Airodek

Airodek
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Airodek

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Airodek is a lightweight soffit formwork system by RMD Kwikform, designed for ease in assembly, transportation, storage, and maintenance. With over 60 years of experience, the system meets diverse construction needs and ensures customer satisfaction through a global network.

System Options
Airodek offers three variants: Props and Panels, Panels with Deck Beams and Dropheads, and a Skeletal System. These variants are designed for easy assembly and disassembly, enhancing safety and efficiency. The Airodek Crown allows simultaneous placement of up to four panels, improving stability and safety.

Features and Benefits
The system is lightweight, reducing labor costs and construction time. Components like aluminium panels and adjustable props minimize weight and part count, lowering costs. The design prevents panels from being easily dislodged, enhancing site safety.

Erection and Dismantling
Erection involves adjusting props, positioning panels, and using temporary props for support. Dismantling is simplified with a quick-strike pin for easy panel removal. Detailed guidance ensures safety and efficiency.

Components
Components include props, panels, decking beams, and guardrail accessories, designed for specific functions and ease of use. They are lightweight and easy to assemble, contributing to system efficiency.

Conclusion
Airodek offers a versatile and efficient soffit formwork solution, focusing on simplicity, safety, and cost-effectiveness, suitable for various construction projects.
Specifications
Technical specifications include weights for infill brackets (2.02 Kg) and support blocks (0.81 Kg). It details allowable working loads for props with a maximum out-of-plumb of 1.5° and up to 25mm eccentricity of loading, as well as for concentric loading.

Procedures
The document outlines the use of Airodek panels and drophead systems for supporting concrete slabs, specifying 3m and 2.4m deck beams for slab depths up to 300mm and 500mm respectively. It describes the process of striking panels and props, and the use of Alshor Plus and Rapidshor systems.

Norms and Standards
References to BS 5975: 1982 standards emphasize stability and adequate fixity at the system's head, noting it is not free-standing when loaded.

Recommendations
Recommendations include ensuring proper restraint and support for slab edges using Rapidshor and Alshor Plus systems, and the use of independent towers and restraint units for additional stability.

Key Data from Tables and Diagrams
Tables show allowable working loads for different slab depths and panel sizes. Diagrams illustrate support system layouts, including deck beams, infill beams, and handrails.

Contact Information
Contact details for RMD Kwikform offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South America, and South Africa are provided for further inquiries.
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Catalog excerpts

Airodek-2

team comprisingtheskills, experienceand energy of over countries. Totallydiversein nationality, culture, language and background. Totally united High quality design and material specification makes versatile, soffitformwork system, suitablefor a range of concrete slabs up toa depth of Ai rodek i s th e n ew I i ghtwei ght soffi t formwork system from RMD Kwikform. The development of Ai rodek is based on a singleprinciple- simplicity. Airodek has been designed for easy assembly, transportation, storage and maintenance. This product is the result of over 60 years experiencegained on major projects...

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Airodek pand and drcphead Thedrophead unitconnectsto panels and deck beams to be removed leavingtheslab Airodek's unique adjustable temporary prop is used for both erection and dismantling of panels. The innovative claw prevents accidental dislodging of thetemporary prop from Water Point Apartments Meadowbank, Australia The Airodek system comprises of threevariants: The panels aresupported bythecrowns and props. The whole system is struck oncetheconcrete has gained sufficient strength. Urban Workshop Unique design ofth Crown with long reach claws, panels simultaneously, providing on site operatives...

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methods provide record breaking on-site productivity. lightweightaluminium panels 30% less weight and 40% fewer parts than conventional steel props and timber, and 25% less weightthan other systems using primary beamsand panels. All of which saves ti me, labour and conjunction with the Ai rodek C rown, to provi de a su pport situation where other supports, like props, would be handrail post provides rapid Airodek issimpleand fast to erect and dismantle, reducing labour costs and construction times. With lightweightaluminium panels and minimal components, a single operator can easily handle al...

