PERI Formwork Scaffolding Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Capital Place, Block F, 15-21 Neutron Avenue, Technopark

Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
Telephone +27 (0)21 880 7777
Telefax +27 (0)21 880 0948
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FRAME-FLEX
Modular Shoring System
Standard Configuration

Edition 02/2016
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Contents

Introduction
Overview, Main components 1
Standard Conguration 2
Intended Use 2
Safety Instructions 3
Pre-assembly notes 4

Standard Configuration
A1 Assembly
A1.1 Step one 6
A1.2 Step two 6
A1.3 Step three 7
A1.4 Step four 7
A1.5 Step five 8
A1.6 Step six 8
A1.7 Step seven 8

A2 Common Errors 9

A3 Accessories
A3.1 Base Jack with retaining clip 10
A3.2 Cantilever Bracket 600 10
A3.3 Beam Support 10
A3.4 Trolley Set 11

A4 Dismantling
A4.1 Dismantling 12

Site Record 14

Tables
Load Charts 15

Components
Components 18

Addendum
Definitions 24

Legend
Important safety Hint Visual check Site tip
instruction

Assembly Instructions for Standard Configuration

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Introduction

Overview, Main components

10

7
6
2

1 Base Jack - Plain 3

2 Horizontal Diagonal
3 Cross Brace 2
4 Frame
5 Connector Clip
6 Toggle Pin
7 Connector 1
8 Adaptor
9 Prop Inner
10 Spogot Forkhead

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Introduction
Standard Configuration
Area of Application
The FRAME-FLEX system allows
for a large range of project specific
application possibilities.
As a result of the building-specific risk
assessement (RSA - Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHS) there are
also other ways of ensuring assembly
reliability and working safety with the aid
of components from the FRAME-FLEX
system kit (this includes connector clips,
base jacks with retaining clips, etc.).
Features
The FRAME-FLEX system is used
for falsework (support formwork), a
structure on which main and secondary
bearers can be supported along with
soffit (decking) formwork.
For erecting the FRAME-FLEXl system,
frames are placed on jacks and
connected with cross-braces, which are
easily assembled due to the simple flip-
lock toggles on the frames.
Horizontal braces are easily placed and
prevent towers from twisting.
Intended Use
1. PERI products is specifically designed
and intended for use by competent
personnel.
2. These instructions serve as a basis
for the contractor (user) on the use of
the system.
3. The use of other products and parts
represent possible misapplication with
associated safety risks.
4. Components to be inspected before
each use to ensure that they are in
perfect functional condition and fit for
use.
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there are two standard frames with a
standard width of 1200mm and two
heights being 925mm and 1500mm.
Through the combination of the standard
frames and cross braces towers may
be erected from 1,67m to 9,42m. Tower
heights above 9,42m must be designed
with additional safety precautions.
Designed leg loads from 20kN to 40kN
are achieved by utalizing the different
head pieces available, (refer to the
loading table contained within this
document.
on site.
5. Changes to components represent
a misapplication with associated safety
risks.
6. Safety instructions and permissible
loads must be observed at all times.
7. Components provided by the
contractor must conform with the
characteristics required in these
assembly Instructions.
The following apply if nothing else is
specified:
- timber components:
SANS 1396
- Structural steel in accordance with
EN 12811-2
System Dimensions
All tubular components are
manufactured from high tensile tube.
Two tube sizes are used for the
frames these being 57mm x
2,5mm w/t, and 42,8mm x 2,5mm
w/t tube.
Cross braces are manufactured
from 26,9mm x 2,5mm w/t tube.
Horizontal braces are manufactured
from 42,8mm x 2,5mm w/t tube.
All jacks are manufactured from
48,4mm x 4,4mm w/t tube, and all
nuts on the jacks are captive.
Technical data
Permissible load-bearing capacities:
refer to load chart tables. All loadings
shown in this document refer to newly
manufactured equipment.
Equipment layouts in this document are
examples only and not to be replicated
8. Any deviations from the standard
configuration requires a separate risk
assessment by the contractor (user).
9. The use of Band& Plate sets or
DH couplers are NOT to be used
in conjunction with the FRAME-
FLEX system, and ONLY EN 1280-2
approved couplers are to be used.
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Introduction
Safety instructions
General
1. Deviations from the standard
configuration and/or intended use
present a potential safety risk.
2. All country-specific laws, standards
and other safety regulations are to
be taken into account whenever our
products are used.
3. Suitable precautions and measures
are to be taken in order to ensure
working safety and stability during
unfavourable weather conditions.
4. The contractor (user) must ensure the
systems stability during all stages of
construction.
5. The contractor (user) must ensure
that the reate of rise for concrete pours
are adhered to.
6. The contractor (user) has to provide
safe and secure working areas which
can be safely accessed.
7. Areas of risk must be cordoned off
and clearly marked.
8. Hatches and openings on accessible
working areas must be kept closed
during working operations.
9. For clarity, detailed drawings in this
manual are not always complete.
Assembly Instructions for Standard Configuration
Moving, Transportation and Storage System-specic
1. Ensure that all loose parts are 1. Use only designated lifting gear.
secured or removed before moving
erected gang forms. 2. In the case of a storm warning,
additional measures are to be taken to
2. Use only suitable load-carrying supplement the recommended standard
equipment to move the components. safety measures.
3. When lifting, use the designated load-
bearing points.
4. Always use a guide rope when
moving components by crane in an open
area.
5. Move components on flat, load-
bearing surfaces only.
6. When components are lifted and set
down, avoid it tilting, falling apart, sliding
or rolling away.
7. When lowering units, only detach
lifting gear when the unit is in a stable
position and no unintentional change is
possible.
8. Do not drop components.
9. Secure components so that - when
storing or transporting - no unintentional
change in its position is possible.
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Pre-assembly notes
Ground condition
Ideal: is a well compacted, even
surface without water saturation.
Sole boards
A sole board to support at least
two uprights min.
Sole boards to project a min
500mm past the centre of the
upright.
Always make use of sole boards
where possible as per SANS
10085
Sole board timbers to be 228x50,
as indicated in SANS 10085.
General
- Never use the FRAME-FLEX
system as a prop for re-shoring/
re-propping.
- Avoid excessive run-out on
jack threads by heading allowable
thread extensions.
- Never erect the FRAME-FLEX
modular shoring system without
design drawings.
- Always adhere to good site
practice

