Tru-Lift Concrete Forming System
Innovative, cost effective system for high-rise concrete elevator shafts
As contractors who build hi-rise buildings are well aware, crane time on these projects is at a premium. Every trade involved always needs the crane and scheduling crane time to keep the job moving is a big problem for the job super and project manager.
The Tru-Lift Elevator Shaft Form eliminates a large part of this problem because once it is assembled; there is no need for a crane to lift it.
This unique form makes use of high capacity hydraulic jacks which can lift the entire shaft form, both interior and exterior at one time up to 15'6". The lifting operation is controlled from a central control board. Each jack is monitored with water levels to ensure that the entire form is lifted level. Lasers are recommended to plumb the form as it resets at each floor. It generally takes only about 25 minutes to lift the entire form one floor.
Several levels of scaffolding can be designed so various trades can complete their work as the form is raised.
Depending on how the building is designed and the construction schedule, the Tru-Lift form can be designed to complete the entire elevator shaft ahead of the building or go up with the building.
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