VARIOMAX – Joist formwork – EUROPLUSThe ideal product range for shuttering any slabs

Hünnebeck GmbH

P. O. Box 10 44 61, D-40855 Ratingen, Germany

Phone +49 (0) 21 02/9 37-1, Fax +49 (0) 21 02/3 76 51

info@huennebeck.com, www.huennebeck.com

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The timber beam formwork that gives you complete freedom VARIOMAX

VARIOMAX is a modern timber beam system

enabling you to pour any kind of slab—any

length, width or thickness—with ease.

VARIOMAX doesn't restrict your applications

in any way, but offers you all the versatility

that you need for immaculate results on the

building site.

Unbeatable in every detail

All VARIOMAX components are

distinguished by a multitude of

ingenious features. The timber

beams, props and formwork

panels are so well adapted to

one another that they combine

to yield a compact unit. This

makes VARIOMAX one of the

most versatile timber beam

formwork systems of all.

Setting the standard

for timber beam formwork

As far as strength, easy assem-

bly and cost-effectiveness are

concerned, VARIOMAX is the

No. 1 choice. VARIOMAX demon-

strates what is possible today.

Where other slab formwork

systems fail, VARIOMAX comes

into its own.

Our system is even suitable

for room widths of less than

2.65 m, slab thicknesses of

over 0.3 m and room heights

of over 4.5 m.

Distance between props—

anything up to 2.94 m

Slab formwork systems specify-

ing an inflexible distance of one

metre between props require

up to 65% more props than

VARIOMAX.

Distance between primary

beams—anything up to 4 m

An inflexible distance of two

metres between primary beams

means up to 50% more primary

beams than VARIOMAX.

Three-ply formwork panels

look good and make good

economic sense

The handy and dimensionally

stable three-ply panels consist of

three firmly bonded wood veneers

and are equally strong lengthwise

and crosswise. The melamine

coating on both sides repels

moisture and ensures top-quality

fair-face concrete.

Three-ply is exceptionally good

value for money. Its long service

life, high number of re-uses and

simple application ensure rapid

amortization.

Distance between secondary

beams—anything up to 0.75 m

With a fixed distance of 50 cm

between secondary beams, up

to 33% more beams are required

than with VARIOMAX.

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In heavy-duty applications, R 24 goes into action

Save effort, time and money with

the right accessories

1. The advantages of the assembly

fork become obvious in practice.

It makes positioning, relocating and

removing beams child's play.

2. Adding extra props after the event?

No problem with the practical steel prop

hanger.

3. Versatile: The universal joint can be

used as a supporting bracket for a

stop-end or as a holder for a railing post

4. The 2-Way Drophead S enables the

primary beam to be lowered by 6 cm—

only with one stroke of the hammer

VARIOMAX

The lattice girder R 24 specializes in extra-heavy

loads. The R 24 range geared to construction site

needs has 11 lengths ranging from 0.9 to 6 m.

It can be freely combined with VARIOMAX and

extends the latter's performance range.

If required, you can boost load-bearing capacity

still further by using our ALU-TOP prop system,

which is precisely attuned to the maximum loading

of lattice girder R 24.

Extra strength,

lower labor costs

The incredible load-bearing

capacity of the rugged R 24

girder makes large distances

between beams possible. This

way you cut down on props,

beams, materials and time-con-

suming stripping and re-erection

—and this reduces the cost of

labor.

Heavy-duty design—

easy handling

Thanks to its lattice design,

R 24 girders can be moved

easily by hand from one place

to another. All the girders have

solid end sections that act as a

natural deterrent to sawing. This

minimizes expense on replace-

ment materials and maximizes

your return on investment.

Adding extra props after the event? No problem with the practical steelprop hanger.

