SurePly Application Guide

SurePly™
Application Guide
System Features
Rugged Frame
With nearly 45% more weld contact than others,
SurePly side rails, end rails and crossmembers hold up
better, with far less repair, than other brands.
2” Crossmembers
Full 2” crossmembers provide 45% more plywood
contact area compared to the 1-3/8” crossmember of
other brands. More support reduces “pillowing” for a
better finish.
Load-rated 1,000 psf System
The form, tie and hardware capacities are designed to
provide an optimal strength-to-weight ratio and 1,000
psf forming system.
More Dado Slots
Four more dado slots along each side rail provides
alternate tie and hardware locations – particularly
valuable when stacking or “stepping” forms.
Electrostatic Paint
The smooth, extra tough, Electrostatic paint form finish
is more durable than the ordinary dip-tank painting
common with other brands.
Color Options
Forms are available in a choice of 12 standard colors,
which is ideal for company branding and/or identifying
rental fleets. Custom colors on request.
Long-lasting Birch Plywood
All standard SurePly panels and fillers include 1/2”
Birch plywood. This hardwood species and 9-ply
design with 220/220 overlay provides a long-lasting
form face.
Panel and Filler Sizes
Form layouts are quickly planned and assembled using
the standard panel and filler sizes. Setting, stepping
and stacking forms is more productive.
2
Call 708-493-9569
Introduction
This application guide contains basic form setting techniques for the SurePly handset system. SureBuilt
recommends that all concrete forming professionals comply with the applicable industry standards and safe
practices established by the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American National Standards Institute (ANSI),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Institute
(SSFI). SureBuilt also recommends the use of complete personal protection equipment (PPE), including:
gloves, safety shoes and safety glasses when handling, erecting and dismantling forms.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. General Safety Guidelines
All form components and/or hardware must be kept clean, and if appropriate, lubricated to insure proper
performance and to allow for proper inspection.
All form components must be inspected regularly for damage or excessive wear. Equipment found to be in
these conditions must be replaced immediately and not re-used.
Field repair of modular formwork components (other than plywood repairs) must not be undertaken without
consulting a SureBuilt representative.
The forming layout must be prepared or approved by a person qualified to analyze the loads and stresses
which are created during the construction process. The layout must be at the jobsite.
Forming installation and concrete placement must comply with safe practices and with the requirements of
the law and governmental regulations, codes and ordinances
Standard Form Dimensions
Panels: 24” (wide) x 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Fillers: 4” to 22” (wide) in 2” increments x 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Steel Fillers: 1”, 1-1/2”, 2” (wide) x 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Inside Corners: 6”x6” & 4”x4” (size) x 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Outside Corners: 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Filler Angles: 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Pilaster Forms: 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Inside & Outside Bay Corners: 3’,4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
Hinge Corners: 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 8’, 9’, 10’ (height)
www.surebuilt-usa.com 3
Connecting Hardware
Wedge Bolt
Wedge Bolts are the most common hardware item
used to make connections while using the SurePly
System. Two Wedge Bolts make up a set and may be
used in both vertical and horizontal slots. One Wedge
Bolt passes through the side rail slot and the other is
dropped in the rectangular slot of the first Wedge Bolt,
then hammered tight. Wedge Bolt connections should
be tight, but it is not necessary to over-tighten. Doing
so cause damage the forms or hardware, making
stripping difficult.
Long Bolt
The Long Bolt is similar in design to the standard
Wedge Bolt. Its application differs only in that it allows
for a smaller steel filler to be placed between two
panels. The added length of the Long Bolt allows it to
pass from one form through the filler and through the
adjacent form with adequate room to lock the bolt in
place by use of a regular Wedge Bolt.
Base Tie Bolt
Base Tie Bolts are used with Base Ties. The bolt holds
the tie in place. The tie spans two opposing forms and
the enclosed wall thickness at the base of the form to
maintain the proper wall dimension.
Gang Form Bolt
The Gang Form Bolt is also made of high-strength,
heat-treated steel. Its purpose is to convert a hand-
set system to a gang form system utilizing a HD Gang
Loop Tie with a longer gang form end.
“S” Wedge
The “S” Wedge is a multi-purpose wedge used to
secure Ply-Lag ends or other similarly slotted hardware
items to the steel side rails.
