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Client: Dunne Building & Civil Engineering Project Holm Street, Glasgow, UK

i ntroducti on
Airodek is the new lightweight soffit formwork system from RMD Kwikform. The development of Airodek is based on a single principle - simplicity. Airodek has been designed for easy assembly, transportation, storage and maintenance.

This product is the result of over 60 years experience gained on major projects throughout the world. Whats more, our network of local branches means that when you deal with RMD Kwikform, you talk to people who understand the working environment, technical difficulties and challenges you face.
High quality design and material specification makes Airodek a simple, lightweight, versatile, soffit formwork system, suitable for a range of concrete slabs up to a depth of 450mm. Unique aluminium crown supporting Airodek panels.

Client: Progressive Contractors Pty Ltd Project Reflections Holiday Apartments Coolangatta, Gold Coast Queensland, Australia

Client: JK Development Pty Ltd Project Water Point Apartments Meadowbank, Australia Airodek panel and drophead unit The drophead unit connects to the shoring and allows the panels and deck beams to be removed leaving the slab supported by the drophead and prop.

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The Airodek system comprises of three variants:

Client: Multiplex Project Urban Workshop Melbourne Australia

Unique design of the Airodek Crown with long reach claws, locates the corners of up to 4 panels simultaneously, providing on site operatives with the confidence that panels cannot be easily dislodged.

Props and Panels The panels are supported by the crowns and props. The whole system is struck once the concrete has gained sufficient strength.

Panels, Deck Beams, Dropheads and Shoring: A quick strip system, where the panels and deck beams are removed during the early stages of curing, whilst the dropheads and shoring remain undisturbed to supportthe concrete.
Airodeks unique adjustable temporary prop is used for both erection and dismantling of panels. The innovative claw prevents accidental dislodging of the temporary prop from the panel.

Skeletal System: The deck beams sit in the drophead and the Airodek Soffit Beam spans between the deck beams supporting the plywood. The deck beams and soffit beams can be struck and removed, leaving the plywood supported by the dropheads and shoring.

Client: Baulderstone Hornibrook Project Celeste Apartments Breakfast Point, Australia

Client: Shanco Construction Project Bewley Hotel, Leeds, UK

Innovative fix and strike methods provide record breaking on-site productivity.

Airodek on props. The Airodek system of lightweight aluminium panels and adjustable props means 30%less weight and 40%fewer parts than conventional steel props and timber, and 25%less weight than other systems using primary beams and panels. All of which saves time, labour and cost.

ai rodek - panel s and props

Airodek is simple and fast to erect and dismantle, reducing labour costs and construction times.
Installation of Airodek prop using temporary props to support adjacent panels. Quick strike pin releases load in the props by lowering the crown and panel by 4mm with a single hammer blow which is sufficient to release the formwork panels.

With lightweight aluminium panels and minimal components, a single operator can
The Airodek Infill Bracket & Support Block is for use in conjunction with the Airodek Crown, to provide a support for Aluminium or timber beams in a close-to-wall situation where other supports, like props, would be difficult to use.

easily handle all equipment easily and safely, reducing on site labour costs.

Unique crown locates to the corners of up to 4 panels, simultaneously, ensuring panels cannot be easily dislodged, increasing site safety.
Airodek has fewer components, minimising storage, handling, maintenance and transporting costs.

Powder coated panels prevent the adhesion of fresh concrete, minimising cleaning and
Unique Airodek handrail post provides rapid and secure installation.

maintenance costs.

Spacing gates and legs are used to provide stability prior to placing infills to columns and ensure correct spacing of props.

Airodek panels, support crowns, adjustable props, handrail posts and toeboard.

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Raise first panel and support with the temporary prop. Lift and hook the next panel onto the crowns.

erection

Lift and hook the first panel onto the crowns.

Continue this sequence to complete the structure, add spacing gates at 5.4m centres in both directions. Add infill beams and plywood cut around columns before loading the soffit.

