Tools for plumbing and aligning and for stripping the formwork Lifting by crane Transporting, stacking and storing General Areas of use Framax Xlife plus combined with . . . Cleaning and care of your equipment Fall protection on the structure Article list 999811202 - 06/2024...
This booklet is aimed at all persons who will be work- This document can be used as general Instructions ing with the Doka product or system that it describes. for Assembly and Use (Method Statement) or be It contains information on the standard design for...
▪ It is strictly forbidden to weld Doka products – in par- ticular anchoring/tying components, suspension components, connector components and castings etc. – or otherwise subject them to heating.
Introduction User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Transporting, stacking and storing Symbols used ▪ The following symbols are used in this document: Observe all country-specific regulations applying to the handling of formwork and scaffolding. For system formwork the Doka slinging means stated in this DANGER booklet must be used –...
Every single project is unique and calls for individual- ▪ Execution planning ised solutions. When it comes to the forming opera- ▪ Cycle planning tions, the Doka team can help you with its consulting, ▪ Structure modelling/3D-planning planning and ancillary services in the field, enabling ▪ Assembly drawings you to carry out your project effectively, safely and reli- ▪...
The form ties are centered and can be operated wide spacing between form-ties (1.35 m apart) from one side, so the Framax Xlife plus system ena- saves up to twelve per cent of the costs for form-tie bles even faster forming of walls.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall formwork Section: Framax Xlife plus panel in detail Inter-panel connections Vertical stacking of panels Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus Length adjustment using closures 90 degree corners Acute & obtuse-angled corners...
➤ To separate the panels, use Framax transport bolts ➤ Fly the gang-form to its new location. and the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (see the section headed Transporting, stacking and storing). NOTICE Never use a sledge hammer to plumb and...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Erecting the opposing formwork: Engage the pouring platform with pre-installed end- of-platform sideguard (see the section Pouring plat- forms). Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form- work can be closed.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Pouring Stripping the formwork Permitted fresh-concrete pressure: NOTICE See the sections headed Framax Xlife plus panel in ➤ Comply with the stipulated stripping times. detail Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Where the gang-form has panel struts and a pouring platform attached to it, first attach this gang-form to the crane, and only then detach the floor anchorages of the panel struts.
Lifting by crane). ➤ To separate the panels, use Framax transport bolts ➤ Raise the gang-form by crane. and the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (see the section ➤ Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see headed Transporting, stacking and storing).
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Erecting the opposing formwork: WARNING No all-round guardrail system present on the Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form- pouring platform! work can be closed. Danger to life from fatal falls! ➤...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Pouring Stripping the formwork Permitted fresh-concrete pressure: NOTICE See the sections headed Framax Xlife plus panel in ➤ Comply with the stipulated stripping times. detail Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Where the gang-form has panel struts attached to it, first attach this gang-form to the crane, and only then detach the floor anchorages of the panel struts. 999811202 - 06/2024...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax Xlife plus panel in detail High load-bearing capacity Dimensionally stable, galvanised and powder-coated steel frame 9764-244-01 a ... 123 mm A Frame profile B Cross borehole C Continuous hardware slot for inter-panel connectors...
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A Integral handle 98112-368-02 WARNING Do not use these integrated handles as slinging C Framax Xlife plus panel C 0.90x3.30m (art. n° 589292500) points for crane-handling! E Framax Xlife plus panel 1.35x3.30m (art. n° 589291600) Danger of formwork dropping from crane! Manufactured between 2015 and 2018 (code ➤...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus System grid For details, see Article list 999811202 - 06/2024...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax Xlife plus panels Universal panels The heights and widths of the Framax Xlife plus panels The special hole pattern makes these panels particu- together result in a logical, advantageous incre- larly suitable for efficient forming of: ment-grid that makes this formwork highly flexible and ▪...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Inter-panel connections Inter-panel connections are easy with Framax quick acting clamps RU Framax quick acting clamp RU: permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN permitted shear force: 6.0 kN permitted moment: 0.5 kNm...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Filler inter-panel connection with Framax multi function clamp Framax multi function clamp: Joining the panels using the Framax multi function Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN clamp provides additional bracing of the gang-form (as Permitted shear force: 9.0 kN...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Bracing inter-panel connection with Framax aligning clamp Framax aligning clamp: Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN Permitted shear force: 6.0 kN Permitted moment: 1.5 kNm Values apply only when mounted on profile.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Panel bracing with Framax universal waling How to attach using the Framax wedge clamp or universal clamp 9727-454-01 A Framax universal waling B Framax wedge clamp or Universal clamp 5-10cm NOTICE Do not oil or grease wedged connections.
