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Precise
Forms,
Inc.
Concrete Forming Systems and
Accessories Catalog
Unlimited
Solutions
Product Benefits Updated 1-1-2019
Table Of Contents
These are a few of the many benefits aluminum forms have to offer: Forming Systems Headwalls.................................................................................. 31
Greater strength and durability through proprietary designed structural components. Pallet and Header................................................................ 27
6-12 Precise Edge.................................................................. 8 Riser Form............................................................................... 27
Significant Quality - For example over 600 inches of high quality robotic welding on a 36” x 96” form.
8” OC Precise Edge............................................................. 7
Increased versatility with a full line of fillers, attachments, corners, specialty forming, ties and accessories. Big Brace 6-12........................................................................ 12 Other:
Aluminum 1/4” thick corner gussets are used to strengthen the corners of the forms as well as to minimize concrete build-up. Brick - Smooth...................................................................... 10 Agricultural Structures.................................................... 18
Easy accommodation for tall walls, since our forms are easily stackable. Brick - Textured..................................................................... 9 Basements................................................................................. 18
Brick - V-Tex.......................................................................... 11 Commercial and Tall Wall Construction............ 19
Our forms are cost efficient. With reasonable care, cleaning, and maintenance, 2,500 pours or more are not unusual.
Dominator System.............................................................. 14 Fire Pit Forms........................................................................ 32
Inset end rails add strength to the form and additional face sheet support without unsightly lines to the vertical form joints. Eliminator System............................................................... 15 Leveling Jack for Forms................................................... 32
Precise uses a serrated channel bracing on all forms providing a better gripping and climbing surface. Fence Forming System..................................................... 13 Spas............................................................................................... 34
Form Repair............................................................................ 16 Step Forms for Pools and Spas.................................... 34
Perfect for residential, commercial, precast concrete, and many other applications.
Gang Form System............................................................. 16 Swimming Pools................................................................... 33
Heat treated ring bushings prevent elongation and are fully zinc coated to minimize rusting. ID Plates and Stickers....................................................... 17
Pour Ready............................................................................... 17 Corners
Form Manufacturing
Welding Forming Applications *Full VS. Standard (Nominal) Information....... 35
Precise Forms has chosen the Mig welding system to weld our forms. We do not just begin welding and weld the form in its entirety, *Inside Corners - Setting Instructions.................. 35
but a specific weld pattern is used to dissipate as much heat as possible. With this pattern welding method, the amount of distortion is
minimized. We use argon gas for a shield to purify the welding procedure to ensure clean welds.
Housing:
Cap Forms - Angled.......................................................... 21 Fixed 45° and 135°.............................................................. 36
Deck Assembly...................................................................... 22 Haunch (Chamfer) Corner........................................... 36
Deck Clip.................................................................................. 21 Hinged Inside and Outside Corner......................... 36
Deck Setting............................................................................ 22 Inside Corner Smooth...................................................... 35
Deck Stripping....................................................................... 23 Inside Corner Brick........................................................... 36
Depth Gauge........................................................................... 32 Outside Corner Smooth.................................................. 35
Door Shutoffs......................................................................... 26 Outside Corner Attachment........................................ 36
Form Puller............................................................................. 31 Outside Corner 2”x2” Angle........................................ 37
Housing - Single and Multi-family.......................... 20 Pin Pusher................................................................................ 47
Interior Angle Slip Form................................................ 25
Ledger System........................................................................ 21 Specialty Forms
Parapet Brace.......................................................................... 26
Robotic Welding Parapet Forms........................................................................ 26 Arches......................................................................................... 40
Precise Forms was the pioneer introducing robotic welding to the aluminum form industry and has dedicated a large portion of our Parapet Stiffback Support............................................... 26 Baskets for Forms and Fillers...................................... 50
facility to this procedure. Robotic welding has enabled Precise to lead the industry in production capabilities and quality of weld.
