HANDSET WALL FORM · HANDSET 58 lb. (26.30kg) SYMONS 75 lb. (34.02kg) PATENT 86 lb. (39.00kg) 8’-0” head (1200 psi) 6’-8” head (1000 psi) HANDSET PATENT SYMONS NOTE: Pressure

HANDSET WALL FORM• QuickAssembly-canbe

builtusingonlyahammer

• Reducedweightincreasesproductivity

• Unsurpassedflexibilityindesignandavailabilityofpanelsforawidevarietyofapplications

• Highpourrateof1200psiwithasafetyfactorof2:1

• Superiorstrengthtoweightratio

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Handset Wall Form

SimplicityandefficiencycoupledwithhighstrengthandversatilitybestdescribestheHandsetFormingSystem.Apopularformingoptionwithbothrepeatandfirsttimeusers,theeasewithwhichthesystemcanbebuiltalongwithitsinherentstrengthcontinuetomakeHandsetformingoneofthemostcostandlaboreffectivesolutionsavailabletothecontractor.

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Best Strength to Weight Ratio

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30”(762mm)

24”(610mm)

22”(559mm)

20”(508mm)

18”(457mm)

16”(406mm)

14”(356mm)

12”(305mm)

10”(254mm)

8”(203mm)

6”(152mm)

4”(102mm)

2”(51mm)

1.5”(38mm)

1”(25mm)

Standard Panels and Fillers - 75 Sizes in Stock

Aluminum Frame - Plywood Face

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HANDSET 58 lb. (26.30kg)

SYMONS 75 lb. (34.02kg)

PATENT 86 lb. (39.00kg)

8’-0” head(1200 psi)

6’-8” head(1000 psi)

HANDSETPATENT

SYMONS

NOTE: Pressure base on ACI Committee 347 formulas and manufacturers’ printed rating with wall ties 2’-0” on center.

The latest combination of alluminum alloys and forming technology means faster pour rates and increased labor savings. In addition, the above comparisons do not illustrate the further advantage of the Handset system’s 2:1 safety factor.

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Handset Diagram

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30” x 4’-0 FILLER PANEL

20” x 4’-0 FILLER PANEL

DOUBLE2x4 WALER

GUARD RAIL

SCAFFOLDPLANK

WALKWAYBRACKET

STRONGBACKCLAMP ASSEMBLY

DOUBLE 2 x 4 STRONGBACK

2 x 4 BASE PLATE

DOUBLE 2 x 4 STRONGBACK

WOOD BRACE

TURNBUCKLE BRACE

STAKE

20” x 8’-0”FILLER PANEL

WALER CLAMP ASSEMBLY

24” x 8’-0PANEL

K-30 KEY

BRACE PLATE

24” x4’-0PANEL

LOOP TIE

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Application Guide

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ALUMINUMOUTSIDECORNER

COLUMNLIFT ANGLE

GANG LIFTBRACKET

TIE INSTALLATION(FLAT OR LOOP TIE) SECURING TIES

INSIDE CORNER

PANEL PANEL

KEYS

PANELS

KEYS

PANELS PANELS

1/2” x 2-1/2” MACHINE BOLTS

PANEL JOINT

OUTSIDECORNER ANGLE

1/2” x 2” FIT UP BOLTS W/ NUT

PANELS

TIEPANEL JOINT

KEYS

Head of horizontal key is hit with hammer while the vertical key is pressed in by hand.

