Locke Solutions Precast produces good work across several precast product lines — vaults, pads, and structures. Duct Bank One builds one thing: duct banks. That focus shows up everywhere from our plant layout to our safety performance.
When your project depends on consistent supply, tight tolerances, and zero trench injuries, specialization wins.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Duct Bank One (DBO) | Locke Solutions Precast |
| Core Focus | Exclusively engineered duct-bank systems | Shared production with other precast products |
| Production Capacity | 320 sections/day across multiple form lines | Variable; shared production capacity |
| Lead Time | 4–6 weeks typical delivery | 6–16 weeks, depending on plant schedule |
| Alignment System | Guided dowel-pin and shear-key joint (hands-free, 18″ tolerance) | Manual hand-guided bell-and-spigot alignment. |
| Submittal Turnaround | Stamped calcs in 10–14 days | In-house drawings; turnaround typically 1–2 weeks. |
| Training & Support | Real world training yard + on-site technical oversight | Documentation, guides and remote support offered. |
| Sustainability | Rail-fed materials, optimized mix ≤ 25 % below NRMCA avg. EPD | Sustainable mixes using recycled and captured CO₂ material |
(Sources: DBO production data 2023; NRMCA EPD v3.2 2023; AAR 2018.; Locke Solutions Website)
Why Capacity Matters
When deadlines are measured in megawatts, lead time defines the job. DBO’s 320-section daily capacity and multi-line production mean your order never waits behind manholes or vaults. That’s why large-scale and multi-phase programs choose DBO — we can deliver volume without breaking the schedule.
Why Specialization Wins
Every DBO process — from form design to QA — is built around duct banks. Our engineers model conduit spacing, thermal resistivity, and structural loads for one purpose: repeatable underground performance Locke Solutions Precast builds a range of products well, but duct banks are one line among many. We live and breathe this scope — which means faster design iterations, cleaner installs, and less field risk for your crews.
The Guide-Pin Advantage
Safety isn’t a slogan; it’s mechanical. DBO’s guided dowel-pin system removes the single most dangerous step in traditional installation — hands in the joint.
- Operators set sections within 18 inches of target; dowels self-align.
- No pinch points.
- No pry bars.
- Crews stay above grade while the duct bank guides itself into position.
That’s how trained crews achieve sub-5-minute sets per 10-ft section and same-day backfill — safer, faster, and repeatable.
Why Contractors Keep Choosing DBO
- Unmatched capacity: High-volume production guarantees availability even during peak demand.
- Predictable lead times: 7–14 days for submittals; 4–6 weeks to first delivery.
- Verified quality: Testing data and controlled production—not assumptions.
- Engineering + field support: Built into every project from design through first install.
- Safer installation: 18-inch guide pins minimize pinch-point exposure and prevent gravel from contaminating the joint.
DBO isn’t a precaster that added duct banks to its lineup — we’re the team that re-engineered how they’re built and installed.
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Get your design review and stamped structural calculations in 10–14 days and lock in production ahead of your trench schedule.