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98112-281-03 WRONG position of the universal waling: x ... single form-tie panel without bracing A Framax Xlife plus panels braced with a universal waling B Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70x2.70m C Framax universal waling + Framax wedge clamps D Framax aligning clamp...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Corner configuration with single form-tie Example with 3 single form-tie panels turned panels (example) on their sides a ... panels up to 1.35m wide A Framax universal waling 0.90m + Framax wedge clamps...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Vertical stacking of panels Framax quick acting clamp RU: Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN Permitted shear force: 6.0 kN Permitted moment: 0.5 kNm Framax multi function clamp: Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN Permitted shear force: 9.0 kN...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70m Formwork height: 405 cm with Framax multi function clamp Number of Framax multi function clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax multi function clamp 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 540 cm Formwork height: 590, 595, 600, 615, 630 and 675 cm Formwork height: 570 and 585 cm Formwork height: 705 and 720 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 725, 730, 735, 750 and 765 cm Formwork height: 810 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with Framax quick acting clamp RU Formwork height: 435 and 450 cm Number of Framax quick acting clamps RU needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax quick acting clamp RU 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 480 and 495 cm Formwork height: 570 and 585 cm Formwork height: 540 cm Formwork height: 590, 595, 600, 615 and 630 cm 999811202 - 06/2024...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 675 cm Formwork height: 705 and 720 cm The third universal waling at the first panel joint is only needed if inter- mediate platforms are to be used. The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 725, 730 and 735 cm Formwork height: 750 and 765 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 810 cm 999811202 - 06/2024...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork with Framax aligning clamp Formwork height: 540 cm Number of Framax aligning clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax aligning clamp 0.30 - 0.55m 0.60 - 1.35 m 2.70m...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax Xlife plus panel 3.00m Formwork height: 390 and 435 cm with Framax multi function clamp Number of Framax multi function clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax multi function clamp 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 485, 490, 495, 510 and 525 cm Formwork height: 600 and 615 cm Formwork height: 570 cm The topmost universal waling is not needed if a light pouring platform made of single brackets (Framax bracket 90) is to be used.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 630, 645, 660 and 675 cm Formwork height: 735 and 765 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used. Formwork height: 650, 655, 660, 675, 680, 685, 690,...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork with Framax quick acting clamp RU Formwork height: 465 and 480 cm Number of Framax quick acting clamps RU needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax quick acting clamp RU 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 570 cm Formwork height: 600 and 630 cm Formwork height: 600 and 615 cm Formwork height: 630, 645, 660 and 675 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 650, 655, 660, 675, 680, 685, 690, Formwork height: 735 and 765 cm 705 and 720 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with Framax aligning clamp Formwork height: 570 cm Number of Framax aligning clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax aligning clamp 0.30 - 0.55m 0.60 - 1.35m 2.70m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m Formwork height: 420 and 465 cm with Framax multi function clamp Number of Framax multi function clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax multi function clamp 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 515, 520, 525, 540 and 555 cm Formwork height: 630 and 645 cm Formwork height: 600 cm The topmost universal waling is not needed if a light pouring platform made of single brackets (Framax bracket 90) is to be used.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 690 and 705 cm Formwork height: 710, 715, 720, 735 and 750 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used. The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with Framax quick acting clamp RU Formwork height: 795 cm Number of Framax quick acting clamps RU needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax quick acting clamp RU 0.30 - 0.55 m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 495 and 510 cm Formwork height: 600 cm Formwork height: 515, 520, 525, 540 and 555 cm Formwork height: 630 and 645 cm 999811202 - 06/2024...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 660 cm Formwork height: 710, 715, 720, 735 and 750 cm Formwork height: 690 and 705 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 795 cm 999811202 - 06/2024...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with Framax aligning clamp Formwork height: 600 cm Number of Framax aligning clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint Width of upright panels Framax aligning clamp 0.30 - 0.55m 0.60 - 1.35m 2.70m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork 999811202 - 06/2024...