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airodek- panels temporary prop. Lift and hookthenextpanel onto columns beforeloading length, position props and spacethem apart with props with gate I egs. Ensure that the quick strike 4 Place prop under corner of panel, raise next panel temporary prop. 5 Place prop under other position next panel and temporary prop. # Position self locking handrail posts as required. 8 After removing handrail quick-strikepin will unload infillsfrom make-up areas props on front edge of adjacent panels. Ensure handles supportingthe panel by half a turn to lower them from the soffit. Remove A rodek props from the...

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A rodek drophead pan> notched around prop h plate, maximisingreus dropheads, deck beams Quick strip support system results in higher re-use of panels and beams, reducing the total amount of soffit formwork required. prevents accidental striking. Airodek panels and beams areerected from below the soffit, eliminating safely hazards of erecting panels from above. Thestrikingplateon Arodek dropheads is capa ble of being set or released from either side Cantilever beam arrangement ensures safe and secure edge slab support and access. Airodek Deck Beams aredesigned with plastic upstands, which provi...

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deck beams Deck Beam onto 3 Lift Deck Beam into locate oppositeend ofthe beam ontotheclawofthe adjacent drophead. 1 E reet support system to required level. Add head Position drophead onto SleeveClip. Ensure head is panels adjacentto dropheads and locate into castellati ons of Deck Beam. Position Airodek panels locate infill beam onto Deck Beam adjacentto panels in make up areas. Position infill beams square to'lower' infill toeboards where Raise safety catch and systematically rel ease load in panels/deck beams using thedrophead strikeplate. Stripfrom onemakeup area toinitially free adjacent...

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Traditional timber secondaryjoistsupportsystems can combinewith Airodek quick strip equipment, maximising load capadtywhi 1st reducing the total amount of soffit formwork required. Airodek deck beams comeinthreelengths- 3000mm, 2400mm and 1800mm, tosuitthe grid of many popular shoring systems, providing a mera economical design byreducinglhe number of supports; and support components, subsequently reducing erection times. Kwikform GTX soffit beam isa standard ti mber secondary RMD Kwikform GTX soffit beams have enhanced strength and durability over traditional timber al I owing increased support...

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skeletal 3 Lift Deck Beam into horizontal position and locate opposite end of the beam onto the claw of the adjacent drophead. 2 Hook and ‘hang’ Deck Beam onto upstand of drophead. erection 1 Erect support system to required level. Add head adaptor if required. Position drophead onto support and secure with Sleeve Clip. Ensure head is in the correct orientation. Slide the striking plate to its required position. Ensure safety catch is engaged. Drophead is set for use. 4 Position GTX soffit beams at required centres between castellations of Deck Beams. (Positions are available on a 150mm module)....

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HD Crown and Sleeve Clip An aluminium framework with 9mm thick phenolic faced hardwood plywood inlaid intotheframe. CapaUeof being used for concrete decks upto450mm thick. Timber Support Bracket This unitwill clip intoa crown adjacenttoa wall. Atimber beam can be placed on top with a strip of plywood to completethe infill area between the panel and the wall. ADX20011 Airodek Prop Head Timber Support Props aresupplied with a painted bandtoallowspeedyand accurate assembly of gates and legs. Allows the quick release of theapplied load in the props by loweringthepanel and inner section oftheprop...

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Decking Beams Airodek Deck Beams locate onto crowns/dropheads and provide support and alignment to the panels. ADX33000 Airodek Decking Beam - 3000mm ADX32400 Airodek Decking Beam - 2400mm ADX31800 Airodek Decking Beam - 1800mm With 70mm stripping facility for use on slabs which require backpropping, or early removal of the panels and beams. ADX30003 Airodek Drophead Panel 1800mm ADX30004 Airodek Drophead Panel 900mm Infill Bracket & Support Block The Airodek Infill Brackets Support Block is for use in conjunction with the Airodek Crown, to providea support for Aluminium or timber beams in a...

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