Steel Alloy Formwork (Base) | Tall buildings, heavy-duty columns/beams | - Material: Steel Alloy (ASTM A36, 500 MPa tensile strength) - Weight: 15 kg/m² (ISO 9001) - Reusability: 50+ cycles (EN 1341-1) | ▲1 Strength: Supports high loads (e.g., 12 MPa concrete pressure) Corrosion-resistant coating (ASTM B117) | Higher upfront cost than plastic Requires heavy equipment for handling |
Steel Alloy Formwork (Advanced) | Skyscrapers, complex structural designs | - Material: High-grade steel (ASTM A572, 650 MPa tensile strength) - Weight: 14 kg/m² (▲1 vs Base) - Reusability: 100+ cycles (▲1) | ▲2 Durability: 50% longer lifespan than aluminum Integrated interlocking system (ISO 14001) | Premium pricing Steep learning curve for assembly |
Aluminum Formwork (Industry Standard) | Medium-scale projects, columns/slabs | - Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 (240 MPa) - Weight: 12 kg/m² - Reusability: 30+ cycles | Lightweight (ideal for manual handling) Excellent corrosion resistance (ASTM B117) | Lower load capacity (max 8 MPa) Less durable over repeated use |
Plastic Formwork (Industry Standard) | Small projects, temporary structures | - Material: HDPE (ASTM D6474, 20 MPa) - Weight: 8 kg/m² - Reusability: 5–10 cycles | Cheapest option (▲2 cost savings vs steel) Easy to cut/modify on-site | Fragile under heavy loads Not reusable for long-term projects |
Modular Steel Alloy System | Customizable designs (adjustable columns) | - Adjustable dimensions (ISO 9001 certified) - Interlocking precision: ±1mm alignment (▲3 accuracy vs non-modular) | ▲3 Versatility: Adapts to 90% of structural shapes Reduces material waste by 40% | Requires specialized training for customization |
Hybrid Steel-Aluminum Formwork | Balanced strength/weight projects | - Steel core with aluminum cladding (ASTM A36 + 6061) - Weight: 13.5 kg/m² | ▲2 Cost-effective (mid-range pricing) Combines steel’s strength with aluminum’s lightness | Compromised durability vs pure steel Complex maintenance protocols |