Thanks to their large anchoring sleeves, the panels can be inclined on one or both sides, and be mismatched. Close-up of the Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0 Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0: ▪ can be operated from one side ▪...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Adjusting to the wall thickness Wall thicknesses of between 15.0 cm and 40.0 cm, in 1 cm increments Setting the form tie Standard position of the stop cylinder ➤ Remove the spring clip.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Securing the distance Tying the panels The Framax Xlife plus form ties do not need any jacket NOTICE tubes. For this reason, at least the upper form-tie points Before each use, spray the concrete-contact-...
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Disengage the distance protector (slacken the screw, width across flats 24) and pivot it clear. ➤ Unscrew the Framax Xlife plus form tie with the Fra- max Xlife plus ratchet or an impact wrench. E Framax Xlife plus distance protector NG ➤...
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If the parking bolt is used on its own (without A Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mm form-tie nut), secure it in the top insertion posi- B Anchoring sleeve inside the Framax Xlife plus panel tion with a spring cotter. C Sealing disc 20/43 20.0/26.5 ➤...
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90 degree corners A Threaded part of the Screw sleeve 20.0 D Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mm E Anchoring sleeve inside the Framax Xlife plus panel F Tie rod 20.0mm G Super plate 20.0 B The threaded part of the screw sleeve remains in the concrete.
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Note: For thicker walls and when special requirements apply for the tie point, use the Doka tie rod system 20.0. For more information on making watertight form-tie points, see the 'Doka form ties for spe- cial requirements' User Information booklet.
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Framax Xlife plus form ties 20.0 are needed in the following positions: - on the top horizontal panel up to a panel width of 0.90m - in the top form-tie points of the Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m (not vertically stacked) NOTICE 2 Framax head anchors 15-40cm must be mounted for every 2.70m width of gang-form!
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Acts as a visible closure. ➤ Remove concrete burr (e.g. with Countersink concrete D12-35mm). ➤ Push a Framax Xlife plus plug into the form tie hole at each end. 98112-324-01 A Framax Xlife plus plug 38mm a ... 30 cm Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm b ...
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Acts as closure for form-tie points made with the fair- faced concrete cone 87mm for fair-faced concrete qual- ity. ➤ Use the Framax Xlife plus cone spanner to remove the Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mm. A Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mm W Water side...
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Use a hammer to tap each sealing plug into the form- ➤ Use a tie rod to push the Framax Xlife plus plug DW tie hole until flush (smaller opening: blue sealing 24mm approximately 6 cm into the form-tie hole.
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➤ Clean the inside of the form-tie hole. ➤ Use a tie rod to push the Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with hole at least 8 cm into the form-tie hole. KarPox adhesive ▪ Epoxy-resin-based 2-component adhesive for structural loads.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Drinking-water-compatible seal Smooth an epoxy-resin adhesive with approval for drinking-water applications over the sealed form-tie hole *) to obtain a surface that is drinking-water-com- patible (drinking-water tanks, for example). *) usable in all sealing situations shown here...
- 1 Framax fitting timber 2cm Closures: 0 - 15 cm 98112-268-02 A Framax aluminium closure or Framax Xlife plus aluminium clo- A Framax moulded timber 27mm (for 27mm formwork sheet) or sure 3.00m / Framax fitting timber Framax moulded timber 21mm (for 21mm formwork sheet) or...
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The max. width of the closure panel depends on the panel height and must not be exceeded. Pour height 2.70 m A Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width of 0.45m) B Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70x3.30m C Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 D Framax quick acting clamp RU A Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
... 30 cm The hole drilled in the inside corner enables a vertical stacking con- nection to be made using universal fixing bolts + super plates. A Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm or Framax Xlife inside corner Outside formwork...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax outside corner Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside corner Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b) 15 cm 0.45m (45 cm) >15 - 20 cm 0.50m (50 cm) >20 - 25 cm...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside When striking the formwork, separate the corner gang-form at the Framax outside corner (remove the connectors on one side of the Fra- max outside corner).
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The outside corner is assembled on the flat, at ground Vertical repositioning of the Framax Xlife plus out- level. side corner: ➤ Lay the Framax Xlife plus panel and the Framax Xlife plus outside corner 10/10cm on squared timbers 10/10 cm. 98112-328-01 A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm...
