Slimshore – Formwork Soldiers
Our Slimshore Formwork Soldiers (also known as “Strongbacks”) come in a complete range of sizes, and as the lite system is very strong and robust it is often utilised for propping as well as for formwork uses.
We can supply all necessary components as well as push pull props and the Frami Formwork Panel System as an alternative.
Formwork equipment like soldiers & propping soldiers are also known as:
- Superslims
- Slimshore
- Slimlite
- Strongbacks
- Support props
Formwork soldiers are typically used for:
- Needling
- Pinning
- Formwork
- Propping facade retention & basement support
Talk to us today to request additional help and obtain more information about Formwork Soldiers.
| Description | Weight |
|---|---|
| kg | |
| 0.09m Packer Unit | 7.3 |
| 0.36m Soldier | 11.9 |
| 0.54m Soldier | 15.2 |
| 0.72m Soldier | 18.7 |
| 0.90m Soldier | 22.0 |
| 1.8m Soldier | 38.8 |
| 2.7m Soldier | 55.4 |
| 3.6m Soldier | 72.2 |
Formwork Soldiers can be connected end to end using a 4no. or 6no. M16x40 Bolted joint, depending on the required strength. The soldiers can be used as Prop units, Raking shores, Needle Beams and more.
Typical Formwork Soldiers Applications
| Key Permissible Properties | |
|---|---|
| Moment Capacity | 42.5 kNm |
| Shear Capacity | 216.5 kN |
| Axial Capacity (@ 4m) | 232 kN |
| 4no Bolted Joint – Moment | 15.5 kNm |
| 4no Bolted Joint – Tension | 167 kN |
| 6no Bolted Joint – Moment | 20.5 kNm |
| 6no Bolted Joint – Tension | 275 kN |
| Key Section Properties | |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | S355 |
| Net Selection Area | 2010.8 mm2 |
| Net Iyy | 1851 cm4 |
| Net Izz | 551.9 cm4 |
