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WARRANTY
Western Forms warrants, except with respect to components of its products manufactured by others,
that all products it manufactures, or which bear the Western Forms nameplate or monogram, will be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, service and proper operation at the date
of shipment to purchaser. Purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty shall be limited to replacement of
product, repair by Western Forms, or a refund of the amounts paid to Western Forms by purchaser of such
products, at Western Forms’ option. No warranty of any kind shall exist with respect to any products
(or parts thereof ); (a) which have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident or which have been
tampered with, repaired, replaced or altered by anyone other than Western Forms; (b) where there has
been a substitution of parts not manufactured or authorized by Western Forms; or (c) where the products
have been subjected to conditions which vary materially from the conditions which such products are
normally subjected to under existing industry practice.
Western Forms makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, other than as herein expressly pro-
vided, and specifically disclaims all other warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for a particular purpose.
Western Forms disclaims any obligation or liability for loss of time, cost or expense (including, without
limitation, labor expense), inconvenience, commercial loss or any other direct, indirect consequential,
special or incidental damages.
Introductions 2-3
Forming Systems 4-7
Commercial Forms 8-13
Specialty Forms 14-15
Precast Systems 16-19
Used Forms 20-21
Form Ties 22-25
Form Hardware 26-31
Tools & Accessories 32-36
Tech Data 37
Form Release 38-39
Form Baskets 40-41
Credit & Finance Application 42-44
The future looks very bright for all types of Cast-In-Place Concrete Construction, with many new and upcom-
ing applications as the demand for all types of concrete construction will increase. Western Forms will con-
tinue to focus on helping our customers grow their businesses and be successful through collaboration and
service. Our products are a conduit for how we look to impact the concrete industry and just like in 1955,
we will strive to be the leader and innovator that helps to address the bigger issues involved in our industry.
Labor is the biggest concern for most of our customers, so with providence we will develop methods and
measures to alleviate that concern. Our products improve the working conditions and profitability of our
customers through the ongoing dialog we have with each and every one of you.
Backbone
Reduces pillowing
and reverse bow
throughout the life
of the form, result-
ing in flatter walls
every pour. Standard PinLock™ Baseplates
Protects facesheet from hammer
blows when using Pins & Wedges
Pan-L-Cure™ and accommodates PinLockTM
The #1 Pre-Seasoning process Attached Hardware.
that helps reduce reaction and
concrete stickage on initial pours.
Corner Gussets
For added strength
at the corners.
Lightweight, Durable, Cost Effective Solutions Listed below are actual weights for
Western Forms’ 36” x 108” panels.
• Western Forms weigh 15% - 25% less and outlast other other forming systems due Elite ......................................... 85 lbs.
to their advanced design and superior bracing. Gasket .................................... 88 lbs.
• Add PinLock Attached Hardware to Elite, Gasket or Flagship Forms to reduce setting Flagship................................. 87 lbs.
and stripping time up to 30% vs. using Pins and Wedges. Patriot .120 .......................... 92 lbs.
Durand Value (w/out pin)... 95 lbs.
VERTEX®
BRICK PATTERN FORMS
Available in Elite, Gasket, Flagship,
and Patriot.
Expand your opportunities by offering
an attractive, architecturally ready, brick
pattern. The Vertex brick pattern pro-
vides a brick appearance with hidden
form seams and joints.
Corner Gussets
Pressed Steel
Bushings
Slotted Siderail
Attachment
points for
Western Forms
Scaffolding
Power Taper Tie being installed Female Receiver mounted on form Tighten Tie into Female Receiver
Common sizes:
• 8” - 10” - 12”
• 14” - 16” - 18”
Wing-Nut • 20” - 22” - 24”
• 26" - 28" - 30"
Bearing Plate • 32" - 34" - 36"
* Other sizes available upon request
When housing starts are slow, diversity of commercial projects is the name of the game.
Western Forms' advanced technologies allow our customers the ability to complete a wide
variety of jobs, using these extremely versatile and modular forming systems.
CHAMFER STRIP
ADJUSTABLE PILASTER FORMS 3/4" x 120" Elite Chamfer Strip #420842561
Custom made to fill specific design requirements. 3/4" x 108" Elite Chamfer Strip #420842562
Reduce form erection and stripping time. Lightweight and rugged. 3/4" x 96" Elite Chamfer Strip . #420842563
Use for a variety of different offsets and pilasters without the need 3/4" x 48" Elite Chamfer Strip . #420842564
for different sized fillers. Reduces number of ties in the Pilaster, or
Western Forms' ¾” extruded aluminum Chamfer
the need for Z-Ties at offsets. is available in standard lengths from 1’ to 10’. The
aluminum chamfer securely pins between wall or
Common sizes are 6" X 18" in heights from 1' to 10'.
column forms and outside corner angle providing
a chamfered corner detail.