Shoring Posts.......................................................................... 24 Beams.......................................................................................... 40
Precise Forms has chosen to go with a more ductile welding wire to help absorb the vibration caused by pouring concrete which helps
prevent weld failure. Step Forms for Housing.................................................. 25 Buttress....................................................................................... 39
Telescoping Beam................................................................ 24 Cap Forms................................................................................ 37
Waler Channel Tube.......................................................... 24 Column Forms - Adjustable......................................... 38
Window Shutoff.................................................................... 24 Column Forms Base and Cap..................................... 38
Column Forms Round..................................................... 38
Precast: Heavy Duty Laydown Form......................................... 37
5 Sided Casting (Monolithic)...................................... 28 Jump Fillers............................................................................. 40
Custom Castings.................................................................. 31 Molding - Crown and Base........................................... 39
Deck Lifting Ring................................................................ 28 Pilasters...................................................................................... 39
Dominator................................................................................ 29 Plywood Adapter................................................................. 40
Dominator Form Puller.................................................. 29 Radius Forms......................................................................... 37
Dominator Waler Bracket.............................................. 29
2 Haunch (Chamfer) Corner........................................... 30
Accessories Pax Pin........................................................................................ 52 Wall Ties and Products
Pin Keeper................................................................................ 51
Anchor Strap ......................................................................... 46 Pin - Standard........................................................................ 52 *Wall Tie Placement Chart 6-12................................ 62
Angle Clips.............................................................................. 48 *Wall Tie Placement Chart 8” OC........................... 64
Beam Block - Plastic.......................................................... 50 Wedges:
Beam Block - Steel.............................................................. 44 Curved Wedge....................................................................... 52 Breakback Wall Tie............................................................. 61
Block Down............................................................................. 44 Hooked Wedge...................................................................... 51 Combo Wall Tie................................................................... 61
1” Channel
Block Down Bracket for Lumber.............................. 44 Standard Wedge.................................................................... 52 Flat Wall Tie............................................................................ 61
Brickledge Bar - Continuous....................................... 41 Pull Tie with Attached Sleeve...................................... 61
Bucko Vent............................................................................... 49 Attached Hardware: Pull Tie - Reuseable............................................................ 61
Cap Bracket............................................................................. 48 Captive Pin............................................................................... 54 Taper Tie................................................................................... 66
Cap Clip..................................................................................... 48 Retractable Short Pin........................................................ 55 Taper Tie Plug Mold.......................................................... 66
Concrete Porta Chute....................................................... 45 Retractable Long Pin......................................................... 55 Tie Pullers................................................................................. 66
Control Joints......................................................................... 49 Set & Lok................................................................................... 54 Z Tie............................................................................................. 61
Depth Gauge........................................................................... 46
Form and Filler Baskets................................................... 50 Additional Items: Windows and Accessories
4” Channel
Form Pullers........................................................................... 47 Aligner Clip............................................................................. 53
Form Scraper.......................................................................... 46 Coil Bolt..................................................................................... 52 *Window Manufacturing Facility............................. 85
Form Release Agent Application............................... 42 Drift Punch.............................................................................. 53 *Window Installation........................................................ 81
Foundation Bolt .................................................................. 47 Panel Clip.................................................................................. 51
Hurricane Strap.................................................................... 46 Cast in Place Vinyl Window........................................ 70
Pin Pusher................................................................................ 47 Walers and Scaffolding Cast In Place Window Technical Info................... 71
Pouring Board Flat and Flanged................................ 46 CiP Window Installation into the Forms............ 72
Rod Supports.......................................................................... 45 Waler Brackets: CiP Window Assembly.................................................... 73
Saddle Bracket....................................................................... 41 Adjustable Waler Bracket............................................... 57 Cavity Double Glazed Hopper................................... 77
5.5” Channel
Shutoff Blockback Combo............................................. 44 Adjustable Waler Bracket for Dominator............ 57 Cavity Double Glazed Slider........................................ 74
Shutoff Plates.......................................................................... 44 Stiffback..................................................................................... 58 Cavity Double Glazed Slider Technical Info..... 75
Spray Tank 60 Gallon Assembly................................ 42 Vertical Waler........................................................................ 58 Cavity Single Glazed Slider........................................... 76
Spray Tank 60 Gallon Valve Assembly.................. 43 Waler Bracket - Brick Patterns.................................... 56 Cavity Window Buck Installation............................. 80
Spray Tank 60 Gallon Wand Assembly................. 43 Waler Bracket - Captive Pin......................................... 58 Cavity Window Installation.......................................... 81
Spray Tank 60 Gallon Hose Assembly................... 43 Waler Bracket - Combo SA/TB.................................. 56 Escape Ladder for Marshall Wells............................ 83
Turnbuckle - Metal............................................................. 45 Waler Bracket - Set & Lok............................................. 57 Intercept Spacer System.................................................. 69
Turnbuckle - Wood............................................................ 45 Waler Bracket - Smooth.................................................. 56 Interior Trim Kit.................................................................. 83
Truck Beds............................................................................... 49 Waler Bracket - Combo Vertical/Horizontal.... 58 Plastic Plug............................................................................... 79
Wall Aligner............................................................................ 45 Waler Clip................................................................................. 56 Window Buck........................................................................ 78
Wall Puller................................................................................ 45 Window Buck Clamp........................................................ 78
Wire Tie Twister................................................................... 41 Scaffolding: Window Buck Extension................................................ 78
Wire Tie..................................................................................... 41 Safety Scaffolding - Dominator.................................. 60 Window Buck Hold Down............................................ 78
Safety Scaffolding for Rails............................................ 59 Window Buck Hold Up................................................... 78
Pins and Wedges Scaffold Bracket.................................................................... 60 Window Buck Nail Plate................................................. 78
Vertical Metal Rail.............................................................. 59 Window Buck Tie Guide................................................ 78
*Proper Pin and Wedge Usage.................................... 51 Wood Rail Bracket.............................................................. 59 Window Well Anchor Clip............................................ 79
Window Well Anchor Clip Installation................ 79
Pins: Window Well Marshall.................................................... 82
2” Combo Filler Pin with Head................................. 53 Window Well Rockwell................................................... 84
Aluminum Base Tie Pin.................................................. 52 Window Well Cover Shape Products..................... 83
Base Tie Pin............................................................................. 52 Window Well Cover Rockwell.................................... 84
Double Slotted Pin.............................................................. 53 Window Well Grate Marshall...................................... 83
Drift Pin..................................................................................... 53 Window Well Grate Rockwell..................................... 84
8” OC (8” On Center) Precise Edge
Forming Applications
SIDE RAIL
Designed to withstand loads placed on
International Housing it during the pouring procedure.
