What are Symon forms?

What are Symon forms?

As a pre-engineered concrete forming system, Symons Forms have been used in some of the most iconic buildings around the world. These systems are factory built with impressive reusability, making it an ideal choice for the construction of a variety of structures.

How much are Simon forms?

Helpful Specialty Form Information:

Length 12” x 12” 6” x 6”
6 Foot 30046 3026
5 Foot 30045 30025
4 Foot 30044 30024
3 Foot 30043 30023

What type of plywood is used for concrete forms?

Plyform
Virtually any “Exterior” rated APA panel can be used for concrete formwork because all such panels are manufactured with moisture resistant adhesive. For concrete forming, the plywood industry produces a special product called Plyform®, which is recommended for most general forming uses.

How do you keep concrete from sticking to forms?

In some instances, concrete will naturally bond to other materials. To prevent concrete from sticking to these materials, you need to treat them with a release agent to keep the concrete from sticking by forming a thin lubricant film over the material. When the concrete is dry, it’s easy to separate.

What type of plywood do you use for concrete forms?

Virtually any Exterior type APA panel can be used for concrete formwork because all such panels are manufactured with moisture resistant adhesive. For concrete forming the plywood industry produces a special product called Plyform®, which is recommended for most general forming uses.

How much do Symons forms weight?

Easy, fast gang assembly, Symons provides gang layout drawings and jobsite training. Forming versatility, gang ties limited only by handling conveniences and crane capacity. Steel-Ply gangs only weigh about 6.5 pounds per square foot with hardware and lumber walers.

What kind of ply does Symons form system use?

Symons Steel Ply system uses a combination of cross-members and robust steel rails. With its superior ½ inch HDO plywood, Symons Forms Systems has an impressive pressure rating of 1000 psf (per square foot), and a safety ratio of 2:1. The Steel Ply system can form walls of any shape, or size, for unique and customizable structures.

How tall are the panels on a Symons form?

It is also available in metric and imperial sizes – with panels and fillers ranging from 60 cm to 300 cm in height, and 10 cm to 55 cm in width. It is an easy system to set up or strip, and does not require extensive planning or training to deploy.

What is the pressure rating of Symons forms?

With its superior ½ inch HDO plywood, Symons Forms Systems has an impressive pressure rating of 1000 psf (per square foot), and a safety ratio of 2:1. The Steel Ply system can form walls of any shape, or size, for unique and customizable structures.

Which is the best form system Dayton Superior or Symons?

For more than 100 years, the Symons ® brand of forming systems has stood as the preferred system for concrete forming around the globe. Today, with taller and more sculptural structures on the rise, Symons ® by Dayton Superior continues to bring even the most ambitious visions to life with innovative systems that perform like no other.