Column Formwork: Types, Sizes and Assembly

For a series of columns, reusable steel or plastic formwork made of two half-shells: it gives a smooth finish and assembles quickly. Cardboard tubes are single-use and only suit a few columns. We rent round forms for 200–600 mm diameters and sell them for 200–800 mm.

Square and rectangular columns from 200×200 mm up to 600×600 mm for rent and up to 800×800 mm for sale. For elliptical, polygonal or T-shaped columns we make formwork to order in 7–14 days, from 4 sets.

A standard rental set is designed for columns up to 4 m. For 4–12 m columns we use the extendable sectional system. Formwork for sale comes in 3.0 m, 1.5 m and 0.75 m sections stacked to the height you need.

At around +20 °C, at least 5–7 days. In cold weather concrete gains strength more slowly, so allow longer. We will suggest a stripping schedule based on the concrete grade and the weather.

You need as many sets as columns you pour at once. One set's area is the column perimeter times the height: for a 400×400 mm column 3 m high that is 4.8 m². Send us the number, sections and height of your columns — the calculation is free.

For a single site renting is usually cheaper: from ₴4,000 per set (one column) a month, minimum 5 columns and 15 days. If the columns span several sites in a row, buying new or used formwork can work out better — we will price it from your specification, and you can sell it to us once the work is done.

New formwork is rated for 80–120 cycles with proper care: cleaning after each pour, oiling and storing the panels so they do not deform.

Yes. Basic instruction on handover is free, and we provide video guides and technical documentation. On-site training with an assembly demonstration is a paid service; ask for the price.