Flat on the inside so a good butt
weld can be achieved. Convex on the
We provide international aluminum forming systems with low material and labor costs outside to release concrete easily.
for single or multi-level structures that will produce higher construction profits. Double contact points eliminate BRACING
offsets produced by single contact The 1” channel brace is used for many
siderails. hole patterns but was specifically
Residential Concrete Housing designed for the 8” on center hole
WELDING pattern. Precise has designed this
Our aluminum forming systems combined with Precise Forms Inc’s patented EASI- A specific weld pattern is used to brace with many considerations of
WALL system will produce concrete housing that is low maintenance, energy efficient, dissipate as much heat as possible. structural integrity. The sides of the
and resistant to natural disasters. With this pattern welding method, the brace are directly opposing the loads
amount of distortion is minimized. We it is subjected to and the point of
use argon gas for a shield to purify the moment on the brace is increased
Residential Basements and Foundations welding procedure to ensure clean in thickness to resist the horizontal
welds. loads. The brace is 1 7/8” x 1” to allow
Strong, durable aluminum forming equipment combined with proper maintenance welding over the top of the brace
allows Precise Forms users to consistently exceed 2,500 pours while retaining a high BUSHING to the siderail. The thickness of the
resale value . The steel ring bushing is preferred by legs of the channel are increased for
most of our customers. The support and also to allow good weld
hardness of the bushing is the key, as penetration that will not blow through
Commercial the pins and wedges are heat treated side walls. The exterior of the legs are
to the same hardness. This way the serrated to allow a firm grip even in
Hand Set, Gang Form, Eliminator, Dominator equipment built to meet the rigors and contractor will not have one item adverse conditions.
labor savings needed for today’s commercial construction needs. cutting into the other thus
extending the life of the entire
system.
Precast
Fastest hand set system available to the precast industry, with numerous custom
designed parts that make the system highly flexible, economical, labor efficient and
profitable. Precise Forms has been an active member of NPCA since 1993.
Fence Forms ENDRAIL
The Precise Forms Fence Forming System is the ultimate solution to creating cast in The hole pattern that is used on the
place concrete fences. A full footing is not required for some applications with the siderail is duplicated in the endrail to CORNER GUSSETS
Precise Fence Forms. Simply pour footings where the columns are located and tie the allow stacking as well as laying the Precise Forms incorporates the thickest
rebar into place. forms down. The endrail is notched corner gusset on the market. Our
to receive the face sheet since the corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner
ends of the forms are usually the most
Pools and Spas abused part of the form. By notching
gussets provide extra support and
strength for the corners. In addition
the endrails you protect the face sheet they prevent concrete build up and
Our aluminum forming systems provide an endless variety of concrete and vinyl liner from abuse and prevents the face make cleaning the forms easier.
swimming pools. A wide variety of steps, benches, and swim outs are available in both sheet from curling.
straight and curved designs.
Window Manufacturing
Precise Forms is the only aluminum forming manufacturer to have a state of the art
facility dedicated to produce energy star rated windows for basement construction.
The Precise basement window system can be used with aluminum systems, plywood
forms, and adaptable to masonry walls.
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6-12 Precise Edge BRACING
The 4” channel brace was designed
Brick - Textured
with all the same criteria and a similar
design as the 1” channel brace but for
the 6-12” hole pattern. It is extruded SIDE RAIL
with 6061 T6 511 alloy aluminum. The The custom textured brick side rail is
sides of the 4” channel are serrated for specifically designed to support each
easier handling of the form. To add brick. This helps prevent damage to
strength, an internal stiff back is added the form from deformation of the
to the center of the brace. As with the brick pattern.
1” channel, the bottom of the legs are
enlarged and combined with the .125
aluminum sheet, it ensures a solid
base for deeper welds.
BRACING
SIDE RAIL
The 1” tube brace was specifically
Designed to withstand loads placed on
designed for decorative face sheets.
it during the pouring procedure.
Precise has designed this brace with
Flat on the inside so a good butt
many considerations of structural
weld can be achieved. Convex on the
integrity. The sides of the brace are
outside to release concrete easily.
directly opposing the loads it is
Double contact points eliminate
subjected to and the point of moment
offsets produced by single contact
on the brace is increased in thickness
siderails.
to resist the horizontal loads. The brace
is 1 7/8” x 1” to allow welding over the
STRIKE PLATE top of the brace to the siderail. The
BUSHING
Strike plates protect the facesheet tube is used on the decorative brick
The steel ring bushing is preferred by
from hammer blows when placing or to prevent concrete build up within
most of our customers. The
removing pins and wedges extending the brace due to the irregularity of the
WELDING hardness of the bushing is the key, as
the life of the form. brick pattern sheet.
A specific weld pattern is used the pins and wedges are heat treated
to dissipate as much heat as to the same hardness. This way the
possible. With this pattern welding contractor will not have one item
method, the amount of distortion cutting into the other thus
is minimized. We use argon gas extending the life of the entire
for a shield to purify the welding system.
procedure to ensure clean welds.
ENDRAIL
The hole pattern that is used on the
BUSHING
siderail is duplicated in the endrail to
CORNER GUSSETS The steel ring bushing is preferred by CORNER GUSSETS
allow stacking as well as laying the
Precise Forms incorporates the thickest most of our customers. The hardness Precise Forms incorporates the thickest
forms down. The endrail is notched
corner gusset on the market. Our of the bushing is the key, as the corner gusset on the market. Our
to receive the face sheet since the
corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner pins and wedges are heat treated corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner
ends of the forms are usually the most
gussets provide extra support and to the same hardness. This way the gussets provide extra support and
abused part of the form. By notching
strength for the corners. In addition contractor will not have one item strength for the corners. In addition
the endrails you protect the face sheet
they prevent concrete build up and cutting into the other thus extending they prevent concrete build up and
from abuse and prevents the face
make cleaning the forms easier. the life of the entire system. make cleaning the forms easier.
sheet from curling.
