COLUMN FORMERS

Introduction:
BAG Column Formers are a single use formwork system that gives an excellent
smooth fair face surface finish. Our Column Formers are manufactured by welding
together several layers of high quality polyethylene coated kraft paper, which are
spirally wound and bonded together by heating the polyethylene. Once this step is
complete, a water resistant foil is also spirally wound over the kraft paper, sealing the
column against humidity. This manufacturing process requires no additional adhesives
which reduces the wall thickness, making the BAG Column Formers light and easy to
handle.

Designs:
Lined - BAG Column Formers have a PVC liner which is fitted the whole length of the
inner diameter the Column Former, this provides an impeccably smooth finish. BAG
Column Formers will only leave a hairline seam on the concrete from the point where
the liner joint meets.

Unlined - BAG Column Formers are also available unlined for applications
where surface finish is not critical. This Column Former will leave a spirall effect
on the finished column.

Square - BAG can offer sqaure or rectangular columns on request, made from
our standard Column Fomer with an additional polystyrene insert, manufactured
to your specific requirements.

Bespoke - BAG can also offer made to order bespoke designs. Please contact
our sales team for more details.

Advantages:
Light easy to handle as opposed to steel shuttering.
Labour saving.
Easy to strip, no mould oils required.
Quality fair faced finish.
Can be used for protective cover for the completed columns.

Water Resistant:
The column formers are water resistant due to the manufacturing
process and the outer layer of foil, both of which seal the column
former against humidity. Protection will be required when stocking
in direct contact with rain and water.

DISCLAIMER:
Please note BAG Column Formers are Water Resistant, not Water Proof.

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 Circular Range:

Tube I/D Tube Wall Maximum Pour Concrete Re- Weight

(mm) Thickness (mm) Height (mtr) quired (m3/mtr) (kg/mtr)
150 2.80 6.0 0.018 1.24
200 2.80 6.0 0.031 1.63
240 3.20 6.0 0.045 1.96
250 3.20 6.0 0.049 2.08
300 3.20 6.0 0.071 2.38
350 3.70 6.0 0.096 3.09
400 4.10 6.0 0.126 3.52
450 4.10 6.0 0.159 4.50
500 4.60 6.0 0.196 5.44
550 4.60 6.0 0.237 5.99
600 5.00 6.0 0.283 6.53
650 5.00 4.0 0.332 7.16
700 5.00 4.0 0.385 7.71
750 5.00 4.0 0.442 8.26
800 5.50 4.0 0.502 8.81
850 5.50 4.0 0.567 9.36
900 5.50 4.0 0.636 9.91
950 5.50 4.0 0.708 10.46
1000 5.90 4.0 0.785 11.11
1100 5.90 4.0 0.950 12.11
1200 5.90 4.0 1.130 13.21

Caution:
The concrete pour speed should not exceed more than 4 metres per hour.

Concrete can be poured into the BAG Column former via skip or bucket
for diameters of up to 450mm and lengths of 4 metres. Larger sizes will
require concrete to be placed by a pump and hose.
Concrete should be placed slowly to eliminate air entrapment between the
tube liner. Do not force column formers into position.

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Installation:
BAG Column Formers are very light and can be transported without any
handling equipment. The tubes can be secured on the base using
timber which is fixed to the floor or decking as required. The top of
the tube can either be secured using timber or with our own
tension belt system. When using our system you are able to fix
three sloped bearings with a 120 degree angle. Normally two
fixing points are sufficient at a 90 degree angle. If the Column
Former is 7 metres or more we recommend that an additional
fixing point is used at the middle point of the tube.

Storage:
BAG Column Formers are manufactured with a water resistant
coating for extra durability. Our Column Formers can be stored vertically
or horizontally, Protection will be required when stocking in direct contact
with rain and water.

Stripping:
BAG Column Formers can be stripped after 48 hours.
Our Column Formers are designed and manufactured with a steel wire that runs inside the layers
to provide a quick and easy stripping system. Once stripped the former can be reused as a
protective cover for the finished concrete pillar thus removing any chance of damage afterwards.

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Square Range:
Internal Tube O/D Maximum Pour Concrete Required Weight
Dimensions (mm) (mm) Height (mtr) (m3/mtr) (kg/mtr)
200 x 200 300 6.0 0.040 3.10
240 x 240 360 6.0 0.057 3.90
250 x 250 374 6.0 0.062 4.00
300 x 300 458 6.0 0.090 5.20
350 x 350 514 6.0 0.122 6.00
400 x 400 586 6.0 0.160 7.60
450 x 450 666 6.0 0.202 8.70
500 x 500 736 6.0 0.250 9.80

Rectangular Range:

Internal Tube O/D Maximum Pour Concrete Required Weight

Dimensions (mm) (mm) Height (mtr) (m3/mtr) (kg/mtr)
175 x 200 280 6.0 0.035 2.90
200 x 240 330 6.0 0.048 3.50
200 x 250 341 6.0 0.050 3.80
200 x 300 398 6.0 0.060 4.60
200 x 350 428 6.0 0.070 5.20
200 x 400 478 6.0 0.080 6.00
200 x 450 536 6.0 0.090 7.20
200 x 500 582 6.0 0.100 8.30
240 x 300 409 6.0 0.072 4.60
240 x 350 437 6.0 0.084 5.00
240 x 400 473 6.0 0.096 5.80
240 x 500 548 6.0 0.102 6.90
250 x 300 414 6.0 0.075 4.80
250 x 350 456 6.0 0.087 5.20
250 x 400 510 6.0 0.100 6.40
250 x 500 600 6.0 0.125 8.50
300 x 350 494 6.0 0.105 6.50
300 x 400 534 6.0 0.120 6.70
300 x 450 578 6.0 0.135 7.10
300 x 500 620 6.0 0.150 8.70
350 x 400 564 6.0 0.140 6.90
350 x 500 674 6.0 0.175 8.50
400 x 500 674 6.0 0.200 9.20

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Column Formers with a difference:
BAG Column Formers are the only ones available on the UK market with a textured finish option.
Several different finshes are available on request.

Pattern 001 Pattern 002

Pattern 003 Pattern 004

Pattern 005 Pattern 006

Pattern 007 Pattern 008

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Offices / Depots:
Fast Form Systems Ltd (Head office UK )
Unit 1 Omega Business ParkEstate Road 6
Grimsby
N.E.Lincs
DN31 2TG
T: 01472 488230 / 488660 / 485640
E: info@fastformsystems.com

Delivery Depots London & Andover

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