Aluminium Beams Technical Datasheets

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Contents
Ref Description Page
Contents
Contents 2-3
Introduction 4
1.0 Components
ABX11800 Albeam 1800mm
ABX12400 Albeam 2400mm 5
AFX11200 Alform Beam 1200mm 6
ALX11200 Alsec Beam 1200mm 7
PPU10004 Ply Sanded 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 8
PPU10001 Ply MDO 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 8
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Contents
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Components….continued
PPU10002 Ply Standard Film 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 8
PPU10003 Ply Premium Film 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 8
ALX10002 Flange to Flange Wedge Clamp 10
ALX10001 Universal Clamp 10
AFX20003 Alform Clamp Plate 11
AFX20022 M12 Unifix Bolt 11
BNU12001 M12 Hex Nut Plated 11
AFX20009 Alform Lok Clamp 12
AFX20007 Alform Internal Corner 13
AFX20002 Alform Alignment Angle 13
AFX20010 Outside Cornerstrap 14
AFX20009 Alform Lok Clamp 14
BNX16001 M16x75 Bolt gr8.8 BZP 14
BNU16001 M16 Hexagon Nut gr8 BZP 14
AFX20005 Alform External Corner Bracket 15
AFX20001 Alform Adjustable Internal Corner 16
AFX20003 Alform Tie Back Connector 17
AFA10050 Alform Lifting Bracket 17
AFA10015 Serrated Double Nut 18
AFA10020 Alform Prop Bracket 18
SSM23600 Superslim Stripping Corner Unit - 3600mm 19
AFA10040 Alform Vertical Walkway Handrail Post 20
AFX20025 Alform / GTX Concrete Pump Port 100mm 21-22
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ALUMINIUM BEAMS
Introduction
Aluminium Beams combine the benefits of strength, lightness and the ease of handling with consistency, versatility and
exceptional durability. With an exceptional range of accessories, the beams form a complete system that can be used
in numerous configurations and applications. RMD Kwikform has a portfolio of three Aluminium Beams: Albeam, a
225mm deep heavy duty primary beam for slab support, with a very high bending and concentrated load capacity,
Alform, a 150mm deep beam designed for wall formwork and secondary bearer for soffit support applications and
Alsec, a more economical 150mm deep single web beam used for soffit support applications.
Health and Safety
Designers should make themselves familiar with the contents of Equipment Guidance Notes UIX10101 - Alform &
Superslim Wall Formwork and Application Risk Assessments UIX20100 - Formwork. These documents are available
to customers via hyperlinks embedded in PDF scheme drawings. Residual risks pertaining to design issues are
marked in this document with the symbol and, if relevant to the scheme being prepared, should be highlighted on
the RMDK scheme drawing.
Design to EN Standards
The majority of the Aluminium Beam components were designed before the conception of the EN design standards.
Extensive use was made of BS8118 backed up by load testing. Allowable working loads were established using a
lumped factor of safety of 1.7 on yield and 2 on failure, which is adequate to satisfy the requirements of EC9.
To facilitate a simplified scheme design using established permissible load methods, load performance data in this
document is displayed as an ‘Allowable Working Load’. Should Limit State Design be required, the Design Resistance
may be obtained by multiplying the Allowable Working Load values by 1.5.
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Albeam
A 225mm deep x 100mm wide aluminium extrusion used as a primary beam in falsework applications.
Albeam Properties 70
Gross Area 33.06cm2
Second Moment of area I xx 2131cm4
Flexural Rigidity EI 1468kNm2
Shear Rigidity GA xx 35110kN
Maximum Bending Moment xx 25kNm
Self Weight 8.4kg/m
225
220mm - Intermediate Bearing 120kN
110mm - End Bearing 38.5kN
100
Section
Code Description Weight

ABX11800 Albeam 1800mm 15.1 kg
Note: Non standard lengths are available on a sale

only basis.
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Alform Beams
An aluminium beam with recycled plastic insert used as a primary and / or secondary beams in falsework applications.
Unique inclined twin webs, together with edge stiffening lips provide great lateral stability and robustness in use.
Plywood formwork is simply attached by nail connection to the insert provided in the upper flange, and the bevelled
edge to the top flange allows for easy removal of the formwork on completion of use.
40
Alform Beam Properties
Gross Area 17.6cm2
Modulus of Elasticity E 6890kN/cm²
40
150
Position of Neutral Axis above base 74.6mm
Section Modulus xx 74.1cm3
Max Reaction (Intermediate) 75mm bearing 55kN
Max Reaction (End) 44mm bearing 40kN
Self Weight (with recycled plastic insert) 5.66kg/m 90
Section