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Brick - Smooth Brick - V-Tex
SIDERAIL SIDERAIL
Designed to withstand loads placed Designed to withstand loads placed
on it during the pouring procedure. on it during the pouring procedure.
Flat on the inside so a good butt BRACING Flat on the inside so a good butt
weld can be achieved. Convex on The 1” tube brace was specifically weld can be achieved. Convex on the
the outside to release concrete designed for decorative face sheets. outside to release concrete easily.
easily. Double contact points Precise has designed this brace with Double contact points eliminate
eliminate offsets produced by single many considerations of structural offsets produced by single contact BRACING
contact siderails. integrity. The sides of the brace are siderails. The 1” tube brace was specifically
directly opposing the loads it is designed for decorative face sheets.
subjected to and the point of moment Precise has designed this brace with
on the brace is increased in thickness many considerations of structural
to resist the horizontal loads. The brace integrity. The sides of the brace are
is 1 7/8” x 1” to allow welding over the directly opposing the loads it is
STRIKE PLATE top of the brace to the siderail. The STRIKE PLATE subjected to and the point of moment
Strike plates protect the facesheet tube is used on the decorative brick Strike plates protect the facesheet on the brace is increased in thickness
from hammer blows when placing to prevent concrete build up within from hammer blows when placing or to resist the horizontal loads. The brace
or removing pins and wedges the brace due to the irregularity of the removing pins and wedges extending is 1 7/8” x 1” to allow welding over the
extending the life of the form. brick pattern sheet. the life of the form. top of the brace to the siderail. The
tube is used on the decorative brick
to prevent concrete build up within
the brace due to the irregularity of the
brick pattern sheet.
BUSHING BUSHING
The steel ring bushing is preferred by CORNER GUSSETS The steel ring bushing is preferred by CORNER GUSSETS
most of our customers. The hardness Precise Forms incorporates the thickest most of our customers. The hardness Precise Forms incorporates the thickest
of the bushing is the key, as the corner gusset on the market. Our of the bushing is the key, as the corner gusset on the market. Our
pins and wedges are heat treated corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner pins and wedges are heat treated corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner
to the same hardness. This way the gussets provide extra support and to the same hardness. This way the gussets provide extra support and
contractor will not have one item strength for the corners. In addition contractor will not have one item strength for the corners. In addition
cutting into the other thus extending they prevent concrete build up and cutting into the other thus extending they prevent concrete build up and
the life of the entire system. make cleaning the forms easier. the life of the entire system. make cleaning the forms easier.
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Big Brace 6-12 BRACING
The 5.5” custom channel brace was
Fence Forming System The Precise Forms Fence Forming System is the ultimate
solution to creating cast in place concrete fences.
designed with all the same criteria
used on all our support components. Advantages and Capabilities:
The Big Brace 6-12 is especially It is extruded with 6061 T6 511
useful for projects where the alloy aluminum. The sides of the *Greatly reduced labor cost.
concrete will be the finished 5.5” channel are serrated for easier
interior surface on homes, offices or handling of the form. To add strength, *A crew of four can strip, set and pour 120 lineal feet in
commercial buildings saving time we have doubled the vertical support five hours.
and money by eliminating framing, legs that create dramatically flatter
mudding and sheet rock . walls. This is especially useful for *The Precise Fence Form allows you to place and strip large
projects where the concrete will be individual sections of fence forms at one time.
the finished interior surface on homes,
offices or commercial buildings. A continuous footing is not
*In most instances the only footing required is at each
required in some applications
column.
SIDE RAIL with the Precise Fence Forms.
Designed to withstand loads placed on Simply pour pier pads where
*Decorative column caps can be cast and placed on site.
it during the pouring procedure. Flat the columns are located and
on the inside so a good butt weld can free span between columns.
*Once the fence has cured simply paint or apply the
be achieved. Convex on the outside to
desired texture.
release concrete easily. Double contact
points eliminate offsets produced by
single contact siderails.
BUSHING
The steel ring bushing is preferred by
most of our customers. The hardness
of the bushing is the key, as the
pins and wedges are heat treated
WELDING to the same hardness. This way the
A specific weld pattern is used contractor will not have one item
to dissipate as much heat as cutting into the other thus extending
possible. With this pattern welding the life of the entire system.
method, the amount of distortion
is minimized. We use argon gas
for a shield to purify the welding
procedure to ensure clean welds.
Fence Forms one piece sections can be placed in a fraction of the time compared to conventional hand set systems.
Creating The Fence Cap
The optional fence cap is poured separate from the fence. This allows customization for each project with minimal cost. Once the cap
ENDRAIL
has set it is lifted, rotated, and placed on the fence. The final appearance is that of a fence created in a single pour.
The hole pattern that is used on the
siderail is duplicated in the endrail to
allow stacking as well as laying the CORNER GUSSETS
forms down. The endrail is notched Precise Forms incorporates the thickest
to receive the face sheet since the corner gusset on the market. Our
ends of the forms are usually the most corner gusset is a full 1/4” plate. Corner
abused part of the form. By notching gussets provide extra support and
the endrails you protect the face sheet strength for the corners. In addition
from abuse and prevents the face they prevent concrete build up and
sheet from curling. make cleaning the forms easier.
