FAQ
What is formwork?
Formwork are temporary structures used to support Reinforced concrete casting until they
solidify and take the desire shape, formwork are often called as shuttering, centering,
scaffolding, centering, staging in different regions in India.
Our plastic formwork system are made of Virgin Plastic Poly-propylene material. Its effective and efficient formwork system when compared to traditional/ conventional system.
Our plastic formwork system are made of Virgin Plastic Poly-propylene material. Its effective and efficient formwork system when compared to traditional/ conventional system.
Is plastic shuttering strong?
Our plastic formwork is design to take a load of 5 tons/Sqmtr and design data is also
available in the product page.
We have tested our product on various parameters like allowable shear, bending moment, tensile strength, flexible rigidity, Fire resistance( smoothing temperature) etc.
We have tested our product on various parameters like allowable shear, bending moment, tensile strength, flexible rigidity, Fire resistance( smoothing temperature) etc.
Benefits of plastic formwork over others?
There are many advantages of plastic formwork some of them are listed here
Light-weight, 100+ repetation, Scrap value, Modular system, Zero consumables, Less skilled
labour, smooth finish
Which is better than plywood shuttering?
Plastic formwork has been proven very cost effective and efficient that plywood based
shuttering. It saves TIME, MONEY and is ecofriendly
Are plastic formwork reusable?
Plastic centering / plastic shuttering can be used 100+ times to make concrete structures, It
has to be well maintained, cleaned time to time to get the desired results.
What is the size of plastic formwork?
We have sizes from (100mm, 150mm 200 mm 230mm 300mm, 350mm, 500mm, 600 mm)
For sizes smaller than 100mm we use filler panels made of plywood (for odd sizes and nonlinear structures)
For sizes about 600mm we can attached to panels to get the desired size for example:
For sizes about 600mm we can attached to panels to get the desired size for example:
- 900 mm column can casted using (600 +300)
- 1000mm wall can be casted using (1000+1000)
- The Height of the panel is standard 1230 mm and thickness of the panel is 80 mm.
Where can I buy plastic formwork?
PLASTOFORM is the leading plastic formwork manufacture in INDIA. We have capacity of
5000 sq mtr/ month spread over 40000 sft of high-tech and latest Injection molding
machines. All the machines, molds, raw material and other products are 100% MADE IN
INDIA, We can transport the material PAN India and Export it globally.
What is the cost of plastic shuttering material?
The Rate of the plastic formwork material is calculated on Square Meter basis, Based on
your requirement (Need to provide Autocad drawings), we provide a techno- commercial
solution with a list of panel sizes. Based on panel size calculation the sqMtr analysis is done
and commercial will be shared accordingly
For more details contact us @ info@plastoform.in or call +91 9581005050
For more details contact us @ info@plastoform.in or call +91 9581005050
How is plastic centering material better than MS metal centering?
MS Metal shuttering often called metal centering is unconventional and outdated form of
formwork system. It's often executed by unskilled labor and has very bad finish surface. MS
Plate are not joined properly resulting in uneven concrete surface. Additional cement
plastering is required. Common problems seen with MS based shuttering is formation on
HONEY COMBS in structure, which is very dangerous and effects the structures stability.
Difference between plastic ply and plastic formwork?
Plastic formwork are panels (80mm thickness) which can be locked parallel and
perpendicularly and are exclusively used for formwork concrete construction.
PVC bases plastic ply (12mm thickness) are made of PVC material (hollow inside), which
needs carpenter and wooden runner, nails etc to be used as formwork material
How many lock pin do we get with plastic formwork?
Plastoform offers 12- 15 Locking pins per panel, this Locking pins are made of hard nylon
plastic material. There is no cost of locking pins are they are included in panel's sqmtr
calculations.
Which is cost effective Plywood shuttering or plastic formwork?
Plywood is a cheaper material but can only be used for 5-8 repetition which results in
repeated buying to execute projects. Need carpenter, electricity, Runners (wooden battens),
nails to ensemble on the site. Wastage of the material can vary from (10-20%) Whereas
Plastic formwork has almost zero wastage, no skilled labour required, no accessories or
consumables are required, Gives 100 + repetition and has 25% scrap value
It's similar to Petrol based Car and an Electric car.
What is the scrap value of plastic formwork? (resale, buy back)
Since the panels are made of plastic and plastic can be recycled. We offer a scrap value
of 25% on Plastic formwork material, After 100 repetition Plastoform will take the
material back and provide you with 25% of total SQMTR returned. The material has to
be delivery to our factory at Kallakal, Medak Dist. Hyderabad, Telangana
When should I order plastic formwork?
