The U-Shaped Groove Mold is a specialized forming system for manufacturing precast U-shaped drainage or irrigation channels.
Constructed from high-strength steel or engineering-grade plastics, it ensures dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and optimal hydraulic performance through precision engineering.
This mold is essential for water conservancy projects, road drainage systems, and agricultural irrigation applications.
Purpose
- Manufactures U-shaped groove precast elements for stormwater drainage, wastewater collection, and farmland irrigation.
- Adaptable to diverse terrains (e.g., mountainous areas) and large-scale farmland irrigation, ensuring efficient water conveyance.
Application Fields
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Field |
Applications |
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Water Conservancy |
Spillway channels |
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Transportation |
Highway drainage |
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Agriculture |
Main / branch irrigation channels |
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Municipal |
Urban street drainage |
Specifications Table
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Parameter |
Specification Range |
Description |
|
Channel Size |
Top width: 300-2000mm |
Custom sizes available |
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Wall Thickness |
30-100mm |
Customized per load requirements |
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Joint Type |
Butt joint |
Bell / mortise joints offer better sealing |
Materials Table
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Component |
Material |
Characteristics |
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Plastic Mold |
PP/HDPE engineering plastic |
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant |
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Steel Mold |
Q235B/Q345B steel plate |
High strength (yield ≥345MPa) |
Technical Parameters
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Parameter |
Technical Index |
Remarks |
|
Production Rate |
Plastic: 10-30 units/day |
Process-dependent |
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Demolding Cycles |
Plastic: ≥500 cycles |
Maintenance extends lifespan |
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Compressive Strength |
≥20MPa |
Withstands overburden / vehicle loads |
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Dimensional Tolerance |
±3mm (all dimensions) |
Precision machining ensured |
Product Features
Precision Design
• The mold design guarantees high geometric accuracy of U-shaped channels, effectively guiding water flow with 20% reduced hydraulic resistance for optimal drainage / irrigation performance.
• The U-shaped profile provides 30% larger hydraulic radius than conventional shapes at equal cross-sections, enabling 15% faster flow velocity and minimizing sedimentation risk.
Connection Options
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Type |
Advantages |
Applications |
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Butt joint |
Installation speed increased by 50% |
Low-sealing needs |
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Bell & spigot |
Impermeability grade P8 |
High-pressure systems |
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Mortise-tenon |
Improve shear strength by 200% |
Seismic-prone areas |
Material Advantages
• Engineering plastic molds: 40% lighter weight, chemical-resistant (PH 2-12), ideal for rapid installation.
• Steel molds: ≥40MPa compressive strength, ≥1,000 use cycles, designed for heavy-duty applications.
Production Efficiency
• Plastic molds: ≤30-min injection cycle, 20-30 units/day
• Steel molds: ±1.5mm stamping accuracy, ≤15-min demolding
All molds support water / solvent-based release agents.
Target Clients
Precast plants
Mass production, recommend steel molds (≥1,000 cycles).
Hydraulic contractors
On-site casting, prefer plastic molds (lightweight).
Transportation builders
Highway drainage, require heavy-duty steel molds.
Keywords
- U-Shaped groovel Mold
- High-Capacity U-Drain
- Seismic Mortise-Tenon System
Product Value
Erformance
• Dimensional accuracy: ±2mm (GB/T 50082)
• Freeze-thaw resistance: 300 cycles (EN 13687-1)
Cost Efficiency
• Plastic molds reduce logistics cost by 35%
• Steel molds cut per-unit cost by 28%
Sustainability
• 15% less water conveyance loss
• 2.3t CO₂ reduction per 1,000 cycles
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