ArmourForm Formply - F27
Structural plywood for concrete formwork. F27 stress grade.
Total Hardwood
12mm, 17mm, 19mm & 25mm
1200mm
2400mm, 1800mm
Group 3 (combustible)
About ArmourForm Formply - F27
ArmourForm F27 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 F27 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.
Armourform by Big River Group is a premium Australian-made formply, manufactured for over 40 years and available in F17, F22, and pure Australian Hardwood F27 stress grade.
Armourform has been used on iconic Australian projects such as the Anzac Bridge, Sydney Harbour Tunnel, and Lang Park Stadium, as well as internationally on sites including Dubai Festival City, Central Plaza Tower in Hong Kong, and the High Speed Rail in Korea.
Fully Accredited
Manufactured in Australia at Big River’s Grafton site, all Big River formply is certified under the EWPAA product certification scheme to meet AS/NZS 6669. All products carry the PAA stamp of accreditation to the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards under a JAS-ANZ accredited, third party audited quality control program that is internationally recognised.
Refer to the Specifications below for full product information, including comparative features and benefits of each product in the range.
Key Benefits
- High Strength and Durability: Manufactured from Australian hardwood eucalypt species, ensuring superior performance.
- Multiple Reuses: F27 can achieve up to 50 + castings when good site concreting practices are used.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for use on steel or timber form frame systems.
- Certified Quality: EWPAA stamped, JAS-ANZ accredited, and BCA certified.
- Environmentally Friendly: Manufactured with “B” bond phenolic adhesive with low formaldehyde emissions (E0).
New Off-Form Premium
Big River Group has also introduced our new Off-Form Premium formply. Off-Form Premium is a high-end, Australian-manufactured Formply designed to deliver a superior finish for both commercial and residential projects.
Key Benefits
- Standard: AS/NZS 6669-F22
- Overlay: 380GSM
- Class: Class 2
- Bond Type: A Bond
- Thickness: 17mm
- Sizes: 1800×1200 & 2400×1200
Please contact your nearest Big River Group location to discuss how Off-Form Premium can elevate your next project.
Where to Use ArmourForm Formply - F27
Commercial Formwork
Multi-storey concrete forming for jumpforms on large commercial buildings, shopping centres, and office towers.
When NOT to Use This Product
- You can use a lower grade Formply for Residential Formwork - use F17, F22 rating → See ArmourForm Formply - F17 or ArmourForm Formply - F22
Complete Your Formwork System
Products that work together with ArmourForm Formply - F27 for a complete formwork system.
ArmourForm Formply - F17
Structural plywood for concrete formwork. F17 stress grade.
Residential and commercial concrete formwork
ArmourForm Formply - F22
Structural plywood for concrete formwork. F22 stress grade.
Commercial and residential concrete formwork
Downloads & Documentation
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Formwork SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions
How strong is Big River F27 Formply?
High Strength and Durability: Manufactured from Australian hardwood eucalypt species, ensuring superior performance.
How many reuses can you can get from R27 Formply?
Multiple Reuses: F27 can achieve up to 50 + castings when good site concreting practices are used.
How do I identify the different Formply and their uses?
Here is a summary of the different Formply grades:
Armourform F27/F22
- Total Hardwood Green Edge formply with a high density phenolic overlay
- Premium quality, manufactured and designed for fixed form work applications
- Superior spanning capabilities ideal for table forms, jump forms, slip forms, shutters, heavy civil engineering and mining applications
Armourform F22
- Green Edge Red Stripe formply constructed with a mixture of hardwood / pine veneers and has a high-density phenolic overlay
- Cost effective with a high strength to weight ratio
- Offers great versatility as it can be used in all applications from conventional to system form work
Armourform F17
- Green Edge Yellow Stripe formply constructed with mixed species veneers with a hardwood face and phenolic overlay
- Highly durable and ideal for general form work use such as decks, recast and tilt up panel construction
ArmourForm Formply - F27 in Action
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