Types of Prefabricated House Molds
Prefabricated house molds mainly include three types: cement house molds, new modular concrete prefabricated house molds, and prefabricated cement house molds (third-generation cement house molds). Here is a detailed introduction to these molds:
Cement House Molds:
These molds have evolved from traditional large steel building formwork and are the core forming equipment for concrete prefabricated products. Their structure includes components such as mold liners, exterior wall molds, bases, and slide rails, which combine to form a closed space for pouring concrete. Over their development, they have undergone four generations of technological iterations: the first generation featured a simple structure with limited functionality; the second generation enabled vertical wall forming, enhancing structural stability; the third generation supported multi-size adjustments to accommodate different housing specifications; the fourth generation adopted a fully automatic hydraulic system with integrated electric vibration, significantly improving production efficiency and concrete density. These molds are suitable for large-scale production of standard prefabricated houses, offering high forming accuracy and strong reusability.
New Modular Concrete Prefabricated House Molds:
As heavy-duty equipment, their design is divided into two parts: exterior molds and interior liners, which combine to form a pentahedral box structure. After pouring, the concrete can be molded into an independent module containing walls, floors, and other structures in one go. The core advantages of these molds lie in their ease of assembly and disassembly and customization flexibility: exterior molds and interior liners are connected via standardized interfaces, allowing for rapid assembly or disassembly; module dimensions, window and door positions, and other parameters can be adjusted according to design requirements, supporting personalized house construction. Their application scenarios cover areas requiring rapid deployment, such as temporary housing and post-disaster reconstruction.
Prefabricated Cement House Molds (Third-Generation Cement House Molds):
These are upgraded versions of cement house molds, directly forming the entire house structure. Their working principle involves precise design of the mold cavity, enabling poured concrete to directly form a complete house frame including walls, floors, and even roofs. These molds have three main characteristics: structural durability—manufactured from high-strength steel, they can withstand repeated assembly and disassembly and long-term use; production efficiency—a single pour can complete the main structure of the house, shortening construction time; economic and environmental benefits—the molds are reusable, reducing construction waste. These molds are commonly used in cost- and efficiency-sensitive projects such as rural self-built houses and tourist homestays.