Placement on sole boards

Place uprights along the centre of
sole board.
3
Place Base Jacks on the sole
boards as per SANS 10085.
It is good practise to nail Base
Jacks to sole boards to prevent
movement.

3
Erected
The FRAME-FLEX Connectors
should be bolted or pinned using
2
the holes available on the frames
when lifting the FRAME-FLEX
modular shoring that has been
assembled in tower units.
The same applies to Base Plates
and Forkhead Spigots.

Never prop against the frames

Where Jacks are to be laced, Jacks to
be laced
in both directions as per SANS 10085.

There should be no gaps between 1

the jack collar and the FRAME-
FLEX frame (1).
There should be no gaps between
the FRAME-FLEX Connector and
the FRAME-FLEX frame (2), this
will result in cross braces not being
possible to t correctly.
There should be no gaps between
the FRAME-FLEX Adapter and the
FRAME-FLEX Frame (3).

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A1. Assembly
A1.1 Step one
Locate the setting out point (SOP) as indicated
on the design drawing.
Place two sole boards parallel on a prepared, at
surface. (sole boards are not always required if a 2
concrete founding is inplace)
Place four pre-adjusted Base Jacks on the sole
boards, ensure that the placing is cenral to the
sole boards. 1

Equipment
1 Sole Boards 2x
2 FRAME-FLEX Base Jack 4x

A1.2 Step two

Place a Horizontal Diagonal Brace across two
Base Jacks at rst.
Place a FRAME-FLEX frame 1500x1200 over
two Base Jacks, and repeat on the opposite side.

