1. Overview
Songmao provides high-rise climbing formwork solutions for concrete cores, shear walls, and other vertical structures in high-rise buildings and infrastructure projects. Our systems are configured according to building height, structural geometry, concrete pouring requirements, construction sequence, and site conditions.
Our solutions include Hydraulic Auto-Climbing Formwork, Cantilever Climbing Formwork, and Protection Screen & Unloading Platform systems. By combining climbing formwork with working platforms and perimeter protection, we help contractors organize vertical concrete construction, reduce repeated formwork handling, and improve coordination between construction stages.
From system selection and formwork layout design to customized manufacturing and technical guidance, Songmao provides project-based solutions for complex vertical construction.
2. Applications & Recommended Systems
| Application | Recommended System | Main Requirements |
| High-Rise Residential Buildings | Hydraulic Auto-Climbing Formwork | Repetitive core walls and shear walls |
| Commercial Towers | Hydraulic Auto-Climbing Formwork + Protection Screen | Vertical construction and perimeter protection |
| Hotels & Mixed-Use Buildings | Cantilever Climbing Formwork / Hydraulic Auto-Climbing Formwork | Variable layouts and construction sequences |
| Super High-Rise Core Walls | Hydraulic Auto-Climbing Formwork | Repetitive vertical construction and reduced crane lifting |
| Bridge Pylons & Tall Piers | Cantilever / Hydraulic Climbing Formwork | Height, geometry and staged concrete pouring |
| High-Rise Facade Construction | Protection Screen & Unloading Platform | Edge protection and material handling |
3. General Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification / Selection Basis |
| System Type | Hydraulic Auto-Climbing / Cantilever Climbing |
| Main Application | Core Walls, Shear Walls, Bridge Pylons |
| Climbing Method | Hydraulic Self-Climbing / Crane-Assisted Climbing |
| Formwork Panels | Steel Frame or Project-Specific Wall Formwork |
| Climbing Height | Determined by Pour Height and System Design |
| Wall Thickness | Based on Structural Drawings |
| Concrete Pressure | According to Selected Formwork and Pouring Conditions |
| Working Platforms | Configured According to Construction Requirements |
| Platform Load Capacity | Subject to Structural Design and System Verification |
| Anchoring System | Wall-Attached Anchors and Climbing Brackets |
| Hydraulic Lifting Capacity | According to Selected Hydraulic System |
| Perimeter Protection | Protection Screens Where Required |
| Customization | Layout, Platform Arrangement, Anchoring and Components |
4. Key Features & Benefits
①Efficient Vertical Climbing
Hydraulic self-climbing systems allow formwork and climbing assemblies to advance along the concrete structure, supporting organized and repetitive vertical construction.
②Reduced Crane Dependency
Hydraulic lifting reduces the need for tower crane assistance during routine climbing operations, helping contractors allocate crane resources to other site activities.
③Integrated Working Platforms
Climbing brackets and working platforms can be configured to provide access for concrete pouring, reinforcement work, formwork adjustment and maintenance.
④Perimeter Protection
Compatible protection screen systems help create enclosed working areas around active floors, supporting site safety management during high-rise construction.
⑤Project-Specific Engineering
Formwork panels, climbing brackets, anchors and platforms can be configured according to building geometry, concrete loads, construction stages and project drawings.
5. Engineering Challenges We Address
Complex Core Wall Geometry
High-rise buildings may include changing wall thicknesses, openings and irregular core layouts. Songmao configures climbing brackets, wall panels and platform arrangements according to structural drawings.
Construction at Increasing Heights
As construction progresses, repeated lifting and repositioning can place greater demands on crane scheduling. Hydraulic auto-climbing systems help reduce routine crane lifting requirements.
Working Access & Edge Protection
Climbing platforms and protection screens can be planned together to provide suitable working access and perimeter protection for different construction stages.
Coordinating Construction Cycles
Climbing formwork layouts can be designed around concrete pouring sequences, reinforcement installation and formwork adjustment to help contractors organize repetitive vertical construction.
6. Project-Based Engineering Support
From Core Wall Drawings to Climbing Formwork Configuration
Songmao provides technical support for selecting climbing systems, preparing formwork layouts, configuring working platforms and identifying suitable anchoring arrangements.
Based on structural drawings, building height, wall dimensions, concrete pouring plans and construction schedules, our engineering team can recommend a practical system and coordinate customized manufacturing, component supply and technical documentation.