Adjust the props to length, position props and space them apart with spacing gates. Support the props with gate legs. Ensure that the quick strike pin is engaged.

Place prop under corner of panel, raise next panel and support with the temporary prop.

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After removing handrail and toeboards, a single hammer blow to the quick-strike pin will unload the props and lower the panels by 4mm. Remove all infills from make-up areas (sequence of stripping supports is dependant on scheme layout).

Place prop under other corner of panel and position next panel and support with the temporary prop.

Position self locking handrail posts as required. Add suitable handrails and toeboards.

props on front edge of adjacent panels. Ensure locking tab on claw is not engaged and is passing through the locating slot in the panel.

9 Position temporary

Turn the prop handles supporting the panel by half a turn to lower them from the soffit. Remove Airodek props from the front edge of the panel. Lower the panel and unhook from the crowns.

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dismantle
Refer to Erection Guidance Note F4 for detailed assembly advice, available from your local Technical Office.

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Airodek drophead panel is notched around prop head plate, maximising reuse of Airodek panels and beams.

Release of the striking plate lowers Airodek panels and beams by 70mm, whilst the Airodek drophead maintains in contact with the underside of the slab.

ai rodek - panel s, dropheads, deck beams and shori ng

Quick strip support system results in higher re-use of panels and beams, reducing the total amount of soffit formwork required.
The Airodek drophead includes a safety catch that prevents accidental striking.

Airodek panels and beams are erected from below the soffit, eliminating safety hazards of erecting panels from above.

Cantilever beam arrangement ensures safe and secure edge slab support and access.
The striking plate on Airodek dropheads is capable of being set or released from either side of the prop.

Airodek Deck Beams are designed with plastic upstands, which provide secure location and prevent unintentional dislodging of panels, increasing site safety.

Airodek infill beams, and standard plywood are used around column, minimising the amount of loose plywood formwork.

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panels, dropheads, deck beams and shoring

erection

Hook and hang Deck Beam onto upstand of drophead.

Lift Deck Beam into horizontal position and locate opposite end of the beam onto the claw of the adjacent drophead.

Erect support system to required level. Add head adaptor if required. Position drophead onto support and secure with Sleeve Clip. Ensure head is in the correct orientation. Slide the striking plate to its required position. Ensure safety catch is engaged. Drophead is set for use.

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Position drophead panels adjacent to dropheads and locate into castellations of Deck Beam. Position Airodek panels and locate in castellations.

For make up areas, locate infill beam onto Deck Beam adjacent to panels in make up areas. Position infill beams square to lower infill beams and fix ply sheet to infill.

Position handrail posts, handrails and toeboards where required.

dismantle
Remove handrail posts, handrails and toeboards. Raise safety catch and systematically release load in panels/deck beams using the drophead strike plate. Strip from one make up area to initially free adjacent panels. Remove all panels and infill areas.

Remove Deck Beams by raising one end off upstand of adjacent drophead and rotate downwards.

Lift deck beam off drophead.

Refer to Erection Guidance Note F5 for detailed assembly advice, available from your local Technical Office.

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Airodek offers a wide selection of propping heights up to 5m, depending on loading and the method of support.

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Traditional timber secondary joist support systems can combine with Airodek quick strip equipment, maximising load capacity whilst reducing the total amount of soffit formwork required.

Airodek deck beams come in three lengths - 3000mm, 2400mm and 1800mm, to suit the grid of many popular shoring systems, providing a more economical design by reducing the number of supports, and support components, subsequently reducing erection times.

RMD Kwikform GTX soffit beams have enhanced strength and durability over traditional timber allowing increased support for slab thicknesses of over 500mm.
The 150mm deep RMD Kwikform GTX soffit beam is a competitive alternative to standard timber secondary beams.

Unique safety strap installed on ends of GTX soffit beams prevent accidental displacement, improving stability and increasing site safety.

Castellations on Airodek primary beams position and locate secondary joists at 150mm centres.

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skeletal

erection

Hook and hang Deck Beam onto upstand of drophead.