Equipment
1 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 2100 1x 2
2
2 FRAME-FLEX Frame 1500x1200 1x

Ensure that the longer part of the FRAME-

FLEX Frame is located at the bottom.

Do not leave partially erected

FRAME-FLEX towers unatended, as it may
fall onto site personel or equipment. Always ensure
that towers are stable enough to be self supporting.

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A1.3 Step three

Fix FRAME-FLEX Cross Brace 2100x1500 to the
frames, and repeat on the opposite side of the
tower.
2 4
Insert FRAME-FLEX Connectors tp the top of
each frame. 3
Place the FRAME-FLEX Horizontal Brace over
two connectors in the opposite direction to the
previous brace.
Place FRAME-FLEX Connectors in the frames 1
for location of the next set of frames, and secure
with FRAME-FLEX Connector Clips.

Equipment
1 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 2100/1500 2x
2 FRAME-FLEX Connector 4x
3 FRAME-FLEX Connector Clip 4x
4 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 2100 1x

Ensure that the ip lockson the FRAME-FLEX

frames are propperly engaged after the FRAME-
FLEX Cross Braces have been tted.

A1.4 Step four

Place the following row of FRAME-FLEX
1500x1200 frames onto the connectors, and re-
secure these with the FRAME-FLEX Connector
Clips.
Fix FRAME-FLEX Cross Brace 2100x1500 to the
frames, and repeat on the opposite side of the
tower.

Equipment
1 FRAME-FLEX Frame 1500x1200 2x
2 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 2100x1500 2x

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A1.5 Step ve 2
Place the FRAME-FLEX Adapters over the
opend ends of the FRAME-FLEX Frames. 4
Place the FRAME-FLEX Horizontal Brace over 3
the adapters in the same direction as the step2. 1

Insert the FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140

to the FRAME-FLEX Adapters and secure to the
required holes of the prop inner with the FRAME-
FLEX Prop Loop Pin.

Equipment
1 FRAME-FLEX Adapter 4x
2 FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140 4x
3 FRAME-FLEX Prop Loop Pin 4x
4 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 2100 x1

ALWAYS x FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140 to

FRAME-FLEX Adapters with the FRAME-FLEX Prop
Loop Pin, avoid using standard round bar or pieces of
reinforcement. At all times ensure the FRAME-FLEX
Prop Loop Pin is tted correctly.
FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140 to have a
min. extension from top of frame 350mm and a max.
extension of 1100mm.

2
2

A1.6 Step six

Install the FRAME-FLEX Spigot Forkheads to the
FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140.
Place the main bearers (VT 20 K Girders) as
indicated on the recieved design drawings.
Ensure the correct cantilever lengths.
Place the secondary bearers (VT 20K Girders)
next at the correct spcings as indicated on the
recieved design drawings.
Placement of the form lining can now be done.

Equipment
1 FRAME-FLEX Spigot Forkheads 4x
2 VT 20 K Girders -

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A2 Common Errors
Not placing the FRAME-FLEX
Cross Braces between all the
frames (1).
Only xing the FRAME-FLEX
Frames to the FRAME-FLEX
Connector using only one FRAME-
FLEX Toggle Pin or incorrectly
inserting the FRAME-FLEX Toggle
Pin (2) when lifting by crane.
Incorrect placement of the
FRAME-FLEX Prop Loop Pin,
and therefore making striking or
adjustment impossible once the
main and secondary bearers along
with the form lining has been xed
(3).
FRAME-FLEX Prop Loop Pin not
insert correctly (4).
Incorrect installation of bracing,
missing bracing or no bracing.

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A3 Accessories
A3.1 Base Jack with Retaining Clip
The FRAME-FLEX Base Jack with Retaining Clip 1
allows the Base Jack to be secured to the FRAME-
FLEX Frame and therefore prevents any additional
equipment from being used when lifting FRAME-
FLEX towers with the aid of a crane (1).

