ProductsPVC Column Formwork
PVC column formwork is a spirally wound tubular form used to cast round concrete columns, piles, and footings. It’s the most cost-effective and versatile round formwork system on the Australian market — light enough for one person to handle, rigid enough to hold a structural pour, and fully waterproof from delivery to strip.
Lightweight
Easy to lift, position, and brace without cranes or extra labor
Rigid and Durable
Holds shape and tolerance under concrete pressure
100% Waterproof
No swelling, warping, or moisture absorption
Exact Sizing System
Manufactured to the exact millimetre your engineer specifies, so there’s no wasted concrete rounding up to a “standard” size
No Wastage
Made to order for your project, not pulled from generic stock
Two Profile Options
A lightweight profile suited to smaller diameters, and a heavyweight profile engineered for larger-diameter columns up to 2000mm
Fast Turnaround
Order-to-site lead times built around construction programs
Easy To Install, Pour and Strip
Reduces labour time on formwork operations
- Standard Diameter Range: 250mm–1050mm across our VIC, NSW, and SA factories
- Extended Diameter Range: up to 2000mm through our Queensland facility, freighted nationally
- Custom lengths manufactured to project drawings
- Two wall-profile options selected based on diameter and pour height
What diameters does PVC column formwork come in?
Standard PVC column formwork is manufactured from 250mm to 1050mm in diameter, with larger diameters up to 2000mm available through specialist manufacturing.
Is PVC column formwork reusable?
No — it is designed as a single-use, strip-away form, which is why it is manufactured to the exact size needed rather than stocked as a reusable system. This keeps costs down because there’s no cleaning, storage, or repair between uses.
How is PVC column formwork different from cardboard tube formwork?
Unlike cardboard forms, PVC column formwork is fully waterproof, so it won’t absorb moisture, swell, or weaken in wet weather or humid conditions, and it strips away without leaving fibres or residue on the concrete surface.
Can PVC column formwork be left on site before pouring?
Yes. Because it’s weather-durable and waterproof, PVC column formwork can be delivered ahead of the pour and stored on site without degrading.