Lift Deck Beam into horizontal position and locate opposite end of the beam onto the claw of the adjacent drophead.

Erect support system to required level. Add head adaptor if required. Position drophead onto support and secure with Sleeve Clip. Ensure head is in the correct orientation. Slide the striking plate to its required position. Ensure safety catch is engaged. Drophead is set for use.

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Position GTX soffit beams at required centres between castellations of Deck Beams. (Positions are available on a 150mm module).

Position and fix plywood sheets. Note: Plywood sheet resting on drophead plate will be trapped insitu.

Position handrail posts, handrails and toeboards where required.

dismantle
Remove handrail posts, handrails, toeboards and raise safety catch. Strip from make up areas and remove GTX soffit beams and plywood sheets.

Remove Deck Beams by raising one end off upstand of adjacent drophead and rotate downward.

Lift and unhook Deck Beam off drophead.

Refer to Erection Guidance Note F6 for detailed assembly advice, available from your local Technical Office.

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HD Crown and Sleeve Clip

Code ADX20015 RSX10009 Description Airodek HD Crown Rapidshor Sleeve Clip Weight 1.33 Kg 0.09 Kg

Panels
An aluminium framework with 9mm thick phenolic faced hardwood plywood inlaid into the frame. Code ADX18090 ADX18060 ADX18030 ADX09090 ADX09060 ADX09030 Description Panel 1800mm x 900mm Panel 1800mm x 600mm Panel 1800mm x 300mm Panel 900mm x 900mm Panel 900mm x 600mm Panel 900mm x 300mm Weight 25.2 Kg 18.6 Kg 12.7 Kg 14.0 Kg 10.5 Kg 6.91 Kg

Timber Support Bracket

This unit will clip into a crown adjacent to a wall. A timber beam can be placed on top with a strip of plywood to complete the infill area between the panel and the wall. Code ADX20011 Description Airodek Prop Head Timber Support Weight 0.50 Kg

Capable of being used for concrete decks up to 450mm thick.

Props
Props are supplied with a painted band to allow speedy and accurate assembly of gates and legs. Code ADX20005 Description Prop size 2 1980 - 3350mm Weight 22.5 Kg

Prop Pin
Allows the quick release of the applied load in the props by lowering the panel and inner section of the prop by 4mm, enabling easy and damage-free removal of Airodek panels. Code ADX20012 Description Prop Pin Weight 0.8 Kg

Assembly Prop
A minimum of 2 are required on each project. The prop head has a positive locking facility which will prevent the prop from being kicked away accidentally. The lock must only be used during assembly and not during dismantling. Code ADX20013 Description Airodek Temporary Prop Weight 4.44 Kg

Spacing Gate
The gate frames are attached to the lower section of the props to give the correct spacing. Only light use of a claw hammer is necessary to lock the frames in position. Code ADX20007 ADX20006 Description Spacing Gate 1.8m Spacing Gate 0.9m Weight 9.84 Kg 6.88 Kg

Adjustable range: 2.3m closed to 4.0m fully open.

Note: Do not use as a support for access platforms etc.

Spacing Gate Leg

The Spacing Gate Leg can be attached to the Spacing Gate from either side to aid in the support of the props. They are used when the first row of props are being erected, and then every 5.4m. Code ADX20008 Description Spacing Gate Leg Weight 2.42 Kg

Note: Spacing Gate legs cannot be removed without the Spacing Gate being loosened on the props.