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KEYINSTALLATION

PILASTERFORM

WALERCLAMP

ALUMINUM PLYWOOD FILLER ANGLE

STRONGBACKCLAMP

WALKWAYBRACKET

PANELS

KEYS

OPTIONAL CONNECTION1/2” x 2” FIT UP BOLT W/ NUTS

PANEL

PANEL

PANEL

KEYS

NAIL SHORTSTOP

PANELS

2 x 4 WALERS

PANEL JOINT

KEYS

PANEL

PANEL

FLAT TIEKEYS

3/4” PLYWOOD

PANELS

2 x 4 STRONGBACK

2 x 4 WALERALSO AVAILABLE TO FIT A 2 x 4 WALER AND 2x 6 STRONGBACK

PANELS

KEY BOLT

NAILS, SCREWSOR BOLTS

14” Max width of plywood without stiffeners

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HANDSET PANELS


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30” ALUMNIUM PANELSAvailablein30”x3’,30”x4’,30”x6’and30”x8’

24” ALUMNIUM PANELSAvailablein24”x3’,24”x4’,24”x5’,24”x6’and24”x8’









6” ALUMNIUM PANELSAvailablein6”x3’and6”x6’

4” ALUMNIUM PANELSAvailablein4”x4’, 4”x6’and4”x8’

Description Item No. Weight

The main forming component of the handset system.

Alumnium panels are light weight and provide an excellent strenght to weight ratio. Plywood is 5/8” HDO.

Panels attach to one another and are held in place with keys or bolts and plumbed with 2x4 walers and 2x4 or 2x6 strongbacks.

Notes/ObservationsUse

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2” STEEL FILLERSAvailablein2”x3’,2”x4’,2”x6’and2”x8’

1.5” STEEL FILLERSAvailablein1.5”x3’, 1.5”x4’and6”x6’

1” STEEL FILLERSAvailablein1”x3’, 1”x4’,1”x6’, 1”x8’

Added to aluminum panels when the wall size required is larger than a standard panel layout.

Best applied between panels rather than at the ends or corners.


FILLER ANGLES1’FILLERANGLE HS521 1LB

2’FILLERANGLE HS522 2LB





Holds 3/4” plywood in place of aluminum panels when cutouts or access is required. Also installed in large runs to aids in the beginning of stripping the wall form.

Maximum plywood width (between aluminum frames) is determined by pres-sure/heigh of pour.14” Maximum width of plywood without stiffeners.


PILASTER FORMS3’PILASTERFORM HS533 34LB

4’PILASTERFORM HS534 47LB




To create pilasters which vary from 1-12 inches. Two pilaster form units form flanges on either side of the pilaster and are held together with standard panels and fillers.

Depending on the desired depth of the pilaster, the form can be installed one way to accomodate odd depths (1, 3 5, 7, 9 and 11 inches) or turned over for even depts of (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 inches)


WeightDescription Item No.

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Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to connect steel fillers to aluminum panels and held in place with the Wedge W-7.

Because the K-28 Key is used in conjunc-tion with the Wedge W-7 it is often referred to as a key and wedge system.The two nail holes on the K-28 Key (long key) provide for shortstopping when con-necting steel fillers, allowing the user to tighten the joint for 1 1/2” and 1” fillers.

K-28 KEY (LONG) HS903 1.65LB


Use Notes/ObservationsCombines with the K-28 Key to connect steel fillers to aluminum panels.

Also used in situations where the K-30 Key (when used vertically as a wedge) will not tighten the joint.

WEDGE W-7 HS906 .2LB

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to connect aluminum panels in place of keys, column lift angles to corners of column form, hinges to column forms and the brace plate to aluminum panels.

Often used in colum form applications where a hinged form is created and used for multiple pours. Assures a solid joint for the hinged form when being moved by a crane.

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Use Notes/ObservationsThe main connecting component for aluminum panels.

Because the K-30 Key is used to join and wedge aluminum panels it is often referred to as a 2 key system.A nail hole is provided for shortstopping, effectively shortening the length of the key allowing the user to tighten the joint.

K-30 KEY (SHORT) HS900 .2LB

FIT-UP BOLT AND NUTFIT-UPBOLT1/2”x2” HX916 .2LB

FIT-UPNUT1/2” HX932 .04LB


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Use Notes/ObservationsAssists in the moving of large columns. Column caddy is positioned at the hinged

corner of the column so when stripped, the column can be placed onto the caddy such that the open end faces outward allowing it to be moved to the next position.