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Note: Seal off the unused holes in the formwork sheet of the Universal panels with Framax plugs R 24.5. Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside corner Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b) 15 cm 0.45m (45 cm)
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Situation 2 Situation 1 Situation 2 A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m - 0.60m C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
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Situation 2 Situation 1 Situation 2 A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m - 0.60m C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
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A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m (with Framax Xlife plus outs. cor- ner 10/10cm: 0.60m) C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
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A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m (with Framax Xlife plus outs. cor- ner 10/10cm: 0.60m) C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
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If the wall sections are short it is advisable to brace the inside corner with a universal corner waling. Wall thickness up to 30 cm Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the straight wall Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b) 15 cm 0.75m (75 cm)
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Wall thickness up to 40 cm Note: If the wall sections are short it is advisable to brace the inside corner with a universal corner waling. Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the straight wall Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b) >30 - 40 cm...
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E Framax Xlife plus panel F Doka tie rod system 20.0 (A form tie is only needed in this position if a Framax Xlife plus panel with a width of 1.35m is used as a connecting panel (G).) G Connecting panel H Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0...
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2.70 m 3.00 m A Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m or 0.90m 3.30 m B Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width of 0.45m) F Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 G Framax quick acting clamp RU H Framax multi function clamp Multi-purpose waling WS10 Top50 1.75m...
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Framax triangular ledge has to be used. C Framax Xlife plus panel 0.90m D Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width of 0.30m) E Closure 0 - 10 cm (Framax aluminium closure / Framax fitting timber) F Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0...
... 0.8 cm D Closure (Framax aluminium closure / Framax fitting timber) A Framax hinged inside corner I galv. E Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) B Framax hinged inside corner I Note: C Framax hinged outside corner A galv.
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A Framax hinged outside corner A B Framax hinged inside corner I C Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m D Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) E Framax Xlife plus panel F Closure 8 cm G Framax multi function clamp...
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60° 98112 3 - 32-04 ▪ When forming thin walls, if necessary install the Framax Xlife plus form ties (H) from the outside! 98112 3 - 32-03 a ... 30 cm A Framax hinged outside corner A B Framax hinged inside corner I C Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m...
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- 3 -01 180° a ... 30 cm B Framax hinged inside corner I D Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) E Framax Xlife plus panel F Closure 8 cm G Framax multi function clamp H Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus Framax universal waling 0.90m...
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I; Inter panel-connection, see the table 'Number of con- nectors needed in the hinged outside corner') B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.30m - 0.75m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) D Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0...
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I; Inter panel-connection, see the table 'Number of con- nectors needed in the hinged outside corner') B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.30m - 0.75m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) D Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0...
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Shaft formwork Inside formwork The Framax-stripping corner I is used to form right- angled inside corners in the shaft. With it, the entire shaft formwork unit is detached from the wall in one piece and then repositioned by crane.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Vertical stacking of Framax stripping corners I Position of closures (fitting timbers) in the inside shaft formwork: ▪ ➤ whenever possible, not directly next to the stripping Connect the bottom stripping corner to the framed corners formwork panel.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Operating the Framax stripping corner I with Operating the Framax stripping spindle I with ratchet stripping spindle ➤ Screw a Tie-rod 15.0mm into the Weldable coupler Assembly 15.0 of the ratchet.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Operation of the Framax stripping corner I Lifting by crane hydraulic Framax lifting hook With the Framax stripping cylinder I, formwork up to 5.40 m high can be erected and stripped hydraulically.
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Max. closure width between the single form-tie panels: 15 cm with Framax multi function clamp NOTICE Position Framax wedge clamps close to the Framax Xlife plus tie and close to the outside corner. x ... inter-panel joint A Inter-panel connection...
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... shaft width on the outside = max. 2.10 m A Framax stripping corner I B Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel) C Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m - 0.75m D Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
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(hydrostatic) 80 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m - 0.60m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
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(hydrostatic) 80 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m - 0.60m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
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(hydrostatic) 60 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.60m or 0.75m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
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(hydrostatic) 60 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel); Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.60m or 0.75m C Framax Xlife plus panel (max.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Shaft for use of self-compacting concrete NOTICE For use of self-compacting concrete (SCC), note the following: For bracing across the entire width of the shaft, use a single, full-length waling (instead of two or more universal walings)!