4
Call 708-493-9569
Form Ties
Form ties are used to space and secure modular concrete forms, such as SurePly panels and fillers. Most ties
are made using round steel wire. One exception is the X-Flat Tie, which is made using flattened steel that has
gone through a rolling mill. The standard types of ties used with handset/modular forms are typically available
in standard and heavy duty load ratings. Optional neoprene waterseals and plastic cones are common
additions to form ties.
Loop Tie
Type Wire Size SWL *
Standard Loop .225 2,250 lbs
Heavy Duty Loop .243 3,000 lbs
* Safe Working Load based on 2:1 safety factor.
Loop Ties are used with Wedge Bolts on modular
form panels. Each tie is fabricated with medium
carbon wire and electrically welded. Each side of the
tie has a 2-1/8” end and 1” breakback. Optional 1”x1”
plastic cones, neoprene washer or special breakback.
Gang Loop Tie
Type Wire Size SWL *
Standard Gang Loop .225 2,250 lbs
Heavy Duty Gang Loop .243 3,000 lbs
* Safe Working Load based on 2:1 safety factor.
Gang Loop Ties are used with Gangform Bolts on
modular form panels. Each tie has a 4-15/16” end
and 1” breakback. The longer end allows breakback
before stripping. Optional 1”x1” plastic cones,
neoprene washer or special breakback available.
X-Flat Tie
Type SWL *
Standard X-Flat 3,000 lbs
Heavy Duty X-Flat 3,500 lbs
* Safe Working Load based on 2:1 safety factor.
The X-Flat Tie is used with Wedge Bolts on modular
form panels. The X-Flat Tie is commonly used on
residential and commercial projects in forming
situations that do not require a 1” breakback. The
standard breakback of the X-Flat Tie is 1/4”.
Base Tie
Type Wire Size SWL *
Standard Base .225 1,500 lbs Base Ties are used with Base Tie Bolts along the
siderail of forms laying horizontally or when butting
forms against an existing concrete wall.
* Safe Working Load based on 2:1 safety factor.
Neoprene Waterseal
A waterseal is an optional add-on for form ties
that are made using steel wire. It prevents the
transmission of moisture/water down the length of the
tie, which causes the steel to rust and the corrosion
to become visible on the surface of the concrete.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 5
Combination Form Ties
Combination ties are not standard components of the SurePly system, but are required in forming situations
that use a combination of forming methods. Handset systems may be used in combination with job-built
plywood forms that use Snap Ties and Jahn-style Clamps (not compatible with Wedge Bolts).
HD Loop / HD Gang Loop Tie
Standard 1” break back. One end with standard loop
tie specifications and the other with gang form loop tie
specifications
Snap Tie / HD Loop Tie
Standard 1” break back. For forming situations that
require a combination of handset SurePly forms and
job-built plywood forms.
Snap Tie / HD Gang Loop Tie
Standard 1” break back. For forming situations that
require a combination of handset SurePly forms and
job-built plywood forms.
Threaded Loop Tie
Standard 1” break back (loop end). Threaded ties are
available for handset and gang forming applications.
Coil Tie / HD Loop Tie
This tie is used to tie a SurePly form to an existing
structure. In the example shown here, Coil Rod is
inserted into a Drop-In Coil Anchor. The Coil end of the
tie is threaded on to the rod.
Neoprene Waterseal
A waterseal is an optional add-on for form ties that are
made using steel wire. It prevents the transmission of
moisture/water down the length of the tie, which causes
the steel to rust and the corrosion to become visible on
the surface of the concrete.
6
Call 708-493-9569
Corners
Inside Corners
Inside Corners are 6”x6” shapes attached to forms
with Wedge Bolts. These Wedge Bolts are placed at
the same elevation as the ties. To avoid hardware
interference, insert the Wedge Bolt from the Outside
Corner toward the form. This way the perpendicular
Wedge Bolt can bear on the cross member and the
adjacent Wedge Bolt has clearance.
Outside Corners
Outside Corners are steel angles attached to forms
with Wedge Bolts. These Wedge Bolts are placed at
the same elevation as the ties. To avoid hardware
interference, insert the Wedge Bolt from the Outside
Corner toward the form. This way the perpendicular
Wedge Bolt can bear on the cross member and the
adjacent Wedge Bolt has clearance.
