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#9 Anchor Lock

Gates’ Heavy Weight Gang System

Form Weight—approx 9#/sf (typical design)
#9 Anchor Locks are attached to the form and lock the taper ties or tie ends w/ inner ties
Taper Ties with slotted ends designed for multiple wall thicknesses—removable for repeat uses
Type “A” Tie End combines with 1⁄2” Inner Tie and produces a 1 1⁄2” setback when removed
Type “B” Tie End combines with the 1⁄2” Inner Tie and removable vinyl sleeve— enables reuse of Inner Ties
Gates slotted Taper Tie hold forms apart while setting, yielding a precise wall thickness—no internal spreader needed

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Typical Form Design

Typical tie pattern is 36”x36” using common forming materials (4×4 lumber and 3⁄4” plywood)
Taper Ties: 10000# safe working load and Inner Ties: 9000# safe working load (2:1 safety factor)—adjust tie pattern or pour rate accordingly
Straightforward gang form fabrication design is quick to build and easy to modify
Assembled forms have no loose hardware
Gang forms can be connected using Gates 2”x2” Punched Angle with loose or attached “U” Clamps

#9 Gang Form

Versatile Forming System

Great for radius forming (ask about pre-cut wood radius walers or Gates Radius Steel Walers) form perfect curved walls
Gates builds custom forms delivered to the jobsite ready to set with minimal assembly
#9 Anchor Locks, Adjustable Form Braces and Scaffold Brackets are plated for corrosion resistance—Gates hardware is available for rental

#9 Anchor Lock

9M Anchor Lock assembly with the locking claw in the engaged position. | Notice the handle in the downward position. | 9M Anchor features 3’x3′ tie spacing and weighs approx. 9#-10#/sq. ft.

9M Anchor Lock assembly with the single claw anchor in the open position. Notice the multiple hole locations on the base plate for ease of connection to form.

9M Anchor Lock utilizes two types of tie systems. 1″ dia taper ties, with multiple slots (wall sizes) available, and she bolts using 1/2″ NC thread inner ties. Neoprene water stops are available on the inner ties if required.

16′ x 24′ 9M Anchor Lock gangs, featuring dimensional lumber horizontally, and LVL lumber vertically.

Gates custom built 9M Anchor Lock forms for a 24′ tall highway retaining. Features a haunch at top with form liner. Gates built 8’x24′ forms to transport to job in Idaho, and then two forms were bolted together on site so the contractor could swing 16’x24′ forms.

9M Anchor Lock gang 18′ tall featuring both horizontal and vertical LVL lumber. Note: Pin N Lock OS corners at the ends of the gangs.

9M Anchor Lock gang with a haunch built into the form. Architectural finish and adaptability of the wood form are two of the strong suits of Gates wood gangs.

A large 9M Anchor Lock job braced and staged ready for concrete.

14’X16′ 9M Anchor Lock gang at the beginning step of assembly.

14’x16′ 9M Anchor Lock gang at intermediate step on jig table.

14’x16′ Job built 9M Anchor Lock gang, ready for attachment of hardware. 9M lock, 2×2 angles, PU loops and staging.

Specialty column form. Features 9M Anchor Lock and taper ties. Full liquid head.Gates designed, job built by contractor.

Product LIterature:

Gates Concrete Forming Systems

#9 Anchor Lock Brochure

Gates Concrete Forming Systems

Gates Concrete Forming Systems

#9 Parts Catalog

Gates Concrete Forming Systems