en.Wedoany.com Reported - Doka has introduced a new system height for its Doka Framax formwork frame series to meet evolving market demands. The Framax Xlife plus is a patented new generation tie rod system designed for rapid assembly, with new accessories aimed at improving formwork efficiency.
The Framax Xlife plus product series features a new formwork system height of 3.00 meters, requiring only two layers of tie rods for more economical forming. This enhanced product supports single-person operation, reduces the number of tie rods by 12% compared to similar systems, requires only one-sided operation without the need for sleeves and cones, and enables quick anchoring. All components are anchored centrally, reducing the number of tie rods and creating a harmonious tie rod layout suitable for fair-faced concrete projects. This simplified design helps lower construction project budgets amid the industry's shortage of skilled workers.
Integrated open functional profiles and additional components such as brackets, panel supports, and beams enhance application versatility. The Framax Xlife plus is fully compatible with Framax Xlife formwork panels, and both systems use the same accessories, such as safety ropes, clamping rails, platforms, and parking and fixing aids. The system logic optimizes usage and logistics, improving component management through integrated formwork tie rod nuts, speeding up assembly and disassembly. Large panels can be used in both horizontal and vertical positions, allowing horizontal stacking with smaller panels. All panels are produced with hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated frames, offering rust resistance, easy cleaning, and long service life. The Doka development team has also designed new tools, including the Framax positioning rod for quick, material-friendly setting of formwork supports, and the Framax centering clamp, which allows erecting extensions up to 6.60 meters with just one component.
Doka is advancing future production, phasing out existing Framax production facilities after more than thirty years of service to make way for a new manufacturing center in St. Martin, Austria. The new Framax production line, capable of cutting, stamping, welding, and grinding formwork, began operations in spring 2022, complementing the powder coating line that started in 2021. Digitalization and automation continuously optimize the production process, with machine-supported quality assurance and quality checks on each frame achieving 100% control to ensure high-quality products for customers. The powder coating line also offers advantages in environmentally friendly manufacturing, reducing water consumption by 80% compared to previous facilities, using more eco-friendly chemicals and precise low-energy oven technology. Doka CEO Robert Hauser stated that Doka always prioritizes sustainability, and its state-of-the-art facilities highlight high environmental standards.
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