AFX11200 Alform Beam 1200mm 6.80 kg

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Alsec Beams
A lightweight and more economical aluminium beam with recycled plastic insert used as a secondary beam in
falsework applications. Plywood formwork is simply attached by nail connection to the insert provided in the upper
flange, and the bevelled edge to the top flange allows for easy removal of the formwork on completion of use.
40
Alsec Beam Properties
Gross Area 12.47cm2
40
150
Max Reaction (Intermediate) 75mm bearing 33kN
Max Reaction (End) 44mm bearing 15kN
Self Weight (with recycled plastic insert) 4.65kg/m
75
Section

ALX11200 Alsec Beam 1200mm 5.57 kg

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Plywood
RMD Kwikform Plywood is manufactured from high quality pine veneers
bonded together with a cross banded construction with phenolic resin.
Sheets are supplied with the face grain parallel to the long edge of the board.
Ply is manufactured from sustainable renewable sources and is certified by
both the PEFC and FSC chain of custody schemes. It is certified by TECO
to comply with the American standard PS 1-07 for Exterior bond and panel
grade 1. RMD Kwikform Ltd is at present in the process of obtaining PEFC
and FSC accreditation.
Board Finishes
Sheets are supplied in four finishes: Sanded, MDO, Standard Film and Premium Film.
Sanded Finish
An economical sheet with one side only having a smooth face without open defects. An ideal plywood where very
few re-uses are required or the quality of the finish to the cast concrete is unimportant.
MDO Grade
The front face of the sheet is overlaid with a phenolic resin impregnated paper weighing 370g/m2. which covers the
natural face grain and gives a matt finish to the struck concrete. With careful site treatment MDO can be used for up
to 20 fair faced uses. The rear of the sheet is overlaid with a 75-120g/m2 brown film with a phenolic resin content of
35% and provides a moisture barrier.
Standard Film Grade
Both front and rear faces of the sheet are overlaid with a 120g/m2 brown film with a phenolic resin content of 35%.
The film covers most of the natural face grain and gives a gloss finish to the struck concrete and produces good
results for up to 20 pours.
Premium Film Grade
Both front and rear faces of the sheet are overlaid with a phenolic resin impregnated paper weighing 205g/m2 and a
robust 130g/m2 black phenolic resin film overlay. The overlays cover all the natural face grain and give a gloss finish
to the struck concrete for 30 pours or more.
Notes on Use
• Sheet edges are sealed during manufacture to prevent moisture penetration. Seal all cut edges to prevent
moisture penetration which may otherwise cause degradation.
• We recommend the use of a release agent that has been formulated specifically for use with MDO grade
boarding. Apply two coats of release agent to MDO Grade prior to first use.
• We recommend use of non-metallic tools to clean the forms to help prevent damage to the face.
• Although sheets are resistant to abrasion and impact, take care during cleaning and use to prevent surface
damage. Select appropriate vibrators and techniques to protect the ply surface through all stages of use.
• Stated numbers of re-uses are for guidance purposes only and can not be guaranteed.
• Dispose of used plywood in accordance with applicable waste handling regulations.

PPU10004 Ply Sanded 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 26.0 kg
PPU10001 Ply MDO 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 30.9 kg
PPU10002 Ply Standard Film 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 30.9 kg
PPU10003 Ply Premium Film 2.44m - 1.22m - 18mm 30.9 kg

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Geometry and Packaging

Panel thickness and construction 18mm +/- 0.4mm - 7 Ply
Sheet size and tolerance 1220x2440mm +0/ -1.6mm
Supplied in packs of 50 sheets weighing approximately 1550kg
Structural Properties
Direction
of face
PERMISSIBLE STRESSES
grain relative
to span General and Soffits Wall Formwork
Bending Stiffness Parallel 3.44 3.97

EI (kNm2/m) Perpendicular 1.97 2.27
Moment of Resistance Parallel 0.472 0.493
fZ (kNm/m) Perpendicular 0.294 0.307
Shear Load Parallel 7.94 8.29
qA (kN/m) Perpendicular 4.26 4.45
Allowable Spans
Maximum Alform and Alsec beam centres are shown below. Please note that data is valid for applications with the face
grain perpendicular to the support beams for 3 or more spans and with deflection limited to span/270. Live load is not
considered when checking deflection in slab applications. For soffit applications a concrete density of 24.5kN/m3 has
been allowed plus a live load in accordance with BS5975 (2008).
Soffit Formwork Applications Wall Formwork Applications
GTX Beam Maximum Slab GTX Beam Maximum Concrete