12 X 12 6.16
14 X 14 9.313
Hinged
Available in:
4X4
4X6
Fixed 45º
3X3
"T" SECTION
HEADER OUTSIDE CORNER
HEADER
LEDGER HAUNCH
LEDGER
PALLET
PALLET HAUNCH
STRAIGHT PALLET
Connector
Pin
PALLET "T" INTERSECTION
STANDARD
HAUNCH CORNERS
TYPICAL "T" SECTION 6”. . . . . . 6 X 8.48 X 6
8”. . . . . . 4 X 11.31 X 4
10”. . . . . .2 X 14.14 X 2
12”. . . . . .6 X 16.97 X 6
6” Wall Setup 8” Wall Setup 10” Wall Setup 12” Wall Setup
6” 8” 10” 12”
STANDARD SIZES
108” x 8” x
(L x H x W)
4”............ #730108008
BASE SLAB FORMS
96” x 8” x 4”............ #73096008
84” x 8” x 4”............ #73084008
72” x 8” x 4”............ #73072008
60” x 8” x 4”............ #73060008
36” x 8” x 4”............ #73036008
24” x 8” x 4”............ #73024008
12” x 8” x 4”............ #73012008
6” x 8” x 4”............ #73006008
5” x 8” x 4”............ #73005008
Quality Products
Pre-owned equipment is inspected and
repaired accordingly to ensure that you
receive structurally sound and functional
forms and accessories.
Pre-Sale Inspection
You are encouraged to visit our Kansas City
headquarters to browse items before you buy.
If you cannot make the trip, we can take a
picture of the inventory for you and allow you
to waive physical inspection of prospective
items before final purchase.
Competitors Products
Western Forms will also purchase aluminum
forms manufactured by other companies.
Waterstop Tab
Breakback Tie
with Tie Cones
WATERSTOP TIES
Waterstop ties are Breakback Ties with a
BREAKBACK TIES welded waterstop tab to prevent tie from
moving during form stripping. Xypex® or
Recommended for use where specifications
hydraulic cement recommended for
require no steel at the surface of the
concrete. patching tie holes.
• Breaks vertically behind wall surface as • Breaks vertically below wall surface as
specified by breakback dimension specified by breakback dimension
• Available in 1/2” & 1” breakback • Use when tie can’t be flush with the wall
depths • Available in 1/2” & 1” breakback
• Sold 50 per bundle depths
• Sold 50 per bundle
Z-TIES
• All custom made to order Use Z-Ties on jobs that have a 12” offset in
• All custom made to order the wall, from the straight line, along with 4”
inside corners. The 12” offset and the 4”
* Waterstop Tie is leak resistant, corners are constants and cannot be
Made in not waterproof. changed. These, combined with the wall
the USA thickness variable, control the finished shape
of the tie. When ordering Z-Ties, specify wall
thickness and Nominal or True.
BREAKBACK TIE CONES TRUE Z-TIE
True 6” Wall (2" tie offset) . . . . . . #200402
True 8” Wall (4" tie offset) . . . . . . #200401
True 10” Wall (6" tie offset). . . . . . #200403
True 12” Wall (8" tie offset). . . . . . #200404
• Breaks horizontally flush with the wall • Available in true and nominal sizes
• Designed for easy break off • Available in single rod notch
• Safe working (2:1) tensile load of 3,750 lbs.
• Safe working (2:1) tensile load of 3,750 lbs.
• Available in Full and Nominal sizes
• Rod notches on ties to hold horizontal • Sold 50 per bundle
rebar in place
TRUE COMBINATION TIE SIZES Foam Tie Sleeves provide the following
• Sold 100 per bundle
True 4”-6”-8” ........................... #205080 benefits:
TRUE VOLUME SIZES True 6”-8”-10” ......................... #205083
1. Form Ties can be removed by hand.
True 6”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201381 True 7”-9”-11” ......................... #205188
True 8”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201385 True 8”-10”-12” ....................... #205014 2. When Form Ties are removed they do
True 9”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201315 True 9”-11”-13” ....................... #205086 not conduct heat and cold through an
True 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201313 True 10”-12”-14” ..................... #205087 insulated wall.
True 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201603 True 12”-14”-16” ..................... #205089
True 14”-16”-18” ..................... #205096 3. Removing Form Ties from the walls
NOMINAL VOLUME SIZES
True 20”-22”-24” ..................... #205116 eliminates the potential for rusting.
Nominal 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201304
Nominal 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201347 True 26”-28”-30” ..................... #205205 5. Foam Tie Sleeves can be ordered
Nominal 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . #201318 True 31”-33”-35” ..................... #200199
cut-to-length or in bulk rolls.
