Steel Plywood Forming
1. Elite series steel/Plywood Panels & Fillers
Winning Foundations start with elite Forming systems
Concrete professionals know Elite Forming Systems are the best tools for the job: setting more foundations in less time and with fewer issues. That's because Elite is built tough to exact standards. Rugged steel frames are robotically welded for consistent strength and fit across all panels, fillers and corners. Exclusive DuraCoat powder coating helps keep the frame rust-free under the harshest conditions. Top grade 1/2" HDO plywood is machine riveted to rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frames for smooth, flat surfaces. Long-lasting performance makes the Elite Series a better investment.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder coated finish for faster clean-up, greater weatherability
- Full line of panel heights, filler widths, corners, angles and metal fillers for creating virtually any form layout quickly and efficiently
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- A full 2″ angle cross member assures unsurpassed frame strength and plywood support
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center. A new feature of the Elite Series is Dado slots at 6″ and 18″ from each end of panel
- Wedgebolt/accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- EZ Lift handles for easier transport, set up and take down
- Manufactured to precise dimensions, for consistent, accurate form alignment, with no grout leakage
- No special tools required; fits most other systems
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- 2-to-1 safety factor
- Maximum pour pressure of 1,000 pounds per square foot
- *Bay corners available by special order.
Elite series steel/Plywood Panels & Fillers Variations
2. Elite Series Steel/Plywood Panels & Fillers w/ Birch
Specs:
- DuraCoat red powder-coated finish for faster clean-up, greater weatherability. Additional colors may be available. Call for details.
- 100% Birch panel offering LONG and SHORT GRAIN face directional veneer
- Standard 220/220 Finnish PSF (Phenolic Saturated Film)
- Exceptionally smooth uniform surface virtually eliminating grain transfer
- Engineered multi-ply lay-up, which provides exceptional panel flatness
- Top two layers are fully wood patched, effectively eliminates veneer collapse
- Offers the lowest cost per pour of any architectural panel available
Elite Series Steel/Plywood Panels & Fillers w/ Birch Variations
3. HDO Plywood rePlaCeMent FaCing
Cleaner Facing, smoother Pours
EMI Elite 1/2" HDO 5-Ply premium plywood features a strong, long-lasting, smooth pouring surface that releases cleanly and resists chipping and nail breakout. Edges are sealed, resisting moisture, oil, alkali, and concrete adhesion.
Specs:
- 5-ply premium plywood n 1/2″ thick
- 100/30 spc. HDO
- All four edges sealed and squared
- Special sizes available
- 5/8″ thick available – 50/Skid
HDO Plywood Replacement Facing Variations
4. Birch Plywood Replacement Facing
Cleaner Facing, smoother Pours
1/2" Xact2form® plywood offers a two-sided 220/220 PSF finish. Manufactured from 100% birch, slow grown in the chilly Siberian forests, this wood species is chosen for its tight grain cell structure and unprecedented strength characteristics. Xact2form® is a 100% birch panel offering LONG and SHORT GRAIN face directional veneer in a multi-ply construction.
Specs:
- 9-ply premium plywood n 1/2″ thick
- 220/220 Overlay – Good 2 Sides
- All four edges sealed and squared
- Special sizes available
- Standard 220/220 Finnish PSF (Phenolic Saturated Film)
- Produced in a two-step lay-up manufacturing process that gives an exceptionally smooth uniform surface, virtually eliminating grain transfer more commonly found in a one-step process
- Engineered multi-ply lay-up, which provides exceptional panel flatness
- Top two layers on each face are fully wood patched, effectively eliminating surface degradation after multiple reuses due to face veneer collapse
- Offers the lowest cost per pour of any architectural panel available today
- Used in free form, gang form or engineered frame system
Birch Plywood Replacement Facing Variations
5. Elite Heavy Duty Form
The Elite Heavy Duty Form will help today’s contractor increase his productivity and at the same time improve the quality of his workmanship. With 2"x2" cross bracing every 6", the Elite Heavy Duty Form reduces pillowing and safely allows for increased rate of pour. These forms are ideal for column forming and also for larger jobs when gang forming is advantageous.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder-coated finish resists rust and decreases clean up time
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- 2″x2″ angle iron cross bracing every 6″ allows for increased rate of pour
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center
- Wedge bolt and accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- Manufactured to precise dimensions for consistent, accurate form alignment with no grout leakage
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- Allows for 2000 PSF pour rate up to 24″ and 1000 PSF for 36″ columns
- Cross braces every 6″
- *Additional sizes available.