Centres / mm Thickness / mm Centres / mm Pressure kN/m2
610 490 407 41

488 940 349 59
407 1490 305 73
349 2200 271 85
305 2740 244 99
271 3250 222 115
244 3780 203 132

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Secondary to Primary Beam Connections

Flange to Flange Wedge Clamp (ALX10002) weight 0.75kg
A fast lightweight and secure clamp used for connection of backing members to
primary beams in strip and erect applications for all falsework systems. Connects
Albeam, Alform, Alsec and Superslim in any combination.
AWL Tension = 1.6kN
AWL Slip = 0.25kN Secondary to Primary Connection
Strip & Erect Applications
Flange to Flange
Wedge Clamp
(ALX10002).
Stagger alternate
clamps
Universal Clamp (ALX10001) weight 0.75kg

A secure serrated clamp used with all falsework systems in heavier crane handled
applications. Connects Albeam, Alform, Alsec, Superslim Soldiers, GTX150 and T200
composite timber beams in any combination. Tighten the unit by tapping the wings of
the nut with a hammer.
AWL Tension = 2.5kN
AWL Slip = 0.35kN Secondary to Primary Connection
Crane Handled Applications
Universal Clamp
(ALX10001).
Stagger alternate
clamps

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Underslung Clamp
A secure clamp supplied in three parts used to connect underslung aluminium beams where a
known load capacity for the connection is required. Note that one of the connected beams
must be either an Alform or an Albeam. When four clamps are used both beams must be an
Alform or an Albeam. AWL with 2 clamps = 5kN, AWL with 4 clamps = 10kN

AFX20003 Alform Clamp Plate 0.01 kg
AFX20022 M12 Unifix Bolt 0.01 kg
BNU12001 M12 Hex Nut Plated 0.01 kg
Underslung Beam Connection Underslung Beam Connection

using 2 No. Clamps using 4 No. Clamps
Alform Beam Clamp Alform Beam Clamp

Plate, M12 Unifix Plate, M12 Unifix
Bolt & M12 Hexgon Bolt & M12 Hexgon
Nut (AFX20003 + Nut (AFX20003 +
AFX20002 + AFX20002 +
5kN BNU12001) 10kN BNU12001)
Max Max

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Alform Lok Clamp (AFX20009) weight 1.17kg

A cast unit that facilitates secure connection of a stop end tie, Light Duty Corner Strap or
Heavy Duty Corner Shoe.
Prior to loading the Alform Lok Clamp, its integral bolts shall be torqued to 45Nm.
AWL = 20kN (single clamp), 30kN (twin adjacent clamps in contact)

136
Ø20 hole 91 30
15 18 32
85
Integral
M12x40 Bolts 48.5
Side Elevation
63
Front Elevation
15mm Rapid
Knock On Wing Bar Tie x Knock On Wing
Nut (BTX10001) 0.5m long Nut (BTX10001)
Rapid Tie
Hexagon Nut
50mm
Standard Waler (BTX10017)
Plate (BTX10021) Lok Clamp
Single Lok
Clamp
(AWL=20kN)
Twin Lok
15mm Rapid Clamps
Bar Tie (AWL=30kN)
Typical Panel Joint Detail
Fit Lok Clamp panel joint connection on
bottom three Alform Beams and then at
Typical Stop-End Detail nominally 1.0m vertical centres

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Alform Internal Corner (AFX20007) weight 1.07kg

Use with a 75x75mm vertical timber to support the plywood for 90 degree internal
corners in formwork applications.
225
150
225
150
Plan
90
Side Elevation
Alform Alignment Angle (AFX20002) weight 2.01kg

Use to support the Alform Internal Corner (AFX20007) or two Alform beams set at 90
degrees to one another in formwork applications - fixed with 4 No. M12 Unifix Bolts
and 4 No. M12 Hexagon Nuts gr8 BZP (AFX20002 + BNU12001).
200
50
55
200
95
Plan
50
50 95 55
2 No. Ø14x40mm slots
per face
75
Side Elevation

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Alform Outside Corner Strap

Used in conjunction with 2 No. Alform Lok Clamps to connect Alform Beams together at
external corners in formwork applications.
Qty Code Description Weight