● Broad choice of distances

between props and primary and

secondary beams

● Efficient use of materials:

Fewer parts and less weight,

work and expense

● No rigid system grid dimensions:

Significantly fewer beams and

props and up to 70% larger

distances between primary beams

● For any slab thickness and room

height

● Optimum fair-face concrete with

three-ply shutters

● Combinable with all other

conventional shutters

● All in all, great value for moneyUnbeatable in terms of

adaptability

The more flexible a slab form-

work system is, the bigger the

advantages on the building site:

Maximum possible uses, mini-

mum input of materials, optimum

results.

VARIOMAX fits into any ground

plan. And isn't restricted by

rigid grid dimensions like many

other timber beam systems.

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The simple solution for exacting tasks Joist formwork

The idea is simple and makes good sense.

In time, every building site generates

huge quantities of timber beam waste.

What was once good timber becomes

costly hazardous waste. However, these

materials can now be used for shutter-

ing joists.

Work rate up,

wage costs down

All you need is the beam con-

nector and the joist beam from

Hünnebeck. With these you can

use all conventional timber

beams horizontally or vertically

in joist formwork. Lengths can

be adjusted steplessly, while

heights can be adjusted in 1 cm

increments up to 60 cm and

more. No need for time-consum-

ing sawing, nailing and aligning.

Low investment costs,

high returns

An extremely attractive purchase

price for equipment that saves

you a lot of work, materials and

expense. The investment pays

for itself after only four uses.

And after that you make money

all the way.

The joist clamping connector

can be clamped on any 20 or

24 cm timber beam with a

chord width of 8 cm and a max.

chord thickness of 6 cm. The

side beam is slid in vertically.

Variant:Side formwork with vertically inserted timberbeam

Joist clamping connector

Cleat (sq. timber) /timber beam

Joist clampingconnector withadjustablebeam

The adjustable beam 500

is fastened in cm increments to

match the joist height with the

permanently attached bolt in the

beam connector and secured

with a spring pin. An angle

piece serves as the support for

the horizontal side beam.

Shuttering skin

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Small number of steps, big reduction in costs

Partially precast slabs

Parallel secondary beams

VARIOMAX slabformwork with H 20 beams

1. Set up the lengthwise supports2. Attach the cross beams3. Nail on the base shutters4. Set up the side shutters and

staple5. Attach timber formwork beam or

squared timber6. Attach the beam connector to the

cross beam (2), press it againstthe side shutters (4 + 5) and tighten with a hammer

7. Pin the adjustable beam 500 (7) to match the joist height

8. Lay the upper timber formworkbeam on the angle support ofthe adjustable beams 500

9. Set up the side shutters on the opposite side after setting thebars

Make even more savings

There is no need to fit ties. This

yields major cost advantages,

even when reworking. And if

you use the tubular steel prop

with the quick-release mecha-

nism, you go easy on materials

and your purse.

Your slab formwork plus the

timber beam joist formwork

from Hünnebeck—always a

perfect combination

With Hünnebeck joist formwork,

you always work completely

independently of the slab form-

work system that you use. Any

slab formwork can be laid on the

side beams. For instance, H 20

timber beams as for VARIOMAX

slab formwork or TOPEC panels

or partially precast slabs.

Your savings in figures:

The investment pays for itself after only 4 uses.

Investment in the beam connector

and joist beam Approx. 74.– €/m2

Reduction in shuttering time

over conventional joist formwork

30 to 50% Approx. 0.6 h/m2

Wage cost savings

(average wage 31.– €/h) 19.– €/m2

TOPEC slab formwork

Crosswise secondary beams

The advantages are obvious

● You make sensible use of

existing materials

● You cut down on costly and

time-consuming carpentry

work

● You save on labor combined

with a low investment

● The work is straightforward

and promotes trouble-free

operations on site

● You can shutter each

joist with precision and

professionalism

● The new timber beam joist

formwork can be combined

with any slab formwork system

What we can also do for you

We produce erection and shut-

tering plans, design drawings,

bills of materials, cost plans and

structural strength calculations—

all with the aid of modern PC

and CAD technology.

