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Tie Rod & Formwork

Tierod - Bar

As well as containing our

comprehensive range of
Formwork Tie Sytems; this
section also covers our
market leading Rapidobat
Column Former. Exclusive
also to Formwork Direct are
innovations such as Shuttering
Strip,Speed Edge Formwork,
Rib Stop, etc.
15mm: Ultimate Strength 180kn
Stock Sizes
(m)

26.5mm: Ultimate Strength 520kn

Stock Sizes
(m)

1.2
1.5
2.0
3.0
6.0

6.0

32mm: Ultimate Strength 844kn

20mm: Ultimate Strength 210kn

Stock Sizes
(m)

36mm: Ultimate Strength 1070kn

1.5
6.0

40mm: Ultimate Strength 1320kn

Tierod - Wing Nuts

Sizes 15mm upwards

supplied as a load bearing hex nut

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Size
(mm)

Pack Size
(No.)

15
20
26.5
32
36
40

100
50
Singles
Singles
Singles
Singles

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Tierod - Waler Plates

Tierod - Connectors

c/w centrepin stop

Bar
(mm)

Size
(mm)

Type

Pack Size
(No.)

15
20
26.5
32
40

120x120x10
120x120x20
130x130x35
160x160x40
220x220x50

Pressed
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain

25
20
Singles
Singles
Singles

Bar Size
(mm)

Length
(mm)

15
20
26.5
32
40

30x105
40x130
50x150
62x180
71x250

Tierod - Weldable
Anchors

Tierod - Water Barrier Nuts

Size
(mm)

Dims
(mm)

Weld Seam
Required
(mm)

15

130x50

Tierod - Plastic Sleeve

Bar
(mm)

Type

Length
(mm)

Disc
(mm)

15
15
20
26.5

Flanged
Ribbed
Flanged
Welded Plate

110
110
130
500

65

Bar Size
(mm)

Per Nut

15
20

2
2

Reducers:

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130
120x120

All in 2m lengths
To Suit
Bar
(mm)

Size
(INT/EXT)
(mm)

Pack
Size
(m)

15
20
26.5
32

14/20
20/24
22/26
26/30
32/36
40/46

100
100
100
50
30
30

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Tierod - Sleeve Connector

Tierod - Plastic Cones

To Suit Sleeve
(mm)

Pack Size
(No.)

22/26

250

Size
(mm)

Pack Size
(No.)

14
20
22
26
32
40

1000
500
500
250
250
125

22/50
26/50

125 also available in Spiral

125 also available in spiral

Cone Removal Key to suit

Tierod - Opti Tubes

Tierod - MKK Cones

Steel plastic climbing cones

A one piece precut cone and sleeve

combination for through ties
Size
(mm)

Length
(mm)

Pack Size
(No.)

22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26
22/26

150
180
200
240
250
300
350
365
400
450
500

100
100
100
100
100
100
75
75
75
50
50

Opti Stopper
22

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500

Size
(mm)

SWL
(kn)

Dims
(mm)

15
20
26.5

100
180
260

100 long x 60 x 40
126 long x 70 x 40
135 long x 70 x 57

Tierod - SKK Cones

All steel climbing cones

Size
(mm)

SWL
(kn)

Dims
(mm)

15

100

102 long x 80 x 30

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Tierod - Cast In Anchors

Tierod - Flanged Nuts

Both complete with nailing plate

Bar Size
(mm)

Type

Length
(mm)

Fail Load
(kn)

15
15
15

Cast-in-anchor
Form Anchor
Plastic Anchor

95
130
70

90
100
50

Tierod - Angle Washers

Dims
(mm)

15

Pressed plate
120x120x6

Tierod - Rubber Stoppers

Pack Size
(No.)

20
22
26
32

500
500
250
125

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Flange
(mm)

15
15
15
20

70
100
130
130

Tierod - Rock Anchors

Bar size
(mm)

Size
(mm)

Size
(mm)

Size
Length
Drill Size

15mm
130mm
35-37mm

Minimum Embed Depth

Tierod - Hex Nuts

Bar Size
(mm)

Size
(mm)

15
20
26.5

30x50
36x60
46x120

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20mm
125m
41-43mm
230mm

26.5mm
135mm
51-53mm

Tierod - Wave Anchor

Tierod - Hook Anchor

Tierod - Tapered
Plastic Stoppers

Bar Size
(mm)

Length
(mm)

Bar Size
(mm)

Length
(mm)

15
20

550
700

15
20

250
600

Size
(mm)

Pack Size
(No.)

