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🏗️ Aluminum Formwork Precision, Strength & Speed in Concrete Construction
Aluminum Formwork is a state-of-the-art formwork system engineered for modern construction needs. Made from high-quality lightweight aluminum alloys, it offers superior strength, durability, and ease of use compared to traditional timber or steel formwork. Designed to accelerate construction cycles while ensuring precision and repeatability, Aluminum Formwork is ideal for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
🔹 Product Overview
Aluminum Formwork is a modular system comprising lightweight panels, beams, connectors, and accessories designed to shape concrete structures such as walls, slabs, beams, and columns. Its robust aluminum framework ensures high load-bearing capacity while being easy to assemble and dismantle, enabling fast formwork turnaround times and reduced labor costs.
🔹 Material & Construction
Material:High-strength aluminum alloy (typically AL6061-T6 or equivalent), offering excellent corrosion resistance and lightweight properties.
Panel Frame:Extruded aluminum profiles with integrated slots for easy fixing and alignment.
Form Face:Smooth, durable plywood or phenolic-coated boards laminated on aluminum frame for superior concrete finish and easy cleaning.
Dimensions:Panels available in standard sizes (e.g., 600mm x 2400mm, 1200mm x 2400mm) or custom sizes to suit project requirements.
🔹 Key Features
Lightweight & High Strength: Aluminum structure reduces panel weight, easing handling without compromising on strength or load capacity.
Modular Design: Interlocking panels and accessories enable flexible configurations for walls, slabs, beams, and columns.
Precision Engineering: Tight tolerances ensure uniform concrete finishes, reducing the need for plastering or grinding.
Fast Assembly & Dismantling: Quick-locking mechanisms and minimal use of nails or screws speed up on-site work.
Reusability: Panels have a long service life, often over 300 uses, making them cost-effective and eco-friendly.
Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum alloy resists rust and weathering, suitable for all climates.
🔹 Components
Wall Panels: Lightweight, with embedded handles and connection points for rapid installation.
Slab Panels: Flat, strong panels designed to support concrete slabs with uniform thickness.
Beams and Columns Formers: Adjustable aluminum formers for shaping structural elements.
Accessories: Clamps, wedges, alignment pins, tie rods, and support brackets designed for secure formwork assembly.
🔹 Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Material
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Panel Thickness
5060 mm (including plywood face)
Max Load Capacity
Up to 45 kN/m² depending on panel size
Panel Sizes
Standard: 600mm x 2400mm, 1200mm x 2400mm
Surface Finish
Phenolic-coated plywood for smooth concrete
Reusability
Up to 300+ cycles with proper maintenance
Weight per Panel
Approx. 2535 kg depending on size
Corrosion Protection
Natural aluminum oxide layer (no rust)
🔹 Advantages
Improved Construction Speed: Reduces cycle time by up to 50% compared to traditional formwork.
Superior Concrete Finish: Minimal joints and tight fittings result in smooth wall and slab surfaces.
Reduced Labor & Material Waste: Easy handling and modularity decrease labor costs and waste.
Eco-Friendly: Reusable panels reduce timber usage and construction debris.
Versatile Application: Suitable for high-rise buildings, apartments, commercial complexes, tunnels, and bridges.
🔹 Applications
Residential buildings and apartments
Commercial and office complexes
Infrastructure projects (bridges, tunnels)
Industrial buildings and warehouses
Schools, hospitals, and public facilities
How Aluminum Formwork (Aluformwork) Is Designed 1. Design Objectives
Aluminum formwork is designed to provide a precise, reusable, lightweight, and durable mold for shaping concrete structures. The key goals in design are:
Strength & Stability: Withstand concrete pressure during pouring and curing without deformation.
Lightweight & Easy Handling: For fast assembly, dismantling, and transportation.
Precision & Finish: Ensure smooth, consistent concrete surfaces with minimal joints.
Modularity: Allow flexible combinations to form walls, slabs, beams, and columns.
Reusability: Enable multiple cycles with minimal maintenance.
