Aluminum Formwork System

The Aluminum Formwork System is a highly efficient construction solution for cast-in-place concrete structures, ideal for RCC load-bearing walls or RCC framed multi-story buildings. Walls and slabs are poured simultaneously, greatly improving efficiency and resulting in a high-strength, smooth-finished structure.

Aluminum Formwork Advantages

Factor	Conventional Construction	Aluminum Formwork System	Remarks
Speed of Construction	Slow, multi-step operations	Fast, one-time wall-slab casting	Greatly improves efficiency
Cost Control	High material and labor costs	Material reuse, overall savings	Lower total project cost
Structural Quality	Inconsistent, requires plastering	High precision, smooth finish	Superior construction quality
Usable Floor Area	~83.5%	~87.5%	Better space utilization
Seismic Resistance	Moderate	Excellent (Shear wall structure)	Enhanced safety
Maintenance Requirements	Frequent repairs	Very low maintenance	Reduces long-term costs

Construction Process

Construction Preparation: Measuring, leveling, marking reference lines, chiseling, applying formwork release agent
Steel Reinforcement Tying
Wall and Column Formwork Installation
Beam and Slab Formwork Installation
Key Installation Tips:

Ensure base surfaces are leveled and tightly aligned with reference lines
Bolts must be vertical and aligned; drilling holes manually is prohibited
Back braces must be staggered with overlaps ≥200mm
Beams and slabs over 4m span should be cambered as designed
Pre-embedded parts and reserved openings must be accurately installed
Vertical deviation for early release props must be within 15mm

Key Features

No plastering required: Smooth concrete finish straight off the form.
Rapid construction: 7 days per floor, significantly reducing overhead costs.
Monolithic structure: Walls and slabs are cast together, offering excellent earthquake resistance.
No timber or plywoodneeded, environmentally friendly and durable.
Lightweight and strong: Largest panel weighs less than 25kg, easily handled by a single worker without cranes.
High reuse rate: Panels can be reused over 200 times, offering great cost-efficiency.
Standardized and adaptable: Designed to fit various architectural layouts for rapid and stable construction.
Low maintenance: Minimal need for future repair work.

Technical Specifications

Case Study

We believe the projects that we have executed speak for themselves. CITIC HIC has engineered and provided 6 AG mills of Ø12.2m×11m (28000kW gearless drive) and 6 overflow discharge ball mills of Ø7.9×13.6m (2×9000kW gear drive) for Sino Iron Project in Australia. For Zijin Mining’s Duobaoshan Copper Mine project in Heilongjiang, we have manufactured and provided SAG mills of Ø11×6.4m (2×9000kW) and overflow discharge ball mills of Ø7.9×13.6m (2×9000kW) which have been well operating currently.

Brazilian Miner Vale SA

23 large-scale ball mills, Ø5.5×8.8m

Wengfu Phosphate Mine Project Phase II in Saudi Arabia (Ma'aden)

6 wet grinding rod mills, Ø4.6×6.7m

Vedanta Project in South Africa

1 SAG mill, Ø8.5×5.5m

Laos Phonesack Group's KSO Gold Mine Project (83,000t/d)

6 SAG mills, Ø8.8×4.8m

Mongolian Erdenet Mining Corporation's Copper Mine Project (20,000t/d)

SAG mill, Ø9.75×4.88m

Full-process Solution for Mineral Grinding

Why Choose CITIC HIC's Grinding Mills

High cost-effectiveness
CITIC HIC grinding mills are recognized as China’s Manufacturing Industry Single Champion Product. CITIC HIC is responsible for setting the national standards of semi-autogenous mills (SAG mills) and ball mils, supported by powerful database, optimized process technology, cutting-edge design concept, and 60 years of experience in developing and nurturing innovative technology.
High operating rate
The long life cycle of our products is based on the adoption of international standards, high-quality materials, state-of-the-art processing techniques.
Low-carbon & environmental-friendly processes
Intelligent control technology coupled with long-life wear-resistant materials results in low-carbon and eco-friendly operations.
High-efficiency service
Our service network is distributed all over the world, and our service team of seasoned professionals is reliable and willing to assist along the way. We are able to deliver quick response to customer needs and provide full life cycle support via online monitoring and diagnosing, product upgrading and continuous process improvement.