,
is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete
products for infrastructure, including pipes,
culverts, manholes, poles and other related and
customised products.
Rocla partners with customers to design and develop
solutions for specific applications. With over 91
years of experience in precast concrete technology,
Rocla provides extensive backup and technical
expertise to its customer base. Rocla has an
extensive network of factories throughout South
Africa, Namibia and Botswana, and is an ISO
9001:2000 certified company.
Through the Rocla Academy, Rocla displays its
ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional
Development in the Construction industry. The Rocla
Academy adds value by providing training to
customers, contractors and engineering consultants.
Being the only company that offers skills and
competency training to external stakeholders, Rocla
partners with its customers to add value and deliver
service of a superior standard.
About WK Construction (SA) Pty Ltd.
WK Construction KwaZulu-Natal is well-established as
a general civil engineering contractor of the
highest calibre with an enviable reputation for
reliability and the implementation of cost-effective
operational methods. The division operates
throughout the entire KwaZulu-Natal region and has
successfully completed numerous diverse projects,
such as the re-gravelling of rural roads and
associated services, the construction of complex
concrete structures. Specialised contracts such as
dredging, high-pressure sewer cleaning, and the
rehabilitation and upgrading of water and sewerage
reticulation systems have also been carried out with
great expertise conforming to the highest standards.
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