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Dominator System Eliminator System
The Dominator Forming System can be ganged or handset, like many other forming systems. The advantage is that the Dominator can The Eliminator Forming System works in conjunction with the Dominator Forming System allowing the contractor to cast next to
be ganged without any additional hardware, therefore it is the best of both worlds in a single form. The Dominator Forming System an existing building with only 2 3/4” of clearance. This allows the contractor to build more structures in a limited space or used as an
provides an alternative to typical flat tie forming systems. The Dominator Forming System utilizes a taper tie system. With this form alternative to cast one sided formed walls.
being 25% thicker than a standard flat tie form the form deflection and pillow casing is reduced, providing a smoother, flatter finished
wall surface. The Dominator is 2 1/2” thick rather than a standard aluminum form at 2 1/8” thick, adding to the overall strength of the The Eliminator Forming System incorporates a specially designed connection section, or “W”, that forces the forms together and locks
form. them into place without requiring access to the exterior of the wall. All of the work is done from the inside of the wall in both setting
and stripping. This allows the forms to be used in low clearance situations as well as minimum space between buildings. It may also be
The life of this form will out perform its nearest competitor. The Dominator receives very few hits with a hammer because the form placed on the end of a ganged form situation allowing the ganged section to be released from the interior of the building. This could
locking device is separate from the form itself. The locking device is located at the back of the side rail. The load point of the tie system possibly eliminate the need of exterior scaffolding or the need to remove exterior scaffolding from the ganged form section, allowing
has been moved as far from the load as possible; 2 1/2” on the dominator as compared to a standard flat tie form of 13/16”. This creates the entire gang section and scaffolding to be raised in a single section.
less deflection, metal stress, and flatter walls. The Dominator’s design creates tighter joints preventing concrete from leaking between
the forms which keeps the forms cleaner and reduces labor time. A Current Building
When comparing the Dominator system to 24” wide plywood systems, you will find the performance of the Dominator to be superior
on many levels. The accessory requirements are a minimum of 33% less than most plywood systems and the down time for refacing is
a thing of the past. The aluminum form provides value when the form is to be sold or traded. With a simple maintenance program the
Dominator will provide many years of quality service with a reduced cost per pour.
A- Set the Eliminator Forms and W form roughly into place.
New Building B- Screw the Taper Tie into the Eliminator W.
Taper Tie C- Move the Eliminator Forms into place and set the interior
Dominator Forms.
B D- Set the Dominator Forms and tighten the wing nut. This will
draw the Eliminator W into position and lock the Eliminator Forms
into place.
C
Existing
Building
Dominator Form
D
Dominator
Wing Nut
Dominator Form
Dominator Taper Ties Dominator Waler Dominator Clamp Assembly
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Gang Form System Identification Plates and Stickers
The Precise Gang Forming System with the use of our gang form Precise offers a variety of ways to mark your forms
adapter allows you to turn standard aluminum concrete forms for easy identification. Identification plates with your
into gang forms. Gang forms allow you to set and strip large company information can be welded onto each form.
sections of walls in a fraction of the time. Stickers similar to the Precise Forms stickers are available
with your company logo and information. Artwork must
be provided in a 300 dpi jpg or pdf format.
Identification Plate
Pour Ready
Preseason your equipment at the factory with the
Pour Ready Process
Precise Forms Pour Ready process is designed to minimize
concrete chemical reaction in the initial pouring process of new
aluminum forming equipment. The process is completed in our
factory and treats the entire form, front, back, and sides.
Have your equipment Pour Ready for the jobsite!
New Forms with the Pour Ready Process
Form Repair
Keeping your aluminum forms in proper
working condition not only helps you provide
a quality finished product but keeps your
employees safe at the same time. New Forms Untreated
“I am writing to let you know we appreciate the work you did on our new forms. The Precise “Pour Ready Process” for our new
Precise offers a full service repair shop that aluminum forms ended up being a better solution than I had expected.
can remove excess concrete build up, repair
broken welds, replace bushings, straighten At first I was doubtful because it just did not seem that something like that type of formula would really work. Well I was impressed at
panels, and much more. the results, despite the cost.
If your form is beyond repair we can contact We had over 200 various sized forms pretreated with your formula and we are pleased to say it worked! Now we only formed with one
you with the best option whether it be cutting side of the wall with the new forms and the other side of the wall with our old forms but again they appear to be working extremely
it down to a filler, scrap, or replacement. well.
Thank you for handling the situation and helping us get our forms in working order so that we could stay as efficient and
effective on our jobs without having to deal with untreated new forms. Lancaster Poured Walls is happy to recommend your “Pour
Ready Process” as it was done for us, because it worked! Feel free to let others know we’re pleased.”
Respectfully,
John J. Spelcher Jr., President, Lancaster Poured Walls, Inc.
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Basements Commercial and Tall Wall Construction
The Precise Aluminum Forming System is extremely versatile. A Precise aluminum forms are not limited to concrete basement
standard set of forms can do a wide variety of layouts including construction. With the proper form staggering and wall tie
curved or tall walls. Custom forms can be manufactured for most placement Precise forms are able to be used in a stacked form
special forming situations. situation to easily create tall concrete walls.
Early sets of Precise Forms have easily surpassed 2,000 pours… The ability to pour tall concrete walls increases the contractors
some as many as 3,000 pours! These sets are still going strong job options dramatically. When commercial concrete buildings
and have a surprisingly high resale value. are in high demand they can prove to be a very lucrative
business opportunity if residential construction is unavailable.