Nominal 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . #201605 True 32”-34”-36” ..................... #205203
1406 lbs
1406 lbs
3150 lbs
1406 lbs 3150 lbs
3544 lbs
1406 lbs 3150 lbs 3544 lbs 2925 lbs
2925 lbs 3375 lbs
3150 lbs 3544 lbs 3375 lbs 3825 lbs
• Maximum rate of fill is 8 ft. per hour • Maximum form width is 36”
(allow partial set of fluid concrete).
Cold weather requires decreased fill • All forms must have a form tie in the
rate bottom 6” hole, and at least two form ties
per form
• Density of concrete not to exceed
150 lbs. per cubic ft • 18” form cantilever is allowed only at
the top of the wall
• Concrete contains no pozzolans or
admixtures and has a slump of 4” or
less 9 ft and taller 6 •12 hole pattern
2925 lbs
1406 lbs 3150 lbs 3544 lbs 3375 lbs
2925 lbs 3825 lbs
1406 lbs 3150 lbs 3544 lbs 3375 lbs 4275 lbs
2925 lbs 3825 lbs 4725 lbs
3150 lbs 3544 lbs 3375 lbs 4275 lbs 5175 lbs
2925 lbs 5625 lbs
3825 lbs 4725 lbs
3544 lbs 3375 lbs 4275 lbs 5175 lbs 6075 lbs
2925 lbs 3825 lbs 4725 lbs 5625 lbs 6525 lbs
3375 lbs 4275 lbs 5175 lbs 6075 lbs 6975 lbs
3825 lbs 4725 lbs 5625 lbs 6525 lbs 7425 lbs
4275 lbs 5175 lbs 6075 lbs 6975 lbs 8100 lbs
TIE CHECKLIST
DO NOT USE: IMPORTANT: Use as a reference for tie
• Ties that are broken or bent placement only. Consult P.S.F. safe working
load for your particular forms.
• Ties that are heavily rusted
• Ties that have been bent and straightened
• Ties that have been hit by a hammer
Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate otherwise
• Ties that have been used in bulkhead applications applicable warranties and may subject the user and others
• Ties that are the incorrect length for the specified to serious bodily injury or property damage. Please contact
Western Forms with any questions concerning the safe use
wall thickness of Western Forms products or to obtain training for your
• Do not mix ties from multiple suppliers employees.
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TAPERED PIN STRAIGHT PIN FLAT HEAD PIN COMBO FILLER PIN
The Western Tapered Pin is fully Designed for use with all alu- The thin head makes this pin 1” • 1-1/2” • 2”
tapered and heat-treated to minum forming brands. The ideal for laydown applications The Combo Filler Pin's versatil-
deliver a long, useful life. Straight Pin has no taper and and when butt-forming new ity expand its usefulness on the
the distance is further from walls against existing walls or job. Can be used for radius wall
• Save time with easy setting & the pin head to the wedge slot, structures. applications and when fillers 2"
stripping (less hammer swings)
compared to Tapered Pin. and smaller are necessary.
• Reduce bushing wear • Reduce concrete leakage
• Sold in buckets of 250 • Fits 1", 1-1/2" & 2" fillers
• Sold in buckets of 250 • Sold in buckets of 100
• Sold individually
Tapered Pin ............. #300022 Straight Pin ............. #300020 Flat Head Pin ......... #500416 Combo Pin .............. #300021
Quick Start Flat . . . . #300048 Std. Straight . . . . . . . #300046 Quick Start Curved. . . #300049 Std. Curved. . . . . . #300155
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SCAFFOLD SYSTEM
Part Specification Weight
Guradrail 36" 18.4 lbs
Planking 36" 33.3 lbs
Guardrail. . . #500480 Rail 120" 30.3 lbs
Scaffold Bracket 4D 24 lbs
Coil Bolt 3/4" X 12' 1.5 lbs
Nut Plate 3/4" 1.1 lbs
Planking . . . #500470
Rail (X 3) . . . . . .#500478
Made in
the USA 12" Coil Bolt . . #509891
Nut Plate. . .#509892
Shown with 2 x 4
for hand rails
Top Adjusting
Plate Collar
Threaded
Base Neck
Plate
2x4
8”
12”
BULKHEAD BAR
Quickly support and attach dimension
lumber bulkheads to wall form panels.
• Available for PinLock™ or Pin/Wedge apps
• Reduces attachment time
• Reduces safety risks
ADJUSTABLE BRICKLEDGE BAR • Available in a variety of width dimensions
BLOCKDOWN with ATTACHED CLIP PINLOCK APPLICATION
This bracket can be located in a wide Diagram illustrates placement of Brickledge True 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #602040
variety of locations. Great for use Bar with Attached Clip to create step-out True 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #602041
on 8” concrete wall for brick placement on Nominal 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #602026
when blocking down for garage door Nominal 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #602027
openings, as well as T intersections. wider (12”) lower section of exterior wall.