1 AFX20010 Outside Cornerstrap 6.18 kg
2 AFX20009 Alform Lok Clamp 1.17 kg
2 BNX16001 M16x75 Bolt gr8.8 BZP 0.15 kg
2 BNU16001 M16 Hexagon Nut gr8 BZP 0.03 kg
AWL = 28.3kN tension for 90° corners

Note: Where external corners are not rectangular, the maximum load on the Outside
Corner Strap is dependent upon the maximum allowable Lok Clamp load of 20kN.
514
164
104
Elevation
60
124
Plan
The table below shows the number of Alform waling spacings between Outside Corner Strap positions. Please note it
is recommended that straps shall always be fitted to the bottom three walings.
Concrete Pressure / Wall Thickness (mm)

Alform centres / mm
kN/m² 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
348 40 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2
348 50 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2
305 60 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
305 65 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2
Example: Where the number 4 is indicated in the table, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 11th walings have Outside Corner
Strap connections. (Spacings may be increased as concrete pressure reduces towards the top of the shutter).
Fix dummy soldiers local to the corner to transmit forces from intermediate walings where Corner Straps are not fitted.
(Dummy soldiers can be omitted if Outside Corner Straps are used at every Alform waling position).

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Alform External Corner Bracket (AFX20005) weight 3.79kg

Fix to horizontal Alform walings to provide support to vertical Superslim Soldiers set at 45
degrees for heavier duty external corner connections. Connect to Alform Beam using 2 No.
M12 Unifix Bolts and M12 Hexagon Nuts gr8 BZP (AFX20022 + BNU12001) and to the
Superslim Soldier using a M12x260 Bolt gr8.8 BZP and 150x150x6x14mm Plate Washer
(BNX12008 + BNX20009).
Maximum allowable working load in corner tie rod = 80kN (between adjacent External
Corner Brackets)
90 Ø42x30mm spigot 12 240 Ø14 holes

Captive
M12 Nut
146
90
205
End View Side Elevation Plan
External Corner
Brackets fixed to every
Alform Beam waling
using 2 No. M12 Unifix
Bolts & M12 Hexagon
Nuts
Alform Lok Clamps at
External Corner
Bracket positions
either side of Rapid 150x150x6x14mm Plate
Tie Bar Washer & M12x260 Bolt
at nominally 1.0m ctrs
on vertical soldier
Note: It is recommended that External Corner Brackets are always fitted to the bottom two Alform walings and a tie rod
located between them.

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Alform Adjustable Internal Corner (AFX20001) weight 3.81kg

Used to connect Alform Beams together at angles between 45° and 200° - fixed to
beams with 4 No. Splice Clamp Blocks and 4 No. M12 Hexagon Nuts gr8 BZP
(AFX20013 + BNU12001). See below right for AWL’s
Note: Where additional AWL is required fit Lok Clamps with M16x75 Bolts gr8.8
BZP & M16 Hexagon Nuts gr8 BZP (BNX16001 + BNU16001).
For product dimensions

refer to Alform Tie Back
Connector (AFX20023)
Straight Joints
Slip load along beam without
Lok Clamp = ±6kN
Plan
Slip load along beam with
Lok Clamp = ±23.3kN
45° min to With angle at 45°

200° max slip load along
Side Elevation
beam without Lok
Clamp = ±13.5kN
Acute & Obtuse Corners
Slip load along beam without

Lok Clamp = ±6kN
Slip load along beam with
Lok Clamp = ±13.5kN
90 Degree Corners

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Alform Tie Back Connector (AFX20023) weight 2.04kg

(previously part of AFX20001)
Used to connect inclined ratchet lashings to an Alform Beam or Albeam at the edge
of a pour to prevent overturning and / or provide lateral restraint - fixed to beam with
2 No. Splice Clamp Blocks and 2 No. M12 Hexagon Nuts gr8 BZP (AFX20013 +
BNU12001).
66 200 2 No. Ø13x40mm slots
Ø16mm pin
=
66
77
18
153
=
18 Ø17x40mm slot R-Clip

50 75 Plan
Front Elevation Side Elevation
Alform Lifting Bracket (AFA10050) weight 3.27kg

A bracket that enables Alform & Superslim shutters to be lifted when the Alform
beams are orientated vertically. To be used in conjunction with 2 No. Serrated
Double Nuts & 4 No. M12x25 Set Pins gr8.8 BZP (AFA10015 + BNX12009).
AWL = 10kN Tension (perpendicular to Alform Beam)
20kN Shear (parallel to Alform Beam)
Ø23.5 hole for 2 No, Serrated Double

shackle Nuts (AFA10015)
Alform Lifting AWL 10kN Serrated face
Bracket
(AFA10050)
4 No. M12x25 Set

Pins gr8.8 BZP
AWL 20kN
(BNX12009)
Alform Beam or
Albeam
Serrated Double Nuts MUST be placed with the serrated side towards the Lifting Bracket as shown on detail
(above right) and M12 Set Pins shall be torqued to 45Nm.

