The A-BOARD™ is a construction formwork board
consisting of the following:
Product Benefits
Cost Effective
Local Manufacturing
Durable
Easy to install
Light Weight
Weather Resistant
Water Resistant
Easy to Clean
Insect Resistant
Recycle
Green Product
Special client benefits
make our product unique and help save cost while upgrading the quality of finishing
Formwork striping
There is no need for release agent when stripping of formwork mold. ACROW-BOARD separates itself from dried concrete, leaving a clean and smooth surface.
Physical Performance
Good performance under impact, bending, moisture and fire.
Re-Usable
Can be reused many times with superior characteristics compared to traditional plywood.
Recycling
A green & eco-friendly product. ABP clients benefit from a buy back service by saving 20% from initial price when they replace used boards.
Site Requirement
No special tools or equipment needed when working with the ACROW-BOARD. Traditional temper tools, nails, saw hammer…etc. are used.
A-BOARD™ Options
that cater to different requirements for each product
Cut to length
Our standard board size is: 122cm X 244cm. We can provide our clients with cut to length according to the required measurements, increasing efficiency and avoiding any waste.
Plasti Option
A unique add-on characteristic to the A-BAORD™. This unique property is tailored for our clients who are required to provide their customers with a rough finish concrete surface ready to paint without plastering.
Patterni Option
A unique add on option to A-BOARD™, this option is favorable in construction boards as it leaves the surface of the board with any textured pattern (wood grain or any pattern design that is required) that can be printed on the concrete surface during casting. This option has amazing finish varieties, increasing the possibilities of designs.
ACROW BOARD Attributes
Below is a comparison of the ACROW BOARD attributes with plywood and steel
| Characteristic | Acrow Board | China plywood | Brazil plywood | Steel Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Resistance | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Retrievability | 100% Recycled | No | No | Yes |
| Water Absorption | No Bibulous Deformation | Deformation | Deformation | Rust |
| Striping of Concrete | Easy | Medium | Medium | Hard |
| Use of Release Agent | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable Board | Yes | No | No | No |
| Corrosion (Acid, Alkali) | Good | Bad | Bad | Bad |
A-BOARD™ Technical Data
| Technical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: Variable as per Request | Length: Up to 3300mm Width: Up to 1250mm Thickness: 5mm - up to 25mm |
| Standard Board Dimension | 2440mm x 1220mm x 18mm |
| Tolerance (MM) | Length, Width, ±1%, Thickness ±1mm |
| Density (GRM/CM²) | 0.65 - 0.75 |
| 18mm Static Bending (KN) | > 1.17 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (MPA) | > 1800 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature C | > 100 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (KJ/M²) | > 15.4 |
| Alkali Resistance | < 0.72% the surface is not effected & no observed deformation |
| Water Resistance | 1.24% will not be effected by water, will not bugle or deform |
| Shore Hardness D | > 75 |
| Water Retention Rate | Water Retention < 3% |
| No. of Use: please refer to user manual to get optimum use number | > 15 times in slabs, 25 times in walls / columns & 40 times in panels |
| Striping | No Release agent needed |
| Fire Retardant | Grade D2-C2(upon request) |
In 2017, Acrow Misr established a new subsidiary under the name of Acrow Building Products ABP, specialized in manufacturing polymer composite boards.
