Hydraulically Pressed Concrete

A film showing the three types of Fielding slab and kerb presses working in a Concrete Works

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The three types of Fielding slab and kerb presses are shown working in a Concrete Works.  A single-mould and a three-mould three-column press are shown producing slabs, whilst a three-mould two-column press is shown working in conjunction with a stacking unit producing kerbs.  The film shows the high rate of production that can be obtained by the machines.

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