RMD Australia AscentFormwork
Product Overview Ascent-formwork is a new guided climbing formwork system from RMD Australia. RMD developed Ascent-F with our customers to provide cutting edge equipment, which speeds cycle times and reduces labour costs. Ascent-F can also be operated hydraulically, which saves on crane costs and means you can operate in high wind or when the crane is being used elsewhere significantly improving cycle times. Faster Easier Ascent-F is a new guided climbing formwork system developed to speed cycle times and reduce labour costs Suitable for a diverse range of projects. Constructs piers and straight or curved walls sloping by up to 20 degrees Ascent-F can be lifted in high winds. If there's no crane or is it's being used somewhere else on the project, the Ascent hydraulic system can be used avoiding lost project time At the end of the job, Ascent platforms can be removed by raising, lowering or moving directly away from the building thereby reducing required crane height Wall brackets can be quickly pre-mounted on the cast-in wall anchor before adding the connecting bolt. This is a fast job for a single worker Ascent is suitable for all formwork systems, and can do inclined, stepped, circular or straight surfaces. Safety features were completely integrated into the system Safer Ascent-F masts are safely extended as the equipment rises, giving significant time, labour and site space advantages Safety and peace of mind for workers, because the highly visible Ascent Latch connects securely with the Ascent Wall Brackets. ELEV (Electronic Latch Engagement Verification) system further enhances operator confidence Ascent components have been developed with manual handling and safety in mind. Pre-assembly of equipment can be carried out without cranes at ground level 1
Applications Guided climbing formwork system for core and wall applications in multi-storey situations. Also highly suitable for LNG/CSG tanks. In fact it's suitable for a range of concrete slabs up to 450mm thick. Comes in 3 basic option variants. Option 1 The lowest cost option, which is used when the wall brackets and anchors can be retrieved from the following construction levels. This option requires two wall brackets and anchors per lift Option 2 Option 3 The option used when wall brackets and anchors need to be recovered from the wall with the progress of work and concrete finishing and/or hydraulic wall climbing are required. This option requires a single wall bracket and anchor per wall lift This option is used when wall brackets and anchors need to be recovered from the wall with the progress of work. It requires a single wall bracket and anchor per wall lift 2
Features & Benefits Ascent-Formwork is a new guided climbing formwork system developed with our customers, to speed cycle times and reduce labour costs. Ascent is fully adaptable to fit all formwork systems, and is suitable for inclined, stepped, circular or straight surfaces. All necessary safety features are completely integrated. Versatile Ascent-Formwork can be used with all formwork, including systems customers already have. Components developed with manual handling in mind Pre-assembly of equipment can be carried out without cranes at ground level. Starts from the first wall lift The masts are safely extended in-situ, speeding early construction cycles, reducing labour and saving valuable site space. Makes the job easy Wall brackets can be pre-mounted on the cast-in wall anchor before adding the connecting bolt, making this a fast job for a single operative. Can be lifted in high winds and if no cranage is available The easy to use Ascent hydraulic system can be used to ensure you meet those tight construction deadlines. Increases your options At the end of the job Ascent platforms can be removed by raising, lowering or moving directly away from the building, reducing the required crane height. Peace of mind for operatives The highly visible Ascent latch connects securely with the Ascent Wall Brackets. 3