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Serrated Double Nut (AFA10015) weight 0.1kg

Used to provide a secure connection between a vertical Alform beam or Albeam
and an Alform Lifting Bracket or an Alform Prop Bracket.
To be used in conjunction with 2 no. M12x25 Gr8.8 Set Pins (BNX12009).
AWL = 10kN Shear (in the slot of the Alform Beam or Albeam)
Alform Prop Bracket (AFA10020) weight 3.45kg

A bracket that enables connection of a push pull prop to a vertical Alform or Albeam.
(To be used in conjunction with a Serrated Double Nut & 2 No M12x25 Gr.8.8 Set
Pins (AFA10015 & BNX12009).
AWL = 10kN Shear (in the slot of the Alform Beam or Albeam)
Serrated Double Nut MUST be placed with the serrated side towards the
Alform Prop Bracket as shown on detail (below right) and M12 Set Pins
shall be torqued to 45Nm.
Serrated Double Nut Serrated face

Alform Prop Bracket (AFA10015)
(AFA10020)
2 No. M12x25 Set

Pins gr8.8 BZP
(BNX12009)
AWL 10kN
Alform Beam or
Albeam
Turnbuckle or Push Pull Prop
connected with Superslim
19mm pin & R-Clip
(SSX10046)

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Superslim Stripping Corners

Available in four different heights, Superslim Stripping Corners are used to facilitate
easy striking of shutters at internal corner positions in core formwork applications.

SSM23600 Superslim Stripping Corner Unit - 3600mm 78.2 kg
155
250
Tighten wing nut to

clamp corner to
plywood
155
150
1050
max
Enlarged Plan
250
max
150
Plywood
1100
1000
200
Alform Beam
Part Plan on Inner Corner

700
1100
200
1050
700
500
250
250
200
200
3600mm 2700mm 1800mm 900mm

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Alform Vertical Walkway Handrail Post (AFA10040) weight 13.4kg

Used to provide access for placing concrete, fixing ties etc. Connected to the
vertical Alform Beam with a Serrated Double Nut & 2 No. M12x25 Gr.8.8 Set Pins
(AFA10015 & BNX12009).
AWL = 10kN slip on Alform
Serrated Double Nut MUST be placed with the serrated side towards the
Alform Vertical Walkway Handrail Post as shown on detail (below right)
and M12 Set Pins shall be torqued to 45Nm.
Ø48.3mm CHS
Scaffold tube handrail

connected using 2”x2”
90 degree couplers
(SFX10002)
1500
Plywood & timbers

NOT scaffold boards
2 No. Ø14 holes

75x50mm SHS
160
40
90 855 Vertical Alform

Rear Elevation Side Elevation Typical Application
113 330 325 87

Plan

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Alform / GTX Concrete Pump Port 100mm (AFX20025) weight 19.8kg

Use in conjunction with the Alform / GTX Pump Port Plunger (AFX20026) to allow
concrete to be pumped in through the face of the shutter. Bolt to Alform Beams using
M12 Unifix Bolts and M12 Nyloc Nuts gr8.8 (AFX20022 + BNA11202) or screw to
GTX Beams using M8x50mm Turbo Coach Screws (BNX00008).
It is the Customer's responsibility to control the pumping regime on site to

ensure that the design concrete pressure of the formwork is not exceeded
240 Ø14x40 slots Captive R-Clip

80 80 385 238
Sliding closure
plate
305*
375
135
Ø101 internal
Ø9 holes
Rear Elevation Front Elevation Side Elevation
* A few early versions exist with this dimension as 325mm.
35
25
Alform Beam Connection

6 No. M12 Unifix Bolts and
M12 Nyloc Nuts gr8.8
160
(AFX20022 + BNA11202)
305*
Sliding closure Ø108

18
plate
Ø110 hole required in form face
Plan GTX Beam Connection
8 No. M8x50 Turbo Coach
Screws (BNX00008)
305*
Couple Ø100 concrete pump

line here

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Alform / GTX Pump Port Plunger (AFX20026) weight 3.79kg

