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Kouyou Shokai

Kouyou Shokai offers the transparent formwork known as CLEARFORM. Constructed with a wooden frame using lauan wood and coated with polyurethane, this formwork can be reused while maintaining high transparency if handled carefully. The inspection window allows for easy visual checks for foreign object contamination or filling defects. Additionally, the scale enables easy management of pouring time. The high transparency and excellent light transmission of CLEARFORM create a bright work site, enhancing work efficiency.

Source: Kouyou Shokai Official Website (http://www.kouyou shokai.co.jp/works/468/)
Kouyou Shokai Formwork
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Features of Kouyou Shokai

Established in 1986, kouyou shokai is a comprehensive manufacturer of concrete formwork, focusing on structural work in construction projects. We provide complete support for formwork used in both construction and civil engineering sites, including planning, designing, manufacturing, and selling various truss supports. We consistently handle construction planning and design related to concrete formwork, with a particular strength in manufacturing formwork for circular and complex structures. From construction planning, including strength calculations, to steel processing and on-site assembly of our products, we offer a one-stop solution for formwork construction.

Technology at Kouyou Shokai

We support technically challenging issues such as special formwork and construction methods requiring 3D CAD design. Their sales representatives have extensive experience and knowledge of formwork, allowing them to propose appropriate construction methods for special projects. Since CLEARFORM is made to order, they can accommodate various special formwork, including irregular shapes, haunch formwork, and circular formwork. Additionally, with the establishment of design and steelwork departments and in-house production of R-veneer, they can quickly provide formwork that meets your needs.

Applicable Constructions from Examples of Kouyou Shokai

The highly flexible design of CLEARFORM contributes to quality control and work efficiency in RC structures. Past examples include temporary assembly for automotive construction, national highway bridge maintenance, substructure of elevated bridges, and PC superstructure of dam bridges.

In architectural formwork, they have a track record in apartments, residences, temples, buildings, and public facilities. In civil engineering formwork, they have worked on pier substructures, superstructures, dams, wave breakers, and other port facilities. Additionally, they have achievements with original methods that do not use separators.

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Select Appropriate System Formwork for Construction Project

Kouyou Shokai offers the CLEARFORM, which can be reused in civil engineering construction, although it is not a system formwork. In addition to civil engineering formwork, they also offer architectural formwork for apartments and residences, and methods that do not require separators. With system formwork, it is possible to reduce the number of formwork tasks, save labor, and lower costs. However, different formwork manufacturers have strengths and weaknesses depending on the construction type. It is important to clearly identify the type of construction the system formwork will be used for and select accordingly.

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