In Detail Mast & Latch Ascent Mast - Strength Ascent Mast - Function through design Manufactured from ultra-high yield, steel plate giving excellent strength to weight ratio making both manual and crane handling far easier. Innovative design features include, mast mounts on first wall lift, no need to remove from the wall to extend length and an integral mast hook for mast extension. Ascent Latch - Visual indication Ascent Latch - Design ingenuity Manufactured from robust cast steel and brightly coloured for easy visual checking of engagement. The latch can be placed anywhere along a mast on a 150mm module, even at mast joints. The Ascent latch includes a number of ingenious design features. It's spring loaded to ensure positive return action, a protected position between the mast webs which ensures snag-free operation, stowable in the retracted position so equipment can be lowered for removal if required. In addition, electronic verification of engagement is available, which is the red light pictured. 4
In Detail Bracket & Hydraulics Wall Bracket - Attach and guide Wall Bracket Optimised for usage The Ascent Wall Bracket is used to attach the masts to the wall and provide guidance during lifting. Smoothly chamfered leading and trailing edges guide the mast through the wall brackets during lifting or lowering. Optimised to reduce weight and make manual handling easier. Other features include - removable mast guides which allow equipment to be craned directly away from the wall and an integrated handle, for easy carrying. Wall Bracket - Cost reducing Hydraulic system Maintain cycle times The bracket is lightweight at only 13.2kg. A projecting boss on the rear of the bracket locates into the recess on the embedded anchor, enabling a labour saving single-man fix or removal of the bracket from the wall. Enables movement of the platforms without the need for a crane, useful during conditions when the crane is either winded off or is servicing other trades, allowing work to continue and maintaining fast cycle times. Hydraulic system Simple connection Hydraulic system Utilise onsite power The system attaches to the bracket using a simple pin connection and is fully interchangeable between platform modules Movement is controlled by a single unit, powered by a 415v, 3 phase power, with equal raise speeds for safe, smooth movement. 5
In Detail Rack and Trolley - Shaft Latch & Pocket Rack and Trolley Simple and easy Rack and Trolley - A range of movements The Ascent Rack and Trolley assembly pins into the mast and attaches the formwork and main platform to the masts to enable Form adjustment. The smooth rack and pinion operation makes form movement easy along the 0.75m form roll-back. Further adjustments come courtesy of diagonal turnbuckles which allow form tilt and the form jack which enables level and sideways transit. Rack and Trolley - Safe Shaft Latch and Pocket - Simple connections A wedge action safety brake prevents accidental form movement - certified lifting shackles for safe raising of the platform. To ensure the assembly works smoothly, protected lubrication points are fitted and system covers are available to protect the running gear. Used with Superslim Soldiers to make a platform inside the shaft or core. The assembly, which is adjustable for length in 60mm increments, connects simply to each end of a Superslim Soldier and is adjustable in level from the platform. Shaft Latch and Pocket - Integrated features Details such as a robust latch which ensures positive engagement with every lift and a nylon wheel for snagfree lifting without marking the concrete face. 6
In Detail Access and Wall Anchor Options Access - Versatile Access - Easier and safer A level working platform with no trip hazards, mesh edge protection with toe board. Stop-end guardrails ensure safety during platform movement and an alloy ladder system with dedicated hatch locations provide safe access between levels. A comprehensive range of access and safety equipment completes the system and enables free movement of workers to and between all work areas throughout the forming and lifting cycle. Wall Anchor option 1 Wall Anchor option 2 Anchor secured by bolting through forms Ascent Anchor Screw Ascent Anchor Screw (HTX20005) 7
Project References PROJECT Hilton Tower Hotel REGION Europe STRUCTURES Commercial, Leisure 8