14
20
22
26
32
40

1000
1000
1000
1000
500
250

Tierod - Loop Anchors (45 degree angle)

Fibre Concrete Formwork
Can be used as shuttering for
slab edges or for covering of
joints in slab shutters.
The dovetail profile on
the inner side of the
board provides a
secure bond to
the concrete.

Bar Size
(mm)

Length
(mm)

Width
(mm)

15
20

550
600

230
300

Tierod - Spring Clamp

Tensioning lever to suit

Bar Size
(mm)

Plate Size
(mm)

5-10

110x75

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Formwork Tape

Width
(mm)
50
75

Width
(mm)

Length
(mm)

60
80
100
133
160
200
250
300
400

1000
1300
1300
1300
1300
1300
1300
1300
1300

Roll Length
Box
(m)
(Qty Rolls)
33
33

24
18

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Design
Formwork Foam is a low
density, closed cell
polyethylene foam designed
to stop grout loss at
formwork joints. Its supplied
with removable tape on one
side which leaves an
adhesive face on removal
which fixes the foam to the
shutterface.

Formwork
Foam
Adhesive on One Side,
Closed Cell Foam Stopping
Grout Loss at Formwork Joints

Technical Details
Density

21 - 24kg/m3

Tensile
strength

120Kpa min

Tensile
Elongation

160% min

Working
Temp

Min 0C - Max 120C

Adhesion
to steel

20 mins - 1000 N/m

24 hours - 1100 N/m
(Self adhesive)

Supply
12x6mm: 10m rolls (25 rolls per box)
24x12mm: 5m rolls (12 rolls per box)

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Width
(mm)

Roll
Length
(m)

Box
(Qty)

12x6
24x12

10
5

25 rolls
12 rolls

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Rib Stop

Design

Expanded Metal Formwork

Rib Stop Expanded Metal

Formwork is specifically
designed for concrete
construction. It is produc
from hot dipped zinc coat
steel and features 21mm
ribs running lengthwise a
the sheet. It can be used
construction joints and st
ends.
The construction of the
sheet is also designed to
produce a mechanical key
and a strong bond across
the joint.

Advantages

Time saving no
stripping of formwork

Allows continuous fixin

of reinforcement no
preparation of joint sur

Easy installation the

are easily cut by hand

shaped to formwork
application

Can be radiused to sui

curved applications

Lightweight & easy to

handle

Rib Stop reduces the

concrete pressure on the
construction joint

Rib Stop reduces the risk of

blow holes or
honeycombing

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Thickness
(mm)

Length
(mm)

Width
(mm)

0.4
0.4

2000
3000

445
445

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Speed Edge
Formwork

Design
Speed Edge Formwork is made
from galvanised sheet metal and
is used for shuttering base and
floor slabs. Corners are easily
installed by simply cutting the
base of the standard 2.25 m
long units.

Advantages
Self-supporting
No additional support
Fast installation
No stripping required

Y
Z

Method of Installation
lap joints with
1 Simple
30 - 40 mm overlap
with standard or
2 Fix
extra long nails

Advantages

External corner:
cut base and bend

The forces of the concrete

weight (Z) and the formwork
pressure (Y) are in balance. The
only fixing required is nailing to
prevent the formwork moving
sideways.

H
Standard unit
length 2.25 m

Standard Sizes

Type

H
(in mm)

B
(in mm)

Units
per pallet

R150
R175
R200
R250
R300

150
175
200
250
300

120
120
120
155
180

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315
315
252
157
135

Speed Edge Formwork

m
m
m
m
m

Height
(mm)

Width
(mm)

Length
(m)

100
150
175
200
250
300

100
120
120
120
155
180

2.25
2.25
2.25
2.25
2.25
2.25

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Shuttering
Strips

Design
With shuttering strips openings
of all sizes in base slabs and
concrete floors are quickly and
easily installed. Shuttering strips
are perforated crosswise every
50 mm.
So the length of the opening is a
multiplication of this size, e.g.
150 x 150 mm, 200 x 300 mm,
250 x 250 mm. The scaled
profile ensures proper bond to
the concrete.

Method of Installation
shuttering strip and cut to
1 Unroll
length with tin snips or angle grinder
shuttering strip over the edge of a
2 Fold
table at the required length and trim
the overlapping ends with tie
3 Fix
wire or metal strips. Finished!

