Permanent PVC Formwork System from AFS

Australian permanent formwork system manufacturer AFS has launched its new versatile rediwall® range

AFS launches new patented rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ range including revolutionary ezy-fit™ corner panel

Australian permanent formwork system manufacturer AFS has launched its new versatile rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ range. Quick and easy to use, the rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ permanent PVC formwork system comes in an extended range of panel sizes including a 110mm, 156mm and 200mm together with the introduction of a revolutionary new ezy-fit™ corner panel.

"Our new rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ system is the simple, cost-effective answer to conventional concrete and masonry," explains Steve Darwell, CSR General Manager New Business Development. "The new lightweight PVC panels simply snap together by hand and are then ready to be core-filled. You don't even need a formed deck for installation. In addition, installations can be done with minimal training. It's that simple."

The speedy-snap-in system includes a patented revolutionary 90-degree ezy-fit™ corner panel. The cover section is removable, which allows complete unobstructed access for the trouble-free installation of reinforcement bars.

Reinforcement placement in conventional PVC systems is exceedingly difficult and this innovation eliminates the problem. Furthermore, certifying engineers can simply remove the cap to inspect and approve reinforcement placement prior to concrete pouring, which is not possible with conventional systems.

A division of building products leader CSR, AFS has developed the new rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ system in consultation with leading Australian builders and formworkers. The end result is a more efficient, versatile and low-maintenance permanent formwork solution for load bearing walls in every situation.

Key features

- The rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ system comes in three panel sizes - 110mm, 156mm and 200mm.
- Combined with new ezy-fit corner panels, the rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ system is extremely versatile.
- Its clean, even and UV and waterproof surface offers a superior gloss finish, which in many applications doesn't require any finishing.
- The tough and robust PVC panels are designed with large kidney-shaped holes for better concrete flow during core filling.
- The shape of the hole in the 200mm panel allows for double or single reinforced steel placement.
- It also allows single reinforced steel to be offset to one side to further optimise performance.

The new rediwall® speedy-snap-in™ system also comes with a full range of new accessories. These include the ezy-fit™ corner profile, J, Y and H joiners and male-male, female-female and spacer adapters, floor track, squint angles and fibre cement strips for capping off wall ends.

Key benefits

Available in 110mm, 156mm and 200mm profiles
New ezy-fit corner - an industry first
Lightweight panels offering ease of installation - minimal training required
Tough, rigid, durable panels
Precision-extruded components snap into place, automatically interconnecting for rapid assembly
Large holes for better concrete flow
Kidney shaped hole (200mm) for double, single or single offset reinforcement placement
Water resistant
High-quality low maintenance surface that in many applications doesn't require finishing
Range of new accessories
Cut-to-size option to reduce wastage

Applications include basements, party walls, columns, lift shafts, stair wells, retaining walls, retention tanks, service and storm water pits, foundation and landscaping walls.