Modular panel formwork system
MINIMA
is the latest addition to RMD New Zealand's range of wall
formwork systems – it's an excellent solution for
fast and cost effective forming of concrete walls.
With 18 panel sizes available Minima
can easily be assembled into most layout combinations
and pour heights and because many of the panels are lighter
weight than similar systems, they can be set by hand,
providing greater productivity.
The strong and robust design of Minima
enables it to withstand concrete pressures up to 60kN/m²
and Minima can be used on a wide range of applications
including: walls; columns; service cores; tanks; foundations
and basements.
Some of the key
benefits derived from using Minima are:
- Because many of Minima's panels can easily be set
by hand cranage requirements
are minimised, providing significant
savings on construction costs.
- When panels are clamped together using Minima clamps
up to 25m² can be
lifted by crane thereby increasing the
productivity of the system because the ganged form can
be used multiple times.
- Minima clamps are easily tightened without much force,
thus prolonging their working life and reducing
the labour requirement to fix the panels.
The clamps also make for easy panel-to-panel connection.
- Fewer ties
are required on Minima than some other systems; this
reduces tie costs and construction times.
- Minima inner corners have a 2-degree stripping clearance,
allowing panels to be easily
removed once concrete curing is finished.
- The large range of panel sizes minimizes
the need for traditional make-up pieces
saving construction time.
- There are a number of internal and external corner
panels, some of which are hinged, this further adds
to Minima's versatility in adapting
to most building structures.
Minima can be used within any construction
sector on a variety of applications,
including:
- Walls
- Columns
- Buttresses
- Culverts
- Abutments and piers
- Service cores
- Basements
The Minima system has significant benefits
in comparison to traditional shuttering and most other
panel systems, and it has the backing of RMD's extensive
worldwide resources.
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