
Formwork Direct, a UK-based company specializing in formwork, offers rental and sales services for falsework props to meet the needs of a wide range of construction projects.
This article summarizes the key features of Formwork Direct’s service setup and provides examples of its rental equipment.
Formwork Direct has established a system for fast delivery across the country, as well as on-site collection once the equipment is no longer needed. Even in construction phases that are highly sensitive to weather and scheduling—such as structural frame works or slab construction—you can secure the required equipment according to plan.
Clear and reliable scheduling helps prevent work stoppages caused by waiting for equipment.
All rental equipment supplied by Formwork Direct is regularly inspected and serviced by qualified specialists, ensuring it arrives on site ready for immediate use and meets strict quality requirements.
Compliance with relevant laws and industry standards is fully assured, reducing the burden of audits and avoiding rework on the client side. When needed, technical support from Formwork Direct’s engineers is also available.
Even for short-term rentals, you can rely on consistent quality and create a safe working environment with confidence.

These telescopic aluminum props comply with the European standard EN 16031. This prop is notable for its lightweight design, while still demonstrating high load-bearing performance of up to 100 kN per unit. The reduced weight helps streamline erection and dismantling, while the high load capacity allows for fewer props overall—both contributing to improved productivity in work at height.
When used in combination with dedicated steel connecting frames, the props can be assembled into tower configurations, making them suitable as falsework props for supporting high-level slabs exceeding 12 meters.

These steel telescopic floor props are suitable for a wide range of applications. They comply with the type-tested BS EN 1065 standard and provide a load capacity of up to 30 kN. Compared with aluminum props, their higher stiffness and resistance to deformation make them well suited as falsework for demanding applications such as bridge structures and slabs in mid- to high-rise buildings.
Numbered pin holes for height adjustment help prevent setting errors, while a dropout latch mechanism is incorporated to reduce the risk of hand injuries during operation.

These steel props are widely used on small- to medium-scale construction and renovation projects for the temporary support of beams, walls, and slabs.
The rental service accommodates both short-term use and discounted long-term hire, with delivery and collection available throughout the United Kingdom. This allows you to use the props cost-effectively for exactly the period required, without the need for storage space or maintenance.
They are often the first option to consider for renovation works with tight schedules, as well as for temporary opening works, making them a highly practical falsework solution.
| Company Name | FORMWORK DIRECT INTERNATIONAL LTD |
|---|---|
| Headquarters Address | Formwork House, 1 Hornhouse Lane, Knowsley, England, L33 7YQ |
| Official Website | https://formworkdirect.co.uk/ |
Source: https://www.forbuild.co.jp/material/alpa.php
| Unit Weight |
8.9/11.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
19.0~36.0 kN* |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max Length |
3,490mm |
*When the upper end is fixed to timber and the lower end to concrete
*Based on the ARPA 45 model.
Source: https://www.peri.ltd.uk/products/peri-up-flex-heavy-duty-prop-hd.html
| Unit Weight |
91.03~265.98kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 200 kN |
| Material | Steel |
| Max Length |
Approx.8,330mm |
https://www.peri.ltd.uk/dam/jcr:cb5a5bf0-8e05-4d70-b6fd-780f3cf91333/peri-up-flex-hd-prop.pdf
Source: https://www.altrad-coffrage.com/en/solutions/shoring/props/tetrashor.html
| Unit Weight |
Approx. 131–159 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 400 kN* |
| Material | Hot-Dip Galvanized High-Tensile Steel |
| Max Length |
17,000mm* |
*Applicable to single-leg prop configuration onl