Bay Corners
There are two types of Inside Bay and Outside Bay
Corners. Both are all metal faced fixed 135° corners.
The Inside Bay Corner has a 3”x3” face dimension
and the Outside Bay Corner is 7”x7”. By using these
corners, with panels and/or fillers, most 45° corners
can be formed. The width of wall is the determining
factor for the form combination required.
Hinged Corners
The Inside Hinge Corner is used to form inside
corners that have a minimum angle of 45°. It’s face
dimension is 6”x6”. The Inside Hinge Corner can also
be used as the outside corner if needed. The Outside
Hinge Corner is used to form outside corners from 5°
minimum to 135° maximum, without interference.
Hinges should always be braced and/or blocked into
their final position. They should never be used for
column applications.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 7
Fillers
Fillers
Filler sizes are available in all even increments from 4”
to 22”. Filler panels are manufactured with the same
materials used to make standard 24” wide panels.
Steel Fillers (1”, 1-1/2”, 2”)
Steel fillers come in 1”, 1-1/2”, and 2” widths with tie
slots located at 12” centers. They are connected to
opposing forms with Long Bolts.
Long Bolts are punched with (2) 1/4” holes. These
holes are designed to accept a 16d nails, 20d nails,
or tie end to shorten the Long Bolt to accommodate
a 1” or 1-1/2” Steel Filler. Steel Fillers with 2” widths
connect with a Wedge Bolt and Long Bolt.
Filler Angles
Filler Angles are used to make up odd dimensions in a
forming layout. Filler dimensions can range from 3” to
12” (maximum). Filler angles attach to side rails with
standard Wedge Bolts. The 3/4” plywood filler strip can
be attached to the Filler Angles using screws or nails.
Ties should be located along both sides of the filler.
Flat Ties are preferred for this situation, but a HD Loop
Tie can be used by leaving a small gap between the
Filler Angle and adjoining panel.
Filler Angles and 3/4” plywood can also be an effective
method for forming around protruding objects, including
conduit, pipe and rebar. This eliminates damage to
standard panels.
8
Call 708-493-9569
Basic Form Setting
Setting Panels
SurePly Forms can be set directly on a concrete
surface or on a lumber sill plate anchored to existing
concrete. The use of sill plates is recommended
because it provides a flat surface onto which forms
may be set and anchored. Panels should be nailed
flush to the sill plate edge, with at least one nail per
panel being utilized. Each form should be secured in a
position flush with the sill plate edge, utilizing the nail
holes found on the bottom rail of each form.
If the project requires a slight increase in pour height,
use two pieces of lumber to build the sill plate. For
example, if the forming situation requires a 16’-3” wall,
and your forms measure 16’, the use of double sill
plates would achieve the desired height (assuming
2”x4” lumber is used). This method is more effective
than nailing lumber across the top of the forms.
Begin Panel Placement
Panel placement typically begins at an Inside Corner
location. Using the dimension of the inside corner face
and concrete wall thickness, the filler width can be
calculated
Connect additional panels and ties, remembering to
level and plumb as you go. Horizontal walers and HD
Turnbuckle form aligners should be installed as soon
as a sufficient number of panels has been erected.
Example: 6”x6” Inside Corner plus wall
thickness of 8” equals 14” filler.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 9
Basic Form Setting
Step 1
First, determine the appropriate tie spacing for the
forming situation. Next, insert Wedge Bolts through the
horizontal slots of the panel at each tie location. Insert
each one so that the “pointed” end faces away from the
center of the form.
Step 2
Next, slide form ties over the ends of each Wedge Bolt
pair. Each pair of horizontal Wedge Bolts should be at
the same elevation, parallel with the ground. Fully slide
the ties over each of the bolts found on opposing wall.
Step 3
Choose one side of the wall to work on prior to
maneuvering the opposing form into position. Take
panel “A” and line up the slots with the Wedge Bolts.
Step 4
As you move panel “A” in to position, be sure the ties
are positioned up against the steel side rail, sitting
in the dado slot. Sandwich the ties and Wedge Bolts
between panels by sliding each form over.
Step 5
Once the side rails of two panel are against one
another, drop the tightening Wedge Bolts vertically in
to the slots on the horizontal bolts. Gently strike the top
of the vertical bolt with hammer until the connection is
firmly in place. Do not use excessive force to hammer
down on the hardware. Continue panel placement.
