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Aluminum Formwork VS Plastics Formwork
Aluminum is a kind of material which is not often used in construction projects. Aluminum comes to the construction materials’ market with high strength, good rust-resistance performance, and corrosion-resistance ability. ADTO Aluminum Formwork is getting more popular because of its light weight and good strength. It requires fewer supports and ties.
Plastic is another type of formwork material which is used for small concrete structures or for complex portions of the structure. ADTO Plastic Formwork is light in weight and durable for long periods.
Today, we will make a comparison between these two kinds of material which used to manufacture the formwork system.
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Advantages |
1. Easy to fix and easy to dismantle. 2. Lightweight and easy handled. 3. More times for recycling. 4. The walls and slabs of structures can be cast simultaneously. 5. Monolithic crack free structures can be built using aluminum formwork. 6. More durable and more stable than steel formwork. |
1. Good water-resistance performance. 2. Plastic is light in weight and can be easily handled. 3. Good quality plastic has great re-usability. 4. The damaged plastic sheets can be recycled and useful to make new sheets. 5. The hot gun can be used to fix the damaged parts. 6. Formwork for complex shaped structures can be prepared easily.
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Disadvantages |
1. High cost. 2. No architectural modifications when using aluminum formwork. 3. The lighter sections may deflect when the load exceeds its maximum limit.
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1. Plastic is weak against heat. 2. It is a costly material. 3. It does not take much load when compared with others. |
Which is your best choice for manufacturing formwork among these two kinds of materials?
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