PIN/WEDGE APPLICATION
Maintain the look of your walls (Smooth Wood 2 x 4 is placed between clip section
True 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600087
or Vertex) in applications such as win- and form. True 6-8-10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600095
dow wells. True 8-10-12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600097
Nominal 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600086
Nominal 6-8-10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600094
24" Blockdown Bracket . . . . . . . . . Call to order Brickledge Bar w/Attached Clip . . . .600142 Nominal 8-10-12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #600096
CONTROL JOINT
Create a specified point to control where cracks occur.
Use Control Joints to prevent potential damage by applying
additional waterproofing to the area.
• Combination 6-12 & 8-8 hole pattern
• 9' Sticks, 25 per bundle
Control Joint ............................. #500861
E-Maxx installs easily E-Maxx Corner E-Max Corner & T-Studs with Polystyrene Insulation
PORTA CHUTE
Attaches quickly to ready-mix truck to funnel
and control concrete flow. Features heavy-
duty vinyl nozzle with handle for accurate
placement of concrete by one person.
SPRAY TANKS
Western Forms customers’ most requested Spray Tanks are
Western’s 60 gallon and our 30 gallon units. Reduce waste and
nozzel plugging with these filtered tanks. Features include:
WALL BRACE
with BRACE ENDS
Bring the top of your walls into FORM STRIPPING
alignment with this 1.5” alumi-
num hex tube Wall Brace with TOOL
adjustable push-pull turnbuckle. Ideal for close quarter applications,
this tool provides additional lever-
• Lightweight
age for stripping form panels in
• Easy grip
most any location.
• Attaches easily
• Adjusts quickly • All steel
• Available with PinLock™ attachment • Speeds stripping time
also sold separately • Helps preserve aluminum forms’ facesheet
• Steel dowels at top end fit perfectly into tie-pin holes
Wall Brace 10’ 6” Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#600046 for solid leverage
Wall Brace 10’ 6” w/PinLock Attachment . . . . . .#600129
Wall Brace 5’ 3” Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#600052
16" Form Stripping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . .#600199
Wall Brace 5’ 3” w/PinLock Attachment . . . . . . .#600128
28" Form Stripping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . .#600200
HEAVY DUTY
WALL BRACE
Bring the top of your walls into
alignment with this reinforced, 2”
tubular aluminum Wall Brace with
adjustable, heavy-duty push-pull
turnbuckle.
6"
Standard Width:
4" through 36" on 1" increments.
Standard Height:
12" through 120" on 12" increments.
Form Material:
Aluminum with Steel Bushings
12"
Tie System:
Flat Ties (see Application Charts on pgs.
24-25 and Western's ties on pgs. 22-25)
Made in
the USA
WESTERN GOLD
Western Gold Standard can be added to Blue Ribbon or Kleen Strip to increase 5-Gallon Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #509505
reactivity and clean build-up off forms. It is also a concentrated, highly reactive
petroleum mixture that when properly diluted, can be used as:
• Reactive Form Release Agent
• Aluminum Form “Seasoning” Agent
• Concrete Softener and Maintenance Coating
Depending on use, Western Gold is diluted with a V.O.C. complient oil or other
approved diluent as follows:
• Form Release Agent = 5 gallons of Western Gold to 50 gallons VOC;
• Aluminum Form Seasoning Agent = 5 gallons of Western Gold to
10 gallons VOC;
• Concrete Remover/Protective Barrier = 5 gallons of Western Gold to
5 gallons VOC.
ROYAL SEASONING
Royal Seasoning is used to season or condition the surface of new, unused alu- 5-Gallon Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #519085
minum forms. Royal Seasoning oxidizes the surface of aluminum forms to help
prevent concrete from adhering to the form surface on initial pours. Helps to
reduce break-in period of new or recently cleaned aluminum forms.
ADVANTAGES:
• Eliminates residual oil;
• Creates less mess than alternative means of seasoning;
• Workable at 70 degrees F+.
Made in
• Lengthens form life. the USA
BANK REFERENCES
In 1962 E.B. Ward invented the first fabricated Our Value Proposition
aluminum form, creating the aluminum form- • Help customers deliver sustainable concrete
work industry. His vision, values, and dreams structures at the lowest cost.
have been carried forward by his sons and • Accelerate construction time by up to 50%.
grandsons. • Reduce construction cost up to 50%.
• Provide comprehensive, customer-centric
Today, Western Forms has grown into a group solutions and services resulting in proven project
of companies who serve its customers with results.
the very best handheld and crane-set alumi- • Manufacture the highest quality, longest lasting
num forming systems and services available. and best performing aluminum forming systems
that provide a high resale value.
• Design modular, adaptable formwork systems
that are adaptable to a wide variety of residential
Made in foundation projects and commercial concrete
the USA structures.