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MK Systems

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MK SYSTEM

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MK SYSTEM product description

Versatile and entirely composed of standard items, the MK

System has been designed for a great variety of applications

requiring high load-bearing capacity which is mainly the

case for civil engineering projects but can also be for any

other construction.

The core item for all these solutions is the MK Waler,

combined with various accessories, both unique of the MK

System as well as shared with other ULMA products.

The product’s strength lies in its versatility as it permits configurations such as:

Manual and easy assembly: crane assistance for moving entire structures only.

With a limited number of system parts to highly complex

structures.

Compatible with ULMA’s product portfolio.

Availability of safety items for assembly and use of the system.

MK in bridges and slabs

MK in walls

MK in tunnels

MK Shoring systems.........................................3

MK Truss.........................................................4

ENKOFORM HMK............................................5

MK Carriages for bridges.................................6

MK Carriage for mine tunnels.........................8

MK Carriage for cut-and-cover tunnels............8

ENKOFORM VMK............................................9

SMK Frames.....................................................9

MK in climbing

BMK..............................................................10

KSP................................................................10

RKS...............................................................11

ATR...............................................................12

HWS..............................................................13

MK in scaffolding

BRIO-MK.......................................................14

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

MK in bridges and slabs

MK Shoring systems

MK shoring is formed by standard MK walers which are

used to form different structures for load bearing in Civil

Engineering and Building construction environments.

System components

SHORING CONFIGURATIONS

Working platforms on top of the tower MK shoring used at height

MK-360 Shoring Tower MK-150 Shoring Tower MK Prop

MK Waler

Jack MK

End Joint MK

Horizontal Brace MK

Diagonal MK

Jack Waler MK

Bracing Waler MK

Working platform

Longitudinal Joint MK

The module sizes in plan view are of 0,75; 1; 1,5; 2,5; and 3 m, in all their combinations.

MK-360 Shoring tower

Main use: gantry shoring

MK-150 Shoring tower

Main use: shoring under beams, slabs or prefabricated beams.

MK Prop shoring

Main use: support for beams and slabs in abutment zones.

Modular and flexible system capable of providing

numerous configurations for shoring.

Used to assemble independent or linked towers.

Independent jacks give solution to superelevations.

Easy and secure joints between components.

Can be used to maximise permissible load anchored to

tower shoes.

Optimal cable-stayed system joins the towers and

optimises the assembly.

Guaranteed safety: working platforms and guardrails

installable anywhere on the towers.

Different stripping options at base or head.

Benefits

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

Modular structure of interconnected walers capable of

adapting to any project requirements.

Easy transport, handling and assembly.

Adjustable to bridge shape (superelevations and gradients).

MK Truss

Structure designed to bear heavy loads with large spans

between supports.

System components

MK Waler

MK Node

Minimal ground shoring. Used with shoring of high-

load bearing capacity (MK-360 and MK-150).

Flexible and multifunctional: can be used as a beam

with dual supports, a continuous beam with multiple

supports, or a cantilever beam.

Includes access and safety items: platforms and safety

handrails, depending on the requirements of each

project.

MK Truss used for gantry falsework MK arch truss

Pier segment console Pier cap truss

Benefits

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

ENKOFORM HMK

System components

MK Waler

Push pull props

With beams and standard walers, the horizontal formwork

ENKOFORM HMK allows adapting to the varied shapes of

concrete structures in Civil Engineering.

With this system, it is possible to form the varied sections of

bridge decks, overpasses and underpasses, and any other

application that requires high load capacity.

TYPOLOGY OF WORKS WITH ENKOFORM HMK

Configurable ENKOFORM HMK Combination of ENKOFORM HMK and T-60 Shoring

Slabs of great thickness.

Pier caps.

Pier segments.

The connector design enables perfect adjustment and

adaptation to the different sections of:

· Bridges of constant or variable section, both solid and

hollow.

· Bridges of variable deck depth, solid or hollow.

· Bridges with superelevation

Rigid structure for handling and transport.

Fast stripping of formwork units.

Easy jointing of walers and timber beams.