Step 6
After a multiple panels have been set in place on each
side of the wall, the next step is to attach alignment
walers. Also, install strongbacks and alignment bracing
as required. In addition, begin nailing the forms to the
sill, utilizing the two nail holes on the bottom rail of
each form.
10
Call 708-493-9569
Basic Form Setting
Wall Intersections
SurePly offers two standard sizes of Inside Corners
6”x6” and 4”x4”. Whether you have an intersecting
t-wall or a pilaster, the following will work for both
situations. If the perpendicular wall is 12” or less, one
panel or filler will be on the back side of the intersecting
wall.
If the perpendicular wall is 14” to 16”, you can still form
this without any added bracing. This can be done by
using a panel with a Steel Filler on both sides of the
form. In doing so, you may need to refer to the tie offset
section above.
If the perpendicular wall thickness is greater than 16”
there are a couple of options. The first option is to use
a pre-bent tie on both ends of the back panel. The
second option is to use two fillers on the back side of
the intersecting wall. The joint of the two fillers should
be roughly centered on the intersecting wall and waled
and/or braced as needed.
Tie Offsets
While designing the layout of the concrete formwork,
there are situations where form joints don’t line up with
those on the opposite side of the wall. Situations like
these can be handled by pulling the tie at an angle to
the opposite form joint. The tie can have a 1” horizontal
offset for an 8” wall and 2” for 16” wall. The offset to
wall thickness ratio must not exceed 1:8. Exceeding
this ratio will void the integrity of the tie.
Ties can also have a vertical offset. The same rule
applies to the horizontal offset. The ratio of the offset to
the wall thickness is 1:8. Exceeding this ratio will void
the integrity of the tie.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 11
Basic Form Setting
Form Stripping
Usually form stripping begins once all connecting
hardware has been removed. It is easier to begin at a
relief point such as an outside corner, metal filer or filler
angle connection.
HD Gang Loop Ties are also easy to remove. Remove
the Gang Form Bolt, then twist the tie loop and remove
the stub.
Remove HD Gang Loop Ties starting at lowest level
and work your way upwards. This insures that the form
is always supported while workers are on or near the
gang form.
Figure 1. On X-Flat Tie, strike on the edge
to break off tie end.
Figure 2. To break loop ties simply
twist the loop 3/4 of a turn until the end
breaks off.
12
Call 708-493-9569
Pilasters
Pilaster Form
Pilaster Forms are all metal forms that are adjustable
from 1” to 12” in even and odd increments. The face
of the Pilaster Form is punched with slots for the
perpendicular panel or filler attachment.
The dimension from the end of the Pilaster Form to
the first available slot is 2”. The dimensions increase in
even increment, such as 2”, 4”, 6”, etc.
However, if an odd dimension is required simply flip
the Pilaster Form. The dimension from the face of this
side and the first slot location is 3”. These dimensions
increase in odd increments, such as 3”, 5”, 7”, etc.
While designing the form layout, it’s important to
remember the pilaster edge dimension is 3”. In order
to figure out the size of the form for the back of the
pilaster you add the face of the pilaster plus 3”.
Pilaster with Panels and/or Fillers
Pilasters can also be formed using standard fillers and/
or panels with 6” and/or 4” inside corners. This method
of forming pilasters is much like that of intersecting
walls. Refer to that section if needed to determine filler
sizes and tie layouts.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 13
Walers
Walers
Walers function as an alignment member, keeping
forms either straight, or following a predetermined
radius. Generally, for walls up to 8’-0” high the walers
are attached near the top, at either the 6” or 18” slot
location. Once one side of wall is erected and aligned,
the opposing forms are brought into alignment through
the ties connected between the side rails. No waler is
needed on the opposing side.
One-Piece Waler Bracket
The One-Piece Waler Bracket hooks on to any open
side rail slot and can be used to attach either one 2”x4”
or a double 2”x4” waler.
“Z” Tie Holder
Using a Waler Tie and Z-Tie Holder allows the erector
more versatility in hardware use since the Waler Ties
come in sizes for use with 2”x4” or 2”x6” lumber. By
using the proper tie and Z-Tie Holder combination,
lumber can be attached with Wedge Bolts.
