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STEEL-PLY FORMING SYSTEM

The Steel-Ply forming system is a pre-engineered, factory-built, reusable concrete forming system.
It may be used in handset or gang form applications, for commercial or residential structures.
The Steel-Ply forming system can form walls of almost any shape or size, with accessories for special
structures and details. This system is more productive and economical than job-built plywood formwork
or other forming methods.

Steel-Ply saves time System design
The Steel-Ply forming system saves time Steel-Ply panels and fillers are constructed
because it is easy to set up and strip. No from a rugged steel frame. The side rail of
measuring, sawing, drilling, or nailing is the form is rolled exclusively for Symons
required. and has a minimum yield stress of 55,000
Minimal training is needed, so workers are psi. Cross members have a minimum yield
quickly up to maximum efficiency. stress of 60,000 psi and are located at
The only tool required for setup and 300mm centres on all panels and fillers.
stripping is a hammer. High Density Overlay (HDO) plywood
Steel-Ply saves materials provides a smooth finish.
Unlike job-built formwork, which must be Each piece is edge sealed with
tailored for each specific pour, the polyurethane to repel moisture and
Steel-Ply forming system comes in a prevent de-lamination.
variety of standard sizes which can be With proper care, contractors can expect
combined to form virtually any dimension. up to 200 reuses before plywood
Steel-Ply panels and fillers are made of replacement.
specially laminated plywood mounted on Steel-Ply requires little training because
rugged steel frames. it has no top or bottom, left or right, and
They can be used up to 200 times before can be used vertically or horizontally.
requiring new ply faces. Dado slots at cross-members simplify tie
Quality, consistency and safety placement. Slots for hardware
No matter what the application, the same attachment are located between
basic components and methods are used. cross members.
Labour performance becomes consistent
and predictable, and the laminated
plywood panels and tight-fitting side rails
produce a high quality concrete surface.
This engineered system is designed and
manufactured with a known strength
factor, a major consideration for job-site
safety.

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