ArmourForm Formply - F17
Structural plywood for concrete formwork. F17 stress grade.
Hardwood Faces & Pine Core
12mm, 17mm, 19mm & 25mm
1200mm
2400mm, 1800mm
Group 3 (combustible)
About ArmourForm Formply - F17
ArmourForm F17 is Big River’s premium formwork plywood, manufactured at our Grafton mill from Australian hardwood. Engineered for maximum reuse cycles, ArmourForm delivers consistent performance across commercial, civil, and residential formwork applications. The F17 stress grade ensures structural reliability for concrete forming, with film-faced or anti-slip surface options available. ArmourForm is certified to AS/NZS 2269 and backed by EWPAA quality monitoring.
Technical Specifications & Variants
Available Variants
| Product Code | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Mass (kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF17-1224-F | 1200 | 2400 | 17 | 12.5 |
| AF17-1218-F | 1200 | 1800 | 17 | 12.5 |
| AF17-1224-A | 1200 | 2400 | 17 | 12.5 |
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Full Specifications
| Stress Grades | F17, F22, F27 |
| Standard | AS/NZS 6669 |
| Timber Species | Mixed Hardwood, Radiata Pine, 0.9mm Hardwood face and back |
| Moisture Content | As per AS/NZS 2269 (not less than 8% or more than 15%) |
| Tolerance | As per AS/NZS 2369 |
| Adhesives | Phenol formaldehyde (AS/NZS 2754.1) -Type A. Melamine fortified urea formaldehyde (AS/NZS 2098.2) – Type B |
| Bonds | F22 and F27/F22 – Type B (AS/NZS 2098.2) F17 – Type A or B |
| Formaldehyde Emission | Super E0 |
| Off-form Finish | Suitable for Class 2 and Class 3 |
| Certification | EWPAA. Chain of Custody AS4707 |
Where to Use ArmourForm Formply - F17
Commercial Formwork
Multi-storey concrete forming for commercial buildings, shopping centres, and office towers.
Civil Construction
Bridge abutments, retaining walls, culverts, and infrastructure projects requiring F17 grade.
Residential Slabs
Edge formwork and step-downs for residential concrete slab pours.
When NOT to Use This Product
- Use a higher engineering grade Armourply Hardwood Stress Grade F27/F22 for heavier duty applications. Armourply “The world’s strongest plywood” is manufactured using plantation and regrowth eucalypt veneers. Manufactured under the PAA/JAS-ANZ third party audited quality control program to Australian Standard AS2271, it is designed, tested and approved to tolerate extremes of heat and humidity and to resist shrinkage. Its tolerance of changes in ambient temperature and its toughness make Armourply hardwood ideal as flooring for hard-wearing areas, and is ideal for mezzanine floors. → See ArmourDeck Steel Formwork
Complete Your Formwork System
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Permanent steel formwork for suspended concrete slabs
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How many reuses can I get from ArmourForm F17?
With proper care and storage, ArmourForm F17 film-faced plywood typically achieves 20+ reuses for wall formwork and 10–15 for slab formwork, depending on conditions and concrete mix.
What is the difference between F17 and F14 formwork plywood?
F17 has a higher stress grade than F14, meaning it can span greater distances between supports and handle higher concrete pressures. F17 is specified for most commercial work; F14 is suitable for residential and light commercial.
Is ArmourForm available with anti-slip coating?
Yes. ArmourForm is available in both film-faced (smooth, high reuse) and anti-slip (textured, for working platforms and walkways) finishes.
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