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10 Description RECKLI Formliners are made from an elastic material for the patterning and texturing of all finished and ‘as struck’ concrete surfaces. The RECKLI formliner system has a proven track record of over 40 years application throughout the world. Concrete is still one of the most durable, economic and cost effective building mate- rials available today. It presents all the ad- vantages for creating safe, individual, aes- thetic and variable construction. When in its liquid form it allows almost unlimited pos- sibilities of forming and moulding to its final hardened shape. Architectural design is only restricted by the type of formwork or mould employed. With RECKLI formliners, these boundaries can be crossed easily and in an aesthetically exquisite manner and the pos- sibilities are almost limitless. Furthermore, the elastic formliners not only aid the planner and operator in achieving the architectonic objective, a texture also runs through the varied interaction of light and shadow lead- ing to an effective revival of facades and concrete surfaces. The RECKLI elastic formliner system offers ideal possibilities to meet the highest quality requirements for finished and ‘as struck’ con- crete surfaces. Material Our formliners are made from rubber-like polyurethane elastomers. Their high flexibil- ity, elasticity and durability allow multiple damage free stripping and release to the concrete and give an exact reproduction of any patterned or textured surface. Application RECKLI Formliners are used in insitu and pre- cast concrete construction. In both applica- tions the formliners require suitable and sound foundation to be placed upon. Ply- wood should be of minimum quality ‘Dou- glas fir fair faced one side’. In pre-cast ap- plications you may place the formliners loose into horizontal moulds, formwork or tilting tables or you can glue them. For vertical ap- plications (in-situ concrete, battery-shutters) we strongly advise that you glue them to the shutter. For gluing use RECKLI Formliner Ad- hesive with suitable RECKLI primers if and when advised by RECKLI. The type, and quality of concrete do not limit in any way the use and application of RECKLI Formliners. RECKLI Formliners can also be used with self-compacting concrete, fibre reinforced concretes such as glass fi- bres, polypropylene, textiles, steel etc. It has been used successfully for many years in the GRC Industry. Reusability We supply the formliners in various degrees of reusability. We have three classifications that we label with a series and a letter. The following classifications have the follow- ing meanings: C Series = 100 uses A Series = 50 uses E Series = 10 uses We can only guarantee the stated figures concerning the amount of uses provided that the auxiliary materials such as separating agents, adhesives and repair spatulas that are specially tailored to the plastic of the formliners are also used. Due to manufacturing-related and structural reasons, not all designs can be supplied in all 3 series. There are also limits with regard to the dimensions. Information con- cerning which structure can be manufactured in which series as well as the maximum di- mension are noted underneath the structure images. Based upon the varying surface conditions of the formliners, it may be the case that colour differences may occur in the visible concrete surface in the event that varying series are combined with one another. Formliners with prefix code 2/.. can be fre- quently manufactured in all 3 reusability classes. The formliners with prefix code 1/.. are only regularly supplied in A and E se- ries. Formliners for Single Use We also have available RECKLI-One-Timer formliners. Please ask for our separate cata- logue. Pattern design There is no intended repeatability (with the exception of any of the rib type patterns) in the formliner patterns within the maximum mould size as compared to wallpapers. A number of patterns are designed in a way that they can be placed together side by side in the horizontal (especially the rib pat- terns) continuously. With a little care the ver- tical joints in the rib patterns can be made almost invisible. It is essential that attention be paid to both pattern sequence and pattern direction in all designs, especially when elements are to be arranged side by side or one upon an- other when there is a requirement for the finish to appear seamless. Unintentional ro- tation of the formliners by 180° for example can lead to unwanted conflicting visual ef- fects. Pattern choice The photos in our pattern book show con- crete elements cast from our formliners from a typical area of the pattern. The sectional drawings shown below the photos are of the formliner. The technical drawings are not to scale and only serve as a guide. As even the best photo cannot always give a life-like and true scale impression of the patterns characteristics we recommend that a pattern sample be requested for casting of a trial element and thereby confirm to yourselves the pattern or texture required. We will loan planners and contractors form- liner samples (approx. 50 x 50 cm) for help in pattern selection and any other criteria such as, concrete with a high heat develop- ment, striking/stripping sequences, concrete composition and consistency and to check the incorporation of formliner joints and ‘stopends’. Measurements and Tolerances For the building of our master moulds we use a combination of natural and man made materials of commercial grade quality which are formed using current standard working practices. Unavoidable tolerances, discrep- ancies and imperfections caused by the use of these materials can and will be reflected in the patterns of the formliners. Despite the most carefully controlled produc- tion operation dimensional tolerances of some mm in the rear wall thickness of the formliners are unavoidable. This is due to material and production factors which we are unable to negate. These dimensional dif- ferences are unavoidable whether you have a formliner produced in its maximum size or a smaller ‘made to measure’ formliner within the maximum size of the same form- liner. As is the case with all highly elastic rubber- like materials formliners that are laid out RECKLI Formliners Einleitung_Layout 1 31.01.13 12:02 Seite 10

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