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ALKES Column
ALKES Column: lightweight and robust column formwork that speeds up assembly and improves site profitability.
Lightweight vertical formwork system for columns
ALKES Column is a lightweight vertical formwork system for square and rectangular columns, designed for projects requiring fast execution, ease of handling and consistent performance. Its hand-carried panel design simplifies daily site work and allows column construction with a clear and repeatable assembly process.
Its primary advantage is the combination of low weight, high strength and simplicity of use. Connection elements are integrated into the system itself, reducing accessories, accelerating placement and minimising downtime during assembly and stripping. This results in less unproductive labour and greater control over programme targets.
Furthermore, ALKES Column is designed for intensive site use. Its hot-dip galvanised steel frame, corner reinforcement and the option to incorporate a plastic formwork face improve durability, concrete finish and overall system service life. The result is a reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-reuse solution across multiple pours.
Key benefits of ALKES Column
Lightweight and hand-carried panels: facilitate assembly and stripping without complicating site operations, reducing physical effort and improving crew efficiency.
High resistance during concreting: the system is equipped with panels rated for high fresh concrete pressures, providing safety and stability during the loading phase.
Greater panel durability: the hot-dip galvanised steel frame and corner reinforcement protect the assembly against impact, wear and premature deterioration.
Fewer accessories, faster assembly: integrated connection elements simplify assembly and avoid reliance on an excessive number of auxiliary components.
Simple and productive assembly: panel connection is achieved rapidly, in some operations with a single hammer blow, accelerating the work sequence.
Versatility across different cross-sections: enables construction of rectangular and square columns in different dimensions, covering a wide range of common residential building requirements.
Capacity for stacking in height: the system allows taller configurations through vertical panel stacking and stiffening elements, extending its range of application.
Option for low wall construction and extended configurations: by connecting panels laterally with waling clamps and walings, the system can be adapted to wider configurations with great speed.
Improved plumbing and stability: push-pull props can be incorporated to resist wind loads and maintain the assembly correctly aligned during erection.
Durable finish and easy maintenance: the 18 mm plastic formwork face option improves resistance to scratches and tears, facilitates cleaning and extends system service life.
Flexible handling: the system allows manual and crane-assisted assembly and stripping, providing greater adaptability to each phase of the work.
Safe lifting: the lifting hook carries CE marking and a safety latch, providing confidence during hoisting operations.
Main components and accessories
ALKES Column panels
The foundation of the system. Available in different heights and widths to suit various column cross-sections, maintaining a simple and repeatable assembly logic.
ALKES waling clamp
Connection and alignment accessory between panels. Its function is to secure the assembly and accelerate erection while maintaining the column geometry with fewer operations.
Stiffening waling
Provides rigidity and strength to the panel assembly, particularly in taller configurations or where additional system stability is required.
Rapid-fixing wedge
Used to fix walings to panels quickly, helping to reduce assembly time and maintain the system firmly connected.
ALKES lifting hook
Lifting accessory for panel loading, unloading and repositioning by crane. Designed for safe handling of the assembly when auxiliary lifting means are required on site.
Applications of ALKES Column
ALKES Column is primarily used for:
- Square columns.
- Rectangular columns.
- Residential construction.
- Rapid-assembly low walls.
- Vertical applications requiring manual or crane-assisted assembly.
- Projects seeking cost-effectiveness, speed of placement and efficient material reuse.
- Column configurations in height and extended solutions through lateral panel connection.
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