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Powerpac supplies and manufactures high-quality sacrificial formwork solutions built for New Zealand’s commercial and civil construction sites.
Our SmartForm and SmartRib systems are lightweight, easy to install, and designed to remain in place, making them ideal for casting slabs, beams, voids, and soffits quickly and efficiently.
Trusted nationwide, these disposable formwork options help speed up construction while reducing labour, stripping time, and waste. Explore the full range below to find the solution for your next pour.
Powerpac’s sacrificial formwork systems are designed for one-time use, staying in place after the concrete has cured to save time and labour on-site. Ideal for hard-to-access areas or where formwork removal isn’t practical, our SmartForm and SmartRib solutions are available in a range of sizes to suit different slab and beam applications.
A common question among contractors is the sacrificial formwork definition. Put simply, it refers to formwork that stays in place after the concrete has cured. Unlike traditional systems that are removed post-pour, sacrificial formwork is designed for permanent integration, saving time, labour, and waste. It’s especially useful in hard-to-access areas like beam soffits, slab voids, or around services, where removing conventional formwork would be difficult or impractical.
Sacrificial formwork is ideal for areas where removal is difficult or impractical, making it a smart solution for complex or large-scale pours. Typical applications include: · High-rise slab construction. · Precast ribbed floor panels. · Carpark and service voids. · Infrastructure decks and bridge slabs. · Slab infills around pipework or conduits. · Engineered to stay in place and save time, Powerpac’s solutions are trusted across a wide range of commercial and infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand.
Major NZ contractors trust Powerpac’s SmartForm and SmartRib systems for slab, void, and beam pours where traditional formwork won’t cut it. We manufacture and supply locally, enabling fast turnaround and reliable stock for large-scale projects.
