MCM PU Kerb moulds: End-product comparison

by | 5 Feb 2025

Smooth edges, clean gable ends and crisp spacing are some of the features of products cast from MCM PU kerb moulds. Here are some of the differences between typical kerbs (cast from steel or other moulds) and industry-standard moulds cast from MCM PU moulds.

Stacked kerbs made with MCM PU moulds

Top width

As per specification for standard product.

Base width

As per specification for standard product, plus 3 mm.

Top length

As per specification for standard product.

Base length

Regular kerbs cast from steel moulds have a base length of 1,000 mm. Moulds cast from MCM PU kerb moulds are as per specification for standard product, plus 4 mm.

Top edges

Regular kerbs may have serrated edges at visible sides once installed.

With MCM PU kerb moulds, products are cast from the base, resulting in smooth moulded edges. The sharp edges have a 2 mm radius to mitigate chipping.

Sides

When using ordinary steel moulds, seepage can occur at sharp gable ends where the plates meet the body of the mould. Some products have exposed cast sides once installed.

MCM PU kerb moulds are all-in-one moulds with no separate parts. There is no seepage, so the sides and edges are smooth and moulded. This is critical to achieving a neat, professional kerb installation.

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