Engineered polymer replaces steel, aluminum and plywood
PERI’s brand new Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) formwork system DUO engineered plastic achieves its strength through fiber reinforcements, allowing a permissible concrete pressure of 1050 PSF for walls and 1650 PSF for columns while maintaining the lightweight attributes of polymer.
Lightweight, Handset System
With only 4 lbs per sq. ft. and conveniently shaped standard panel sizes of about 3 ft. x 4½ ft., DUO is a true handset system, specifically designed to be man-handled without the need for a crane. If a crane is available, entire sections can conveniently be lifted as gang forms using a simple crane hook connector.
Labor friendly
An intuitive assembly sequence makes it ideal for markets with a shortage of skilled labor. Instead of hammered-in wedges and clamps, 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
A unique feature of DUO is the ability to use the same panels for walls, columns and slabs with only a few extra parts required for the conversion, this not only saves on initial investment costs but also on storage space and trucking costs down the road.
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