Pecaform - Sacrificial Formwork

Pecaform is supplied in sheet form and consists of a steel wire mesh with a heat shrunk layer of polyethylene applied to both sides of the mesh. This combination creates a material that is both light and structurally strong, making it extremely easy to handle.

Advantages

• Lightweight
• Multiple shapes
• Variety of applications

Uses

Pecaform is a flexible versatile form working material perfect for those radius specifications. The strength and versatility of Pecaform make it the natural choice for the following applications:

• Ground beams
• Footings and bases
• Pile caps
• Construction joints (stop ends)
• Special shapes or curves
• Void formation
• Ribbed and waffle slabs
• Penetrations
• Recesses
• Temporary fencing
• Safety screens

Benefits

Pre-formed: Pecaform can be pre-formed and delivered to site ready for assembly or it can be simply folded on site using a manual folder.

High speed: formwork Pecaform is designed for fast assembly. No hammer, nails or saws, just tie-wire.

Easy installation procedure: Because it is supplied in sheets or can be pre-formed, it is easily assembled using on site labour.

Site Safety

Pecaform can provide enhanced site safety by:

• Back filling excavations earlier than with conventional formwork
• Minimising need for workers to be in excavations
• Reduces the heavy labour needed for conventional formwork
• Eliminates the need to strip formwork