Understanding Formatubes: Foundation for Modern Construction

Construction professionals across Victoria need reliable products that are simple to use and suited to the job at hand. For round concrete columns and piers, cardboard formwork tubes provide a practical temporary formwork solution that can help streamline installation and concrete placement on site.

What Are Cardboard Formwork Tubes?

Cardboard formwork tubes are strong cylindrical tubes designed to act as temporary moulds for poured concrete.

The tube is positioned and securely braced, reinforcement is placed as required, and concrete is poured into the tube. Once the concrete has cured sufficiently, the cardboard form can be removed to reveal the finished round concrete column.

Cardboard formwork tubes are specifically designed for temporary concrete forming, while steel tube products are used across a wide range of structural, fabrication and construction applications. Each product has its own purpose depending on the requirements of the project.

Benefits of Cardboard Formwork Tubes

Cardboard formwork tubes provide a simple and effective way to form round concrete columns and piers.

Some of the key benefits include:

• Easy handling: Cardboard tubes are relatively lightweight and straightforward to move and position on site.
• Consistent round shape: The tube provides a uniform circular form for concrete columns.
• Simple installation: Tubes can be positioned around reinforcement and braced ready for the concrete pour.
• Efficient formwork setup: They provide a ready-made circular form without the need to construct a round mould on site.
• Range of sizes: Cardboard formwork tubes are available in different diameters and lengths to suit a variety of applications.
• Easy removal: Once the concrete has cured sufficiently, the cardboard form can be stripped away from the finished column.

Where Are Cardboard Formwork Tubes Used?

Cardboard formwork tubes are commonly used for:

• Round concrete columns
• Concrete piers
• Building columns
• Verandahs and architectural columns
• Commercial construction
• Residential construction
• Civil and infrastructure projects

They can be used across projects of different sizes, from residential developments through to larger commercial construction sites.

Practical On-Site Handling

One of the main advantages of cardboard formwork tubes is their straightforward installation.

The tubes can be cut to the required length, positioned around the reinforcement and temporarily braced to keep them secure and correctly aligned during the concrete pour.

Correct bracing is important to prevent movement during concrete placement. The appropriate installation and bracing method will depend on the tube diameter, height, concrete placement method and specific site conditions.

For Victorian builders and contractors looking for a practical way to form round concrete columns, cardboard formwork tubes provide a simple and efficient solution, while steel products remain an important choice for many other structural and construction applications.