Summary of the Sym-Ply® Ganged Forming System
The Symons® Sym-Ply® is a modern, high-performance, clamp-based ganged forming system engineered for speed and strength in fast-paced construction projects. Designed and built in the USA, Sym-Ply® features a robust 4-inch deep, 80 ksi high-strength steel frame and is rated for an allowable pour pressure of 1,500 psf, allowing for pour rates up to 10 feet per hour. Its key innovation is the lightweight Sym-Clamp, which connects and aligns panels with a single hammer strike, largely eliminating the need for walers and strongbacks on gangs up to 16 feet high. Critically, Sym-Ply® is 100% compatible with existing Symons® Steel-Ply® inventory, allowing contractors to upgrade without abandoning their prior investment.
Benefits of Sym-Ply® Compared to Competitors
- Accelerated Productivity: The Sym-Clamp system is demonstrably faster to assemble, strip, and cycle than traditional gang systems that rely on heavy walers and numerous bolted connections.
- Seamless Fleet Integration: Sym-Ply® offers 100% direct, pin-to-pin compatibility with all Steel-Ply® panels, fillers, and accessories, providing a low-risk upgrade path for contractors with existing inventory.
- Enhanced Strength & Performance: The 1,500 psf pressure rating allows for higher and faster concrete pours, enabling contractors to complete structural elements in fewer lifts and compress project timelines.
- Reduced Hardware & Complexity: The streamlined system requires minimal hardware, which simplifies inventory management and makes the process more intuitive for crews.
- Superior Logistics: The slim 4-inch panel profile allows for more efficient stacking and transport, reducing shipping costs and the jobsite footprint.
- Integrated Safety: Panels feature built-in tie-off bars that meet OSHA requirements for fall protection without requiring extra components.