Eco System

The Climbform Eco system, a variation of the Deluxe system, utilises the same internal form and jacking system but has no external platform. Forms are supported off the internal platform and wall reinforcement is fixed off the previously poured floor slab. This system is hence suitable for small projects where core construction ahead of floor construction is not required.

FEATURES OF THE CLIMBFORM ECO SYSTEM INCLUDE:

  • Rolling external and pivoting internal forms hung at the same height beneath the top platform
  • Single level top platform above shafts only
  • Ability to support internal trailing platforms to enable:
    - Patching of tie bolt holes
    - Concrete curing
    - Installation of lift rail
  • Forms and platform lifted by Long stroke jacks typically at two or four locations. Platform supported by "flipper feet" in preformewd pockets in internal walls
  • Easy levelling of the platform utilising survey targets typically located within the shafts
Climbform Eco System - Step 1

1. CLIMBING THE PLATFORM AND FORMS

The platform and forms are raised by extending the Long stroke jack pistons and pushing off the lifting beam “flipper feet” located in the preformed pockets in the pour below the previous pour.

For pours less than the 3.2m stroke of the Long stroke jacks, the platform and forms are lifted in one operation to the top of the next pour location. The “flipper feet” on the bottom platform level then automatically engage in the preformed pockets in the previous pour. Upon releasing the load in the Long stroke jacks, the platform is supported by the flipper feet. The Long stroke jack is then retracted, raising the lifting beam into the next set of pockets.

For pours greater than the 3.2m stroke of the Long stroke jacks, the platform and forms are lifted in two lift, seat and retract operations to the top of the next pour location.

Climbform Eco System - Step 2

2. BLOCKOUT & REINFORCEMENT FIXING

Once the internal corner form brackets are installed, blockout and reinforcement fixing against the internal forms is carried out to full height off the previously poured floor slab.

The forms are then closed and tied with form ties in readiness for the next pour.

Climbform Eco System - Step 3

3. THE COMPLETED POUR AND STRIPPING OPERATIONS

After the concrete for the pour is placed and sufficiently cured, form ties are removed and the forms stripped. The pivoting internal forms virtually self strip whilst the rolling external forms require the use of chain pullers or similar equipment to strip.

All forms are typically cleaned and oiled at this stage.

The above operations are then repeated until completion.

  • Two level external platform comprising standard height vertical members linked with project specific custom designed members to form a rigid platform around virtually any plan shape or size shaft.
  • Rolling external and pivoting internal forms hung at the same height beneath the top platform;
  • Forms and platform lifted by Long stroke jacks typically at two or four locations. Platform supported by ”flipper feet” in preformed pockets in internal walls;
  • Easy levelling of the platform utilising survey targets typically located within the shafts.
  • Ability to support manhoist tower rolling tie supports to enable manhoist access to the top platform
  • Forms and platform lifted by Long stroke jacks typically at two or four locations. Platform supported by ”flipper feet” in preformed pockets in internal walls
  • Easy levelling of the platform utilising survey targets typically located within the shafts
 

deluxe11. CLIMBING THE PLATFORM AND FORMS

The platform and forms are raised by extending the Long stroke jack pistons and pushing off the lifting beam “flipper feet” located in the preformed pockets in the pour below the previous pour.

For pours less than the 3.2m stroke of the Long stroke jacks, the platform and forms are lifted in one operation to the top of the next pour location. The “flipper feet” on the bottom platform level then automatically engage in the preformed pockets in the previous pour. Upon releasing the load in the Long stroke jacks, the platform is supported by the flipper feet. The Long stroke jack is then retracted, raising the lifting beam into the next set of pockets.

For pours greater than the 3.2m stroke of the Long stroke jacks, the platform and forms are lifted in two lift, seat and retract operations to the top of the next pour location.


deluxe22. BLOCKOUT & REINFORCEMENT FIXING

Once the internal corner form brackets are installed, blockout and reinforcement fixing against the internal forms is carried out to full height from ladders or hop up brackets. The forms are then closed and tied with form ties in readiness for the next pour.

deluxe33. THE COMPLETED POUR AND STRIPPING OPERATIONS

After the concrete for the pour is placed and sufficiently cured, form ties are removed and the forms stripped. The pivoting internal forms virtually self strip whilst the rolling external forms require the use of chain pullers or similar equipment to strip. All forms are typically cleaned and oiled at this stage. The above operations are then repeated until completion.