LOGO.3 system with hot-dip galvanised surface coating and passivation now available as part of the standard sales offering by PASCHAL

PASCHAL is continuing to rigorously develop its tried-and-tested LOGO.3 wall formwork and will be switching in future to high-quality hot-dip galvanising and passivation for its steel frames. This means that users benefit from formwork that is even more robust and durable, and ideally suited to withstanding the demanding conditions of a building site.

Formwork systems are subjected to high loads in day-to-day use. Transport, storage, cleaning and contact with concrete and tools place considerable strain on the steel frames in particular. By switching to hot-dip galvanised frames and passivation, PASCHAL is enhancing the durability of its LOGO.3 wall formwork and creating added value for its customers. Passivation during galvanising acts as an additional chemical protective barrier for the zinc coating, drastically slowing down the reaction between the zinc and oxygen and moisture. Whilst the galvanising process itself protects the steel, the wafer-thin passivation layer prevents the zinc from wearing away too quickly.

“On a building site, what matters is that the formwork works reliably, day in, day out. With its hot-dip galvanised steel frame with passivation, the LOGO.3 is even better equipped to cope with the stresses of everyday use,” explains Markus Schmitt, fitter and formwork foreman at PASCHAL.

Maximum protection for daily work on a building site

Hot-dip galvanising provides long-lasting protection against corrosion and offers significant advantages, particularly under demanding operating conditions. The zinc coating, which is firmly bonded to the steel, is characterised by high mechanical strength and reliably protects the frame even under the intense stresses of everyday use on a building site. Passivation protects the zinc coating from moisture, extends the overall protection of the component and prevents white rust.

Another advantage becomes apparent in day-to-day use on construction sites: even in the event of minor scratches or damage, the galvanised coating’s cathodic corrosion protection reliably protects even small areas of damage from rust. This ensures that the protective effect is maintained and further extends the service life of the formwork.

Cost-effective over its entire service life

 As well as its high durability, the hot-dip galvanised surface also offers excellent value for money. It is resistant to impact, abrasion and the stresses of transport, thereby helping to reduce maintenance and repair costs.

For users, this means formwork that is always ready for use, retains its value well and has a long service life.

Furthermore, the significantly reduced amount of concrete residue means that the cleaning effort is considerably minimised.

Proven quality – consistently refined

By switching to hot-dip galvanised steel frames and passivation, PASCHAL is underlining its commitment to the continuous development of practical and cost-effective solutions for modern concrete construction. The tried-and-tested features of the LOGO.3 remain fully intact – complemented by even greater protection against the day-to-day challenges of a building site.

The new hot-dip galvanised design with passivation of the LOGO.3 is now available from PASCHAL and offers users a forward-looking solution for cost-effective formwork use in the long term.