Lift stations are an important component of a community’s sewer system. Without them, it would be impossible to move wastewater away from homes and businesses. The function of a lift station is relatively simple: move wastewater from a lower to a higher elevation on its journey to the water treatment plant. Sewer systems use gravity […]
Category: Concrete Forms
Septic Tank Forms That Save You Time
Most people don’t think about septic tanks until there’s a problem, but at Del Zotto Products we think about them a lot. Specifically, we think about precast concrete septic tank forms and how they can be made to save your company time and money. Our septic tank forms are custom designed to meet your state […]
Building Concrete Walls For Home and Work
The abundance of wood in the United States makes it the primary building material. But concrete walls have made inroads into traditional construction. The precast walls are growing in popularity in the industrial and commercial buildings, but residential use is also on the rise. Because of the ability to mimic brick, rock and other patterns […]
Form Oil Sprayer: How To Keep Concrete Non-Stick
The use of oil to keep concrete from adhering to a form is a tried-and-true method, but the search for the perfect form oil sprayer continues. Del Zotto offers a self-contained, portable oil sprayer that gives you the convenience of a manual sprayer, with the performance of a compressed air sprayer. Oil is used to […]
Below the Surface of Precast Concrete Manholes
Before the advent of precast concrete manholes, the access points for sewer and storm water systems were made using brick and mortar. Masons would build the structure in place, which took time and great effort. With the introduction of precast concrete manholes, the structure is built offsite at a controlled facility and then shipped to […]
Precast Concrete Towers Will Let Wind Turbines Reach Higher
Wind energy producers may soon reach new heights thanks to the strength and versatility of precast concrete towers tested recently at the Iowa State University. The tests, which put the tower sections through thousands of hours of the same twisting forces experienced in the real world, were a success. “I think we’ve made great progress […]
Precast Concrete Sidewalks Get Traction
In the constant struggle to keep concrete sidewalks passable, some cities are ditching poured-in-place sidewalks for precast concrete sidewalks instead. San Antonio, Texas is the latest community to be testing precast concrete sidewalks. Historically, the city has poured their sidewalks in place with the use of forms. This is how many municipalities install and replace […]
Behind the Scenes at a Precast Concrete Plant
Your typical precast concrete plant is a collection of steel forms, lots of rebar and, of course, concrete. The forms are among the most important parts of the operation. Whether making manholes or enormous septic tanks, quality-made forms lessen the amount of downtime. The forms take a daily beating. They hold back tons of caustic […]
How Curb Inlets Keep You Safe
Those innocuous slits in the curb found every so often along city roads, which are mostly ignored by many motorists, are an elegant way to keep water off the roads and cars on them. Without these structures, called curb inlets, roads would flood even during light rains. The inlets, which work on a gravity-fed system, […]
This Plant Is No Pipe Dream
When a big concrete pipe maker refused to sell its pipe to Del Zotto Products in 2008, we decided to come up with a way for our customers to make their own pipes. Tapping into our can-do background as a company founded by the son of an Italian bricklayer more than 50 years ago, Del […]
Get in the Mix with Concrete Mixers
Our mission at Del Zotto Products is to improve how concrete is made in every aspect of the industry. That is why we have worked hard to develop our different concrete mixers and accessories. Our units come assembled, tested and ready to go as soon as you get them. Our mixers do not use conveyor […]
A Spotlight on Hole Forms
Our Company Over the years, Del Zotto has gained renown within the concrete industry as the source for quality products. Founder William Mario Del Zotto started out making step forms and then moved on to septic tank forms. From those early forms, we have worked hard to continue creating state-of-the-art precast forms and equipment. One […]
How to Plan a Precast Project
Planning is a vital part of any construction project, but especially for those involving precast concrete. Planning limits wasted time, prevents mistakes and increases efficiency. Here’s how to go about creating a plan for your next precast project. Do You Need a Plan? You might be thinking several successful precasters do not utilize plans, and […]
Precast Concrete and Accelerated Bridge Construction
It should come as no surprised that precast concrete beam sections have been used in bridge construction for over half a century. Building with precast is as easy as ABC. However, in the world of precast concrete, those three letters have evolved to stand for something new and a little more complicated: Accelerated Bridge Construction. […]
Check Out Del Zotto Products’ Hydra-Brute Truck
For anyone in the septic tank business, a top-of-the-line hydra-brute truck is a necessity. Designed to hold and transport septic tanks, this product must be strong and durable. It should hold up against the elements and frequent usage. At Del Zotto Products, we believe in producing the best forms for precast concrete on the market. […]
How to Utilize Concrete Fencing
Precast concrete fences and concrete walls are the perfect alternative to traditional wood. The products are manufactured from the finest materials and are built to last a long time, withstanding severe weather and other kinds of abuse. The product often resembles wood grain or stone and offers an affordable, durable alternative to other fencing methods. […]
Different Uses for Box Culverts
In the construction industry, culverts are structures that allow water to flow under a road, railroad, trail or other obstruction. They are typically embedded in and surrounded by soil. Culverts come in many different shapes and sizes, including round, elliptical, flat-bottomed, pear-shaped and box. Box culverts are used for intakes and outtakes, holding tanks, steam […]
All About Cement Silos
As you probably know, a silo is a structure for storing bulk materials. Silos can hold grain, gravel and even cement. Although the grain silo is the best known, cement silos are nonetheless vital to the construction industry. Del Zotto Products is committed to furthering the construction industry by making precasters’ jobs easier. We offer […]
How to Utilize Precast Concrete Forms
Concrete is a diverse construction material that can be manipulated and worked to assume most any shape. This versatility allows concrete to be used in many types of projects, from commercial to residential. Without concrete forms, however, this reshaping would be impossible. At Del Zotto Products, we aim to provide a one-stop shop for all […]
Del Zotto Products’ Form Oil Sprayer
For any precaster, one of the most sought-after pieces of equipment is a form oil sprayer. No matter what project you’re working on, the form oil sprayer helps separate the concrete from the form, which is necessary to reveal the finished product. At Del Zotto Products, we have the forms you need to create precast […]