Near you

With a nationwide network of

bases throughout Germany,

many subsidiary companies

in Europe, and many more

representatives worldwide,

advice from our specialists is

always within easy reach.

We also make stripping easier,

for the joist formwork and slab

formwork can be taken down

separately.

This gives you extra freedom

and the chance to choose the

best, fastest and most econo-

mical slab formwork. The result

is always simply immaculate.

Plenty in store for you

You will find a broad selection of

equipment in our well-stocked

stores.

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Joist formwork

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The tubular steel prop with the unique quick-release mechanism

The idea pays off

Quick release cuts costs. At

twice the speed, twice as much

can be achieved in the same

period of time. What's more, this

"gentle" form of lowering dimin-

ishes prop wear, prevents the

need for repair, reduces the

demand for replacement parts,

and eases the physical strain

on your staff on site.

In a class of its own

According to the European

standard, conventional Class D

props must be able to support

loads of 20 kN irrespective of

their extension length.

EUROPLUS achieves this – and

more. It is so strong that it com-

plies with Euro Class B and is

a match for loads up to 30 kN.

Twice as strong

The load-bearing capacity of

EUROPLUS props is far greater

in a system, e.g. used together

with our TOPEC slab formwork,

than that of props used individu-

ally. Where other props reach

their limits, EUROPLUS comes

into its own and proves to

be almost double the value

(depending on type).

One good turn deserves

another

The free-turning double thread

automatically cleans itself as

it turns and cannot therefore jam

under pressure. The outer thread

facilitates precise monitoring of

the jack adjustment process and

simplifies cleaning and mainte-

nance.

All-round protection

EUROPLUS props are reliably

protected from corrosion, out-

side and inside. A thick hot-dip

galvanized coating makes the

difference – even in those

places where you don't see it,

e.g. on threaded sleeves, inter-

nal welds etc.

EUROPLUS

EUROPLUS is a tubular steel prop that

sets the standards of today and tomorrow.

Its top quality, high loading, astonishing

versatility and easy handling have made

EUROPLUS one of the most frequently

used props of its kind.

Simply ingenious:

The quick-release mechanism

A hammer blow is all it takes to

lower the EUROPLUS prop by

about 3 mm and thus quickly

and effortlessly overcome the

first critical stage of stripping—

even under heavy loads. Sub-

sequent jack release is child's

play. The laborious time- and

cost-intensive conventional

striking of the props is a thing

of the past with EUROPLUS.

A comparison says it all

A time and motion study by the

Institut für Zeitwirtschaft und

Betriebsberatung (IZB) has con-

firmed everyday experience

on countless building sites:

"The quick-release mechanism

makes props from Hünnebeck

twice as quick as props with

conventional threaded release

systems."

Leading the field

with quick release!

Escape guard through wider internal tube

10 cm crush guardfor safety

In position Released Out of position

10 cm

EUROPLUS tubular steel props

with the quick-release mechanism,

galvanized, conforming to DIN 4421

(1998 amendment guideline) and

European standard EN 1065

Prop type Art No. Weight Extension Max. permitted per prop length loading* with

length extensionmin. max.

EUROPLUS [kg] [m] [kN] [kN]

260 DB/DIN 463 021 15.7 1.54–2.60 30.0 20.0

300 DB/DIN 555 118 17.2 1.72–3.00 30.0 20.0

350 DB/DIN 552 147 21.1 1.98–3.50 30.0 20.0

400 EC 583 780 26.5 2.24–4.00 35.0 30.0

550 DC 583 725 35.8 3.03–5.50 35.0 20.0

* Prop loading depends on extension length. Please ask for loading tables.

Safety first

And when it comes to user

safety, EUROPLUS also leaves

nothing to be desired. Its special

safety precautions to diminish

the risk of injury include the

10 cm high anti-crush guard, the

escape guard, the specially

shaped opening of the base

plate, and the handle of the nut

which can be laid flat for trans-

port and storage.