Abstract: A concrete side form system suitable for factory casting or site casting concrete. The side form includes a substantially rigid longitudinally extending wall. The wall has a first face to define the edge profile of a concrete panel poured onto a casting bed bounded by the wall and a second face opposite the first face having formation to enable the wall to be secured to the casting bed. The wall includes a longitudinally extending frame having formation along at least one of its edges to removably receive a removable longitudinal insert to provide a shape along an edge of the concrete panel. The removable inserts provide the system with the ability to simply, easily and cost effectively change the edge profile of concrete poured against the side form.

Abstract: An adapter (10) for a magnetic clamp (12) includes a body (14) having an element engaging portion (16) for engaging an element (18) to be supported in position by the magnetic clamp (12). A height compensation mechanism (20) is carried by the body (14) For compensating for height variations between the clamp (12) and the element (18).

Abstract: A sideform molding accessory (10) includes a cap member (12) for capping an end (14) of a sideform (16). The cap member (12) includes a pair of opposed sides (12.1) and (12.2) and a peripheral portion (13) with at least a part of a profile (18) of the peripheral portion (13) complementing a molding surface (20) of the sideform (16) A retaining member (22) extends from one of the sides (12.2) of the cap member (12) for retaining the cap member (12) in position relative to the end (14) of the sideform (16).

Abstract: A concrete side form system suitable for factory casting or site casting concrete. The side form includes a substantially rigid longitudinally extending wall. The wall has a first face to define the edge profile of a concrete panel poured onto a casting bed bounded by the wall and a second face opposite the first face having formation to enable the wall to be secured to the casting bed. The wall includes a longitudinally extending frame having formation along at least one of its edges to removably receive a removable longitudinal insert to provide a shape along an edge of the concrete panel. The removable inserts provide the system with the ability to simply, easily and cost effectively change the edge profile of concrete poured against the side form.

Abstract: This invention concerns a concrete side form system suitable for factory casting or site casting concrete. The side form (10) comprises a substantially rigid longitudinally extending wall. The wall has a first face to define the edge profile of a concrete panel poured onto a casting bed (16) bounded by the wall and a second face opposite the first face having formation to enable the wall to be secured to the casting bed. The wall comprises a longitudinally extending frame having formation along at least one of its edges to removably receive a removable longitudinal insert (13) to provide a shape along an edge of the concrete panel. The removable inserts (12, 13) provide the system with the ability to simply, easily and cost effectively change the edge profile of concrete poured against the side form. Architects can use the invention to specify standard or non standard edge profiles and achieve a much more diverse range of aesthetic finishes to the concrete edges without the cost being prohibitive.

Abstract: A magnetic clamp (10) for use in clamping metal formwork in precast concrete manufacture includes a housing (12). A magnet (14) is displaceably arranged within the housing (12). A displacement mechanism (18) is displaceably arranged on the housing (12) to displace the magnet (14) relative to the housing (12). A force amplification mechanism (24) is connected to the magnet (14) and at least a portion of the force amplification mechanism (24) is interposed between the displacement mechanism (18) and the magnet (14).

Abstract: A sideform moulding accessory (10) includes a cap member (12) for capping an end (14) of a sideform (16). The cap member (12) includes a pair of opposed sides (12.1) and (12.2) and a peripheral portion (13) with at least a part of a profile (18) of the peripheral portion (13) complementing a moulding surface (20) of the sideform (16) A retaining member (22) extends from one of the sides (12.2) of the cap member (12) for retaining the cap member (12) in position relative to the end (14) of the sideform (16).

Abstract: An adapter (10) for a magnetic clamp (12) includes a body (14) having an element engaging portion (16) for engaging an element (18) to be supported in position by the magnetic clamp (12). A height compensation mechanism (20) is carried by the body (14) For compensating for height variations between the clamp (12) and the element (18).

Abstract: This invention concerns a concrete side form system suitable for factory casting or site casting concrete. The side form (10) comprises a substantially rigid longitudinally extending wall. The wall has a first face to define the edge profile of a concrete panel poured onto a casting bed (16) bounded by the wall and a second face opposite the first face having formation to enable the wall to be secured to the casting bed. The wall comprises a longitudinally extending frame having formation along at least one of its edges to removably receive a removable longitudinal insert (13) to provide a shape along an edge of the concrete panel. The removable inserts (12, 13) provide the system with the ability to simply, easily and cost effectively change the edge profile of concrete poured against the side form. Architects can use the invention to specify standard or non standard edge profiles and achieve a much more diverse range of aesthetic finishes to the concrete edges without the cost being prohibitive.

Abstract: A magnetic clamp (10) for use in clamping metal formwork in precast concrete manufacture includes a housing (12). A magnet (14) is displaceably arranged within the housing (12). A displacement mechanism (18) is displaceably arranged on the housing (12) to displace the magnet (14) relative to the housing (12). A force amplification mechanism (24) is connected to the magnet (14) and at least a portion of the force amplification mechanism (24) is interposed between the displacement mechanism (18) and the magnet (14).