Today, our forms are built even stronger due to advancements
in form design, welding technology, and stronger aluminum
components. With the demands placed on today’s forming
systems, the Precise Aluminum Forming System provides
durability and form life that is unsurpassed.
Agricultural Structures
From animal confinement systems to water storage systems, no
matter the size or shape Precise can produce a product that fits
your needs.
18 Table of Contents Table of Contents 19Housing - Single and Multi-family Ledger System
Our systems provide a nearly unmatched level of flexibility and range of options Ledger Forms can be created in a variety of ways. It can be
with shorter cycle times and lower total cost than traditional methods. incorporated into the form itself for quick construction of
multiple homes of the same design or it can be attached as a cap
allowing standard forms to be used expanding a sets versatility.
A pitched roof is easy to create. The Pitched Ledger System
allows you to use standard forms and supports to create a sloped
or pitched roof or can be built into the form itself similar to the
Ledger Form.
REDUCE CONSTRUCTION TIME:
With time having a costly effect on typical construction, a cast in
place shell utilizing the Precise Forms aluminum forming system
can save several days over typical wood or concrete masonry
type construction. Under normal situations, one day is required
to set and pour the exterior, interior walls and roof, and a half-
day for form removal and job site clean up. Deck Clip
The Deck Clip is used to quickly
REDUCED LABOR:
connect forms in a deck situation.
Due to fewer materials placed on the job site, clutter will be
Place the pin into the hole and lock
reduced lowering site clean up time. An experienced wall crew
into place with a single hammer
can reduce construction time by several days over masonry
blow. Removal is just as simple.
and typical construction methods with the Precise Forms all
aluminum forming system.
Cap Forms - Angled
Angled Cap Forms attach to the interior forms of the top story of a multi-story building. These allow flat deck forms that were used
to pour floors of lower levels to create a pitched roof creating proper drainage. They save the builder from having to buy special deck
forms for a pitched deck.
20 Table of Contents Table of Contents 21Deck Assembly Deck Stripping
Standard forms may be used when pouring a deck. This
requires that the shoring posts and forms be removed and then Remove the Shoring Posts that are holding up the Telescoping Remove the Telescoping Beams
additional supports be added to support the deck until it cures. Beams.
The Precise Deck Form is specially designed to allow the shoring
post and a section of support form to remain in place during
the curing process, saving labor time and never having an
unsupported deck.
The post, beam, and deck is designed to offer a wide variety of
building alternatives.
Deck Setting
Start removing the Deck Forms. Unbolt the Support Form and remove the remainder of the
Sectioned Deck Form.
Set the interior, exterior forms and shutoff plates. Set the Telescoping Beams and Shoring Posts
Remove the remainder of the Deck Forms leaving only the Remove the interior forms and shutoffs. As the deck cures the
Support Form and the Shoring Posts. Shoring Posts and Support Forms can be removed.
With the deck supported the contractor can start setting forms
on the next level of the building. This process allows multistory
buildings to be constructed quickly without sacrificing quality or
safety.
Set the Deck Forms. Install the Shoring Posts for the Deck Forms.
22 Table of Contents Table of Contents 23Shoring Post Interior Angle Slip Form
Shoring Posts are used to support areas such as decks or steps. The Interior Angle Slip Form is designed to be easily stripped by
They are often used in conjunction with Telescoping Beams when allowing the form to slide down and out away from the wall. This
spanning a large area. provides additional clearance at the top of the wall preventing
the form from binding or damaging the concrete deck when it is
tilted out during stripping.
Telescoping Beam
Telescoping Beams are used on decking systems in conjunction with shoring posts to provide support for the deck.
The Interior Angle Slip Form in Loosen the bolts at the base The form slides down and away from the
place after the pour. of the form. concrete allowing easy stripping.
Step Forms for Housing
Multiple styles of steps can be created with the Precise Step
Forming System. Stairs may be traditional, freestanding,
supported by the wall or customized to fit the contractors need.
The form design allows the tread form to be removed after
the pour, while the concrete is still green, and the tread can be
Waler Channel Tube Window Shutoff trowled or textured without having to remove all of the stair
forms.
The Waler Channel Tube is used to ensure that the entire Window Shutoffs are designed to provide a perfectly square
structure remains perfectly square during setting and pouring. It window opening. They are easy to set and strip. The bottom
helps reduce the amount of training required for workers as well shutoff has an access hatch that can be opened to allow the
as eliminates the labor of constantly double checking that the vibrator to consolidate the concrete under the opening and then
forms have not moved during setting or pouring. can be pinned shut once vibration is complete.
24 Table of Contents Table of Contents 25Parapet Forms Precast Pallet and Header Sealant which expands
into the gap
Parapet Forms attach to the forms of the top story of a multi-story building. They create a parapet wall Reduce your labor for pallet and header installations while
around the edge of the structure for safety and decoration. increasing the accuracy. With the Precise Forms pallet and
header, a clear 7/16” annular space is designed to conform to
most engineering criteria. Precise Forms pallet and header’s are
manufactured with increased wall thickness on the extrusions to
extend life and durability for fast and accurate joint construction.