Use in conjunction with the Alform / GTX Concrete Pump Port (AFX20025) to push
out wet concrete from behind the Pump Port sliding closure plate, so as to provide a
flush finish to the hardened concrete face.
368
232 14 Ø127 Ø127
Ø98
Ø98
48
Side Elevation
Front Elevation Rear Elevation
Connect with 100mm
concrete pump line coupler
(not supplied)
Instructions for Use

1. Once the pour has reached the desired fill level, shut off the concrete pump, remove the R-Clip from the Pump
Port and close off the Pump Port by striking the sliding closure plate until it is fully closed. Replace the R-Clip in
the other side of this plate to secure it in position.
2. Disconnect the concrete pump coupler and release the pump from the Pump Port.
3. Wash out the wet concrete from the inside of the Pump Port.
4. Insert the Pump Port Plunger into the Pump Port and secure in place using the Concrete Pump Coupler.
advance the plunger until it contacts the slider plate and back off 1/4 turn.
5. Remove the R-Clip from the sliding closure plate & strike the plate until it is fully open once again. Replace the
R-Clip to secure this plate in the open position.
6. Advance the Pump Port Plunger until the captive washer hits the captive nut. The face of the plunger will now
be fully engaged & flush with the plywood face. Wash any concrete or grout off the outside of the unit.
7. At the earliest possible time after concrete has taken a first set, undo the pump coupler and pull out the plunger.
Clean all components thoroughly taking care to remove all grout from the inside of the bore. Oil the bore to
protect against corrosion.

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Contact Details: International Offices

Europe Middle East Asia Pacific
Head Office – United Kingdom UAE Australia
RMD Kwikform, Brickyard Road, RMD Kwikform, RMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
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Tel: +44 1922 743743 United Arab Emirates. South Australia, 5039.
Email: info@rmdkwikform.com Tel: +971 6502 5888 Tel: +61 8 8179 8200
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Tel: +353 1 830 2500 Tel: +974 4465 3034 483A Castle Peak Road,
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Tel: +852 2415 4882
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C/O CGH , New Zealand
Chile
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RMD Kwikform,
Block 408, Sanabis, PO Box 22-316, 101-105 Station Road,
La Estera 811,
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Parque Industrial Ville Grande,
Tel: +973 1738 2724 Tel: +64 9 276 5955
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Lawyer Jagannathan Street, G.S.T. Road,
Alandhur, Chennai—60016, Tamil Nadu, India Guam
Tel: +91 44 6693 3300 RMD Kwikform.
Email: rmd.india@rmdkwikform.com 321 East Harmon Industrial Park Road,

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Tel: +671 647 7635
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ALUMINIUM BEAMS

LIGHTWEIGHT EXTRUDED SECTIONS

European Technical Office

Telephone: +44 1922 743743

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2.0 Contact Details

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Code Description Weight

Note: Non standard lengths are available on a sale

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Code Description Weight

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Code Description Weight

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Code Description Weight

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Geometry and Packaging

Bending Stiffness Parallel 3.44 3.97

Soffit Formwork Applications Wall Formwork Applications

GTX Beam Maximum Slab GTX Beam Maximum Concrete

610 490 407 41

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Secondary to Primary Beam Connections

Universal Clamp (ALX10001) weight 0.75kg

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Code Description Weight

Underslung Beam Connection Underslung Beam Connection

Alform Beam Clamp Alform Beam Clamp

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Alform Lok Clamp (AFX20009) weight 1.17kg

AWL = 20kN (single clamp), 30kN (twin adjacent clamps in contact)

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Alform Internal Corner (AFX20007) weight 1.07kg

Alform Alignment Angle (AFX20002) weight 2.01kg

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Alform Outside Corner Strap

Qty Code Description Weight

AWL = 28.3kN tension for 90° corners

Concrete Pressure / Wall Thickness (mm)

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Alform External Corner Bracket (AFX20005) weight 3.79kg

90 Ø42x30mm spigot 12 240 Ø14 holes

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Alform Adjustable Internal Corner (AFX20001) weight 3.81kg

For product dimensions

45° min to With angle at 45°

Acute & Obtuse Corners

Slip load along beam without

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Alform Tie Back Connector (AFX20023) weight 2.04kg

18 Ø17x40mm slot R-Clip

Alform Lifting Bracket (AFA10050) weight 3.27kg

Ø23.5 hole for 2 No, Serrated Double

4 No. M12x25 Set

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Serrated Double Nut (AFA10015) weight 0.1kg

Alform Prop Bracket (AFA10020) weight 3.45kg

Serrated Double Nut Serrated face

2 No. M12x25 Set

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Superslim Stripping Corners