Decking Beams
Airodek Deck Beams locate onto crowns/dropheads and provide support and alignment to the panels. Code ADX33000 ADX32400 ADX31800 Description Airodek Decking Beam - 3000mm Airodek Decking Beam - 2400mm Airodek Decking Beam - 1800mm Weight 23.0 Kg 18.3 Kg 13.6 Kg

Infill Beams
These beams are used where a panel will not fit, eg, where a column interrupts a row of panels. The Infill Beams locate in the crown or the Deck Beam and also span from Infill to Infill supporting 19mm thick plywood. Code ADX20003 ADX20004 Description Airodek Infill Support - 1800mm Airodek Infill Support - 900mm Weight 10.1 Kg 7.30 Kg

Drophead
With 70mm stripping facility for use on slabs which require backpropping, or early removal of the panels and beams. Code ADX30001 RSX10009 ADX30003 ADX30004 Description Airodek Drophead Rapidshor Sleeve Clip Airodek Drophead Panel 1800mm Airodek Drophead Panel 900mm Weight 7.97 Kg 0.09 Kg 13.0 kg 7.14 kg

Restraints
Upper restraint locates via mushroom bolt on rear of cantilevered beam for overturning/side form load restraint. Lower restraint transfers loadings from the upper restraint into the slab. Code PSX10008 SSU10019 AFX20013 ADX10002 FAU10053 BNU20015 BNU12001 Weight 2.02 Kg 0.81 Kg Description Paraslim Tilt Plate Corner Pivot Alform Splice Clamp Block Web Strap 8cm c/w Ratchet HSB Excalibur 12 x 75 Bolt M20 x 100 Gd 8.8 Nut - M12 Hexagon Weight 2.30 Kg 7.29 Kg 0.09 Kg 2.0 Kg 4.3 Kg 0.32 Kg 0.01 Kg

Infill Bracket & Support Block

The Airodek Infill Bracket & Support Block is for use in conjunction with the Airodek Crown, to provide a support for Aluminium or timber beams in a close-to-wall situation where other supports, like props, would be difficult to use. Code ADX20026 ADX20027 Description Airodek Infill Bracket Support Block

Guardrail Accessories
Guardrail posts connect onto the crown and are secured by the edge of the aluminium panel. A toeboard can be placed in the open slot above the panel and fixed to the handrail with a conventional toeboard clip. Guardrails can be fastened to the post using normal couplers. Code ADX20021 ADX20018 ADX20016 ADX10004 Description Airodek Handrail Post Airodek Handrail Post HD Handrail Socket Handrail Bracket Drophead Weight 7.50 Kg 5.81 Kg 6.11 Kg 8.12 Kg

Alshor Drophead Adapter

Transition unit ensuring adaptability of drophead with Alshor Plus shoring system. Secured to drophead using Sleeve Clip. Code ADX30002 ADX10003 ADX10011 Description Airodek Alshor Adapter Airodek Rapidshor Adapter Airodek Universal Adapter Weight 3.98 Kg 2.29 Kg 3.27 Kg

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Airodek Drophead in use

Panels shown in cast position.

70mm

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Panels shown struck with dropheads supporting the slab. AWL = 60 kN/drophead

allowable working loads option 1

Allowable working loads for props erected 1.5 maximum out-of-plumb and with up to 25mm maximum eccentricity of loading (i.e. concentric loading cannot be ensured).
30

20

10

Concrete Slab

150mm

1.07 1.25

1.5

1.75

2.25

2.5

2.75 3 3.25 Height of prop (m)

3.5

3.75

4.25

4.5

4.75 4.88

Airodek panel

Allowable working loads for props erected 1.5 maximum out-of-plumb and with concentric loading ensured.
40

Propping Height

30

20

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0
1.07 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 Height of prop (m) 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.88

Extracts from BS 5975: 1982 are reproduced by permission of BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, from whom complete copies can be obtained.

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During all stages the equipment requires adequate fixity at the head. This means that the system is not free standing when loaded. Stability is provided at the top of the system by the soffit infill plywood being trimmed around the column heads and/or walls.

Option 1
Airodek panels props/gates
The panels and props are struck simultaneously.

