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1 Concrete Formwork Systems

Victory Bear is proud to introduce K-FORM North America Proven by a decade of use in the United Kingdom, K-FORM is an all-in-one screed rail and concrete forming

K-FORM outperforms steel and wood formwork in most aspects of application, and can be used in many locations (such as gas stations) where steel or wood formwork

It s so easy to put down, it does two jobs at once, and we could not get the work done as fast as we do without K-Form.

2 Victory Bear is proud to introduce K-FORM North America Proven by a decade of use in the United Kingdom, K-FORM is an all-in-one screed rail and concrete forming system. Simple to use, K-FORM saves time and labor costs by allowing you to pour more concrete per day and finish the job faster. K-FORM outperforms steel and wood formwork in most aspects of application, and can be used in many locations (such as gas stations) where steel or wood formwork cannot. K-Form Screed Rail is out of this world! It s so easy to put down, it does two jobs at once, and we could not get the work done as fast as we do without K-Form. I don t know of any other concrete form out there that does what K-Form does. Alan Bullen - Commercial Developer A.B. Developments, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Save time and money using K-Form K-Form - Straight and level every time K-Form set up to be used as: a form, screed rail, and control/expansion joint at the same time 2

Once the contractor uses K-Form, he keeps coming back for more. The product sells itself!

continuously, without spending time stripping formwork, and setting up again. K-Form saved us thousands in labor costs.

Duncan Piggott, Stuart Ward Scott & Scott Ground Work Contractors, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (68,243 sq. ft.

environmentally friendly alternative to wood and steel forms.

3 Once the contractor uses K-Form, he keeps coming back for more. The product sells itself! Andy Simms - Business Manager Burdens (Civil Engineering products / Building Materials) Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom We can pour concrete continuously, without spending time stripping formwork, and setting up again. K-Form saved us thousands in labor costs. The job turns out brilliant using a new, true form every time. It would be safe to say, we would never go back to steel forms again. Duncan Piggott, Stuart Ward Scott & Scott Ground Work Contractors, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (68,243 sq. 6 thick using The K-135 Screed Rail) BBA Approved The K-FORM PVC form system provides the construction industry with an economical, efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to wood and steel forms. Made from recycled materials, K-FORM is lightweight, durable, and does not require removal after concrete pouring. It is easily cut to length on site, and has pre-drilled holes in the vertical face for installing dowel bars, and in the base for mortar anchoring. K-FORM: Winner SED Award for Excellence in Concrete Innovation (Site Equipment Demonstration - The UK s national event for construction equipment) 3

The simple, lightweight system can be set up four times faster than traditional forming methods.

4 Concrete Formwork Systems K-Form s rigid PVC design maintains integrity under pressure Why Choose K-FORM? The K-FORM Screed Rail is a high quality product designed to save you time and money, whatever the size of your contract. The pouring of floor slabs has never been so easy. The simple, lightweight system can be set up four times faster than traditional forming methods. With a built in expansion joint, click together design, and removable Void Cap, K-FORM s patented design provides superior results over traditional forming methods. Benefits Of Using K-FORM: Manufactured from lightweight, durable PVC Integral expansion joint and void cap Removable void cap/screed rail Pre-drilled holes for dowel placement Plate dowel option Available in 8 ft. lengths Reduces production costs No special tools required One person can install Can anchor with wood or metal stakes Can be used with most screed methods Non-conductive Reduces the need for saw cuts No cleaning or removal, unlike traditional forming methods Fuel, oil, and chemical resistant Never rots or rusts K-Form is the perfect material for isolation joints Pour more concrete per week 4

5 Compression Test Carried Out On K135 And K85 Data Sheet General Data for PVC Material Used In Manufacturing Of KFORM Screed Rails Additional Properties Of PVC Rockwell Hardness R Scale Flammability (Oxygen Index) Density (Dependent on color) Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Volume Resistivity (ohm cm) Cross Section of K-FORM. Top Void Strip Cap Dowel Bar Concrete Concrete Bedding Mortar Bedding Mortar (Optional) Vapor Barrier Hardcore Compacted Sub-Grade 5