Elite Heavy Duty Form Variations
5. Elite Heavy Duty Form
The Elite Heavy Duty Form will help today’s contractor increase his productivity and at the same time improve the quality of his workmanship. With 2"x2" cross bracing every 6", the Elite Heavy Duty Form reduces pillowing and safely allows for increased rate of pour. These forms are ideal for column forming and also for larger jobs when gang forming is advantageous.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder-coated finish resists rust and decreases clean up time
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- 2″x2″ angle iron cross bracing every 6″ allows for increased rate of pour
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center
- Wedge bolt and accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- Manufactured to precise dimensions for consistent, accurate form alignment with no grout leakage
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- Allows for 2000 PSF pour rate up to 24″ and 1000 PSF for 36″ columns
- Cross braces every 6″
- *Additional sizes available.
Elite Heavy Duty Form Variations
6. EMI Edge Seal
The Elite Heavy Duty Form will help today’s contractor increase his productivity and at the same time improve the quality of his workmanship. With 2"x2" cross bracing every 6", the Elite Heavy Duty Form reduces pillowing and safely allows for increased rate of pour. These forms are ideal for column forming and also for larger jobs when gang forming is advantageous.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder-coated finish resists rust and decreases clean up time
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- 2″x2″ angle iron cross bracing every 6″ allows for increased rate of pour
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center
- Wedge bolt and accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- Manufactured to precise dimensions for consistent, accurate form alignment with no grout leakage
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- Allows for 2000 PSF pour rate up to 24″ and 1000 PSF for 36″ columns
- Cross braces every 6″
- *Additional sizes available.
EMI Edge Seal Variations
7. Steel Plywood Accessories
The Elite Heavy Duty Form will help today’s contractor increase his productivity and at the same time improve the quality of his workmanship. With 2"x2" cross bracing every 6", the Elite Heavy Duty Form reduces pillowing and safely allows for increased rate of pour. These forms are ideal for column forming and also for larger jobs when gang forming is advantageous.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder-coated finish resists rust and decreases clean up time
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- 2″x2″ angle iron cross bracing every 6″ allows for increased rate of pour
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center
- Wedge bolt and accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- Manufactured to precise dimensions for consistent, accurate form alignment with no grout leakage
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- Allows for 2000 PSF pour rate up to 24″ and 1000 PSF for 36″ columns
- Cross braces every 6″
- *Additional sizes available.
Steel Plywood Accessories Variations
8. Steel Plywood Forming Ties
The Elite Heavy Duty Form will help today’s contractor increase his productivity and at the same time improve the quality of his workmanship. With 2"x2" cross bracing every 6", the Elite Heavy Duty Form reduces pillowing and safely allows for increased rate of pour. These forms are ideal for column forming and also for larger jobs when gang forming is advantageous.
Specs:
- DuraCoat powder-coated finish resists rust and decreases clean up time
- Rugged 60,000 psi rolled steel frame exceeds industry standards
- 2″x2″ angle iron cross bracing every 6″ allows for increased rate of pour
- Dado slots for tie placement are located at 12″ on center
- Wedge bolt and accessory slots located at 6″ on center
- Manufactured to precise dimensions for consistent, accurate form alignment with no grout leakage
- Backed by EMI world-class service
- Allows for 2000 PSF pour rate up to 24″ and 1000 PSF for 36″ columns
- Cross braces every 6″
- *Additional sizes available.