Standard Sizes
Type
SF15
SF17
SF20
SF22
SF25
SF27
SF30

Height
150
175
200
225
250
275
300

mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

Units
per pallet
480
480
420
420
360
360
300

m
m
m
m
m
m
m

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Shuttering Strip

Height
(mm)

Roll Length
(m)

150
175
200
225
250
275
300

10
10
10
10
10
10
10

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Rapidobat

Installation
1. Securing Base: The base of the tube can be restrained by
using a simple square timber arrangement fixed to the
ground or decking as required.

*Always store off the

ground and under cover
Keep Dry.
Erect Tube.
Pour Concrete.
Pull Tear-Off Strip.

2. Securing Top: The top of the tube can be restrained with

a similar frame as the base, off of which traditional props
can be used to plumb and restrain the tube vertically.
Note: Always erect tubes with the arrows pointing upwards,
which ensures correct operation of the tear-off strip.

Securing the base of the tube

Storage
Rapidobat tubes are very strong, but remember they
are made from paper!
The tubes must be protected from excessive moisture
before and during use. If space permits, the tubes
should ideally be stored vertically and suspended above
ground (eg. on pallets) to permit airflow. A good sized
tarpaulin which totally covers the Rapidobat tubes
would normally be sufficient short term protection from
weather elements.
Note: It makes good sense to plan Rapidobat deliveries
in close sync with the construction programme.

Securing the top of the tube

Cutting
Rapidobat is normally supplied pre-prepared to any required
cut length. However, if tubes need to be shortened on site,
cut only from the bottom of tube using a fine tooth blade
(cutting from the bottom of the tube ensures that the function
of the tear-off strip is not necessarily affected). Re-seal the
liner to the cut rim with a proprietary formwork tape.

Placing Concrete

Stripping

Up to 4m high and/or up to 450mm diameter, normal pouring

methods (eg. by skip or bucket) can be used. Over 4m high and/or
450mm diameter, place concrete by pump and hose.
Place concrete slowly to eliminate air entrapment between tube
and liner. Only vibrate from inside the tube.

Stripping
Column must be stripped within 48 hours of pour.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Pull special tear-off strip down full length of tube.

Flap open the tube and push off of column.
Remove inner liner from column and inspect the concrete finish.
Replace the Rapidobat tube for protection to the newly cast column.

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Rapidobat Circular

Rapidobat Square

Grade A- Seamless:
A unique solution providing a
totally seam free concrete column

Rapidobat Hexagonal

Complete with Chamfered corners

Grade B Lined:
Internally fitted with a PVC liner
giving a high quality fair faced
finish. There will be a hairline
seam down the column where the
liner butt joints.
Grade C Unlined:
An economical tube ideal
for columns where the finish
is not fair faced.

Size
(mm)

Overall Tube
Diameter
(mm)

200x200
240x240
250x250
300x300
350x350
400x400
450x450
500x500

273
325
341
410
512
614
665
738

Dim A

Dim S

Overall Tube
Diameter

100
148
198
298
398

173
260
335
530
670

209
307
410
614
818

Rapidobat Octagonal
A
S

Diameter
(mm)

Wall Thickness
(mm)

150
200
240
250
300
350
360
400
435
450
500
560
600
650
700
750
800
900
1000
1200

4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
10
11
12
15

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Dim A
(mm)

Dim S
(mm)

Overall Tube
Diameter
(mm)

96
115
134
153
229
306

231
277
323
370
554
739

257
307
359
410
614
818

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Rapidobat Fixing Collars

Rapidobat Fixing Collars

Rapidobat Mushroom
Heads
Re-usable made to order other
options and sizes available

Type

For Tube Diameters

(mm)

200-1200

Type

For Tube Diameters

(mm)

M1
M2
M3
M4

250-400
435-600
650-850
900-1000

Rapidobat Fixing Collar

Type

For Tube Diameters

(mm)

200-1200

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Rapidobat Column Tops

Rom

Parma

Palermo
A

S1

S1

Sttze
B

S1

Sttze
B

Sttze
B

Type

H
(mm)

H1
(mm)

S
(mm)

S1
(mm)

A
(mm)

Rom
Parma
Palermo

50
50
50

150
150
150

50
50
100

60
90
110

Dia +120
Dia +180
Dia +220

Rapidobat Column Bases

Messina

Verona

Ancona

Sttze
Sttze
Sttze
S

S1

S1

S1

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Type

H
(mm)

H1
(mm)

S
(mm)

S1
(mm)

A
(mm)

Messina
Verona
Ancona

200
200
100

100
100
100

80
70
55

90
80
65

Dia + 180
Dia + 160
Dia + 130

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