6 Vapor Barrier Applications: Benefits Of Using K-FORM: No stakes or anchor points to compromise vapor barrier Reduces form set up time Allows for continuous pouring Eliminates strip out time Reduces pump site time Concrete Formwork Systems 6

Pervious Concrete Applications: Minimize expansion damage and enhance the performance of pervious concrete with

Product may be cut to exact size needed on jobsite. Product is non-absorbent.

we had the opportunity to incorporate K-Form into the pavement design in place of a cork expansion joint material

On one particular alley that had three different widths, we were not slowed down at all during the concrete

K-Form was easily cut to size and leveled using a string level to bring it to the finished elevation.

7 Pervious Concrete Applications: Minimize expansion damage and enhance the performance of pervious concrete with K-FORM s built-in expansion joint. Suitable for use with most screed methods. Product may be cut to exact size needed on jobsite. Product is non-absorbent. Concrete Formwork Systems Testimonial: While consulting on the Washington, DC, Pervious Green Alley pilot program, we had the opportunity to incorporate K-Form into the pavement design in place of a cork expansion joint material that was typically used. On one particular alley that had three different widths, we were not slowed down at all during the concrete placement trying to get the joint right. K-Form was easily cut to size and leveled using a string level to bring it to the finished elevation. Unlike wood forms that present an issue with pervious concrete falling when you remove the forms, K-Form allowed us to leave the form in place, offering a much better-looking and structurally stronger pavement. We were so impressed with K-Form that we incorporated it into our pervious specifications immediately after the Washington, DC job. Pervious Concrete Association 7

8 Concrete Formwork Systems How K-FORM Works:

K-FORM is ideal for concrete slabs of various thicknesses. The rail is simply laid on a lean mix or mortar bed to the required finished height: 1. Set up your string line. 2.

Place the rail on the bed and gently tap down with a rubber mallet until the top of the Void Cap is at the desired level. 5. Place bedding for the next rail as in Step 3. 6.

Each 8 foot K-FORM rail has pre drilled 7/8 holes for dowels. 10. Once the bedding mortar has cured, you can start pouring concrete. 11.

If removing, the gap can subsequently be filled with a joint sealant. With K-FORM s removable Void Cap there is no need to diamond cut joints for sealant.

9 K-FORM is ideal for concrete slabs of various thicknesses. The rail is simply laid on a lean mix or mortar bed to the required finished height: 1. Set up your string line. 2. Cut the first Void Cap in half, attach to the first rail and fit Joint Clips. 3. Place spots of bedding mortar on the sub-base at intervals of 32 to correspond with holes in the base. 4. Place the rail on the bed and gently tap down with a rubber mallet until the top of the Void Cap is at the desired level. 5. Place bedding for the next rail as in Step Join the second rail to the first with the Joint Clips. 7. Fit the full length of the Void Cap across rails. 8. Tap down the rail as in Step Each 8 foot K-FORM rail has pre drilled 7/8 holes for dowels. 10. Once the bedding mortar has cured, you can start pouring concrete. 11. K-FORM rails stay in place, therefore adjoining bays can be poured one after the other. 12. Once the concrete has cured, the Void Cap can either be left in place or removed. If removing, the gap can subsequently be filled with a joint sealant. With K-FORM s removable Void Cap there is no need to diamond cut joints for sealant. With K-FORM you can pour more concrete: Just set out your K-Form and pour bay after bay. This is an authoritative document proving the fitness for the purpose of a construction product and its compliance or contribution to compliance with the various building regulations applying in the United Kingdom. It is commonly referred to as a BBA Agreement Certificate. K-FORM s patented design allows concrete to set without any need to use additional expansion joints. 9

