The high-quality phenolic resin panel
The formwork panel coated with 220 – 240 g/m² phenolic resin is a cross-glued birch panel in a standard thickness of 10 mm.
Benefits of the phenolic resin panel
- High wear resistance
- No chipping or splintering when nailing
- Faster cleaning
- High abrasion resistance
- Resistant to water and the elements
- Recyclable
- Easy to nail
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Lower specific weight 6.8 kg/m²
Solid polypropylene plates reinforced with aluminum
Alkus formlining uses an extremely durable composite material made of aluminum reinforced PP – for economical reasons. The patented sandwich panel has a specific weight of 9.4 kg/m² and impresses with its outstanding stability and durability. On top, it allows for exceptional exposed concrete quality and is available in various widths.
Benefits of formlining with Alkus plates
- Up to 1,000 uses; (20 × more than many wooden panels, 4 × more than most plastic panels)
- Almost flat element alignments and consistent concrete surfaces in exposed concrete quality
- Surface is not affected by sunlight and does not discolour the concrete wall
- Maximum bending/shaping ability and strong resistance
- 100 % waterproof, not affected by hydrolysis
- Surface stays smooth, no rippling
- Retains technical properties even after long-life repair
- Can be nailed / screwed / sawn
- Quick and easy cleaning with high pressure resistance up to 1,000 bar
- 7 years’ long-life guarantee
- 100 % recyclable