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ENCLOSURES EXTRA ‘FOCUS’
Spelsberg’s IBT enclosure range for
construction uses recyclable plastic
he IBT range of housings and projects in the UK over the last decade.
enclosures has been developed by However, beyond the practical benefits of the
Spelsberg to specifically benefit pre- system, Spelsberg has now confirmed that the
Tcast concrete construction projects. system offers environment benefits as well.
Designed to retain their position under high- Chris Lloyd, Spelsberg UK managing director,
pressure concrete pouring and protect against explains: “Speaking to architects, engineers and
ingress of concrete, the IBT products are proven contractors, it’s undeniable that there has been a
to speed up and simplify electrical installation. big shift in the way the construction industry
As a further benefit, the entire range is views its environmental responsibilities.
manufactured using recyclable materials; so, any Spelsberg is committed to supporting our
knock-outs or wastage needn’t go to landfill. customers in whichever way we can, which is
The IBT System enclosures are positioned to why we’ve ensured that our IBT range is fully
the formwork prior to the concrete being recyclable. In a project where thousands of
installed. A patented diaphragm seal protects enclosures are used, there will be a lot of
against ingress of concrete with no further on- knockouts and wastage created; the fact that this
site sealing required. Once the concrete is set can be recycled will help the project meet its
and the formwork removed, the face of the environmental targets.”
enclosure can be removed to provide easy access All enclosures from the IBT range are
for a rapid first fix of electrics. manufactured from polypropylene with a resin
The efficiency of the system is tried and identification code of 5 – signifying that it is
tested, having been specified in many high- easily recycled.
profile commercial, residential and government www.spelsberg.co.uk
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