CST Industries is streamlining manufacturing of its flush-batten aluminum geodesic dome design, OptiDome. The OptiDome is specifically designed to be fully compliant with the American Water Works Assn., Eurocode, the latest torsional buckling requirements adopted by the Aluminum Design Manual and the Intl. Building Code. The strengthened double-web I-beam design, along with the flush batten, provides value designed to improve the operational performance of the dome in any application. After 15 successful installations across all major markets – including water, wastewater, oil, gas and architectural – CST has announced the standardization of the OptiDome design across all municipal projects. CST manufactures the OptiDome exclusively in the U.S. with manufacturing facilities based out of Conroe, Texas, and Rincon, Ga.
OptiDome, supported by the Temcor and Conservatek legacies and their experience of over 80 years with 18,000 covers in more than 90 countries, features a double-web I-beam for strength and stability, as well as optimized batten seal technology that eliminates environmental exposure and UV degradation. New hub cover technology removes the need for exterior sealant at the nodes, eliminating routine maintenance and inspection requirements.
“Extensive testing across multiple applications, climates and geographical regions have been conducted on the OptiDome system to ensure a structurally sound and leak-tight cover with the new flush-batten design,” said John Delaney, vice president of CST Covers Inc. “We’ve modified and optimized several components to create a premier standard design that is simple to install, allows for streamlined fabrication and that exceeds the performance that our customers have grown to expect.”
“Customers will be getting a design that is not only compliant with the latest design codes, but also have the benefit of an innovative, robust design with economic advantages and greater aesthetic appeal,” said Greg Hentschel, vice president of engineering for CST Industries.
“With the launch of the OptiDome, flush-batten and double-web I-beam, we are proving our global customers with a superior performing product and design,” said Tim Carpenter, CEO and president of CST Industries. “In addition, the design allows us to further advance our operational excellence to drive continued innovation and success.”
Source: CST Industries Inc.