14
Call 708-493-9569
Alignment
Turnbuckles are required to position forms straight and
plumb. They are never used to hold concrete pressure
or any other load. Depending on forming requirements,
there are several methods to align forms.
The first method is steel or wooden stake along with
attachment plate and 2×4 lumber nailed together.
There’s no adjustment with this method of form
aligning.
The second method is to use an adjustable HD
Turnbuckle form aligner. Once again, an attachment
plate and wood aligner are used. However, this method
requires HD Turnbuckle to be nailed to the lumber. Use
of an HD Turnbuckle allows the contractor to adjust a
maximum of 6”.
Turnbuckle
www.surebuilt-usa.com 15
Strongbacks
Strongbacks are used to align forms vertically and
typically used on tall walls where multiple forms are
stacked. Strongbacks are spaced in 4’-0” increments,
typically 8’-0” or 12’-0” centers.)
Strongbacks can be made using either double 2”x4”
or 2”x6” lumber. The 2”x6” lumber is used on larger
forming projects that require more reinforcement.
Strongbacks are attached using either Strongback Tie
with Z-Tie Holder, J-Strongback Hook or Gang Waler
Rod with Plate. The Strongback Ties are wedge bolted
to the side rail of the form and the Z-Tie Holder is
placed over the strongback and wedged through the
tie loop. The J-Strongback Hook is placed over the
lumber waler and wedged to the lumber strongback.
The Gang Waler Rod is wedge-bolted to the side rail of
the form and the Gang Waler Plate is bolted over the
waler and strongback lumber.
Z-Tie Holder –
Strongback Attachment
Gang Waler Rod –
Strongback Attachment
J-Strongback Hook –
Strongback Attachment
16
Call 708-493-9569
Stacking
When stacking forms, it’s recommended to start at a corner location and work your way across. It is also
recommended that the dimensions of the forms being stacked match those below. This ensures that the
horizontal Wedge Bolt locations will line up.
Horizontally, use the first and third Wedge Bolt slot to make panel attachment. The center slot is generally
used if a tie is required. Once the first stacked panel is connected, repeat the procedure until a sufficient wall
area has been framed. The opposing wall should be framed with matching panels so that the tie hole locations
match both horizontally and vertically.
To achieve a certain height, panels and/ or fillers can be turned horizontally and stacked on top of vertical
panels. Attach in the same manner, remembering to leave slot locations for, walers, Scaffold Brackets and/ or
miscellaneous hardware.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 17
Second Lift
There are a variety of methods used to frame a second pour of higher elevation.
The first is to embed an anchor into the previous pour, strip the forms and attach a lumber sill or ledge to
set the next level of forms on. During attachment of lumber, take care maintaining level as there is no final
adjustment.
The second method is to leave the top form from first pour attached to wall. The second lift can be erected
on top of this form and is fully supported by previous form and ties. Do not remove or break off ties on the top
panel because they are used to support the second lift.
The third method is to embed an anchor into previous pour, strip forms and attach an adjustable landing
bracket to wall with bolt. A lumber ledge can be placed onto brackets. This gives you both a landing ledge and
leveling ability at the same time. Spacing of bracket/lumber depend on form weight and configuration.
Method #1 Method #2 Method #3
18
Call 708-493-9569
Scaffold Bracket
Scaffold Brackets are used in forming situations where
personnel are required to work at elevated levels. This
scaffold bracket is designed for worker access only and
has a rating of 500 lbs. The maximum spacing is 8 ft.
on center.
Scaffold Brackets should not be used to support
concrete, equipment or construction materials. Each
Scaffold Bracket is secured with Wedge Bolts and
S-Wedges that has been attached to the bracket.
Scaffold Brackets attach to the forms only, never to ties
and the S-Wedge must be used to make connection.
Safety Eye
Climbing formwork is not a recommended or approved
practice, but may be necessary in some situations. The
safety eye is designed to attach to the SurePly form
with standard Wedge Bolts at previously set points and
provide a secure hook point for attachment of safety
work belts.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 19
Footing
Offset Footing
Footing pads, slab edge, grade beams can all be
framed with the use of footing corner brackets and
stake pockets. Attaching two corner brackets using
Wedge Bolts top and bottom you can make any size
required in 2” increment. The stake plates are attached
to top rail of form as required and the appropriate
length 3/4” dowel is driven in to ground.
