Form-On
Form-On smartBEAMplus 20N: lightweight formwork beam, European made and certified to EN 13377
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
20mm
40mm H x 80mm W
1.8m - 5.9m
About Form-On
Form-On smartBEAMplus 20N is an incredibly light, dimensionally stable formwork beam with a high load capacity secured to EN 13377. It’s a 20 cm timber beam with a three-ply web, made in Austria. A thinner web keeps the weight down to 4.4 kg per running metre, which makes it easier to handle on site and cheaper to transport. Optimised finger-jointing adds stability, and every beam is 100% tensile tested.
The “plus” is in the beam ends. High-quality injection-moulded polyurethane ends are UV-resistant and moisture-proof, and they sit flush against the beam with no gap. They stop web seals coming away, prevent splintering and extend the beam’s life. Using less material in production and less fuel in transport also reduces the ecological footprint.
Whether you’re working on commercial formwork or a large residential build, it’s a dependable beam that’s built to last. To find out more about the Form-On smartBEAMplus 20N, get in touch with the Big River team. Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have.
Technical Specifications & Variants
Full Specifications
| Web Height | 20 cm |
| Flange | 4.0 cm high, 8.0 cm wide |
| Weight | 4.4 kg per running metre |
| Moment | 5 kNm |
| Shear Force | 11 kN |
| Rigidity (EI) | 450 kNm² |
| Beam Ends | Injection-moulded polyurethane |
| Certification | EN 13377 |
| Origin | Austria |
Where to Use Form-On
Commercial Formwork
Ideal for commercial projects.
Residential Formwork
Ideal for large new home builds and major renovations.
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Downloads & Documentation
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Formwork SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions
Where is Form-ON made?
Form-ON was invented and is made in Austria.
What is on the end of the Form-ON beam?
The Form-on formwork beam smartBEAMplus 20 N, convinces with its newly developed injection moulded beam-ends of polyurethane (PU).
Additional benefits of infused beam-ends:
- no loss of web seals
- no splinters at beam-ends
- longer lifespan
- no space between injection moulded beam-end and formwork beam
Big River has been our go-to supplier for formwork and structural ply for over five years. Their crane truck delivery saves us time on every job, and the estimation team is spot on with quantities. It's rare to find a supplier that actually understands what builders need.
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