Pallet
7/16”
Annular
Space
Header
The Pallet and Header System requires a sealant to make the
Parapet Stiffback Support Parapet Brace joints water tight. A gap is created in the casting to provide
Parapet Stiffback Supports attach to the forms of the top story of The Parapet Brace attaches to the top of parapet forms to space for the sealant which expands into the gap as the castings
a multistory building. They help support the parapet wall forms maintain the proper thickness of the parapet wall while are pressed together.
and ensures a plum wall. providing additional support providing perfectly square walls.
Precast Riser Form
Door Shutoffs Door Shutoffs are also designed to provide a perfectly square openings. They are easy to set and
strip with horizontal bracing to prevent any deflection in the opening. The Precise Precast Riser Form is designed to work in conjunction with the Precise Precast Pallet and Header System. It will greatly
reduce the cost of labor and lumber while constructing Pallet Stools for various riser heights.
Pre-drilled holes in the Precise Forms Riser Form allows the 4X4 wooden support to be nailed or screwed into place providing
unlimited vertical adjustment of the riser casting. This will allow you to create any riser casting height! The Precise Forms aluminum
Riser Form virtually eliminates the degradation of lumber that occurs when wooden stools get wet or exposed to concrete therefore
reducing your long-term cost!
Precise Forms Once the Pallet Forms
Precast Riser Form are placed onto the Riser
Forms, assembly continues
as usual. Core Forms
are set, all imbeds and
reinforcing are placed,
Jacket Forms are set
inserting the required wall
ties, and the Header Forms
Adjust Lumber The Precise Pallet System are pinned into place on
For Any is placed on top of the top of the Jacket Forms.
Riser Height Precise Riser Form.
26 Table of Contents Table of Contents 27Monolithic Casting (5 Sided Casting) Dominator Precast
Deck Adapter System The Precise Forms Dominator System gets its name from the fact that it dominates any project with speed while producing a quality
product. This system can be quickly hand set or gang formed for rapid setting and stripping without the need to add additional
Precise Forms developed another labor saving method for the hardware.
progressive Precaster. Make monolithic pours of a five sided box
with the Precise Forms Deck Adapter system. This system allows The life of this form will out perform its nearest competitor. The Dominator receives very few hits with a hammer because the form
the pouring of the walls and deck in a single pour. The deck system locking device is separate from the form itself. The locking device is located at the back of the side rail. The load point of the tie system
can be lifted into position and removed as a single unit. Once the has been moved as far from the load as possible; 2 1/2” on the dominator as compared to a standard flat tie form of 13/16”. This creates
deck plate is assembled, there is no need to break it down which less vertical deflection, metal fatigue, and flatter walls. The Dominator’s design creates tighter joints preventing concrete from leaking
allows multiple pours and saves labor expense to assemble the between the forms which keeps the forms cleaner and reduces labor time.
deck multiple times.
When comparing the Dominator system to 24” wide plywood systems, you will find the performance of the Dominator to be superior
Water Infiltration Solution on many levels. The accessory requirements are a minimum of 33% less than most plywood systems and the down time for refacing is
a thing of the past. The aluminum form provides value when the form is to be sold or traded. With a simple maintenance program the
Reduce the problem of water infiltration by creating the casting in a single pour. Monolithic pours are the most efficient way to Dominator will provide many years of quality service with a reduced cost per pour.
produce castings if you can flip the casting over to strip the inside. With the addition of the Precise Forms Deck Adapter it is completed,
in most cases, with the same forms used for wall construction set in the horizontal configuration.
Fast & Efficient
The fastest and most effiecient method of a monolithic five sided pour allows for accuracy and cost reduction when casting, therefore
creating increased production and profits.
The system can be gang or handset much like any many other forming systems, therefore it is the best of both worlds in a single form.
This form is 2 1/2” thick rather than a standard aluminum form at 2 1/8” thick, adding to the overall strength of the form. The load point
is 2 1/2” from the face rather than the typical 13/16” on the standard flat tie system.
Dominator Form Puller Dominator Waler Bracket
Dominator Form Pullers are designed specifically for the The Dominator Waler Bracket is designed to be used with lumber,
Dominator Forming System. It makes stripping forms easier and aluminum channel or steel channel. The bolt on the end tightens
faster. It is especially helpful in tight situations such as corners to ensure a tight fit and a straight wall.
Deck Lifting Ring and boxes. The long handle gives extra reach and leverage for
taller form situations.
Precise Forms has designed the lifting system to work in both the
setting and stripping procedure. The lifting rings are attached
to a counter sunk bolt on the concrete side. Once the deck is in
position and the rings are removed, the bolt seats in a position
that allows for a smooth flat concrete deck. When the casting is
flipped into the stripping position, the bolts project on the under
side to allow for the connection of the lifting rings and one piece
removal of the deck plate.
28 Table of Contents Table of Contents 29Haunch Corner (Chamfer Corner) Custom Castings
Cast Box Culverts with ease utilizing the Precise Forms Haunch Inside corners. Haunch Precise Forms can create custom forms to meet almost any
corners are a standard for Precise Forms and can be manufactured to any specific size and precasting or concrete construction need. Special angles, block
design. Precise Forms can also produce Haunch corners for monolithic and various other outs, extremely large castings, or curved shapes are all possible.
castings as required.
Haunch Corner formed with Haunch Corner formed with
Outside Angle. Outside Corner.
Haunch Corners can be used in multiple precast applications.
Headwalls
A headwall is a small retaining wall placed at the inlet or outlet of
a storm water pipe or culvert. Precise Forms allow you to create
headwalls to meet any of your required sizes or shapes.