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Inter-panel connections for increased tensile loads As a rule, only 2 clamps are needed per 2.70 m, 3 clamps per 3.00 m and 3 clamps per 3.30 m form- work height as a tension link between the panels.
8112 -20 -0 A Framax universal waling B Framax universal fixing bolt + Super plate 15.0 C Framax Xlife plus panel (panel width > 0.30m) D Doka tie rod system Framax universal waling: Permitted moment: 5.2 kNm Framax universal fixing bolt: permitted tensile force in the cross borehole of the Framax Xlife plus panel: 25.0 kN...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Required numbers of Framax stop-end waler Position of stop-end waler tie: ties panel upright panel on its side Panels upright Panel height 2.70 m 3.00 m 3.30 m Panels on their sides Panel width 0.30 m - 0.60 m...
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A Framax Xlife universal panel 0.90m B Framax universal fixing bolt + Super plate 15.0 The universal panels are mounted using universal fix- C Framax Xlife plus panel (panel width > 0.30m) ing bolts and Super plates 15.0. Required numbers of universal fixing bolts + Stop-ends with joint-sealing tapes Super plates 15.0:...
Wall step of 10 cm 8112 225 8112 -305-01 A Framax Xlife plus panel a ... 30 cm B Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0 b ... 10 cm C Timber brace C Framax wedge clamp D Framax universal waling 0.90m In-line connections E Super plate 15.0 + Framax universal fixing bolt 10-25cm...
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Wall step from 35 to 90 cm a ... 35 to 90 cm, in 5 cm increments b ... 30 cm A Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm or Framax Xlife inside corner B Framax universal corner waling C Framax wedge clamp E Super plate 15.0 + Framax universal fixing bolt...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus 999811202 - 06/2024...
A Stop-end formwork (see the section headed Stop-end formwork) a ... wall thickness (> 45 and up to 60 cm) B Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 45-60cm b ... 1.35 m X1 ... 1 additional clamp C Framax quick acting clamp RU X2 ...
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Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 1 Situation 2 A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner; Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used) B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m / 0.90m C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
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(acting on max, hydr static) whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner; Inter-panel connection, see the section on the outside corner used) B Framax Xlife plus panel 0.75m / 0.90m C Framax Xlife plus panel (no 1.35m or 3.00m wide panel!)
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Window and door openings Window and door box-outs can be formed quickly and stripped out non-destructively with box-out clamps. Planks are fixed in the box-out clamps by means of the integrated star grip nuts.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Plumbing accessories ▪ The values apply where the wind pressure w 0.65 kN/m . This results in a peak velocity pressure = 0.5 kN/m (102 km/h) where c = 1.3. The...
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(plumbing struts). Example: Use with plumbing strut a ... diam. 26 mm b ... diam. 18 mm (suitable for Doka express anchors) c ... diam. 28 mm d ... diam. 18 mm (suitable for Doka express anchors) Anchoring the footplate The Doka express anchor can be re-used many times over.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Panel struts Product features: ▪ Can be telescoped in 8 cm increments ▪ Fine adjustment by screw-thread ▪ All parts are captively integrated - including the tel- escopic tube (has safety stop to prevent dropout)
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Eurex 60 550 used as a shoring & Example of a possible combination of type 2 plumbing accessory As the Doka plumbing strut Eurex 60 550 - fitted with the appropriate accessories - this prop can also be used for shoring high wall formwork.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Pouring platforms Xsafe plus platform can be quickly readied for use, and make concreting both easy and safe. These pre-assembled, fold-out working platforms with their integral side railings, self-closing man- hole lids and integrable ladders are ready for imme- diate use and greatly improve workplace safety.
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Detach the 4-part lifting chain. ➤ The securing hooks latch into place automatically. Attach a 4-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m) to the platform and hoist it towards the form- Do a sight-check to make sure that the secur- work.
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98112-294-04 E Xsafe plus ladder starter piece A Hinged pins of the Xsafe plus telescopic ladder F Function profile of the Framax Xlife plus panel ▪ G Spring cotter of the Xsafe plus ladder starter piece Check that both hinged pins are inserted right way round! ▪...
