A finished mould consists of the following parts:

Rear half shell;

Front half shell with nose;
Nose Plate;
Bolt M12 x 75;
Bolt M12 x 50;
Centre core;
Puller;
Handle;
Bolts & nuts M10 x 25;
Bolts & nuts M10 x 25 , M10 x 40.

It is advisable to test the mould by making one or more filters while still in the workshop. This way,
problems can be easily rectified. For instructions on how to build a filter, please refer to the Filter
Construction Guidelines, also available on www.biosandfilter.org.

Additional information:
This mould is also available ready-made. For more information, email info@biosandfilter.org.

Credits:
This mould was designed by Jitu Jawahar Patani and Adriaan Mol in Nairobi, Kenya in 2000 with funding from Medair.

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 11

of 20
 United Kingdom Madagascar
The Shieling, Wreay Libanona Americain
Carlisle PB 307
CA4 0RL Fort Dauphin (614)
Tel: +44 (0)1697 47 5369 Tel: +261 (0) 20 92 21405
Mobile: +44 (0) 7739 665 777 Mobile: +261 (0) 3302 21405
Email: info@biosandfilter.org Email: info@biosandfilter.org

Annex 1: All Components

© Adriaan Mol,
BioSandFilter.org
May 7, 2004
Annex 2: Inner Core template 1

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 13 of 20

Annex 3: Inner Core Template 2

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 14 of 20

Annex 4:

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 15 of 20

Annex 5: Where to pour concrete

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 16 of 20

Annex 6: Puller drawing 1

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 17 of 20

Annex 7: Puller drawing 2

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 18 of 20

Annex 8: Insert PVC pipe

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 19 of 20

Annex 9: Bottom and top views of Outer Shells

Mould Construction Guidelines.doc Page 20 of 20