Early-strip slab formwork
ARACON vector early strip
A slab deck on drophead props: the panels are released early and the props stay under the slab.
An aluminium panel slab deck that separates the removal of the forming surface from the removal of the supporting structure. Lightweight panels sit on adjustable props with integrated dropheads, each head lowering independently.
Why choose ARACON vector early strip
Panels Out. Props In.
The deck face can be recovered while the slab continues to gain strength. Releasing the drophead lowers the panel away from the soffit while the supporting prop remains securely positioned beneath the slab.
Fewer Panels per Floor
Panels can be recovered and progressed to the next floor cycle while the supporting props remain in place. This allows one panel set to service successive levels, reducing the total quantity of formwork required to maintain the programme.
Manual Early Release
The drophead is released manually, allowing the deck to be stripped without relying on lifting plant operating on the slab. This simplifies the stripping operation and provides greater flexibility on site.
Props Stay Undisturbed
The supporting props remain in their original position throughout the stripping operation. Eliminating the need to remove and reset the props reduces handling, simplifies the cycle and removes a separate re-propping operation.
Earlier Access to the Floor
Once the deck panels have been removed, only the supporting props remain beneath the slab. This opens the floor for follow-on activities while the concrete continues to gain strength, helping other trades progress sooner.
Finishing Trades Start Earlier
With the formwork panels removed and only the supporting props remaining, finishing trades can gain access to a substantially clearer working area earlier in the construction cycle. This can allow activities such as services, partitions, mechanical and electrical installation and other finishing works to commence sooner, helping improve overall programme flow.
One Repeating Operation
The panel and drophead prop are installed together on a consistent grid, creating a simple and repeatable installation sequence. Crews can establish a rhythm across the floor rather than relying on complex set-out for each panel.
ARACON vector early strip brochure
The full product brochure, with the range, the detail drawings and the standards it is built to.