Components Ascent Platform Beam Assembley Ascent-Formwork Masts Ascent-Formwork Masts easily mount on the first wall lift. There's no need to remove the mast from the wall to extend the length, just add a new section at the bottom of the wall. The 2.1m mast section only weighs 67kg, which enables assembly to be done without a crane, reducing costs. AGX10001 Ascent Top Mast 64.0kg AGX10002 Ascent Mast 2.1m 70.1kg AGX10027 Ascent Half Mast 1.05m 33.7kg Ascent Bracket AGX10023 Ascent Wall Bracket AGX10026 Ascent Platform Beam Assembly 132.3kg Ascent Zed Frame AGX10004 Ascent Zed Frame 25.5kg Ascent Anchor Screw 13.2kg Ascent Anchor Screws are recoverable, the screws are used to attach wall brackets, there removal eliminates the cost of lost items. Ascent Latch Brightly coloured to facilitate visual checking of engagement and also spring loaded to ensure positive return action. It's very strong, having been manufactured from robust cast steel. Electronic verification of engagement is available. Ascent Zed Frame attaches RMD s Superslim Soldier Screen extension to the mast and also supports the slab edge access platform. The Ascent Wall Bracket is used to attach the masts to the wall and provide guidance during lifting and has been optimised to reduce weight and ease manual handling. It has an integrated handle, to make carrying easy. The bracket is lightweight, only 13.2kg. The Ascent Platform Beam Assembly attaches the formwork and main platform to the Ascent masts and enables form adjustment. Its rack and pinion operation enables 750mm form roll back. Diagonal turnbuckles enable form tilt adjustment. Form jack enables adjustment of formwork level and sideways transit. HTX20005 Ascent Anchor Screw 280mm AGX10022 Ascent Latch 8.30kg 9 1.53kg
Components Anchor Screw Removal Tool Ascent Accessories Anchor Screw Removal Tool removes anchor screws quickly and easily so they can be used again. AGX10038 Ascent Anchor Screw Removal Socket 0.86kg Ascent Bracing Tube AGX10007 Ascent Bracing Tube 2500mm 9.16kg Ascent-Formwork Angled Superslim Soldier SSX10050 Superslim Soldier 400mm x 15 deg AGX10011 Ascent Platform Beam Strut 27.1kg BNX30002 M30 x 375 Bolt (Grade 8.8) Black BNX30004 M30 Hex Nut (Grade 8.8) Black 0.05kg BNX24008 M24 x 100 Bolt (Grade 8.8) 0.44kg BNX24010 M24 x 70 Bolt (Grade 8.8) 0.34kg BNX12400 M24 Hex Nut 0.01kg BNM16130 M16 x 130 Bolt (Grade 8.8) 0.30kg BNX16002 0.09kg M16 x 40 Bolt (Grade 8.8) 2.3kg BNU16001 M16 Hex Nut (Grade 8) 0.03kg AGX10031 Ascent Pivot Pin 24mm dia 0.47kg SSU10011 0.03kg R Clip 5mm Ascent Superslim Adaptor 13.7kg AGX10025 Ascent Superslim Adaptor 10 6.2kg
Components Ascent-Formwork Platform Bracket and Pocket Ascent-Screen Edge SSX10055 Superslim Shaft Latch 51.4kg AGX10044 Ascent Screen Edge 4.06m 9.07kg SSX10056 Superslim Shaft Pocket 2.73kg AGX10045 Ascent Screen Edge 5.28m 11.8kg AGX10047 Ascent Screen Edge End Cap Plate 0.06kg AGX10048 Ascent Screen Edge Clamp 0.500m 0.12kg AGX10016 Ascent Edge Seal per 25m 15.0kg BNX20032 Superslim High Yield Pin M20 x 220 0.6kg Ascent Bracing Tube AGX10007 Ascent Bracing Tube 2500mm 9.16kg 11
Services Our service sets RMD Australia apart... With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry RMD Australia understand the many and varied challenges that our customers face, whatever the size of your project. Whilst our product range provides us with the capability of supporting your project, it is our people that will make the difference. Sales Support Technical Expertise The Sales Team support you throughout the project, they have the knowledge to advise effective solutions based on RMD's safe and productive products to reduce costs. Every project, large or small, requires a unique design. Our highly skilled team of Engineers will firstly gain a thorough understanding of your specific requirements, and then provide a solution designed to more than meet them in terms of speed and accuracy. With a view to cost effectiveness. Engineered Drawings Engineering is based in each Region and at RMD's Head Office. They provide detailed drawings that clearly show the most efficient and safest way that the project should be undertaken. Customer Service RMD provide a wide range of customer services to suit your special requirements, from training to the support items that you may require. Safety RMD Australia prides itself on the inherent safety of our product range and the solutions that we design. Safety is a major criteria for all of our personnel including our dedicated Sales Team.
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