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Raising upright / laying down: Framax Xlife plus panels 0.60m are used at the top for vertical stacking. - Use Framax Xlife plus panels 0.60m at the bottom for vertical stacking. Other possible areas of use for the Framax pouring platform U: ▪...
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Close the decking with the tilt-back board. Lifting the platform onto the formwork: Transporting, stacking and storing ➤ Attach a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m) to the pouring platform and hoist it towards the formwork. Single collapsed...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax pouring platform O 1.25/2.70m A pre-assembled, foldable, ready-to-use platform, 1.25 m wide, for convenient and safe working. A Tilt-back board Preparing the pouring platform: ➤ Tilt up the guard rails and lock them in position.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Sideguards on exposed platform- Fix the pouring platform to the top of the formwork. ends On pouring platforms that do not completely encircle the structure, suitable sideguards must be placed across exposed end-of-platform zones.
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Pouring platforms with single brackets Deck-boards and guardrail boards: Per 1 metre Preconditions for use: length of platform, 0.9 m of deck-boards and 0.6 m guardrail boards are needed (site-provided). Observe all applicable safety regulations.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Sideguards on exposed platform- Possible ways of fixing to upright panels ends On pouring platforms that do not completely encircle the structure, suitable sideguards must be placed across exposed end-of-platform zones.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Erection sequence Install the handrail posts and safety barrier (see the section headed Framax bracket 90). NOTICE ▪ For working at heights that cannot be reached from the floor, use a suitable ele- vated platform (e.g.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Assembling towers in the upright The Alu beam fork H20 (A) is a helpful tool for inserting the guardrail boards. ➤ Pre-assemble the gang-form face-down on a pre- pared flat area (see the section headed Inter-panel connections).
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Assembly procedure for high formwork Mount the top guardrail board. ➤ Pre-assemble gang-forms face-down on an assem- bly area. ➤ Install the attachment point (lifting ring) for personal fall-arrest system.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Opposing guardrail ➤ If there are work platforms mounted on one side of the Tilt the safety barrier outward. formwork only, then a fall-protection barrier must be mounted to the opposing formwork.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Lifting by crane NOTICE ▪ Note the necessary minimum distance of 100 cm from platform decking to top of rail- ing! ▪ When Handrail posts XP 1.20m and guard- rail boards are used to construct the safety...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Handrail post 1.10m Make sure that the 4-part chain is in the right posi- tion: ▪ Placing down onto the form-ply side ▪ Picking up from this position 9764-481-03 ▪ Placing down onto the back- face of the formwork (e.g.
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork at the edge of the structure Installation: ➤ Remove the nailing cone from the bridge edge beam anchor. a ... min. 11.0 up to max. 14.0 cm d ... min. 20 cm A Bridge edge beam anchor 15.0...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax panel strut connector I Note: The position can differ from case to case. (Distance as panel bracing ≠ span as handrail post) The Framax panel strut connector I is for connecting...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Installation of panel struts: NOTICE ➤ Pin strut into panel strut connector. ▪ A mounted-ahead façade scaffold is neces- sary for work at the structure edge! ▪ For working at heights that cannot be reached from the floor, use a suitable ele- vated platform (e.g.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ ➤ Use a wedge to tighten the formwork against the Continue lining up further gang-forms in this way, wall/slab. and link them together (see the section headed Inter- panel connections).
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Erecting the opposing formwork: Hook Protective grating XP 0.60m into position and retract Xsafe plus counter railing. NOTICE ▪ Observe the sequence for erecting the opposing formwork! ▪ Start at the second-last gang-form!
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Pouring Permitted fresh-concrete pressure: See the sections headed Framax Xlife plus panel in detail Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus. Observe the following guidelines: ▪ The section headed 'Pressure of fresh concrete on...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Ladder system Assembly The Ladder system XS permits safe vertical access to and from the intermediate platforms and pouring plat- forms: ▪ Preparing the formwork when attaching/detaching the formwork to/from the crane tackle ➤...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Fixing the ladder Mount the Securing barrier XS to the ladder, with fix- ing hooks and wing-nuts. to the top Connector XS wall formwork ➤ Pull out the push-in pin, and pivot the two securing hooks out of the way.
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Permanently fixed ladder extension Attach the Ladder cage XS to the next available ➤ rung. Attach further ladder cages, in each case to the Insert the Ladder extension XS 2.30m into the next available rung.
