Taperbloc™ XL freestanding precast concrete retaining wall
The Taperbloc XL is a freestanding precast concrete retaining wall, a heavier and more cost efficient alternative to the Alfabloc®. Designed for grain walling, waste separation and bulk storage.
Ideal for grain walling, waste separation, bulk storage, recycling materials
No protruding toe makes access to stored material easier
Easy to manoeuvre and reconfigure to change structure
Can be loaded from both sides
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Sizes of the Taperbloc™ XL concrete precast retaining wall
The Taperbloc™ XL can be double loaded and is easily manoeuvred with the cast-in forklift tine holes.
This means that no specific lifting attachments are required and it can be installed without the need to be ground fixed.
| Height | 2440mm | 3050mm |
| Length | 1220mm | 1200mm |
| Depth | 1220mm (at base) | 1220mm (at base) |
| Weight | 2.84 tonnes | 3.02 tonnes |
Grain store walling
For arable farms where multiple crops are harvested, concrete retaining walls create effective storage bays, preventing cross contamination.
Concrete dividing walls
Concrete dividing walls can be used to create individual storage bays to separate your crop or other agricultural produce.
Waste recycling plants
Our concrete products can withstand significant abuse by mechanical plant used in dealing with waste recycling.
Our precast concrete installation package
Did you know we offer an installation service for our retaining walls?
In addition to our extensive product range we are able to offer a full installation service and can manage the whole process for you, from the initial design plan through to installation and aftercare. This means you can have one point of contact to manage your whole project for you from start to finish. We manage all the logistics and deliver you a completed project, on time and within budget.
Our installation team have years of experience and we are confident that we can offer both a competitive package and a level of service that surpasses your expectations.
Many of our customers prefer the installation to be carried out by our teams but ultimately the choice is yours. We can offer our products on a supply only basis, or supply and install, depending on your requirements.
Whether you have a grain store that needs a breath of new life, a state of the art recycling facility or plans to build a new anaerobic digester or silage clamp, Poundfield are able to work with you every step of the way to supply, deliver and fit, a tailored solution designed specifically around you.
No protruding toe
No protruding toe makes access to stored material easier
Easy to manoeuvre
Easy to manoeuvre and reconfigure to change structure
Connect together
Although designed to be freestanding the units can be connected together.
Corner pieces
We are able to supply corners to cater for your specific needs allowing you to create storage bays for grain/crops, silage clamps, aggregate bays, waste management and many more applications.
Examples of the Taperbloc™ in use
The freestanding retaining wall system is quick and easy to install and reconfigure and can be loaded on both sides for maximum storage capacity, with steel corner sections available to provide a continuous and gap-free wall.
Ultra-low carbon concrete
As a major precast concrete manufacturer, we recognise the contribution we can make to help our customers lower their carbon footprint.
Since January 2022 every product currently manufactured by Poundfield Precast is available in an ultra-low carbon concrete option which can save up to 76% in embodied CO2 compared to a conventional concrete.
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