900/1800

Option 2

allowable working loads options 2 and 3

Airodek Props and Panels Maximum 500mm deep slab when using Airodek panels with props or deck beams.
CONCRETE SLAB DEPTH PROP LOAD (inc. 1.5kN/m2 Live Load) 1.8 x 0.9 Panel mm 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 kN 6.72 8.71 10.7 12.7 14.7 16.7 18.6 20.6 22.3 0.9 x 0.9 Panel kN 3.36 4.36 5.35 6.34 7.33 8.33 9.32 10.3 11.1

Airodek panels, beams and Alshor Plus drophead unit

The drophead unit connects to the top of the Alshor Plus leg via the Alshor Plus drophead adapter and allows the panels and deck beams to be struck leaving the slab supported by the drophead and Alshor Plus leg.

1800

Alternative Option 2
Airodek panels, beams and Rapidshor drophead unit
The drophead unit locates over the Rapidshor adjustable jack stem and allows the panels and deck beams to be struck leaving the slab supported by the drophead and Rapidshor leg.

Alshor Plus / Rapidshor with Crowns / Dropheads Permissible Slab Thickness (mm)
Beam Length 1800 2400 3000 Bay Width 1800 674 485 372 2400 485 344 259 3000 372 259 191

1800

Option 3
Skeletal System

Note: Shaded areas indicate use of plywood only as soffit form.

Drophead with Alshor Plus / Rapidshor 3m Deck Beams are used for slab depths up to 300mm. 2.4m Deck Beams are used for slab depths up to 500mm.

The deck beam and GTX soffit beams are lowered by 70mm, leaving the plywood, drophead and shoring supporting the slab.

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Upper restraint unit Where the Deck Beams cantilever to give access to the slab, these beams are to be tied back to the existing slab with Restraint Units and Rapid Bar Tie.

Slab Edge Detail

Upper Restraint Airodek Panel

Scaffold Tube Handrails

Lower restraint unit

Airodek Prop with Crown

Deck Beam Handrail Socket

Rapidshor support to Slab Edge

Lower Restraint Upper Restraint Airodek Panel

Deck Beam Handrail Post

Deck Beam

Deck Beam Handrail Socket

Alshor Plus Support to Slab Edge

Lower Restraint Note: Technical data correct at time of printing.

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Airodek layout of Support to Corner of Building

Independent towers positioned at 45 degrees allows the deck beams to be cantilevered, providing support to timber make-up beams and plywood soffit.

Downstand Beam Support

Independent internal Downstand Beam support allows the end panels and make up to be supported off the beam side formwork. The Deck Beam supports the beam soffit and sides.

1800 x 900mm

1800 x 900mm

1800 x 900mm

1800 x 900mm

Deck Beam Timber Make up

1800 x 900mm

Airodek Panel

Timber and Ply Infill

1800 x 900mm

1800 x 900mm

1800 x 900mm 900mm Infill Beam Rapidshor support with Deck Beams. Tied back via restraint units.

Deck Beam

Airodek Prop with Crown

Alshor Plus support to Downstand Beam

Drop Edge Beam

The Edge Beams are supported by a system independent to the prop and panel system, providing a beam side edge formwork and walkway.

Airodek make up around Columns

1800mm Infill Beams are supported on the deck beams, with the 900mm Infill Beams positioned at appropriate centres to support the plywood. Panel Deck Beam Airodek Panel

Scaffold Tube Handrails

A Airodek Prop with Crown Deck Beam

18mm Plywood Column Head 900 Infill Beam

1800 Infill Beam Alshor Plus support to Slab Edge

Rapid Bar Tie Section A-A

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european offi ces

United Kingdom RMD Kwikform, Brickyard Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8BW, UK. Tel: +44 1922 743743 Fax: +44 1922 743400 Email: info@rmdkwikform.com Ireland RMD Kwikform, Ballyboggan Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland Tel: +353 1 830 2500 Fax: +353 1 830 2522 Email: rmd.dublin@rmdkwikform.com Portugal RMD Kwikform, Av 25 de Abril, 32-1 Esquerdo, 2870-150 Montijo, Portugal Tel: +351 21 232 86 88 Fax: +351 21 231 57 15 Email: rmd.lisboa@rmdkwikform.com Spain RMD Kwikform Ibrica SA, Paseo del Club Deportivo, 1 Urbanizacin La Finca, Edif. 3, 1 Izda. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcn , Madrid Tel: +34 91 5556 104 Fax: +34 91 5554 745 Email: rmd.madrid@rmdkwikform.com

