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100% Polypropylene (PP) Hollow-Core Panels

Stop Rebuying Formwork.
Reuse It 60–100+ Times.

18mm PP (polypropylene) hollow formwork panels replace plywood shuttering with a 100% waterproof, zero-release-oil alternative — engineered to slash your per-pour costs and deliver a mirror-smooth, fair-faced concrete finish every time.

60–100+
Reuse Cycles
100%
Waterproof
0
Release Oil Needed
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18mm PP (Polypropylene) Hollow Panel — 1220 x 2440 mm

See What You're Buying

Panel construction, up close

Actual product photography of our 18mm PP (polypropylene) hollow formwork panels.

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Fair-Faced Front Surface

Glass-smooth PP (polypropylene) face strips clean off concrete, no plaster patching required.

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Hollow-Core Cross-Section

Internal PP (polypropylene) ribbing keeps panels lightweight and rigid while cutting material weight.

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On-Site Wall Formwork

Panels fix directly to keel/joist framing — no release oil, ready to pour.

Why Contractors Switch

Engineered to outperform plywood on every job

Five technical advantages of our PP (polypropylene) construction that directly reduce material spend, labor hours, and rework on site.

High Reusability

60–100 reuse cycles per panel vs. just 5–10 for plywood, dramatically lowering your cost per pour over the life of a project.

100% Waterproof

Fully weather-resistant construction means no warping, splitting, or rotting — even in humid or wet site conditions.

Mirror-Smooth Finish

Produces a fair-faced concrete surface straight off the form — cutting plastering and finishing labor significantly.

Standard Workability

Saw, nail, drill, and cut with your existing woodworking tools — no special crews or equipment required.

100% Eco-Friendly

Fully recyclable polypropylene structure — reducing timber consumption and job-site waste disposal costs.

Product Catalog

Select your panel specifications

Choose thickness and size, set quantity, and add to your Request for Quote. No online payment required — our sales team will confirm pricing and lead time.

Industry Standard

18mm Thickness Panels

Walls & Decks

15mm Thickness Panels

Lightweight

12mm Thickness Panels

For Your Engineering Team

Technical specifications & installation guide

Recommended Joist / Keel Spacing

Thickness Recommended Use Joist / Keel Spacing
18mm Columns, beams, slabs, walls 20–30 cm
15mm Standard walls & deck slabs 18–25 cm
12mm Lightweight slabs & curved forms 15–20 cm

Spacing is a general engineering guideline. Always confirm against project-specific structural load calculations.

3-Step On-Site Installation Best Practices

  1. 1

    Frame & Support Layout

    Set steel or timber keels/joists at the spacing recommended for your panel thickness, ensuring a level, rigid support structure before panel placement.

  2. 2

    Panel Fixing

    Fix panels directly to the frame using standard nails, screws, or clamps — no pre-drilling or specialty fasteners required.

  3. 3

    Pour, Cure & Strip

    Pour without release oil, cure per your mix design, then strip and clean panels for immediate reuse on the next section or project.

See It In Action

18mm PP hollow formwork panels on-site

Watch how PP (polypropylene) hollow formwork panels are handled, fixed, and stripped on a real construction site.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many times can an 18mm PP hollow formwork panel be reused?

18mm PP hollow formwork panels are engineered for 60 to 100+ reuse cycles when handled correctly, compared to only 5–10 reuses for traditional plywood shuttering.

Do PP formwork panels require release oil?

No. The smooth, non-porous polypropylene surface prevents concrete adhesion naturally, eliminating the need for release oil and reducing labor and material costs.

Are PP hollow formwork panels waterproof?

Yes. PP formwork panels are 100% waterproof and weather-resistant, so they will not warp, split, delaminate, or rot when exposed to moisture or repeated outdoor use.

What thicknesses and sizes are available?

Panels are available in 12mm, 15mm, and 18mm thicknesses, with standard sizes including 1220 x 2440mm (4x8 ft), 915 x 1830mm (3x6 ft), and 1250 x 2500mm Euro large format.

Ready to cut your formwork costs by up to 70%?

Add panels to your RFQ cart and get a formal quote from our sales engineering team within 24 hours.