PERI Industrial Scaffolding
Lumber, steel, aluminum and plywood have been the standard for decades in the U.S. when it comes to formwork, due to the lack of cost-effective and sturdy alternatives. PERI is challenging this notion with its new fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) formwork system, DUO. The engineered plastic achieves its strength through fiber reinforcements, thus allowing a permissible concrete pressure of 1,050 pounds per square foot for walls and 1,650 pounds per square foot for columns, while maintaining the lightweight attributes of polymer.
Lightweight handset system
With only 4 pounds per square foot and conveniently shaped standard panel sizes of about 3 feet by 4.5 feet, DUO is a true handset system, specifically designed to be man-handled without the need for a crane. If crane time happens to be available, entire sections can conveniently be lifted as gang forms using a simple crane hook connector.
Labor-friendly
Very few parts and pieces and an intuitive assembly sequence make DUO ideal for markets with a shortage of skilled labor. Instead of hammered-in wedges and clamps, DUO panels are connected using a red coupler that resembles a door handle in both appearance and in the simplistic motion in which it is installed.
Flexible application
One of the truly unique features of DUO is the ability to use the same panels for walls, columns and slabs. With only a few extra parts required for conversion, this saves not only on initial investment costs but also on storage space and trucking costs down the road.
Silent system
For the most part, DUO is assembled with no tools, resulting in significant noise reduction on the jobsite, which in turn makes DUO a preferable solution in areas where construction noise is a concern (e.g., residential).
For more information, visit www.Peri-usa.com or call (410) 712-7225.