Space-Lift™ Jump Forming System

The Symons Space-Lift system is a fully engineered lift jump system designed for external elevated concrete forming applications. It is intended to be used with any Symons gang form utilizing Versiform® walers such as Aluminum Beam Gangs, Versiform Steel-Ply®, Sym-Ply®, Rapid Clamp™, Flex-Form®, H20 wood beam gangs.

The system consists of the Space-Lift Carriage Assembly, Space-Lift Frame Legs with horizontal double P connectors welded on both ends, and the Space-Lift Frame Diagonal. The gang form and its wall bracket are mounted to the Space-Lift Carriage which allows the form to be retracted up to 35 inches (89 cm) from the face of the previously cast concrete. The whole Space-Lift assembly is suspended from Jump Shoes that are bolted to the previous concrete lift. 

The design of the Space-Lift to Jump Shoe connection also allows for use on curved wall applications down to a 11'-0" (335 cm) radius. The above features, combined with a spacing of up to ten feet (304 cm) provides a wide work platform, using deck joists up to 8" deep, to allow for stripping, reworking, and preparation of the forms to proceed without the assistance of a crane. 

Other Features: 

• Quick assembly design consisting of all pin connections, the above deck Lift Lock, the Carriage Lock, which allows positioning of the gang anywhere within its travel limits, and multi-use Access Walkway Bracket and Guard Posts.
• Additional Frame Legs, Access Walkway Brackets, and Guard Posts are designed to attach easily with pins to allow the following operations to take place.
  • Convenient Jump Shoe removal as construction proceeds upward.
  • Access to the Tieback Connector, which is typically installed at the previous Jump Shoe location. Tiebacks are required to eliminate the possibility of wind overturning the form. 
  • Patching, sacking, and post-tensioning operations can be performed from the trailing platform.