Recycled Plastic Shuttering Boards: Waterproof Formwork Alternative to Timber Plywood | Rajratan

Recycled Plastic Shuttering Boards: The Durable, Waterproof Formwork Alternative

Stop bleeding 15% of your project margins to timber plywood that warps, swells, and fails after 5–8 uses. PAC® Recycled Plastic Shuttering Boards are engineered from 100% pure industrial packaging waste (sourced from Patanjali, Nestlé production lines), reinforced with metal dust powder and aluminum oxide to a density of 1135 kg/m³. Result: zero water absorption, 60+ reuse cycles, and a structural load capacity of 7500kg—all backed by IS 16058 compliance and NABL-certified lab data. This is the circular economy at work: plastic waste becomes infinite-reuse formwork, earns 40% scrap credit when returned, and costs ₹48–₹75/sq.ft. per use instead of timber’s ₹150+/sq.ft. per single cycle.

Why Timber Plywood Fails Your Budget (And Your Finish)

Conventional plywood absorbs 18–25% moisture, triggering internal swelling, delamination, and surface warping within 3–5 rain-exposed uses. Contractors then waste 2–3 days on secondary plastering to hide edge creep and loss of level. PAC® boards absorb zero moisture, maintain dimensional stability through 60+ reuses, and eliminate finish rework. Density of 1135 kg/m³ prevents internal cracking when nails are extracted—internal fibers re-set, leaving zero structural damage.

Technical Specifications: IS 16058 Certified & Lab-Proven

Every PAC® board is tested by NABL-accredited laboratories (Choksi Laboratories, STEDRANT Technoclinic). Key performance metrics certified under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 16058:2024:

Product Range & Pricing: Choose Your Durability Level

EcoPrime Standard White (12mm): ₹80/sq.ft. (~40kg per 8ft×4ft sheet). Ideal for residential slab formwork, 30–40 reuses. EcoPrime Premium Black (12mm): ₹90/sq.ft. (~45kg per sheet). Heavy-duty infrastructure, high-rise buildings, 60+ reuses guaranteed. Heavy Column Board (18mm): ₹125/sq.ft. Purpose-built for 6ft×6ft columns and retaining walls. All boards work with standard nailing, cutting, and screwing—no special tools required.

The 40% Buyback Advantage: True Circular Economy

After 40–60 reuse cycles, your old PAC® boards retain value. Return them to Rajratan and receive 40% scrap credit against new purchases. A ₹2,560 standard white sheet (12mm) nets ₹1,024 credit, reducing your replacement cost to ₹1,536 (~₹51.50/sq.ft.)—unlocking cost-per-use of just ₹1.33–₹2.08 per cycle versus timber’s ₹20–₹30 per single use.

Contractor Workability: Identical to Timber, Superior Durability

PAC® boards nail, cut, and screw exactly like timber plywood. No learning curve. Reinforced internal fiber structure prevents splitting on extraction—even after 60

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