the worker and the machinery. In addition, Novaslice devices
that are installed at the same height will provide a consistent
cut-off-level for all piles across your site, thereby raising pro-ductivity
and generating greater project savings.
The main differences between Novaslice and other prod-ucts
available in the market today with similar purpose is
that this sacrificial device is quick and easy to set up, elimi-nates
many of the health and safety concerns surrounding
the task of breaking down pile heads and is extremely cost
effective. In addition, Novaslice is a device that can be pre-cisely
designed to be used on a pile specific to your project.
“Although some other devices are used for a variety of dif-ferent
pile designs and diameters, Novaslice’s distinct design
is not always meant to be one-size-fits-all solution that should
be used on each and every kind of pile,” said Novais. “While
Novaslice’s standard design may fit different pile diameters
depending on the pile design, it is a product that can be fur-ther
tailored for your specific pile design and configured for
the most uniquely designed pile formation if required.”
Spreading the word
In spite of the many proven and potential benefits in using
Novaslice, the construction industry – in North America, as
well as the U.K. – tends to be rather traditional or conven-tional
in regard to, as of yet, non-established innovations.
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Set the rebar cage into the concrete filled hole
Because of this, it has been somewhat difficult for the
Novaslice company to promote and gain acceptance of its
product in order to encourage further adoption of the device.
“We only really started promoting Novaslice about six
months ago and it has been a really slow process getting
the word about our product out there,” said Novais. “That
being said, all the feedback we have received so far from
construction professionals, from piling contractors, ground
workers and consultants, has been overwhelmingly positive
and very encouraging.”
Novaslice Ltd. is currently in the process of building up
its project portfolio and is hoping to trial the product on a
live piling project soon. As such, the company is now seek-ing
out construction companies that might be interested in
partnering on the testing of the Novaslice product. To help
sweeten the deal, the company is offering up free samples of
its devices for piles of 300 millimetres to 600 millimetres in
diameter and preferably for piles designed to be built using
the Continuous Flight Auger construction method, although
other methods can be suitable.
Canadian companies are able to contact Novaslice Ltd.
directly through email (will@novaslice.com) or by telephone
(+44 7855 055259), after which the company will help arrange
the delivery of its devices to anywhere throughout Canada.
Secure “Slice” to vertical rebar using a cable tie
Using a wedge, pierce the outer visible edge of the “Slice”
It is expected that a
de-bonding sleeve
is on every bar as
standard approach.
The drawing shows
the plastic device
being placed around
the reinforcement
without any
de-bonding sleeve
is to provide more
clarity of the method.
The concrete pile head can then be removed to reveal a level cut
with protruding rebars
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