10 K35 (2 ) Specifications Standard K-Form Removable top Screed striprail/ Void Cap 1-3/ /4 Eight holes drilled at 32 intervals (four per side) to aid anchoring with mortar. K35 is designed for pours of 2-3 3/ 4 concrete slabs. Perfect for vertical multi-deck pours. Enables adjoining bays to be poured consecutively. Pre-drilled holes in base for anchoring with mortar. Fixing to steel deck possible with screws or shot nails. The profile is made of durable PVC, with a built-in expansion joint. Once concrete is poured, K-FORM is left in place; no need to remove and clean. Separate Void Cap can be removed once concrete is set to allow joint sealing. MORE THAN 80% LIGHTER THAN STEEL FORMS 10

11 K85 (4 ) Specifications Standard K-Form Removable Screed top strip Rail/ Void Cap 3-5/8 7/8 1 holes pre-drilled at 11-3/4 at 12 centers for dowel bars /4 Eight holes drilled at 32 intervals (four per side) to aid anchoring with mortar. K85 is designed for pours of 4-6 concrete slabs. Ideal for use with pervious concrete. Enables adjoining bays to be poured consecutively. Pre-drilled holes in base for anchoring with mortar. Pre-drilled holes in vertical face for locating dowel bars. The profile is made of durable PVC, with a built-in expansion joint. Once concrete is poured, K-FORM is left in place; no need to remove and clean. Separate Void Cap can be removed once concrete is set to allow joint sealing. MORE THAN 80% LIGHTER THAN STEEL FORMS 11

12 K135 (6 ) Specifications Standard K-Form Removable Removable top strip Screed Void Cap Rail/ Void Cap 5-3/4 7/8 1 holes pre-drilled drilled at at 11-3/4 12 centers centers for for dowel bars /4 Eight holes drilled at 32 intervals (four per side) to aid anchoring with mortar. Designed for pours of 6 to 8-1/2 thick concrete Enables adjoining bays to be poured consecutively K135 recommended for forming 6-8 concrete slabs. Ideal for use with pervious concrete. K135 plus 1 riser recommended for forming 8-10 concrete slabs. Enables adjoining bays to be poured consecutively. Pre-drilled holes in base for anchoring with mortar. Pre-drilled holes in vertical face for locating dowel bars. The profile is made of durable PVC and has a built-in expansion joint. Once concrete is poured, K-FORM is left in place; no need to remove and clean. Separate void cap can be removed once concrete is set to allow joint sealing. MORE THAN 80% LIGHTER THAN STEEL FORMS 12

1 Extension Strip 25mm Extension Strip 30008 mm 50mm 25mm 1 Standard K-FORM Standard K-FORM Removable Screed Rail/ Removable r top strip Void Cap 25mm 1 Extension

13 1 Extension Strip 25mm Extension Strip mm 50mm 25mm 1 Standard K-FORM Standard K-FORM Removable Screed Rail/ Removable r top strip Void Cap 25mm 1 Extension Strip Strip Extension strip enables the K-FORM system to increase height by 1. Integrates seamlessly with the K-FORM system. MORE THAN 80% LIGHTER THAN STEEL FORMS 13

They provide a clean joint detail at º CORNERS T-JUNCTIONS CROSSINGS intersections and should be

14 Void Cap Angle Joint Specifications Void Cap Angle Joints integrate seamlessly with the K-FORM system and can easily cut with a hand saw or utility knife. They provide a clean joint detail at º CORNERS T-JUNCTIONS CROSSINGS intersections and should be used when the Void Cap will be left in place after pouring. Our Void Cap Angle Joints can be used with K-FORM K35, K85 and K

15 Example of K-FORM being set up for a 6 slab 15

16 by VICTORY BEAR Concrete Formwork Systems For a distributor near you, call: VICTORY BEAR PRODUCTS Customer Service: (937) ext. 247 or 231 Construction Sales: (513) Rev. 12/12

Concrete Formwork Systems

Concrete Formwork Systems Victory Bear is proud to introduce K-FORM North America Proven by a decade of use in the United Kingdom, K-FORM is an all-in-one screed rail and concrete forming system. Simple