A3.2 Cantilever Bracket 600

If secondary bearers are being cantilevered due to
slabs protruding past the shoring or to create access,
the FRAME-FLEX Cantilever Bracket 600 can be
used (2), however additional lacing of the FRAME-
2
FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140 (3) must be added.
3

A3.3 Beam Support

Downstand beams are easily done with the use of
the FRAME-FLEX Beam Support (4). The downstand
beam can now be done without changing the
shoring system. Consult the nearest PERI technical
department for design use of this article.

The permissible force must be greater than the sum

of the applied prop load and beam support load.

Technical Data
Maximum total applied force = 16kN
Maximum bending moment = 4kN.m
Maximum shear force = 8kN.
4

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A3 Accessories
A3.4 Trolley Set
The FRAME-FLEX Trolley Set is available with 1x
trolley tted with swivel castors and 1x trolley tted
with xed castors. It is easily placed into position by
tilting the trolley backwards and pushed passed the
uprights of the FRAME-FLEX tower, once past and
positioned below the horizontal member, the trolley is
rotated into an upright position and then locked into
position. Once both trolleys are in position the towers
can then be moved to the next position with ease.

For the trolleys to function correctly it is advised that

a nished oor surface is to be poured, creating a
smooth surface for the trolley to be pushed on.

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A4 Dismantling
A4.1 Dismantling
Prior to striking of soft formwork and ultimately
dismantling of the FRAME-FLEX towers,
conrmation from the concrete engineer must be
obtained. Striking / dismantling starts from a safe
working area as determined by a competent
person.

Dismantling is done in the reverse order from

erecting the FRAME-FLEX towers.
- remove all stop-ends.
- remove all handrails, knee rails and
toeboards.
- lower the collar of the FRAME-FLEX
Adapter.

Remove soft formork and main and

secondary bearers.

Towers may now be removed with the aid of

the FRAME-FLEX Trolley Sets

Where possible remove shoring from the centre

outwards ie, for beams start from the centre and
remove equipment towards the columns, for slabs
start at the centre and remove equipment towards
the outter walls.

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A4 Dismantling
A4.2 Dismantling
Once the towers have been moved
to a location where the towers can be
dismantled further, remove the FRAME-
FLEX Spigot Forkheads along with the
FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140 the
FRAME-FLEX Adapter and Horizontal
Deagonal Brace.

Remove the FRAME-FLEX Cross

braces and then the FRAME-FLEX
Frames.
Remove the Frame-Flex Connector
Clips and then the Horizontal Diagonal
Brace, repeat the process, ensuring
that the braces are removed rst then
the frames along woth Connectors and
Connector Clips.

Ensure that while dismantling it is done

in layers, and that sections are not
dismantled, which may cause
movement in the remaining support

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Site Record

Daily Construction Record Fill out copies of this page and file with
the daily construction records.

Company: ................................................................................................................ Date: .................................................

Project: ................................................................................................................ Pour: .................................................

Slab Thickness = ........................................ mm

Clear room height = ........................................ m

FRAME-FLEX plan dimension = ........................................ m

Maximum Jack run-out = ........................................ mm

Maximum Main Bearer Cantilever = ........................................ mm

Maximum Secondary Bearer Cantilever = ........................................ mm

Secondary Bearer spacing = ........................................ mm

Maximum Leg Load = ......................................... kN

Permanent leg load = ........................................ kN

Check whether the above specications and/or assumptions apply for this construction site:

