Aluminium formwork system is a new generation of construction formwork after timber and steel formwork. It consists of the template system, the support system, the reinforcement system and the accessory system.
Aluminium alloy profile is the main material which is made into formwork through machining, welding, and other processes. Aluminium formwork can be assembled freely according to different structures and sizes. Its design and application is the innovation of formwork technology.
Comparison of Aluminium Formwork & Steel Formwork & Timber Formwork
Characteristics
Steel Formwork
Timber Formwork
Aluminium formwork
Material Performance
Weight
Heavy
Light
Light
Loading capacity
High
Low
High
Waterproofness
Easy to rust
Easy to swell
Waterproof
Corrosivity
Easy to rust
Corrodible
Incorrodible
Tensile strength
High
Low
High
Characteristics of Erection Process
Erection difficulty
Low
High
Lowest
Labour intensity
High
High
Low
Security risk
High
High
Low
Depend on lifting machinery or not
Need
Need
Needless
Concrete Forming Effect
Concrete surface quality
Rough, clean
Rough
Glossy, smooth
Need to plaster or not
Needless
Need
Needless
Precision
High
Low
High
Comparison of Cost
Amortization cost
High
High
Low
Scrap value
Middle
None
High
Environmental Protection
Environment friendly
Yes
No
Yes
Generate construction waste or not
None
Much
None
Common formwork usage times
30-40 times
3-5 times
200-300 times
Efficiency
Efficiency
8-10 days/Floor
10-12 days/Floor
4-6 days/Floor
*The data above are from GETO’s construction experience.
Aluminium Formwork Advantages
Excellent Forming Effect
Large areas of single panels, less patchwork；
High precision;
High bearing capacity；
High quality. It is easy to reach the quality standards of fair-faced concrete construction that require no plastering.
Safety
The material of aluminium formwork has the characteristics of high strength, high bearing capacity, and not easy to deform;
After the system is assembled, a whole frame is formed with high stability;
No need of cranes or aerial work, decreasing the risk of falling accidents.
Speed
Workers can carry and assemble the formwork efficiently without any equipment due to the light weight aluminium formwork;
The assembly is simple and flexible like building blocks.
Less Construction Cost
Reduce the integrated costs with high utilization;
Save labor costs due to the high erection speed;
Reduce heavy equipment leasing expenses such as crane;
Reduce the cost of plastering and save the cost of decoration;
The recovery value is high.
Environment Friendly
The service life of aluminium formwork can reach 200-300 times, the utilization is high;
The scrap aluminium formwork can be recycled, contributing to environmental protection;
Reduce the construction waste.
GETO aluminium formwork
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