COLUMN CADDY HS969 160LB

Weight

Use Notes/ObservationsAllows a 2x4 brace to be attached to the aluminum panels. Combines with Form Aligner Brace and 2x4 for plumbing.

Installed by nailing or bolting to a 2x4 and secured to the side rail of the alumi-num panel with key and wedge or fit-up bolt in the large hole.

Description Item No.

Use Notes/ObservationsNails to 2x4 brace and is staked into the ground on the bent plate side allowing for plumbing of the wall, column or beam.

Commonly referred to as a turnbuckle brace the Form Aligner Brace has a 5-1/2” adjustable length; when closed the length is 38-1/2” and 44” when open.

FORM ALIGNER BRACE 21105 8LB

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects to the outside corner of a column form for lifting with a crane.

Attaches with fit up nut and bolt and are placed in pairs diagonally on a column form for lifting with a crane. Each angle is rated at 1000 lbs. lifting load with a 4:1 safety factor, based on the ultimate strength of the steel plate.

COLUMN LIFT ANGLE HX716 6LB

BRACE PLATE HX864 2LB

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Use Notes/ObservationsExtends vertical height of the top of forms. Often used for rebar rising from poured

wall and ending at a right angle to accomodate for the pouring of a floor. Maximum height above top of form is 12.”

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to lift ganged panels. 2,000 lb vertical lifting capacity

GANG FORM LIFT BRACKET HS935 4LB

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed for 45% chamfored corners. Connects to aluminum panels with keys.

CHAMFER FORM 6”x8’ HS486 91LB

FORM EXTENSION BRACKET HS966 3LB


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Use Notes/ObservationsConnects to aluminum fram to allow for a walkway at a desired height.

Usually installed near the top of a form to allow work access.

Must be installed every 8.’

WALKWAY BRACKET HS923 13LB


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Use Notes/ObservationsFastens 2x4 or 2x6 waler (horizontal supports) to aluminum frames.

Must be applied to every other joint.

Use Notes/ObservationsFastens 2x4 or 2x6 strongback (vertical support) to 2x4 walers.

Must be connected at each waler crossing with a maximum distance between strongback clamps of 8.’

STRONGBACK CLAMP 2x4 HS916 1.5LB

WALER CLAMPSWALERCLAMP2x4 HS912 1.4LB

WALERCLAMP2x6 HS913 1.5LB

Use Notes/ObservationsAdjustable waler connector when larger or heavier strongback is required.

Most applications will use the standard waler clamps.

WALER ROD ASSEMBLYWALERROD10”x1/2” HS945 .6LB

WALERROD14”x1/2” HS948 .7LB

WALERPLATE1/4”x2”x5” HS951 .73LB

COILHANDLENUT1/2” HS938 .3LB

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OUTSIDE CORNERS 135°Availablein6”x6”x3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ and 8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects two aluminum panels to create the outside corner of a 135° joint.

Connects to panels with keys or fit-up bolts.

INSIDE CORNERS 135°Availablein4’, 6’ and 8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects two aluminum panels to create the inside corner of a 135° joint.


OUTSIDE CORNERSAvailablein3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ and 8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects two aluminum panels to create the outside corner of a 90° joint.


INSIDE CORNERSAvailablein6”x6”x3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ and 8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects two aluminum panels to create the inside corner of a 90° joint.



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INSIDE HINGED CORNERSAvailablein8’6”and2’6” VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects to aluminum panels to create the inside corner of a variety of angles other than the 90° and 135°.


OUTSIDE HINGED CORNERSAvailablein3’, 6’ and 8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsConnects to aluminum panels to create the outside corner of a variety of angles other than the 90° and 135°.


