Barlow’s Earthmoving is the sole manufacturer and supplier of Keppel and Kinka Large Mass Retaining Wall Blocks, supplying the Central Queensland region, including Rockhampton and surrounds, and as far south as Gladstone. These unique and innovative products are locally manufactured at our quarry, at 229 Kinka Beach Road, Tanby, 4703.
Keppel Blocks: Features & Benefits
- Locally manufactured by experienced & trusted company
- Extremely versatile
- High quality, wet-cast concrete aggregate for superior durability
- Precision moulded to ensure consistency
- Tapered shape ideal for straight and curved walls
- Available in standard size, half-height and half-length to meet all requirements
- Swift Lift Anchor for easy handling
- Quick and simple to install
- Dry-stacked, mortar-free construction
- Blocks interlock with precast overlap for superior strength
- Can be installed level or at an angle, depending on site parameters
- Minimal site preparation required
- Good tolerance for movement and settlement
- Excellent permeability to reduce the build-up of hydrostatic pressure
- Suitable for retaining walls, earth retention, erosion protection, sea walls, waterway channels, bridge abutments, wing walls and other permanent retaining structures
- Available in a range of colours and rock face finishes
- Available for collection from quarry or for delivery
- Approximate weight of block: 1.1 Tonne
- Minimum Compressive Strength Grade: 12 Mpa or greater
- Number per square meter: 1.3
Kinka Blocks: Features & Benefits
- Basic rectangular block
- Highly versatile, can be used for many different applications
- 1200mm long, 600mm wide, with a height of 500mm
- Mass: 865kg
- Front Face Area: 0.6m2
- Concrete Volume per block: 0.36m3
- Quick and simple to install
- Swift Lift Anchor for easy handling
- Minimal site preparation required
- High quality, wet-cast concrete aggregate for superior durability
- Precision moulded to ensure consistency
Please contact Barlow’s Earthmoving for a quote.
A range of custom colours and finishes are available. For full specifications and information, please view our online brochure or download our printable brochure below.
(Please Note: Site specific parameters are required to be defined for individual retaining wall designs.
Keppel and Kinka Block retaining walls must be built to individual specifications as prepared by a registered engineer).
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