Coordinated by Parfait Eric ZE, this innovation incubated by the Mission de promotion de matériaux locaux (MIPROMALO) provides a revolutionary solution for the building and public works (BTP) sector: a self-contained plastering machine that transforms the traditional method of applying wall plaster.
In Cameroon, the building and public works sector is faced, among other things, with the limitations of traditional plastering methods. Manual application often results in uneven use and wastage of materials.This process is not only time-consuming, but also leads to irregularities on wall surfaces, requiring additional touch-ups and delaying construction deadlines.In addition, many building sites lack access to electricity, limiting the use of electrical equipment.
The autonomous plastering machine is a bold and innovative response to these challenges. The prototype is designed to run on electricity with an autonomy of 8 hours; making its use flexible.
What’s more, it applies and smoothes plaster evenly over an area of 2.52 m² in less than a minute; reducing material wastage while ensuring precise application and a high-quality aesthetic finish, with a consistent, standardized plaster thickness.
With its adjustable height, it can be easily adapted to different working environments. As an example, the stand-alone plastering machine is capable of plastering a three-bedroom single-storey house in a single day, considerably speeding up construction times.
To find out more about this innovation in the autonomous plastering machine, watch the video below: https://youtu.be/Faj0KZU7NOohttps://youtu.be/Faj0KZU7NOo
This video has been produced by the project ‘Vulgarisation des Technologies et Innovations pour un Développement Durable’ (PROVID2), third-party project of PDTIE, which aims to ensure access to technological innovations for vulnerable populations in Cameroon and the DRC through community appropriation of research results and innovations.
Each week, PROVID2 highlights an environmental technology and innovation for sustainable development and poverty reduction developed by innovators in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
