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We
are a local distributor of SONOTUBEŽ, with a large inventory of sizes ranging
from 6 inches to 36 inches in diameter.
Description:
SONOTUBEŽ
fibre forms are made from many layers of high
quality fibre, spirally wound and laminated with a special adhesive.
The inside coatings vary according to various uses. Because
these forms are lightweight, they can be erected and
braced
easily. Standard sizes can be erected manually.
SONOTUBEŽ
fibre forms are one-piece units; therefore, there
are
no fabrication or assembly costs. They can be cut or sawed right on the job to fit beams
and allow for utility outlets.
Special
uses
SONOTUBEŽ
fibre forms have a variety of special uses.
Sections
of a SONOTUBE form can be used in forming plaster, half-round,
quarter-round and obround columns. In forming such columns,
the form section is used in connection with the plywood
or
wooden form. Jigs or form clamps are utilized. SONOTUBEŽ forms are also used as stub
piers for elevated ramps, outdoor signs,
pole and fence-pole bases, flagstones and round steps.
Advantages/Benefits
Lightweight, easy to
handle,
fast-forming
method.
Easily
sawed to proper
length
on job site - can
be
cut to tie in with
walls or beams, drilled
for
tie-in rods or anchor
bolts,
or scored for
utility outlets.
Any number of columns
can be set, poured at
one time. Variety of
types to meet different forming needs.
Placing, bracing,
pouring,
stripping, and
finishing
require less
time,
less labor. Skilled
labor
not required as
with "permanent"
forms.
One-piece,
one-time
use form.
No cleaning. No reviling.
No reassembling. No return shipping.
Column Diameter
Cubic Yd. Concrete Pour
Rate Weight
(inches) per
foot of height feet
per hour per foot
6
.0073 Convenient 0.8
lb/ft
8
.0129 Convenient 1.1
lb/ft
10 .0202 Convenient 1.5
lb/ft
12
.0291 Convenient 1.9
lb/ft
14
.0396 20
ft/hr
2.5 lb/ft
16 .0617 20
ft/hr
2.8 lb/ft
18
.0654 20
ft/hr
3.6 lb/ft
20
.0808 20
ft/hr
4.0 lb/ft
24
.1164 20
ft/hr
5.4 lb/ft
30
.1818 12
ft/hr
8.8 lb/ft
36
.2618 12
ft/hr
10.5 lb/ft