Step Footing
Footing steps usually occur at random locations and
vary in heights. If the rise of the steps are 6” or 12”
a normal panel connection with Wedge Bolts can be
made. Due to scarf tie locations on panels, flat ties may
have to be substituted for loop ties where they occur.
If the footing drops in a dimension other than 6” or
12”, a 2” Steel Filler can be used at this location since
the slots are punched at 2” increments. Connections
are made with Long Bolts and Wedge Bolts and tie go
through the center of the Steel Filler.
Sloped Footing
Sloped footings can be attacked in a couple of ways.
Forms could be stepped with a triangular blockout used
to create the slope.
Another way would be to rotate the forms perpendicular
to the slope. As the forms come down the slope a
wedge shaped filler can be used to transition from
sloped to straight.
20
Call 708-493-9569
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Forming
Bulkheads can be formed many ways. There are three
we recommend. The first method, and probably the
easiest, is to Wedge Bolt an Outside Corners to a filler
panel. The filler panel acts as a cap for the wall. It’s
the same size as the wall thickness (ex. 12” wall use a
12” filler panel).
The second method is to cut 3/4” plywood to the width
of the wall. Then, nail at least 2 pieces of 2”x4” lumber
to the face of panels. Afterwards, compress and lock
ties and brace if necessary.
The third method involves the use of Ply-Lags and
Gang Waler Plates. Cut desired width of 3/4” plywood
and nail vertical 2”x4” ’s perpendicular to the plywood.
Insert this wall cap between forms. So, looking in plan
view now you should see a piece of plywood (ex. 12”
strip for 12” wall) with vertical strongbacks supporting
the plywood.
Now you need some type of Waler to support the
strongbacks. This could be double 2”x4” horizontal
Walers. Wedge Bolt Ply-Lags perpendicular to these
Walers and lock with Gang Waler Plates and 1/2” Coil
Nuts. Ties can still be used to maintain wall width.
Each project is unique some bulkheads have keys,
water stop, etc. As to the method you choose,
remember to make a strong closure because the
pressure is always constant.
Metal Rib
This leave-in-place sheet is typically used to form
footings, bulkheads, grade beams, pile caps and
blindside walls. The expanded metal sheets are easy
to cut, lap, splice, bend and pierce, minimizing related
forming costs. When concrete is placed, the ribs and
mesh are embedded in the structure, providing a rough
surface for subsequent concrete placement.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 21
Column Forming
Column forming presents its own set of problems due
to the rate of pour and liquid head pressures achieved.
When framing columns the outside corner angles have
to be wedge bolted not only at 12” cross-member level,
but also at the 6” center locations. Doing so creates a
continuous connection along the Outside Corner.
To assist contractors with column forming, SureBuilt
has developed both panel and filler column forms with
cross-members at 6” centers for additional strength.
Column Hardware
Column Hinges are used to hinge forms during setting
and stripping. Quick Column Hardware, used opposite
the Column Hinges, allows the forms to be opened
with hardware still in place. Used together, this column
hardware speeds column production and increases
labor productivity.
22
Call 708-493-9569
Gang Forming
Gang forming uses the same basic hardware as
hand set, but provides other advantages. Gangs are
assembled on ground, crane-handled into position,
reusable without disassembly, and strip as a single
unit. Gangs are assembled by placing panels face
down on a flat surface. The walers are laid out to fall
below the horizontal joints. Wedge Bolt connections are
made 6” from corner and 6” from mid-point of side rail.
Assembled gangs weigh approximately 7 lbs per sq ft.
Walers and strongbacks are usually 2”x4” lumber, but
2”x6” or 2”x8” lumber is an option. The total depth
between waler and strongback should not exceed 12”.
Since the waler and strongback are for alignment, only
few are required, but they should be located as not to
interfere with tie placement. The lumber is attached
with Gang Waler Rods or J-Strongback Hooks.
The HD Gang Loop Tie extends past the form and
connects with a Gang Form Bolt. The Gang Form Bolt
be inserted through the form side rails and capture the
tie loop. If the short end of tie loop faces up, insert the
Gang Form Bolt from the left. If the short end of the tie
loop faces down, then insert the Gang Form Bolt from
the right. HD Gang Form Ties and hardware can be
removed without disassembling the gang units.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 23
Battered Wall
Battered means one or both sides of walls lean inward.