Slab Thickness = ........................................ mm

To be carried out on site before

Selected FRAME-FLEX Frame sizes = ........................................ m

concreting commences

Maximum tower spacing = ........................................ m

Maximum Jack run-out = ........................................ mm

Are all FRAME-FLEX Frames (both axes) positioned within 1% of 100% vertical? yes

Are flip-locks securing the FRAME-FLEX Cross Braces correctly locked? yes

Fitting parts visibly undamaged? yes

Required lacing of FRAM-FLEX Prop Inner 1700x140attached? (if required) yes

Site Manager Signature Date Place

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Tables

Load Chart
Notes:
Vertical legload V1 applies only if a horizontal containment force H, equal to 15% of vertical loads, is applied in
both directions. The containment force H is dened per metre in the direction of the cross-braces or per 10m length
in the frame plane. Loads are for vertical towers only. H is established by two possible means i.e. reaction forces
as a result of the existing structure (columns / walls), or the group effect of at least 6 towers braced together in at
least 2 rows.
Vertical legload V2 for windloads not exceeding 6 kN/m, no allowance for windload is made for towers lower than
4m. Simple diagonal bracing on every row of towers in both directions by means of tube and ttings must be
introduced for heights between 4m and 6m. Please consult our technical department for advice for towers
exceeding 6m high.

Leg Load V3 Free Stand-

Horizontal Containment

Horizontal Containment
Leg Load V1 with 15%

Leg Load V2 with 15%

Horizontal Diagonal

and Subject to WIND

Frame 1500x1200

1500x1200 Frame

925x1200 Frame
Frame 925x1200

Cross Brace for

Cross Brace for

force at TOP

ing Towers
LOADS
Tower Height (m)

min max V1 (kN) V2 (kN) V3 (kN)

1.90 2.70 2 - 4 2 - 4 1 40 - 40
TOWER OPTION (A)

2.60 3.63 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 40 - 40
3.17 4.21 4 - 4 4 - 4 2 40 - 40
4.10 5.14 4 2 4 4 2 4 2 40 40 -
4.68 5.71 6 - 4 6 - 4 2 40 40 -
5.61 6.64 6 2 4 6 2 4 3 40 40 -
6.18 7.22 8 - 4 8 - 4 3 40 40 -
7.11 8.15 8 2 4 8 2 4 3 40 40 -
7.68 8.72 10 - 4 10 - 4 3 40 40 -

Leg Load V3 Free Stand-

Horizontal Containment

Horizontal Containment
Leg Load V1 with 15%

Leg Load V2 with 15%

Horizontal Diagonal

and Subject to WIND

Frame 1500x1200

1500x1200 Frame

925x1200 Frame
Frame 925x1200

Cross Brace for

Cross Brace for

force at TOP

ing Towers
LOADS

Tower Height (m)

min max V1 (kN) *1 V2 (kN) *1 V3 (kN) *1

2.72 3.40 2 - 4 2 - 1 4 30 - 30
TOWER OPTION (B)

3.48 4.33 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 30 - 30
3.48 4.91 4 - 4 4 - 2 4 30 - 30
4.41 5.84 4 2 4 4 2 2 4 30 30 -
4.99 6.41 6 - 4 6 - 2 4 30 30 -
5.80 6.64 6 2 4 6 2 3 4 30 30 -
6.49 7.92 8 - 4 8 - 3 4 25 20 -
7.42 8.85 8 2 4 8 2 3 4 25 15 -
8.00 9.42 10 - 4 10 - 3 4 25 15 -

*1 Higher loads are possible, for this please consult our technical department for advice.

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Load Chart - continued

Notes:
H = horizontal blocking force of 10m length in the plan for frames and per metre V V
width of slab to be supported by the structure.
Blocking can be achieved using the following: H H
- presence of studs / or shear walls
- by bracing towers together: min 4 towers braced together (height dependant)
If out of plumb, each of the values V1, V2, V3 has to be reduced by 2kN/cm of
plumb with a max. of 5cm.
Higher loads are possible, for this consult our technical department for
advice.

Bracing:
When used with heights 4,10m - 6,05m, bracing to be added to at least 2 towers in
each direction where a horizontal movement is possible.
Heights exceeding 6,05m (6m) Please consult our technical department for
advice for towers exceeding 6m high.

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Item no. Weight kg

FRAME-FLEX Frames
263121 12,840 FRAME-FLEX Frame 925x1200
Frames for stacking vertically.

