FAQ

1. Is Formwork and Shutters the same?

Formwork is a temporary structure that serves as a mold for pouring concrete. Formwork, which can be arranged horizontally or vertically, is used to hold the concrete in place until the desired strength and shape are obtained.
Shutters are part of the formwork. Shutters used for columns, retaining walls, foundations are called Shutters.

2. What are Shutters in formwork?

Formwork is an overarching term used to describe the molding process. Shutters are defined as a temporary mold used to hold wet concrete in place until the concrete sets and cures.

3. What’s the difference between Formwork and Shutters?

Both Formwork and Shutters are common terms in the concrete construction industry. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably. Formwork is an overarching term used to describe the molding process. Shutters are defined as a temporary mold used to hold wet concrete in place until the concrete sets and cures.
Projects of different sizes often require both the Formwork and Shutters approach. However, both techniques accomplish the same task – the only difference is the materials used.

4. What materials are usually used in Formwork Shutters?

The material of our Formwork Shutters is steel. The steel material is very strong and fireproof, which can ensure the safety of workers and the rapid completion of the project.

5. What is a Formwork Shutters?

Formworks Shutters are temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In concrete construction, Steel Props are used to support the Formworks in construction.

6. What is the Formwork Shutters delivery time?

It depends on order quantity. Generally, the delivery time will be within 15 to 35days.

7. What are Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters are temporary support as a mold for fresh concrete, in which concrete is poured and cast in the desired shape and gain initial strength, hardened, and matured.

8. What is the difference between Formwork and Shutters?

Shutters are vertical temporary arrangement which is arranged to bring concrete in the desired shape. Formwork that supports vertical arrangement is known as shuttering. From a technical point of view, Formwork for columns, footings, retaining walls is called Shutters.

9. How are Formwork Shutters constructed?

Formwork in construction is the use of support structures and molds to create structures out of concrete that is poured into the molds. Formwork can be made using molds out of steel, wood, and/or prefabricated forms. Into this mold, fresh concrete is placed only to harden subsequently.

10. What is a Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters) is temporary support that acts as a fresh concrete mold, in which concrete is poured and cast into the desired shape and gains initial strength, harden, and matures. Formwork Shutters are used in different shapes and sizes according to our construction elements, such as PCC, RCC works, for buildings, bridges, tunnel linings, hydroelectric dams, irrigation headworks, sanitary plumbing works, etc.

11. Why is Formwork Shutters economical and practical?

Using steel in the Formwork Shutters adds to the initial cost, but it proves to be economical in the long run because it can be reused many more times, often ten times as much as wood Formwork Shutters. With Formwork Shutters, there is less further finishing as it provides an excellent exposed concrete surface.

12. How to boiler Formwork Shutters?

Remember when removing Formwork Shutters that no shock or vibration can damage reinforced concrete.
Before removing soffits and Formwork Shutters, attention should be paid to the concrete surface, making sure the concrete has sufficient strength and hardening if necessary.
Appropriate precautions Formwork Shutters should be taken to allow for a reduction in the rate of hardening that occurs in all cement, and cold water should not be carried out unless permitted in the design calculations of the beam.

13. What is Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters is temporary support as a mold for fresh concrete, in which concrete is poured and cast in the desired shape and gain initial strength, hardened, and matured.

14. Where are Formwork Shutters used?

Formwork Shutters is used in different shapes and sizes according to our construction works in Building, Bridge, Tunnel Lining, Dam, Irrigation Headwork, Sanitary Pipeline work, etc

15. What are the Advantages of Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters can be used many numbers times.
A uniform charming and smooth surface finish by using Formwork Shutters.
The rigidity is high in Formwork Shutters

16. What are Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters are temporary support that acts as a fresh concrete form, where the concrete is poured and cast into the desired shape and gains initial strength, hardens, and matures.

17. What is the use of Formwork Shutters?

Formwork Shutters are molds for pouring and compacting fresh concrete. The purpose of the Formwork Shutters are to support the reinforced concrete safely until it reaches sufficient strength. Formwork Shutters can be temporary structures or permanent molding.

18. What requirements should the Formwork Shutters meet?

1. The material of the Formwork Shutters is steel, which is cheap, and the Formwork Shutters are suitable for repeated use.
2. The Formwork Shutters are actually waterproof so that the Formwork Shutters do not leak and absorb moisture from the concrete.
3. The Formwork Shutters are easy to bear a load of concrete and the live load of pouring, vibration, compaction, and curing.

19. How much advance payment of Formwork Shutters can you accept?

It depends on the total amount of Formwork Shutters. If less than 15000$, need to pay 100% T/T. However, the number of Formwork Shutters is more than 15000$, you can pay 30%T/T first and the remaining 70% should be paid before leaving the factory.

20. How to transport Formwork Shutters?

Our factory transport Formwork Shutters mainly in shipping. This way is large freight volume and low cost, which is suitable for formwork shutters with large volume and weight.

21. How long can the formwork shutters be shipped after payment?

We will arrange production as soon as we receive your payment of Formwork Shutters. We will be shipped as our promised.