2. Material Selection
Aluminum Alloy: Usually high-strength alloys like AL6061-T6 or equivalent, chosen for:
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
Corrosion resistance
Good machinability for extrusion and fabrication
Form Face: The concrete contact surface is often laminated plywood or phenolic-coated boards bonded onto aluminum frames for smooth finishes and durability.
3. Structural Components
Panels: Extruded aluminum profiles form the frame around plywood sheets.
Profiles have built-in slots, grooves, and recesses for quick fixing and connections.
Thickness and cross-section designed via structural analysis to handle formwork loads.
Beams & Columns: Specialized aluminum formers and edge strips to shape structural elements.
Connectors & Accessories: Clips, clamps, wedges, pins designed to lock panels securely and align precisely.
4. Engineering & Load Calculations
The formwork design follows engineering principles to calculate loads such as:
Hydrostatic pressure of fresh concrete (can be up to 1015 kN/m²)
Dynamic loads during pouring and vibration
Wind and handling loads
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and stress testing ensure panels wont deform under pressure.
Safety factors are incorporated per industry standards (ASTM, EN, ACI codes).
5. Modular & Interlocking Design
Panels are designed to interlock via tongue-and-groove joints or clip systems.
This modularity allows panels of various sizes to be combined to form different shapes and dimensions.
Adjustable components like clamps and wedges allow for fine-tuning alignment.
6. Surface Finish Design
The plywood or phenolic-coated boards provide a smooth concrete contact surface.
The design minimizes seams and joints on panel faces to avoid surface defects.
Panels are designed to be easy to clean and maintain, extending lifespan.
7. Ease of Assembly & Handling
Lightweight panels with ergonomic handles and integrated fixing points.
Quick-locking mechanisms reduce the need for nails or bolts.
Compatibility with standard scaffolding and supports.
8. Durability & Maintenance
Aluminum frame treated to resist corrosion (anodized or natural oxide layer).
Plywood/form face replaceable if worn out without replacing the whole panel.
Designed for 300+ reuse cycles with proper care.
Summary
Aluminum formwork design blends mechanical engineering, materials science, and practical construction needs to deliver a lightweight, strong, and reusable system that improves construction speed and quality. Its a sophisticated balance of structure, modularity, precision, and durability.
🔹 Packing & Shipping
Panels are stacked on pallets, strapped securely with protective corner guards and shrink wrap.
Accessories packed in cartons or crates with foam padding.
Export-quality wooden crates or pallets, ISPM-15 compliant.
Container load optimized for volume and weight.
🔹 Why Choose us?
Manufactured under strict quality control in ISO-certified factories.
Designed for international standards compliance (ASTM, EN).
Technical support and training available for on-site teams.
Custom solutions tailored to project requirements.
Competitive pricing with reliable export logistics.
📦 Packing Details Aluminum Formwork 1. Packaging Method
Panels are stacked flat on heavy-duty wooden pallets, with a maximum of 1520 panels per pallet depending on panel thickness and size.
Each pallet is secured with steel/plastic strapping and wrapped tightly with shrink wrap to protect against dust, moisture, and scratches.
Corner protectors (cardboard or plastic) are used on pallet edges to prevent damage during handling and transport.
Accessories (clamps, wedges, pins, tie rods) are packed separately in sturdy cartons or wooden crates with foam padding to prevent damage.
All wooden packaging complies with ISPM-15 phytosanitary standards for export.
2. Pallet & Crate Specifications
Item
Dimensions (approx.)
Weight per pallet
Aluminum Panels
2.4 m × 1.2 m × 0.15 m (H)
300450 kg
Accessories
Varies, packed in cartons/crates
2050 kg per carton/crate
Pallets designed for forklift handling with adequate clearance on all sides.
Stacking height kept within 1.5 meters to maintain stability.
3. Labeling
Each pallet/carton is labeled with:
Product description and dimensions
Quantity and batch number
Handling instructions (Fragile, Keep Dry)
Export destination and consignee info.