1200

50
110

500
57

925
785
42

30
263122 19,930 FRAME-FLEX Frame 1500x1200
Frames for stacking vertically.

1200

50
180

500
1500

57
1219

500
42

263109 0,600 FRAME-FLEX Connector

48

18
170
81
5
68

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Item no. Weight kg

FRAME-FLEX Cross Brace L X Y
263099 4,360 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 700/1500 1406 700 1219,2
263100 4,870 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1000/1500 1577 1000 1219,2
263101 5,480 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1300/1500 1782 1300 1219,2
263102 6,160 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1600/1500 2012 1600 1219,2
263103 7,390 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 2100/1500 2428 2100 1219,2
263104 3,320 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 700/925 1052 700 785,1
263105 3,970 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1000/925 1271 1000 785,1
263106 4,700 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1300/925 1519 1300 785,1
263107 5,480 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 1600/925 1782 1600 785,1
263108 6,840 FRAME-FLEX C/Brace 2100/925 2242 2100 785,1
Cross braces for conneting of
FRAME-FLEX Frames

L
26,9

Y
FRAME-FLEX Horizontal Diagonal L1 L2 L3
263123 5,300 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 1000 1652 1562 1452
263124 5,950 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 1300 1859 1769 1659
263125 6,310 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 1600 2090 2000 1890
236126 7,570 FRAME-FLEX H/Diagonal 2100 2509 2419 2269
For squaring of FRAME-FLEX towers.

L1
45 L2 45
90

42
60
8

L3

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Item no. Weight kg

263110 1,390 FRAME-FLEX Base Plate

o140 48
10 x 10

18

156
n4
8

6
10

263111 2,600 FRAME-FLEX Spigot Forkhead

Used when VT 20 Girders are used as main
bearers.

150
90

88
204

170
230
6
34
n
110

34

263112 2,940 FRAME-FLEX Adapter

Used with Prop Inner 1700x140

60 122
125

200
295
95

95
55

55

70

263113 0,640 FRAME-FLEX Prop Loop Pin

To be supplied with FRAME-FLEX Adapter.

16 64
114
209

209

55 117

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Item no. Weight kg

263114 0,210 FRAME-FLEX Toggle Pins Note
Used for xing of FRAME-FLEX Frames to Supplied with x1 cotter pin 4/1 - 018060
FRAME-FLEX Connector.

60 57

R30

89

89
120
40
5

12

Item no. Weight kg

263115 8,940 FRAME-FLEX Prop Inner 170x140 Note
Min. extension from top of frame 350mm max.
1100mm.

140

8
50
12 x 16 holes @ 100 crs 48
1700

o140
44
10 x 10
n40
550

101
13

Item no. Weight kg

263116 8,840 FRAME-FLEX Forkhead Jack.
6 88

33
605

150
900

90
170
230
n
29

48

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Item no. Weight kg

263117 7,830 FRAME-FLEX Base Jack - Plain

48

o140

900
44

33
10 x 10

605

101
0
n4

13

8
263118 8,340 FRAME-FLEX Base Jack - Retaining Clip

48
900

o140
169

605
98

44
10 x 10

101
40
n
8

13

263119 15,040 FRAME-FLEX Cantilever Bracket 600

782
170 170 120
117
156

450 min - 645 max

300

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Item no. Weight kg

263120 0,380 FRAME-FLEX Connector Clips Note
Supplied with x1 cotter pin 4/1 - 018060

93 12

150

160

160
20 70

100
81

263127 15,000 FRAME-FLEX Beam Support Technical Data

Maximum total applied force = 16kN
Maximum bending moment = 4kN.m
Maximum shear force = 8kN.