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Items needed Exit onto an intermediate platform Basic rule: Formwork height Connectors + ladder 2.70- >3.75- >5.85- ▪ The number of Connectors XS wall formwork and 3.75 m 5.85 m 8.10 m...
Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Tools for plumbing and aligning and for stripping the formwork Framax stripping tool NOTICE In preparation for plumbing and aligning or The Framax stripping tool is for detaching the framed stripping, secure the panel or gang-form so formwork from the hardened concrete.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax stripping aid The Framax stripping aid is for detaching a framed panel from the hardened concrete by pressing against the neighbouring panel. NOTICE ▪ Disengage framed panel uniformly to avoid damaging the function profiles! ▪...
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Lifting by crane Framax lifting hook Safe crane-handling of Framax Xlife plus is possible using the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m and the Framax lifting hook. The lifting hook locks automatically after being hung into place.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Position of the lifting hooks Gang-form - three (or more) panels upright: Note: The positions of the lifting hooks shown here also apply for vertically stacked gang-forms. Single panel: Panels up to 60cm wide...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Xsafe plus lifting waler Assembling tool For operation of the lifting hook on upright formwork by The Xsafe plus lifting waler is for repositioning gang- operator on ground level. forms with Xsafe platform system plus - version with Xsafe plus platform walings.
8112 300 1 A Framax Xlife plus stacking cone I B Framax Xlife plus stacking cone C Framax Xlife plus form-tie nuts I 20.0 The stacking cones stop the panels slipping. Strap the whole stack together tightly with strapping tape.
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Framax transport bolts for hoisting stacks of panels and individual panels. 98112-284-01 The Doka 4-part chain 3.20m can be adjusted to the A Framax transport gear (consisting of 4 round slings) centre-of-gravity position by shortening the length of B Chain suspension gear or Doka 4-part chain 3.20m...
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The Framax transport bolts (A) , in combination with the ➤ Use Framax transport bolts to lay the framed panel Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (B) , are for moving panels flat on squared timbers 20x20 cm either individually or in stacks.
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Storage and transport device for small items. The forks can be inserted under either the broadside or To make the Doka skeleton transport box easier to load the narrowside of the containers. and unload, one of its sidewalls can be opened.
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Max. n° of units on top of one another Outdoors (on the site) Indoors Different items in the Doka multi-trip transport box can Floor gradients up to 3% Floor gradients up to 1% be kept separate with the Multi-trip transport box par-...
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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m and Using Doka stacking pallets as transport devices 1.20x0.80m Lifting by crane Storage and transport device for long items. NOTICE ▪ Multi-trip packaging items must be lifted individually.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Doka accessory box Doka accessory box as transport devices Lifting by crane Storage and transport device for small items. NOTICE ▪ Multi-trip packaging items must be lifted individually. ▪ Use suitable lifting chains: - e.g.
General User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General Areas of use Bottom joist Foundation formwork Number of Framax head Framax Xlife plus panel (on its side) anchors 1.35x3.30m 1.35x3.00m 0.30 up to 0.90x3.30m 0.30 up to 0.90x3.00m 0.30 up to 1.35x2.70m...
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General Framax Xlife plus combined with . . . Climbing formwork MF240 Doka automatic climbing formwork Climbing formwork MF240 proves its versatility on all With their modular design concept, these crane-inde- tall structures. The formwork and climbing scaffold are...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Doka supporting construction frames Supporting construction frame "Universal" The Doka supporting construction frames also enable the sturdy Framax Xlife plus panels to be used as sin- gle-sided wall formwork. Supporting construction frame "Variable" 8112 345 2 A Waling WU14 for supporting construction frame B Multi-purpose walings WS10 Top50 2.00m...
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General Cleaning and care of your equipment Release agents Cleaning Doka-Trenn or Doka-OptiX is applied using the Doka NOTICE release-agent sprayer. ▪ Immediately after pouring: - Remove any blobs of concrete from the back-face of the formwork, using water (without any added sand).
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Concrete scraper Anchoring-sleeve cleaner For removing any concrete remnants, we recommend Clean the form-tie sleeve with the Framax Xlife plus using a Double scraper Xlife and a spatula. anchoring sleeve cleaner. ➤ Snap the anchoring sleeve cleaner on to the Framax Xlife plus ratchet and turn the cleaner in the sleeve.