m i ddl e east offi ces

UAE RMD Kwikform Middle East LLC P.O. Box 5801, Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971 6 553 4173 Fax: +971 6 553 4327 Email: rmd.me@rmdkwikform.com Abu Dhabi RMD Kwikform, PO Box 259, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tel: +971 2 550 2383 Fax: +971 2 550 2384 Email: rmd.abudhabi@rmdkwikform.com Dubai RMD Kwikform Middle East LLC P.O. Box 115480, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 885 6144 Fax: +971 4 885 6141 Email: rmd.dubai@rmdkwikform.com Bahrain RMD Kwikform (Almoayed) Bahrain LLC PO Box 21475, Flat 12, Building 829, Road 833, Block 408, Sanabis, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 1738 2724 Fax: +973 1738 2624 Email: rmd.bahrain@rmdkwikform.com Lebanon RMD Kwikform. Atco Sari, Hazmieh, Lebanon. Hobeika Centre, 3rd Floor. Tel: +961 545 0214 Fax: +961 595 5387 Email: rmd.lebanon@rmdkwikform.com Oman RMD Kwikform Oman LLC P.O. Box 889, Post Code 100 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel: +968 246 13571 Fax: +968 246 13573 Email: rmd.oman@rmdkwikform.com Kuwait RMD Kwikform, PO Box 42094, Shuwaik 70651, Kuwait Tel: +965 2484 5161 Fax: +965 2484 6414 Email: rmd.kuwait@rmdkwikform.com Saudi Arabia RMD Kwikform Saudi Arabia LLC Al-Bandariyah Center Office No 611 (Unit 5) Building No 3194 , Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Road Al Khobar 34424 8555, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 3 882 5444 Fax: +966 3 882 6604 Email: rmd.ksa@rmdkwikform.com Qatar RMD Kwikform (Al Maha) Qatar LLC P.O. Box 405, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 465 3034 Fax: +974 465 3282 Email: rmd.qatar@rmdkwikform.com

asi a paci fi c offi ces

Australia RMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd. PO Box 169, Melrose Park, South Australia, 5039. Tel: +61 8 8179 8200 Fax: +61 8 8179 8201 Email: rmd.australia@rmdformwork.com Hong Kong RMD Kwikform, 22nd Floor Easy Tower, 609 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2415 4882 Fax: +852 2413 4797 Email: rmd.hongkong@rmdkwikform.com Korea RMD Kwikform Co. Ltd, RMD House, 2nd floor, HO Building, 38-16 Jam Won-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 135-080. Tel: +82 2 545 2484 Fax: +82 2 545 1878 Email: rmd.seoul@rmdkwikform.com New Zealand RMD (New Zealand) Ltd. PO Box 22-316, 101-105 Station Road, Otahuhu, Auckland 6, New Zealand. Tel: +64 9 276 5955 Fax: +64 9 276 6732 Email: rmd.auckland@rmdformwork.com Philippines RMD Kwikform, Unit 1102, Annapolis Wilshire Plaza, #11 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. Tel: +632 724 42 13 Fax: +632 724 42 14 Email: rmd.manila@rmdkwikform.com

The arrangements of equipment shown in photographs may have been assembled by others and therefore not reflect current best working practices or legislation requirements

south am eri ca offi ce

Chile RMD Kwikform, La Estera 811, Parque Industrial Valle Grande, Lampa, Santiago de Chile Tel: +56 2714 9800 Fax: +56 2714 9800 Email: rmd.chile@rmdkwikform.com

south afri ca offi ce

South Africa RMD Kwikform South Africa (PTY) Ltd, 52 Jakaranda St, Hennopspark, Centurion, Pretoria. Tel: +27 12 681 0360 Fax: +27 12 681 0361 Email: rmd.sa@rmdkwikform.com

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