Now and then there will be a new boom of technology in every industry. Plastic Formwork is one of them in the construction industry like m sand replacing the river sand.
We are using traditional god materials such as timber & steel for formwork so far.
Using polypropylene plastic panels as formwork is called plastic formwork, which outweighs the benefits
We could use these panels in any form to support the concrete.
It will fit perfectly with each other, avoiding any concrete leakage and also aesthetically appealing. No specific tools required to install or dismantle the formwork. Nailing is totally avoidable.
Unlike timber & steel, which comes with predefined dimensions that we can only use for specific elements such as column, beam, the same set of plastic panels can be used for walls, columns, slab & beam (using the interconnecting frames) at minimal effort.
According to the usage, the plastic formwork panels come under predefined panels also.
Advantages of Using Plastic Formwork
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SPECS | Plastic Formwork | Steel Formwork | Timber Formwork |
Easy to Handle | Yes | No | No |
Recyclable | 40% | 10% | No |
Maintenance | Little | More | More |
Water-Resistant | Yes | No | No |
Quality of Work | Good | Good | Ok |
Formwork Installation | Easy | Difficult | Difficult |
Deformation / Corrosion | No | Yes | Yes |
Hope you enjoyed this basic knowledge topic. Happy Learning 🙂
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Dear Sir
i am looking for plastic mould frame that can be assembly to build Houses
please me know your cost per square meter?
any other details
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V. Atala