German EmaratiaCompany -art facility in Musaffah, high Dhabi with a capacBENA manufactures quality precast aerated concrete PAC

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With the most advanced PAC technology in the Middle East, BENA started production in January 2009.

ity of 1500 Villas per year (300m2 average area per villa), and a total investment of 100 Million Dirham.

BENA is the first to introduce a load bearing system using PAC material; we design and produce a complete building Skeleton using the highest quality concrete in the construction industry. Our system is characterized by the speed in installation and its cost-effectiveness.

We produce Reinforced Vertical PAC Panels or load-bearing PAC blocks for walling along with PAC Slabs for flooring to continue an alternate Superstructure System that is one-third the weight of Conventional Concrete while providing superior sound, fire and thermal insulation. This environmentally sustainable product has a very low embodied CO level and creates energy efficient homes. At BENA, we are more than simply suppliers of Precast Aerated Concrete units. We are partner with our customers, our employees, and our investors, providing high quality building structure, a stable and productive workplace, and strong shareholder value. BENA recognizes that in order to survive and grow in todays challenging marketplace, true commitment in meeting customer needs through communication, planning and continuous process improvement activities is the key. 1

1.Mixing
Precast Aerated Concrete (PAC) is a mixture of sand, cement, lime, gypsum and water. The fine silica sand is ground to a powder in a ball mill, so all the ingredients have a similar particle size. Computer controlled density meters and mixing equipment ensures the exact proportions are used every time.

2.Casting
Mixing the raw materials will form slurry which will be casted in a 6 meter long steel mould.

3.Rising
The casted mould will be driven in to the fermentation area for a period of 3-4 hours until the cake gets its initial setting and pre-curing.

4.Cutting
The cake is released from the mould, ready to be sliced into blocks and panels. Fine steel wires are used to slice through the soft concrete. Computer monitored pneumatic tensioners keep the wires tight and straight for the perfect cuts. All the side trimming and waste off-cuts fall into the channel below and are pumped back into the mixing system for recycling.

5.Curing
To make the PAC strong and hard, it is fused under heat and pressure in steam autoclaves. These 40 meter long pressure cylinders take 21 cakes at a time and cook them at temperatures of up to 190 degrees Centigrade and pressures of 12 bars.

6.Packing
After a series of thorough inspections and quality control, the PAC products are now ready for dispatch.

PAC Blocks

PAC Lintels

PAC Wall Panels

PAC Floor Slabs

PAC Stairs
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Fire Resistant/Non-Combustible
Highest UL fire ratings in the industry No toxins or gases emitted Reduced risk to insuring agencies

Light weight
Block is 50% weight of standard CMU block Lighter weight product creates easier work environment less back strain Reduced delivery costs

Easily Shaped
Unlimited workability Can be sawn, drilled, nailed and milled Field adjustments can be made easily

Energy Saving
Inherent Insulation Lowers heating and cooling costs Outperforms wood and concrete masonry

Noise Resistant
Sound insulation value of 7db (per sq. ft. of surface area) greater than other materials of the same weight

Economical
Fast installation quicker customer payback No furring, insulation or drywall needed experienced four man team with crane can install panels at 4-6 minutes per panel

Long Life
Excellent for hot to very cold climates Approved for use in hurricane prone areas

Enveronment Friendly

PAC is made from sand, lime, cement, water and a rising agent Generates no pollutants/hazardous wastes

Breathable

Air molecules allow transfer of moisture vapor from cooking, washing and cothes drying. PAC walls allow the building to equalize pressure between the outside and inside atmosphere.