Benefits

Plywood

Bridge sections, viaducts, overpasses/underpasses and other, with constant or variable section in width and depth.

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

MK Carriages in bridges

Cantilever Formwork Carriage CVS is a mobile steel

structure for the construction of pier segments using the

balanced cantilever method.

Suitable for the construction of bridge decks and bridge

arches with large spans or where the ground shoring is

complex.

System components

Main load truss

Front rolling and support system

Comprehensive solution including both carriage and

formwork that employs a limited number of standard

elements.

Technology for spans between piers of up to 200 m:

riverbeds, road junctions, railroad crossings, etc.

Carriage and formwork are customised to fit specific

applications.

Adaptable to a variety of section types.

Variable distances between spans possible.

Variable deck depths possible.

Hydraulic advance. Repeatability.

Comprehensive safety. Work on bridge decks in tight

spaces.

Pre-assembly on ground level.

Working platforms at different levels with safe accesses.

CARRIAGES WITH DIFFERENT LOAD-BEARING CAPACITIES

Segments pouring Bridge construction

CVS

Rear rolling and support system

Transverse bracing

Horizontal bracing

Suspension brackets

Upper slab support structure

Flange support structure

Lower slab support structure

Platforms

Guiding rails for advance

Form ties

Max. segment possible (t) Segment Length

Carriage Type 5 m 4,5 m 4 m 3,5 m 3 m

CVS 165/4,5 165 t 182 t 202 t 227 t

CVS 200/4,5 200 t 220 t 247 t 279 t

CVS 165/5 165 t 180 t 200 t 220 t 248 t

CVS 200/5 (Rentable) 200 t 218 t 240 t 267 t 300 t

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

CVI under concrete structure

CVI

Form carrier for the cantilever construction of bridge deck

segments. The structure supporting the formwork is moved

beneath the concrete structure to be built.

Deck flange form carrier for bridge with metal shaft

Deck flange form carrier

Efficient system for concreting the flanges of the deck

in the construction of metal bridges and partially precast

bridges.

The forward-moving of the form carrier is easy with the pull

or push auxiliary devices recommended by ULMA.

Parapet form carrier in between two bridge decks

Parapet form carrier

Light form carrier which can be moved manually. It is used

for applications with lower load-bearing and forward-

moving requirements. It only requires a solid base where to

rest the guide rail on.

This system is the appropriate for the construction of bridge

protection parapets.

Vertical formwork carrier for double-sided walls

Vertical formwork carrier

By fixing the formwork onto this carrier, it eases and

simplifies the formwork erection and stripping works and

the travel of the formwork to the next pouring stage in the

construction of single or double-sided concrete walls.

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MK SYSTEM in tunnels

Cut-and-cover tunnel

MK in tunnels

MK Carriage for mine tunnels

Mine tunnel Hydraulic galleries

MK Carriage for cut-and-cover tunnels

Any required geometry is formed with the available standard items

Lightweight mobile carriage combines falsework and

formwork in one structure, facilitating successive pouring

in mine tunnels.

The formwork is in the interior area, where concreting

is carried out using nozzles and the vibration is external.

This system supports large concrete pressures and can be

moved manually as well as hydraulically.

Efficient and profitable solution composed mainly of

standard, reusable components available for rent.

Fully configurable. Sections adaptable to different

shapes, pressures, and loads.

Fast pace of construction thanks to ease of use and

repeated movements.

Integrated working platforms and safeguards.

Mobile structure for tunnel construction. Combines shoring

structure with formwork used to shape the tunnel vault.

Light structure with formwork on two sides up to a certain

height, with concrete pouring by gravity from the exterior.

This carriage also allows manual as well as hydraulic

movement.

Efficient and productive. Made with fully reusable

standard components available for rent.

Lightweight. Large formwork units assembled without

the need for a crane.

Fast pace of construction thanks to ease of use and

repeated movements.

Integrated working platforms and safeguards.

Benefits

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MK SYSTEM in walls

MK in walls

ENKOFORM VMK

Formwork for vertical structures in building and civil

engineering projects. Excellent finishes and high performance

for walls, piers, columns, abutments, and more.

