Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with known concrete forming systems is constructed from a non-metal fiber, such as fiberglass, that is wound about a pair of opposed thimble elements. The resultant tie rod is as strong as a metal tie rod without the drawbacks of conventional metal tie rods. Each of the thimble elements has a main body having a channel formed in an outer surface of the main body, and the fiberglass fiber is disposed within the channel when wound thereabout.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with known concrete forming systems is constructed from a non-metal fiber, such as fiberglass, that is wound about a pair of opposed thimble elements. The resultant tie rod is as strong as a metal tie rod without the drawbacks of conventional metal tie rods. Each of the thimble elements has a main body having a channel formed in an outer surface of the main body, and the fiberglass fiber is disposed within the channel when wound thereabout.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with a concrete forming system, comprising one or more button rod elements, wherein the button rod element has an elongated main body having a first end region having a head portion, an opposed second end region having an anchor portion, and an intermediate region, wherein the second end region or the intermediate region has one or more relatively flat cut-outs formed therein. The tie rod also includes a continuous fiber wound about the anchor point and the cut-outs to form the tie rod.

Abstract: A method of forming one or more tie rods that includes flattening a main body of a wire in a first selected plane to form a flattened main body, further flattening selected portions of the flattened main body in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane to form one or more break back regions, and then passing the wire through a punch press machine to form one or more coined regions in one or more ends of the wire, thus forming the tie rod.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with known concrete forming systems is constructed from a non-metal fiber, such as fiberglass, that is wound about a pair of opposed thimble elements. The resultant tie rod is as strong as a metal tie rod without the drawbacks of conventional metal tie rods. Each of the thimble elements has a main body having a channel formed in an outer surface of the main body, and the fiberglass fiber is disposed within the channel when wound thereabout.

Abstract: A stacking clip suitable for use with a concrete forming system having one or more frame elements having one or more ribs formed on a rail. The stacking clip allows an extension component to be coupled to the stacking clip and to hence extend the height or the width of the frame element.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with known concrete forming systems is constructed from a non-metal fiber, such as fiberglass, that is wound about a pair of opposed thimble elements. The resultant tie rod is as strong as a metal tie rod without the drawbacks of conventional metal tie rods. Each of the thimble elements has a main body having a channel formed in an outer surface of the main body, and the fiberglass fiber is disposed within the channel when wound thereabout.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with a concrete forming system, comprising one or more button rod elements, wherein the button rod element has an elongated main body having a first end region having a head portion, an opposed second end region having an anchor portion, and an intermediate region, wherein the second end region or the intermediate region has one or more relatively flat cut-outs formed therein. The tie rod also includes a continuous fiber wound about the anchor point and the cut-outs to form the tie rod.

Abstract: A stacking clip suitable for use with a concrete forming system having one or more frame elements having one or more ribs formed on a rail. The stacking clip allows an extension component to be coupled to the stacking clip and to hence extend the height or the width of the frame element.

Abstract: A tie rod suitable for use with known concrete forming systems is constructed from a non-metal fiber, such as fiberglass, that is wound about a pair of opposed thimble elements. The resultant tie rod is as strong as a metal tie rod without the drawbacks of conventional metal tie rods. Each of the thimble elements has a main body having a channel formed in an outer surface of the main body, and the fiberglass fiber is disposed within the channel when wound thereabout.

Abstract: A method of forming one or more tie rods that includes flattening a main body of a wire in a first selected plane to form a flattened main body, further flattening selected portions of the flattened main body in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane to form one or more break back regions, and then passing the wire through a punch press machine to form one or more coined regions in one or more ends of the wire, thus forming the tie rod.

Abstract: A string holder for use with concrete forms comprising a main body having a central portion and first and second wing type portions that are coupled to the central portion. The central portion includes a first axial arm extending in a first direction and a second axial arm extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the first axial arm has formed thereon one or more grooves sized and dimensioned for accommodating a string. The first wing type portion and the second wing type portion are angled relative to the central portion and extend radially outwardly therefrom. Each of the wing type portions includes a radial arm and a further axial arm.

Abstract: The clip of the present invention comprises a main body having opposed front and rear faces, opposed first and second side ends and opposed top and bottom ends. The first side end has a first channel or groove formed therein and the second side end has a second channel formed therein. The length of the first channel is greater than the length of the second channel and the height of the second channel is greater than the height of the first channel. The top side of the main body has a first lip portion formed thereon and the bottom side has a second lip portion formed thereon. The first and second lips extend generally outwardly in the same direction relative to a face of the main body.

Abstract: A string holder for use with concrete forms comprising a main body having a central portion and first and second wing type portions that are coupled to the central portion. The central portion includes a first axial arm extending in a first direction and a second axial arm extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the first axial arm has formed thereon one or more grooves sized and dimensioned for accommodating a string. The first wing type portion and the second wing type portion are angled relative to the central portion and extend radially outwardly therefrom. Each of the wing type portions includes a radial arm and a further axial arm.

Abstract: The clip of the present invention comprises a main body having opposed front and rear faces, opposed first and second side ends and opposed top and bottom ends. The first side end has a first channel or groove formed therein and the second side end has a second channel formed therein. The length of the first channel is greater than the length of the second channel and the height of the second channel is greater than the height of the first channel. The top side of the main body has a first lip portion formed thereon and the bottom side has a second lip portion formed thereon. The first and second lips extend generally outwardly in the same direction relative to a face of the main body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tie components that allow for the length of an overall tie assembly to be adjustable, after being anchored in place. Such tie components may exhibit a swiveling capability where a portion thereof may rotate with respect to a corresponding adjustment member, resulting in movement of the tie component and adjustment member back and forth relative to one another, as desired. One or more tie components of a tie assembly may be anchored (e.g., to a wall), yet the overall length, or tension, of the tie assembly may be adjusted. A tie component may include a first portion having an anchor end that may be fixed to a wall, and a swivel end located opposite thereof. The tie component may also include a second portion having an adjustment end that may engage with an appropriate adjustment member, and a swivel end located opposite thereof. The respective swivel ends of the first and second portions of the tie component may be rotatably coupled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tie components that allow for the length of an overall tie assembly to be adjustable, after being anchored in place. Such tie components may exhibit a swiveling capability where a portion thereof may rotate with respect to a corresponding adjustment member, resulting in movement of the tie component and adjustment member back and forth relative to one another, as desired. One or more tie components of a tie assembly may be anchored (e.g., to a wall), yet the overall length, or tension, of the tie assembly may be adjusted. A tie component may include a first portion having an anchor end that may be fixed to a wall, and a swivel end located opposite thereof The tie component may also include a second portion having an adjustment end that may engage with an appropriate adjustment member, and a swivel end located opposite thereof. The respective swivel ends of the first and second portions of the tie component may be rotatably coupled.

Abstract: A waler bracket for use with a concrete forming systems which incorporates a captive wedge for tightening the wale against the form panels to bring them into planar alignment. The wedge is held in it's open position by means of a notch in it's edge.

Abstract: A waler bracket for use with a concrete forming systems which incorporates a captive wedge for tightening the wale against the form panels to bring them into planar alignment. The wedge is held in it's open position by means of a notch in it's edge.

Abstract: A form corner clip and method for making and using the same. A form corner clip is formed having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is a latch to attach to a projection on a first form panel and the second portion, which is immovably attached to the first portion, has a projection that can be engaged by a latch on the second form panel.