When comparing plastic formwork with traditional formwork materials like plywood and steel, several factors come into play. While each material has its advantages and disadvantages, plastic formwork offers unique benefits that set it apart.

Plywood shuttering is a commonly used formwork material, but it has its limitations.

Plywood requires the following things

• Can cast max of 8 Ft height
• Carpenter on site
• Only 5-8 repetitions
• Electricity, Cutting machines, Nails and other consumables
• Runners (wooden battens) to ensemble on the site.
• Wastage of the material can vary from (10-20%)
• No skilled labour required
• Has no Scrap value

On the other hand, plastic formwork eliminates need of carpenter or skilled labour, No power tools required, almost 0% wastage, 25% scrap value, No consumables required. Plastic formwork also offers better durability and reusability(100+times), making it a more practical choice for construction projects

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Plastic Formwork vs. Steel Formwork

Steel formwork is known for its strength and load-bearing capacity, but it lacks the flexibility and reusability of plastic formwork. Steel formwork is heavier and more challenging to handle, requiring specialized equipment for installation and removal.

It’s the most inefficient formwork system available in the market, the finish of the concrete surface is rough, and Lot of honeycomb are formed.

In contrast, plastic formwork is lightweight, easy to install, and can be demolded with minimal effort. It offers significant time savings during construction and ensures a labor-friendly process.