Haunch Corner used with Haunch Corner used with Pallet and Header.
Monolithic Casting.
Form Pullers
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Short Handle Combo
Combo Head Close Up
Long Handle Combo
Standard Left and Right
Form Pullers are used to make stripping forms easier and faster. The short handle version is especially helpful in tight situations such as
corners and boxes. The long handle gives extra reach and leverage for taller form situations. The combo version works on either side of
the form.
30 Table of Contents Table of Contents 31Fire Pit Forms Swimming Pools
Fire Pits make an excellent addition to any outdoor area. They provide a safe, decorative way to extend your outdoor leisure time In building swimming pools, clean pours are crucial! For the cleanest looking pours with the least amount of effort, you need Precise
late into the evening while keeping the chill away. The exterior can be finished off in an array of styles to blend in perfectly with your Aluminum Forms! Precise Forms is proud to be able to offer you the flexibility and creativity that can be accomplished through the use
landscaping. of our aluminum forming system.
We are proud to be able to offer you the aluminum forming system designed to build an endless variety of concrete and vinyl liner
swimming pools. This forming system offers a multitude of possibilities to include free formed pools!
Depth Gauge
The Depth Gauge is used when screeding down the concrete is required. String lines can be wiped or
washed off but this gauge can be set to the proper depth and moved to the required areas as needed
during trowling. It is very effective in the pool industry where curved walls make snapping a string line very
difficult.
Leveling Jack for Forms The Form Leveling Jack is used most
frequently in the swimming pool
industry. It is attached to the base of
the form and allows adjustment of the
form to ensure a level pour.
32 Table of Contents Table of Contents 33Spas Full VS. Standard (Nominal) Corners, Accessories, And Ties
Precise can make custom spa forms to meet the contractors
The option is available to pour either a standard (nominal) wall thickness or a full dimension wall thickness. Each of these wall sizes
need. In many cases the spa can be assembled in the shop and
demand a particular inside and outside corner, as well as wall ties. If you attempt to use a standard corner with a full tie or vise-versa,
shipped to the site for the pour. Spas are not limited to a simple
the corner you set will kink and be difficult to straighten. You can pour full walls with nominal corners by putting a spacer on the outside
circle pattern. Precise can create any number of patterns which
corner so the wall ties remain straight.
can include steps, seats and other designs requested by the
contractor. They can be stand alone or incorporated into the
In measuring your inside corner, place the end of a tape measure on the outside face sheet and measure in to the 90° turn of the face
swimming pool design.
sheet. The dimension will be either a 4 3/16” for a standard corner or 4” for a full inside corner. This same application will hold true for
other forms and accessories which are affected by wall thickness such as outside corners, attachments, blockbacks, bulkheads, window
bucks, and blockdowns.
Inside Corners - Setting Instructions
When setting an inside corner it is important to always place the pin in properly. The tip of the pin should go from the inside corner
into the form with the wedge on the form side. This allows for easier stripping with a single hammer blow to the pin. Improperly set
corners may require a pin pusher to work the pin out of the tight space.
Step Forms for Pools and Spas
A wide variety of steps, benches, and swim outs are available in
both straight and curved designs.
Improperly set pin and wedge Properly set pin and wedge Improperly set pin and Properly set pin and wedge
on the inside corner. on the inside corner. wedge on the inside corner. on the inside corner.
Outside Corner Smooth Inside Corner Smooth
Smooth Outside Corners provide a clean concrete corner with Precise inside corners are extruded for greater strength and
easy stripping. are available in a wide variety of sizes and patterns as well as a
rounded or square corner.
34 Table of Contents Table of Contents 35Inside Corner Brick Haunch (Chamfer) Corner Outside Corner 2”x2” Angle
Precise inside corners are extruded and wrapped with the brick Haunch corners are a standard for Precise Forms and can be Outside Corner Angles are used with two fillers to make up almost any
pattern for greater strength and are available in a wide variety of manufactured to any specific size and design. Precise Forms can outside corner requirements.
sizes and patterns. also produce Haunch corners for monolithic castings.
Hinged Inside and Outside Corner Fixed 45° and 135° Corners
Hinged corners can be used either as an inside or outside corner Please specify wall thickness for correct alignment of inside and
Radius Forms
for construction other than 90 degree corners. It can be used outside corners. To create a radius or curved concrete wall, you are not necessarily required to have curved forms. In
with either nominal or full ties. Offered in smooth and decorative many cases you can create a radius wall using standard aluminum forms and fillers.
brick designs.
Radius walls can be incorporated into any structure to create unique design features. Architects are
no longer bound by the traditional old school thought of box concrete buildings. For those situations
where a smooth curve is desired or required, Precise Forms is able to manufacture curved concrete
forms from a 6” radius or larger.
Heavy Duty Laydown Form Cap Forms
Outside Corner Attachment The 36” x 48” Laydown Form adds a dimension that most Cap forms come in a variety of heights and widths. They are a
Outside Corner Attachments are used with two fillers to make up almost any contractors are looking for. Reduce your labor and accessory universal hole pattern allowing them to be used with both the
outside corner requirements. Attachments are available in 2” and 4” nominal cost with this form as Base Ties are not required. Pour walls 3’ or 6-12 hole pattern and the 8” OC hole pattern but can be created
or full sizes. 4’ high with the same speed of form setting. with a 1” or 2” on center hole pattern as well. They provide extra
height to any wall with minimal effort and expense.
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