What is Shuttering Jack and Why it is Important in Civil Engineering?

Shuttering Jacks are mainly useful in residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Jacks provide a method of adjustment. It can be used at either the top or bottom of a scaffold support structure.

Jack is mostly used for temporary support during building repair or alteration work.

 Shuttering jack is very useful in civil engineering due to following reasons:

1.       Strength:

It provides strength to any supporting structure.

2.       Adjustable:

U-Jacks are used to support slab & beams. It has a jack nut which gives accurate adjustment and it has a solid stem.

You can use it to secure the pipe or cuplock to the ground. Adjustable Base Jack & U Jacks are available in the size from 350 to 450 mm.

1.       Work execution speed increases:

With jacks, the work execution speed increases and as a result you can fastly complete your project. It considerably saves a large amount of time.

2.       Minimal use of crane:

Minimal use of crane, as formwork is lifted by hydraulic jacks.

3.       Reduced labor costs:

It helps in the reduction of labour costs.  

4.       Uniformity of wall sections:

 Smooth wall surfaces can be achieved by the use of shuttering jacks.

5.       It is economical for small construction jobs

6.       It is design flexible and easy to erect

7.       It can easily be made into any shape or size

A good formwork should satisfy the following conditions:

·         Strong enough to withstand all types of dead and live loads.

·         The joints in the formwork should be tight enough to prevent leakage of cement grout.

·         Material of the formwork should be cheap, easily available and suitable for reuse.

·         The formwork should be set accurately to the desired line and levels should have plane surface.

·         The material of the formwork shouldn’t warp or get distorted when exposed to the elements

·         Should rest on firm base.

The following points are to be kept in mind:

·         Design should be perfect.

·         Minimum cutting of wooden pieces.

Conclusion:

Shuttering jack present features like durability and easy installation and the offered range is widely needed in different industries.

These are Corrosion resistant and have longer service life.

About Author:

Baba Jagta shuttering is a well known shuttering jack supplier in India. We offer a wide range of Shuttering U Jack to our precious clients.

We offer these products in various types according to the needs of our clients and these can be customized in various options.

Our offered products are examined under the supervision of our expertise with the set industrial standards.

In addition to this, these products are highly accepted by our clients who are situated all round the nation. Clients can avail these products at very reasonable rates.