Construction of columns with ENKOFORM VMK and MK trusses

Formwork optimised to match defined concrete

pressure.

Simple assembly and handling of panels.

Guaranteed safety. Easy-to-assemble safety elements.

Common standard accessories shared with other ULMA formwork systems: push-pull props, climbing brackets, anchors, etc.

Columns

Embedded columns

Corners at 90º

Bulkheads

Fillers

Beam VM 20 con. plate

Working bracket

Lifting

Stabilisation

Curved panels

Versatile and polyvalent adaptation to any project

geometry.

Easy to replace board in case of damage.

Benefits

SMK Frames

Single-sided formwork solution with truss structure built

with MK walers up to 10.5 m in height.

DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

SMK Frame up to 3.4 m

SMK Frame > 3,4 m < 5,4 m

SMK Frame > 5,4 m < 6,6 m

SMK Frame > 6,6 m < 8,7 m

SMK Frame > 8,7 m < 10,5 m

Configurable. The same elements can be used in

different truss configurations.

Compatible with all ULMA wall formwork systems.

Minimal transport volume.

Mobile truss and formwork assembly.

Quick and simple fastening to the formwork and base or

foundation slab.

Safety. Platforms and guardrails for work at height.

Benefits

SMK Frame with ORMA wall formwork

Formwork

MK Waler

Front base node

Back base node

Jack MK

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BMK

MK in climbing

Wall construction with BMK

KSP

Gravity pawl bracket with GP box-out

The BMK brackets, formed by standard length MK walers

and specific accessories, can also be adapted to use for

constructing inclined and circular walls.

High flexibility guaranteed with few components.

Configurable. Straight, inclined and circular walls.

Complete disassembly made possible by independent

walers. Minimum transport volume.

Interior platform for elevator and staircase shafts, hollow

piers or other types of hollows where formwork support is

necessary.

Covers any distance with completely standard and

modular material, mainly walers and timber beams.

Versatile gravity pawl bracket. Adaptable to all waler types and different lengths.

Easy adjustment of all kinds of formwork.

DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

Climbing bracket BMK-240. Platform width: 240 cm.

Climbing bracket BMK-170. Platform width: 170 cm.

Climbing bracket SBMK-180. Platform width: 180 cm.

Climbing Bracket BMK-240

Main platform

Pouring platform

Cone recovery platform

Stripping system

Push-pull prop

Vertical waler

Anchorage

Formwork

TWO SOLUTIONS DEPENDING ON ANCHOR TYPE:

Gravity pawl bracket with GP box-out.

Folding bracket with adjustable bracket.

Gravity pawl bracket

with GP box-out

Folding bracket with

adjustable bracket

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MK SYSTEM in climbing

The RKS is a guided climbing system that permits climbing

without detaching the structure from the wall. The assembly

is lifted using a hydraulic system or crane, being safe in

adverse weather conditions.

System components

Main platform

Cone recovery platform

Guaranteed safety at all working levels RKS in construction of high rise buildings

Pouring platform

Mast

Anchorages

Roll-back carriage

Push-pull prop

Formwork

RKS

Configuration optimised to obtain high levels of efficiency on-site.

Optimised structure that requires a single point of guidance/anchorage per pouring.

Safe climbing at height ensured by rails attached to wall.

Versatile and adaptable.

Large and secure platforms, with customisable configurations.

Climbing assemblies lifted with a single hydraulic unit and two portable cylinders.

Benefits

Can be adapted to different pouring heights. Established standard range from 2.7 m to 5 m in height.

Mast shoe RKS with wheel

Hydraulic cylinder lifting capacity: 50 kN.

Formwork roll-back distance: 80 cm.

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ATR

Working sequence

Formwork support structure for the construction of walls

and other vertical structures without crane assistance

(hydraulic and mechanical mechanisms).

The climbing process consists of successive lifts of both the

mast and the bracket-formwork assembly along the wall surface.

ATR CONFIGURATIONS

Construction of building core with ATR Self-Climbing system Can be adapted to complex wall

ATR-B self-climbing bracket.