Within the industry, single batter is when one side is
straight and the other is leaning in. Double batter is
when both sides are leaning in.
Ties vary in length from the longest at bottom to
shortest at the top. All framing is the same as normal
except battered walls need to be anchored down to
compensate for up lift.
Note: Wire ties may have to be bent to fit some
battered walls.
24
Call 708-493-9569
Radius Forming
SurePly can be used to form walls to most radiuses
using a combination of panels, fillers and/or smaller
steel fillers. The degree of offset or flat tangent,
compared to the actual radius, dictates panel size for
an acceptable wall finish. This is referred to as the
“chord offset” and is typically 1/4” maximum.
The outside radius will be larger than the inside radius.
By making up the difference at each panel, tie locations
can be maintained directly opposite each other.
Radius walers can be made with lumber and attached
with standard SurePly hardware. Saw cut 2”x8”, 2”x10”
or 2”x12” lumber can be attached with Plylags and
Gang Waler Plates.
www.surebuilt-usa.com 25
Line Card
Bar Support *
Slab Bolster
Slab Bolster Upper
Individual High Chair
Form Ties *
X-Flat Ties
Base Ties
Aluminum Form Ties
Continuous High Chair
Heavy Forming *
Continuous High Chair Upper
SOLO Clamp Form 1500PSF
Beam Bolster
SureCurve Radius Form
Bridge Deck Forming
Bridge Overhang Bracket *
Curing Blankets
Exterior Hangers *
Exterior Half Hangers *
Interior Hangers *
Interior Half Hanger *
Adjustable Joist Hanger
Sure Beam
Articulated Waler
Steel Circular Column Form
Taper Ties
She-Bolts
Inner Units
Euro Taper Ties
Euro She-Bolts
Flat Washers
Coil Rod *
1/2”, 3/4”, 1” Coil Rod
1-1/4” Coil Rod
15mm, 20mm Coil Rod
Coil Ties *
1/2”, 3/4”, 1” Coil Ties
1-1/4” Coil Ties
Concrete Hoppers
Hoppers
Elephant Trunk
Tremie Pipe
Steel Collar
Floor Systems *
Dowel Basket
Taper Dowel
Steel Edge Nosing
VaporStop & Tape
GFRP Reinforcement Bar *
#2-#11 Reinforcement Bar
Metal Rib *
Expanded Metal Mesh
Modular Braces *
Type 6-5/8”
Type 8-5/8”
Pipe Braces *
Plywood Forming *
Coil Ties
Pencil Rod and Clamps
Self-Centering Ties
Snap Ties
Rebar Safety Caps
Rebar Splicing *
Groutec
Unitec
Self-Riser System *
Shoring *
Cross Braces
Frames
Post Shores
Screw Jacks
Snap Ties *
SPAN-X Beams *
Staybox Rebar Splicing *
Steel Stakes *
3/4” Stakes
7/8” Stakes
Stud Rail DSA & DSAR *
Thermal Break
SurePly™ Handset Forming *
Panels and Fillers
Hardware
HD Loop Ties
X-Flat Ties
Birch Plywood
Form Liners *
HIPS – Single Use
ABS – Up to 10 Uses
PE – Up to 40 – 50 Uses
PPE – Up to 100+ Uses
Form Ties *
HD Loop Ties
HD Gang Loop Ties
Precast
Anchor Rail HD
Coil Inserts *
Column Wall Edge Connector *
Ferrule Inserts *
Helical Ground Anchors *
Ring and Cable Lifters
Slant Anchor *
Straight Leg Anchor *
Wall Base Connector *
Wire / FRP Truss *
Tilt-Up
Brace Inserts *
Helical Ground Anchors *
Lifting Hardware
ProLift Inserts *
Slant Anchor *
SureLift (SL) Inserts *
Edge Form Brackets
Construction Adhesive *
FRP Truss / Connectors *
XL Lift Inserts *
Walers *
Butt Plate
Double Channel
* Products are Made in the USA or available to be made in the USA
2525 Armitage Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708-493-9569
www.surebuilt-usa.com
03/25