Supports walking on them, including with reinforcing steel.
Designed to withstand windy conditions.
Stackable, reducing on-site footprint.
Can be delivered with reinforcing steel, reducing traffic management.
No packaging waste; leaves a clean site after use.
Matte finish reduces glare, suitable for bright conditions in Australia.
Environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pods.
2. What sizes are available?
LOKPOD®s are available in three standard sizes: 300mm, 225mm, and 150mm heights, aligning with industry-standard EPS pod offerings.
3. Can you walk over the LOKPOD®s? How much weight can they take?
Yes, LOKPOD®s are robust enough to support walking and can bear up to just over 300kg load per individual center cone onturret.
4. Do they use more concrete?
LOKPOD® is designed to create the same void sizes as traditional EPS pods and lock together to create a 1090 x 1090 void. Because of this, the concrete usage should be similar to EPS pods.
5. Do the hollow sides of the LOKPOD® fill with concrete?
The interlocking system prevents exposedhollow areas. LOKPOD® closer caps and extenders are used to close gaps at slab perimeters.
6. What are the closer caps and extenders used for?
Closing gaps at slab perimeters.
Allowing passage for pipes within the slab.
Adapting to irregular slab measurements.
Connecting LOKPOD®s for pipe and beam penetrations.
Connecting 150mm LOKPOD®s with 225/300 LOKPOD®s.
7. Why are there only two types of extenders but three LOKPOD® sizes?
LOKPOD® 225/300 have the same cut-out, differing only in height, allowing the same extender for both.
Installation and Engineering Considerations
8. Does it require additional engineering?
LOKPOD® is a direct substitute for EPS Pod, meeting Australian Standards (AS 2870-2011) without additional engineering required for most residential slab applications.
9. Is the installation of LOKPOD® quicker than poly pods?
Installation is fairly similar timewise.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
10. Why did you develop an alternative?
Polystyrene pods are not always easily recyclable and can break easily, posing environmental risks. LOKPOD® offers an eco-friendly alternative with additional performance capabilities.
11. Does LOKPOD® contribute to a Green Star rating?
LOKPOD® is GECA certified and will be well positioned when the GBCA's Green Star Homes ratings tool includes products with recognised sustainability credentials that may contribute to a Green Star rating. Download the GECA Certificate.
Product Design and Technical Features
12. Why is the shape as it is?
The shape of LOKPOD® offers the following benefits:
Built-in 40mm bar chairs ensure uniform slab thickness and enhance mesh support as per Australian Standards.
Inbuilt cradles for reinforcing bar also adhere to Australian standards, improving slab strength.
13. What is the use of the funnel on the bottom of the LOKPOD®?
The funnel under LOKPOD® enhances weight-bearing capacity:
Supports safe walking and reinforcing steel placement.
Maintains consistent concrete position, strengthening the slab.
14. Can LOKPOD® be used for suspended slabs?
No, the LOKPOD® offering is purely meant for slab on ground. To use it as a suspended slab additional works is required. Therefore, we would not recommend it.
15. Which soils are appropriate for LOKPOD®?
LOKPOD® can be used on many soil classes including A, M, S, H1 & H2.
16. Are there any other unique features of LOKPOD®?
The strip on top of LOKPOD® serves to increase shell stiffness and aids in keying with the concrete slab.
The diagonal top enhances LOKPOD® shell stiffness and aids in keying with the concrete slab.
