IBS Formply

IBS Formply is a structural formwork panel that provides a strong, rigid, temporary mould for insitu concrete that is easy to handle, erect and strip. Its surface is designed to provide a clean, smooth surface finish to in-situ concrete structures. IBS Formply is suitable for use with proprietary shutters and formwork systems or installed in accordance with specific engineering.

Formwork must be designed to:

• minimize deflection (limited to the lesser of span/270 or 3 mm)
• hold joints tightly together
• create a cohesive structure for handling and stripping
• enable the easy removal of fixings that hold the formwork together
• enable easy dismantling and reduce risk of damage to the formwork
• meet the requirements as per AS 3610:1995 Formwork for Concrete, or as per a specifically engineered design.

Before installing IBS Formply, ensure that all design requirements have been considered and met. In most cases, IBS expects that the specific design details for the formwork will have been carried out by a registered Structural Engineer.

Benefits of IBS Formply

IBS Hardcore Formply is fully inline certified to F17 grade and is ideal for use when an engineered strength rating is critical. It brings together the strength and durability of a full hardwood veneer layup with a marine bonded WBP glue line and a 120gm/m2 dynea paper overlay. If you are looking to use in formwork or shutters then this is the best choice for you.

IBS Builders Grade Formply is batch tested here in New Zealand to an F11 grade. A 120gm dynea paper is laminated to the face of the board to give you a great finish on your concrete as well as being able to use it many times over if you look after it.

IBS Formply Intended Use

For full details of physical characteristics, scope and limitations refer to IBS Builders Grade Formply pass™
and IBS Hardcore Formply pass™. Formply can be used as formwork for concrete.

Limitations

When used as IBS Hardcore Formply, limitations include:

• A sheet can be reused 5 to 8 times each side, provided it is used, stored and maintained as instructed.
• Release agents must not come into contact with reinforcement, embedded items, or hardened
  concrete against which fresh concrete is to be placed.
• Diesel, petrol, or other oil-based products are not recommended as release agents.
• Any cut edges must be sealed with paint or sealant.

When used as IBS Builders Grade Formply, limitations include:

• A sheet can be reused 5 to 8 times each side, provided it is used and stored as instructed.
• Release agents must not come into contact with reinforcement, embedded items, or hardened concrete against which fresh concrete is to be placed.
• Diesel, petrol, or other oil-based products are not recommended as release agents.
• Any cut edges must be sealed with paint or sealant.