Maxiform Heavy Duty Panel Formwork
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Maxiform Heavy Duty Panel Formwork
Maxiform is an industrial panel formwork system for walls and columns, made of a steel frame with plywood facing and designed to be moved by crane. Its rigid frame resists fresh concrete pressure of up to 80 kN/m², making it suitable for high walls and fast pours. Panels can be moved one by one or in gangs, giving fast turnaround on site.
Panels can be used both horizontally and vertically. Maxiform offers a very wide range of panel sizes: by combining 5 widths and 10 heights from 60 cm to 330 cm, formwork is set up for any wall or column size, and 5 cm increments make the required dimensions easy to reach. The special profile design and clamp system connect panels quickly, keeping erection and striking labour to a minimum. The system is suited to repeated use on different projects.
Technical specifications
- Construction: steel frame + plywood facing
- Fresh concrete pressure: up to 80 kN/m²
- Panel widths: 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 120 cm
- Panel heights: 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 210 / 240 / 270 / 300 / 330 cm
- Inside corners: 30×30 / 40×40 / 50×50 cm, in the same heights as the panels
- Size adjustment: in 5 cm steps; 0 - 20 cm timber fillers with the adjustable clamp
- Crane handling: wall formwork gangs of up to 1.5 tonnes connected with clamps, lifted in one go with two crane hooks
System components
- Standard clamp: Pulls panels together and aligns them in one movement for a fast, safe and strong connection.
- Adjustable clamp: Allows 0-20 cm timber fillers between panels; prevents jamming at inside corners and makes striking easier.
- Crane hook: Lifts panels safely one by one or in gangs.
- Push-pull prop: Plumbs the formwork and prevents overturning under wind and erection loads; the prop head fits horizontal and vertical panels. The foot of the prop is fixed to the concrete with a concrete screw (Multi-Monti): no plug is needed, and the screw can be removed and reused.
- Working bracket: Forms a safe working platform on the panels during erection and concreting.
- Panel alignment waler: Keeps stacked panels plumb, prevents deformation during lifting and supports timber fillers.
Why Maxiform?
80 kN/m² Capacity
The rigid steel frame carries fresh concrete pressure of up to 80 kN/m²; ideal for high walls and fast pours.
Wide Size Range
Panels 45-120 cm wide and 60-330 cm high; large panels mean fewer joints and faster erection.
One-Movement Clamp
The standard clamp pulls panels together and aligns them in one movement.
5 cm Precision
5 cm increments and 0-20 cm fillers give the exact wall and column size you need.
Gang Lifting by Crane
Formwork gangs of up to 1.5 tonnes connected with clamps are lifted in one go with two crane hooks.
Horizontal and Vertical
Panels can be used in both positions; different sizes are formed from the same stock.
Safe Working
Working brackets and push-pull props give a safe platform and stable formwork during concreting.
Our Own Production
Panels and connecting components are manufactured in our factory; additional panels are supplied quickly.
Applications
- Walls and columns of high-rise buildings
- Lift and stair cores
- Retaining walls and basement walls
- Hydraulic structures, treatment plants and tanks
- Industrial buildings and infrastructure projects
Engineering
- The panel layout is planned according to wall and column dimensions.
- Intermediate sizes are completed with adjustable clamps and timber fillers.
- Inside corners of 30, 40 and 50 cm are used for inner corners.
- We show the crane-lifted panel gangs and the positions of props, brackets and walers in the project drawings.
- We prepare a sales offer according to your needs and quantities.
Safe Use
- Use at least two crane hooks for every lift and check the safety pins.
- Do not pour concrete until the formwork is plumbed with push-pull props.
- Pour concrete in layers, keeping to the specified rate of rise.
- Concrete pressure must not exceed 80 kN/m².
- During concreting, work only from the working brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much concrete pressure does Maxiform carry?
Maxiform resists fresh concrete pressure of up to 80 kN/m².
Which panel sizes are available?
Maxiform has a very wide size range. Panel widths are 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 cm; heights are 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300 and 330 cm. Inside corners are 30, 40 and 50 cm.
What is the difference between Maxiform and Lightform?
Lightform is a lightweight panel formwork; it resists 40 kN/m² concrete pressure and can also be used without a crane. Maxiform, with its larger panels, resists 80 kN/m² and is designed for crane handling; it is preferred for high walls and fast pours.
How are intermediate sizes completed?
The adjustable clamp allows 0-20 cm timber fillers between panels; with 5 cm increments the required size is reached.
How are the panels moved?
Panels are moved one by one or in gangs with crane hooks. Wall formwork of up to 1.5 tonnes connected with clamps can be lifted in one go with two crane hooks; always use at least two hooks for every lift.