ATR-N narrow self-climbing bracket.

ATR-P self-climbing platform.

Not dependent on crane assistance. Formwork,

working platforms and boom concrete pumps can be

simultaneously lifted.

Operational even in adverse weather conditions.

Safe lifting and handling at height.

Adaptable to complex wall geometries.

Large and protected working platforms. Safe access.

Hydraulic system fully configurable to construction

needs.

High load-bearing capacity. Large formwork assemblies can be lifted easily.

Roll-back system allows work to be performed between

formwork panels.

Main accessories are shared throughout the entire

product range.

Benefits

Flexible and versatile for all requirements in highrise

construction.

Pouring

Stripping

Mast lifting

· Lower anchors recovery

· Anchors fixing

· Mast lifting

Structure lifting

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Safety component for highrise building perimeters. Covers

the floor under construction and the floors immediately

below. It can also be adapted to different geometries and

configurations according to requirements.

The HWS screens can be elevated either with crane or

automatically with a hydraulic system. Likewise it provides

platforms for access and storage.

System components

Mast

Vertical waler

ANCHORAGE OF HWS TO SLAB OR WALL

Multiple configurations of perimeter protection Safe working space

Slab bracket HWS

Head HWS

Cyclinder HWS

Climbing head HWS

HWS

Prevents falls from the slab edge.

Excellent protection against inclement weather.

Protects against workers experiencing fear of heights.

Configurable cross-section: working platforms levels, dimensions, material unloading platforms and type of protective sheathing.

Adaptable protective sheathing (opaque, semi-transparent, stiff, elastic, etc.).

Allows for the use of exterior material lifting platforms.

Provides access between the final storeys of the building.

Platform for work on the slab edge.

Can be anchored to slab or wall.

Adapts well to the geometry of irregular slabs.

Provides large surfaces at height for promotional messages.

Slab anchor system.

Wall anchor system.

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MK SYSTEM in scaffolding

BRIO-MK

MK in scaffolding

Optimisation of the remaining structures (high

loads with MK and lighter loads with BRIO).

Versatility for adapting to each site’s particularities and

preferences. Particular solutions with standard material.

BRIO scaffolding over cantilevered MK-120 walers BRIO-MK suspended platform

Carriages for maintenance of bridge safety barriers Carriages for steel reinforcement in the construction of tunnels

BRIO scaffolding over cantilevered MK-120 walers BRIO scaffolding over MK trusses

Solutions that can be developed by combining two of

ULMA’s most versatile products: BRIO multidirectional

scaffolding and the MK System.

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MK SYSTEM basic components

Node 180 MK 1990485 30,6

Plate waler head MK 1990405 15,7

Swivel head 1991503 6

Lifting hook MK 1991360 7,1

Lifting waler hook 0331010 6,0

Jack MK 60 1990506 7,4

Waler-waler 90º joint MK 1990402 3,7

Bottom connector MK 1990705 9,1

Orthogonal joint MK 1990395 6,5

Orthogonal joint MK-180 1991200 9,1

SPECIAL MK SYSTEM COMPONENTS

End joint MK 1990504 24,4

MK WALERS AND MK PROFILES

MK-120/1,125 Waler 1990209 29,4

MK-120/1,375 Waler 1990211 35,5

MK-120/1,625 Waler 1990213 41,9

MK-120/1,875 Waler 1990215 49,7

MK-120/2,125 Waler 1990217 54

MK-120/2,375 Waler 1990219 60

MK-120/2,625 Waler 1990221 68

MK-120/3,125 Waler 1990225 81

MK-120/3,625 Waler 1990229 93

MK-120/4,125 Waler 1990233 107

MK-120/4,625 Waler 1990237 120

MK-120/4,875 Waler 1990239 126

MK-120/5,625 Waler 1990245 146

MK CONNECTORS

Axial node M D40 MK 1990300 15

Axial node 90º M D40 MK 1990301 23

Axial node M D20 MK 1990590 1,5

Axial node M 2-D20 MK 1991458 5,1

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