UHPC Component Transport Damage Prevention Guide: Edge and Corner Protection and Securing Techniques Explained

During UHPC component transportation, edges and corners are highly prone to damage due to concentrated stress, affecting component quality and installation schedules. Based on 28 years of transportation experience in domestic and overseas projects, Qinglong Group has developed a full-process anti-damage solution covering packaging, fixing, and transport vehicle selection, ensuring components are safely delivered from the production base to the construction site.

1. Specialized Edge and Corner Protection: Key Reinforcement for Damage-Prone Areas????️

Edges and corners are the areas most prone to damage during UHPC component transportation and require multiple protective measures. Qinglong adopts a combined "hard protection + soft protection" approach: custom anti-collision corner guards are installed on component edges and corners, made of high-strength foam or rubber with a thickness of no less than 5cm to fully wrap the edges and corners; the exterior is then wrapped with multiple layers of bubble film or pearl cotton to enhance cushioning. For sharp edges of irregular-shaped components, wooden protective strips are additionally fitted and bolted onto the components to prevent collision deformation during transport. In the export transportation of UHPC hollow-out panels for the Ouargla Hotel in Algeria, Qinglong applied triple protection to the edges of every panel, with zero damage throughout the journey. In addition, components with decorative surface layers must be covered with waterproof and dustproof film to prevent contamination or scratches during transport.

2. Loading and Fixing: Preventing Shifting and Collision in Transit

Scientific loading and fixing is the core step in preventing component damage. Flatbed trucks or dedicated transport racks are selected, anti-slip rubber pads are laid on the truck bed, and components are separated by soft dividers to avoid mutual friction and collision. In the transportation of a 12-square-meter oversized component for the Shanghai New World project, Qinglong used a custom dedicated transport rack: the component was fixed vertically with the inclination kept above 80°, supported at the bottom by structural steel and secured on the sides with tensioners, ensuring no shaking during transport. Loading follows the principle of "no heavy on light, no large on small": large components are transported individually, while small components are stacked in layers with spacing of no less than 10cm between layers, separated by wooden padding. For extra-long components, extended flatbed trucks are used with warning signs at both ends, and escort vehicles are arranged for nighttime transportation.

3. Transportation Process Control: Precise Control of Road Conditions and Speed

Road conditions and speed control during transportation are equally critical. Qinglong plans transportation routes in advance, avoiding bumpy sections, sharp turns, and steep slopes, and choosing smooth and wide national or expressway roads; speed is kept within 60km/h, slowing down when turning or braking to prevent inertial shifting of components caused by sudden acceleration or hard braking. During long-distance transportation, regular stops are made to check the fixing condition, and any looseness found is reinforced promptly. In the transportation for the Yangshengtang Pharmaceutical Hangzhou Industrial Park project, Qinglong stopped for inspection every 200 kilometers to ensure complete safety. In addition, weather forecasts are monitored before transportation to avoid severe weather such as rainstorms and strong winds, and appropriate thermal insulation or sun protection measures are taken when transporting in high or low temperature environments.

As an enterprise with a nationwide sales network and overseas transportation experience, Qinglong Group has established a comprehensive transportation management system, with a professional team responsible for every step, from packaging design and vehicle dispatch to on-site delivery. Over 28 years, from Malaysia to Saudi Arabia, and from Northeast China to Hainan, Qinglong has kept the damage rate of transported UHPC/GRC/GRP components within 0.5%, winning high recognition from customers.