Irifune Technica offers the "E-Panet Method" steel formwork, which is lightweight, easy to handle, and resistant to rust. This thin steel formwork is suitable for substructures such as water pits and underground beams, where traditional steel formwork is inadequate. As a pre-cut product, it enhances workability, reduces construction time, and lowers costs. It is an eco-friendly building material with excellent seismic resistance and reduces transportation burdens.
Founded in 1965 in Koganei City, Tokyo, Irifune Technica provides one-stop services from design to parts processing, unit assembly, and final product assembly to meet customer needs. They handle a wide range of fields and products, including precision sheet metal processing, press processing, and their own developed products, catering to both small and mass production. They offer support for prototyping including design from the conceptual stage, as well as design and prototyping including research and development. They also provide continuous improvement of existing products.
Irifune Technica achieves high quality and cost efficiency by combining a full range of equipment, mainly press equipment, robot welding, and laser/ turret punch combined machines, with the processing technology of skilled workers. For prototypes and small lots, laser processing can reduce costs and man-hours, making it possible to manufacture products suited to the quantity, shape, and delivery date. They obtained ISO9001 certification in 2005 and ISO14001 certification in 2006, ensuring appropriate quality and environmental management.
Irifune Technica's "E-Panet Method" is mainly used in building construction. It is applicable to footings, beams, column heads, service penetrations, sleeves, and slab formwork. It can also be used as a pre-burial formwork for footings, allowing for the placement of the bottom concrete after backfilling. Its excellent seismic resistance has led to its use in the upper foundation beams of base-isolated structures. Selecting formwork suitable for residential buildings or civil engineering projects is crucial for cost-effective construction.
The steel formwork "E-Panet" provided by Irifune Technica is highly workable and improves efficiency; thereby reducing costs and construction time. Among system formworks, some offer excellent reusability and durability, with even easier assembly. Formwork manufacturers specialize in different areas, such as residential, commercial, or civil engineering construction. It is essential to choose a manufacturer that provides system formwork suited to your specific construction needs.
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