Roman Stone EZ-Key reinforced precast concrete product line builds construction project efficiency
The turnkey line, which includes EZ-Key Duct Banks and Vaults, targets construction modernization, labor shortages, challenging schedules and tight budgets.
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(Bay Shore, N.Y., U.S.) introduces the EZ-Key product line, a comprehensive patent-pending precast concrete system reinforced with MiniBars basalt fibers (, Houston, Texas, U.S.). EZ-Key is designed to substantially shorten installation times through reduced on-site costs and enhanced contractor efficiency for data centers, airports and other major infrastructure projects.
Precast duct banks.
EZ-Key’s flagship product line, the Duct Bank, is a patent-pending precast duct bank system for running high-, medium- and low-voltage cables and fiber cables. This system is engineered to install each 10' section in under 2 min, a fraction of the time required for traditional methods. Key features include a heavy-duty shear key capable of withstanding extreme loads and alignment cones that guide each pipe into its precise seating location. The system ensures a perfect fit every time with innovative zip pins, which secure each section using a standard impact wrench, eliminating guesswork and errors.
In addition to EZ-Key Duct Banks, the product line will include EZ-Key Vaults, a series of precast vaults in various sizes. Each EZ-Key Vault will feature an integrated EZ-Key connection, creating a seamless, turnkey interconnection solution for any job site which eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming pour-in-place interconnections. While the use of the integrated system reduces installation time and cost, each EZ-Key component can also be used with existing or non-EZ-Key vaults or duct banks.
In a coming move to modernize construction materials, Roman Stone will offer the entire EZ-Key line with advanced, sustainable options. This includes fiber reinforcement that eliminates all steel rebar and the option for a carbon-negative concrete mix, moving beyond carbon neutrality to actively benefit the environment.
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