The Application and Advantages of Symons Steel-Ply Forming System in Concrete Buildings
The steel-ply formwork 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 symons seel ply forms system is more productive and
economical than job-built plywood formwork or other forming methods.
Steel-Ply Saves Time The Steel-Ply forming system saves time because it is easy to set up and
strip. No measuring, sawing, drilling, or nailing is required. Minimal training is needed, so workers
are quickly up to maximum efficiency. The only tool required for setup and stripping is a hammer.
The steel ply forms is equally ideal for commercial or residential structures. It uses standard sizes
that can be combined to form almost any dimension. With more than 80 panel and filler sizes,
this system offers maximum versatility no matter how they are combined. They can be handset
or gang-formed horizontally or vertically. They can also be used for curved walls. This flexibility
enables contractors to conserve materials and benefit from savings.
Advantages:
• Designed to form both straight and radius walls
• No special tools required - just a hammer
• System may be handset or assembled into gangs
• Most popular concrete forming system in the America