1200

100 5
340

55
75

- 67,700 FRAME-FLEX Trolley Set Note

Set contains x 1 trolley tted with swivel castors
and x1 trolley tted with xed castors. Weight ex-
cludes castors

345
1190 - 1690

2
00

1500

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Addendum

Denitions
Baseplate: a metal plate with a spigot for distributing the load from a standard, raker or other load-bearing member.
Bay length: the distance between the centres of two adjacent standards measured horizontally.
Bearer (putlog): a horizontal transverse scaffold member supported by ledgers or runners. The scaffold platform rests on the
bearer, and the bearer joins scaffold uprights, posts, poles, and similar members.
Blinding: a layer of lean concrete usually 50 mm to 100 mm thick, put down on soil such as clay to seal the ground and provide a
clean bed for construction work.
Brace: a tube placed diagonally with respect to the vertical or horizontal members of a scaffold and fixed to them to afford stability.
Camber: the international curvature of a beam or formwork, either formed initially to compensate for subsequent deflection under
load, or produced as a permanent effect for aesthetic reasons.
Competent person: a person who, by a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing; or by extensive knowledge,
training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated an ability to solve problems related to a subject matter, work, or project.
Coupler: a component used to fix tubes together.
Erection drawing: a drawing prepared prior to erection showing the arrangement and details of the falsework structure.
Factor of safety: the ratio of ultimate load to the maximum working load.
Falsework: any temporary structure used to support a permanent structure while it is not self-supporting.
Formwork and forms: the section of the temporary works used to give the required shape and support to poured concrete. It
consists primarily of sheathing material (e.g. wood, plywood, metal sheet or plastic sheet) in direct contact with the concrete, and
joists or stringers that directly support the sheathing.
Foot tie: a member close to the ground, stabilizing two or more standards.
Frame: the principal panel unit of a prefabricated falsework structure formed from welded, bolted or clamped tubular or rolled steel
sections.
Grade stress: the stress that can be safely sustained by timber of a particular strength class, or species and grade.
Guard rail: a member incorporated in a structure to prevent the fall of a person from a platform or access way.
Gusset: a metal plate used for connections.
Joint pin: an expanding fitting placed in the bore of a tube to connect one tube to another coaxially.
Joist: a horizontal or sloping beam, e.g. the horizontal timbers that carry decking for a suspended concrete slab.
Lacing: essentially horizontal members that connect together and reduce the unsupported length of columns.
Ledger: a horizontal or near horizontal tube.
Permissible stress: the stress that can be sustained with acceptable safety by a structural component under the particular
condition of service or loading.
Permit to load: a certificate issued to indicate that the falsework may safely be put to its designed use.
Personal fall arrest system: a system used to stop an employees fall. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body
harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline or combinations of these.
Prop: a compression member used as a temporary support and incorporating a means for varying and fixing its length.
Repropping: a system used during the construction operation in which the original props are removed and replaced in a sequence
planned to avoid any damage to partially cured concrete.
Runner (ledger or ribbon): the lengthwise horizontal spacing or bracing member that support the bearers.
Scaffold (lean-to): a supported scaffold that is kept erect by tilting it toward and resting it against a building or structure.
Scaffold (shore): a supported scaffold that is placed against a building or structure and held in place with props.
Scaffold (supported): one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or
similar rigid support.
Sole plate (or sill): a timber, concrete or metal spreader used to distribute the load from a standard or baseplate to the ground.
Spigot pin: a pin placed transversely through the spigot and the scaffold tube or frame to prevent the two from coming apart.
Standard: a vertical or near vertical tube.
Stiff length (of the bearing): the length of the bearing that cannot deform appreciably in bending.
Strength class: a classification of timber based on particular values of grade stress.
Strength ratio: the ratio of the grade stress to basic stress of timber.
Strut: a member in compression.
Toe board: an upstand at the edge of a platform intended to prevent materials or operatives feet from slipping off the platform.
Tower: a tall composite structure, used principally to carry vertical loading.
Wedge: a piece of strong timber or metal that tapers in its length and is used to adjust elevation or line or to tighten falsework.
Wedges (Folding): comprise a pair of wedges laid one above the other so that their outer faces are parallel.

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