The right time to order plastic formwork material is once your structural and architectural
drawings are finalized and excavation work are started. It take 1-3 weeks to deliver the
shuttering material, Standard size panels can be delivered in less than week but customized
sized panels take time to execute.
Can we use plastic shuttering for columns?
Plastic formwork system has been proven very effective for Columns for following reasons
- Columns can be casted every day so repetition of the material can be achieved
- Shuttering and DE shuttering in plastic formwork system is very fast
- With plastic shuttering you can cast 3.6 meter height in one single shift.
- Different columns sizes can be casted with very less stock/ material sizes
Do we have Tie holes in panel?
Yes we do have openable holes in panel for tie rods, the diameter is of the hole is 16mm.
Is plastic formwork used for walls?
- Plastic shuttering can be used for vertical structures likes walls, retaining walls, shear wall, boundary wall, STP, ETP tank walls, Elevated Storage Reservoirs, Drain walls
- Since DE shuttering is immediate the repetition can be increased and forms can be used multiple time.
What are the disadvantages of plastic formwork?
There are no disadvantages of Plastic formwork system, but of course there are some
limitations of the form like - monolithic construction is not viable, non- linear structure
need plywood along with our plastic panels, Plastic formwork in slabs doesn't favor the
commercial viability because of slab casting system (15-21 days)
Which is the best plastic formwork manufacturing company?
Factors to consider while choosing plastic formwork company
Manufacturing capacity: We have 5000 Sqmtr production capacity per month with installed capacity of 10000 sqmtr per month
Quality: We use latest 2023 made plastic injection moulding machine (100% made in india) With high accuracy and complete automated system, we guarantee highest quality product.
Techinical team: we have dedicated and strong Autocad designes, formwork experts, QA and Site engineers and post-sales client servicing team.
Manufacturing capacity: We have 5000 Sqmtr production capacity per month with installed capacity of 10000 sqmtr per month
Quality: We use latest 2023 made plastic injection moulding machine (100% made in india) With high accuracy and complete automated system, we guarantee highest quality product.
Techinical team: we have dedicated and strong Autocad designes, formwork experts, QA and Site engineers and post-sales client servicing team.
Why plastic formwork is best formwork system?
Plastic formwork is best formwork system for small to mid-segment projects. Plastic
formwork is best formwork system if you are doing plywood based shuttering,
Plastic formwork is very effective for columns and retaining walls. Plastic formwork is very
efficient when compared to MS metal based shuttering.
Who will train the plastic formwork workers/ labors?
Plastoform solutions will help to from designing phase to post concreting cleaning, we will
hand-held you to transit from unconventional formwork system to plastic modular
formwork system, We have very strong post sales client servicing team.
So rest assured and contact us by email info@plastoform.in
How to order plastic shuttering formwork material?
Please share your drawings and we will assist you and support you with optimum use of
material with less inventory and maximum value for money for your formwork system.
How to clean plastic formwork?
High speed water jet spray with (1000psi pressure) can be used to clean the plastic
formwork panels, which is very easy and simple process, No hazardous chemicals, No
high-tech machine required.
How do I share my drawings?
Please contact us Phone, Email or Fill the form in contact us page, our team will get in touch
with you.
What is the procedure of ordering plastic formwork?
Need autocad drawings to start, quotation will be shared in 2-3 days along with formwork
panel drawings. Upon finalization, Production and delivery will take 1-3 weeks.
How many locking Pins do I get with each panel?
12 locks per panel, Additional locks can be purchased a INR 10/- each
What is the average turnaround time?
For Quotation and Drawing - 2-3 days, Delivery time for material - 1-3 weeks
How to clean plastic formwork?
Plastic has very less maintenance expense when compared to other formwork systems,
Water, high-speed water spray machine and electricity is used to clean the formwork
system from residual cement traces.
What is the scrap value of plastic formwork?
We offer a scrap value of 25% on Plastic formwork material. Plastoform will take the
material back and provide you with 25% of total SQMTR returned. The material has to be
delivery to our factory at Kallakal, Medak Dist. Hyderabad, Telangana. We take plastic
formwork made in our facility only.
How to ensemble and dismantle plastic formwork?
We provide you with a small metal key to lock and unlock the panels, Metal spanners
can also be used.
Can plastic shuttering material be stored in open?
Yes, Ofcourse material can be stored in Open. Our plastic shuttering material has UV
resistance material which protects itself from UV, since plastic doesn't absorb water it can
be used during rainy days also. The back support system is made of Galvanized material,
which gives strong resistance to rust and corrosion.