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General Care ▪ No hammer-blows to the frame profiles 9727-013 ▪ Do not use nails on the formwork that are longer than 60 mm 9727-012 A max. l=60 mm ▪ Never push over panels or allow them to fall 98030-335-01 ▪...
General User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Fall protection on the structure Xsafe edge protection XP Handrail clamp S ▪ ▪ Attached with screw-on shoe, railing clamp, hand- Attached with integral clamp rail-post shoe or Step bracket XP ▪...
User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Article list [kg] Article N° Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70x3.30m 521.5 589290600 Framax Xlife plus panel 1.35x1.35m 114.0 589267600 Framax Xlife plus panel 1.35x3.30m 273.0 589291600 Framax Xlife plus panel 0.90x1.35m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Framax Xlife plus frame hole plug 32mm NG 0.004 589280500 Framax Xlife plus ins. corner C 30/30cm 3.30m 126.0 589299000 Framax Xlife plus ins. corner C 30/30cm 2.70m 95.5 589239000...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Framax hinged outside corner A galv. 3.30m 64.0 588975000 Framax stripping cylinder I NG2 30.0 588980500 Framax hinged outside corner A galv. 2.70m 52.8 588942000 Framax-Ausschalzylinder I NG2 Framax hinged outside corner A galv.
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Article list User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Framax universal fixing bolt 10-25cm 0.69 583002000 Framax head anchor 15-40cm 4.2 588969000 Framax-Universalverbinder 10-25cm Length: 72 - 81 cm Framax head anchor 15-100cm 6.1 588970000...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Eurex 60 550 Universal dismantling tool 3.7 582768000 Eurex 60 550 Universal-Lösewerkzeug depending on length, comprising: Galvanised (A) Plumbing strut Eurex 60 550 42.5 582658000 Length: 75.5 cm...
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Article list User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Scaffold tube connection 0.27 584375000 Xsafe plus platform 2.70m with side railing 189.0 586401000 Gerüstrohranschluss Xsafe plus-Bühne 2,70m mit Seitengeländer Galvanised Steel parts galvanised Height: 7 cm...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Xsafe plus supporting strut EB 8.0 586412500 Handrail post XP 1.20m 4.1 586460000 Xsafe plus-Stützenstrebe EB Geländersteher XP 1,20m Galvanised Galvanised Length: 91 - 99 cm...
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Article list User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Handrail clamp S 11.5 580470000 Doka 4-part chain 3.20m 15.0 588620000 Schutzgeländerzwinge S Doka-Vierstrangkette 3,20m Galvanised Follow the directions in the "Opera- ting Instructions"! Height: 123 - 171 cm Framax transport bolt 1.9 588621000...
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Article list User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Framax assembling tool 4.2 588678000 Framax Xlife plus tie rod 20.0 15-30cm 2.7 589324000 Framax-Montagestange Length: 70 cm Framax Xlife plus tie rod 20.0 25-40cm 3.1 589325000...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Screw sleeve 20.0 0.03 584386000 Fibre concrete plug 24mm 0.02 588922000 Schraubhülse 20,0 Faserbetonstopfen 24mm Grey Yellow Length: 20 cm Diameter: 3.1 cm Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with hole 0.004 589223000...
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Article list User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Ladder system XS Securing barrier XS 4.9 588669000 Sicherungsschranke XS Galvanised Connector XS wall formwork 20.8 588662000 Length: 80 cm Anschluss XS Wandschalung Galvanised Width: 89 cm Height: 63 cm Ladder cage XS 1.00m...
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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Doka multi-trip transport box 1.20x0.80x0.41m 42.5 583009000 Doka-Mehrwegcontainer 1,20x0,80x0,41m Galvanised Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m 41.0 586151000 Doka-Stapelpalette 1,55x0,85m Galvanised Height: 77 cm Doka stacking pallet 1.20x0.80m 38.0 583016000...
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70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly efficient dis- than 6000. tribution network which ensures that equipment and www.doka.com/framax-xlife-plus Doka GmbH | Josef Umdasch Platz 1 | 3300 Amstetten | Austria | T +43 7472 605-0 | F +43 7472 66430 | info@doka.com | www.doka.com 999811202 - 06/2024...
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