PURCHASE ONLY ACCESSORIES


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LOOP TIESAvailablein.262DIAx4”-36”lenghts VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to position aluminum panels a specific distance apart and to withstand lateral pressure created by concrete poured between the forms.

Held in place with keys. Vertical form joints must be opposing and ties are required at every form joint.When concrete is set the loop tie ends are knocked off with a hammer. Loop ties are for purchase only.

FLAT TIESAvailablein10GA4”-24”lenghts VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to position aluminum panels a specific distance apart and to withstand lateral pressure created by concrete poured between the forms.

Held in place with keys. Used in place of loop ties. Flat ties are for purchase only.

BASE TIESAvailablein.225DIAx6”-24”lenghts VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to create grade beams. Simplifies work by replacing traditional loop ties and placing one base tie at the top and bottom of the form when panels are run horizontally.

Held in place with keys. Base ties are for purchase only.


ROUND COLUMN FORM


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ALUMNIUM ROUND COLUMN FORMAvailablein14”DIAx2’8”,4’and8’ VARIOUS

Availablein18”DIAx1’,2’and8’ VARIOUS

Availablein24”DIAx1’,2’,3’,4’and8’ VARIOUS

Availablein26”DIAx1’,2’,4’ and8’ VARIOUS

Availablein28”DIAx8’ VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsHalf of the column is built with the selected diameter to the desired height and then paired with an identical construction of forms to create the column. Joints of the forms are secured with fit-up bolts.

Flanges on outside of forms allow for crane rigging assisting in placement of the column forms.Due to size of holes the use of a 5/8” flat washer is required.

STEEL ROUND COLUMN FORMAvailablein12”DIAx2’and8’ (HS) VARIOUS


Availablein22”DIAx2’,8’and9’6” VARIOUS

Availablein24”DIAx2’,8’ (HS) VARIOUS

Availablein27”DIAx1’, 2’, 4’and8’ VARIOUS


Availablein30”DIAx2’and8’ (HS) VARIOUS

Availablein32”DIAx4’and8’ VARIOUS

Availablein33”DIAx2’,8’and10’ VARIOUS

Availablein36”DIAx1’,9’6”and12’ VARIOUS

Availablein36”DIAx2’,4’and8’(HS) VARIOUS

Use Notes/ObservationsHalf of the column is built with the selected diameter to the desired height and then paired with an identical construction of forms to create the column. Joints of the forms are secured with fit-up bolts.

Flanges on outside of forms allow for crane rigging assisting in placement of the column forms.Due to size of holes the use of a 5/8” flat washer is required.Forms with the (HS) designation at the end of their description can be used in wall form applications to creat bullnosed ends. Holes in those forms align with those on the aluminum handset panels.

ROUND COLUMN FORM


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Use Notes/ObservationsUsed to connect the vertical pieces of the column form together and to join the two mirrored forms together to complete the cylindrical form.

The fit-up bolt and nut for round column forms and to attach round column forms to handset panels is 5/8” rather than 1/2”.

FIT-UP BOLT AND NUTFIT-UPBOLT5/8”x2” 3301350 .2LB

FIT-UPNUT5/8” 3301360 .04LB

Use Notes/ObservationsAllows for plumbing of the column. Commonly referred to as a turnbuckle

brace the Form Aligner Brace has a 5-1/2” adjustable length; when closed the length is 38-1/2” and 44” when open.

Two options for the use of the form aligner brace are 1) a single unit attaches to the top collar of the column form and then is attached to a 2x4 that is driven into the ground, 2) 2 form aligner braces are used, one at each end of the 2x4, one bolted to the top collar of the column form and the other staked into the ground

FORM ALIGNER BRACE 21105 8LB

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HANDSET WALL FORM · HANDSET 58 lb. (26.30kg) SYMONS 75 lb. (34.02kg) PATENT 86 lb. (39.00kg) 8’-0” head (1200 psi) 6’-8” head (1000 psi) HANDSET PATENT SYMONS NOTE: Pressure