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.
Manual and easy assembly: crane assistance for moving
entire structures only.
With a limited number of system parts to highly complex
structures.
Compatible with ULMAs product portfolio.
Availability of safety items for assembly and use of the
system.
The products strength lies in its versatility as it
permits configurations such as:
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MK in bridges and slabs
MK Shoring systems.........................................3
MK Truss.........................................................4
ENKOFORM HMK............................................5
MK Carriages for bridges.................................6
MK in tunnels
MK Carriage for mine tunnels.........................8
MK Carriage for cut-and-cover tunnels............8
MK in walls
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
MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

MK in bridges and slabs

MK Shoring systems Benefits

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

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

System components

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2
3 1 MK Waler
8
2 Jack MK
3 End Joint MK
3 5 4 Horizontal Brace MK
5 9 1 5 Diagonal MK
4 6 Jack Waler MK
1
7 Bracing Waler MK
6 1 8 Working platform
7 4 3 9 Longitudinal Joint MK

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

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs
MK Truss
Structure designed to bear heavy loads with large spans
between supports.
Benefits
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 used for gantry falsework
Pier segment console
System components
1 2
4
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 arch truss
Pier cap truss
1 MK Waler
2 MK Node
MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

ENKOFORM HMK Benefits

With beams and standard walers, the horizontal formwork The connector design enables perfect adjustment and
ENKOFORM HMK allows adapting to the varied shapes of adaptation to the different sections of:
concrete structures in Civil Engineering. Bridges of constant or variable section, both solid and
hollow.
With this system, it is possible to form the varied sections of
bridge decks, overpasses and underpasses, and any other Bridges of variable deck depth, solid or hollow.
application that requires high load capacity. Bridges with superelevation
Rigid structure for handling and transport.
TYPOLOGY OF WORKS WITH ENKOFORM HMK Fast stripping of formwork units.
Bridge sections, viaducts, overpasses/underpasses Easy jointing of walers and timber beams.
and other, with constant or variable section in
width and depth.
Slabs of great thickness.
Pier caps.
Pier segments.

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

System components

1 MK Waler
2 2 Push pull props
3 Plywood

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

MK Carriages in bridges
CVS Benefits
Cantilever Formwork Carriage CVS is a mobile steel Comprehensive solution including both carriage and
structure for the construction of pier segments using the formwork that employs a limited number of standard
balanced cantilever method. elements.
Technology for spans between piers of up to 200 m:
Suitable for the construction of bridge decks and bridge
riverbeds, road junctions, railroad crossings, etc.
arches with large spans or where the ground shoring is
complex. Carriage and formwork are customised to fit specific
applications.
Adaptable to a variety of section types.
CARRIAGES WITH DIFFERENT LOAD-BEARING CAPACITIES
Variable distances between spans possible.
Max. segment possible (t) Segment Length
Variable deck depths possible.
Carriage Type 5m 4,5 m 4m 3,5 m 3m
Hydraulic advance. Repeatability.
CVS 165/4,5 165 t 182 t 202 t 227 t
Comprehensive safety. Work on bridge decks in tight
CVS 200/4,5 200 t 220 t 247 t 279 t
spaces.
CVS 165/5 165 t 180 t 200 t 220 t 248 t
Pre-assembly on ground level.
CVS 200/5 (Rentable) 200 t 218 t 240 t 267 t 300 t
Working platforms at different levels with safe accesses.

Segments pouring Bridge construction

System components

5 1 Main load truss

4 2 Front rolling and support system
1
3
3 Rear rolling and support system
6 11 4 Transverse bracing
8 2 5 Horizontal bracing
7 6 Suspension brackets
7 Upper slab support structure
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8 Flange support structure
9 Lower slab support structure
10 Platforms
10
11 Guiding rails for advance
9
12 Form ties

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MK SYSTEM in bridges and slabs

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.

CVI under concrete structure

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.

Deck flange form carrier for bridge with metal shaft

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.

Parapet form carrier in between two bridge decks

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.

Vertical formwork carrier for double-sided walls

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MK SYSTEM in tunnels
MK in tunnels
MK Carriage for mine tunnels
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.
Mine tunnel
MK Carriage for cut-and-cover tunnels
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.
Any required geometry is formed with the available standard items
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Benefits
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.
Hydraulic galleries
Benefits
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.
Cut-and-cover tunnel
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.
Benefits
Versatile and polyvalent adaptation to any project
geometry.
Easy to replace board in case of damage.
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.

1 Columns
2 Embedded columns
10 3 Corners at 90
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4 Bulkheads
3 1 5 Fillers
6 Beam VM 20 con. plate
6 7 Working bracket
8 Lifting
5 4 2
9 Stabilisation
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10 Curved panels

Construction of columns with ENKOFORM VMK and MK trusses

SMK Frames Benefits

Single-sided formwork solution with truss structure built Configurable. The same elements can be used in
with MK walers up to 10.5 m in height. different truss configurations.
DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS Compatible with all ULMA wall formwork systems.
SMK Frame up to 3.4 m Minimal transport volume.
SMK Frame > 3,4 m < 5,4 m Mobile truss and formwork assembly.
SMK Frame > 5,4 m < 6,6 m Quick and simple fastening to the formwork and base or
SMK Frame > 6,6 m < 8,7 m foundation slab.
SMK Frame > 8,7 m < 10,5 m Safety. Platforms and guardrails for work at height.

1 Formwork
2 MK Waler
3 Front base node
1 2
4 Back base node
5 Jack MK
3 4
5

SMK Frame with ORMA wall formwork

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MK SYSTEM in walls

MK in climbing

BMK Benefits

The BMK brackets, formed by standard length MK walers High flexibility guaranteed with few components.
and specific accessories, can also be adapted to use for
Configurable. Straight, inclined and circular walls.
constructing inclined and circular walls.
Complete disassembly made possible by independent
DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS walers. Minimum transport volume.
Climbing bracket BMK-240. Platform width: 240 cm.
Climbing bracket BMK-170. Platform width: 170 cm.
Climbing bracket SBMK-180. Platform width: 180 cm.

7 9 3

1 Climbing Bracket BMK-240

2 6 2 Main platform
3 Pouring platform
4 Cone recovery platform
5 Stripping system
1 6 Push-pull prop
5
8 7 Vertical waler
8 Anchorage
9 Formwork
4

Wall construction with BMK

KSP Benefits

Interior platform for elevator and staircase shafts, hollow
piers or other types of hollows where formwork support is
necessary.
TWO SOLUTIONS DEPENDING ON ANCHOR TYPE:
Gravity pawl bracket with GP box-out.
Folding bracket with adjustable bracket.
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.

1 Gravity pawl bracket 2 Folding bracket with

with GP box-out adjustable bracket
Gravity pawl bracket with GP box-out

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MK SYSTEM in climbing

RKS Benefits
The RKS is a guided climbing system that permits climbing Configuration optimised to obtain high levels of
without detaching the structure from the wall. The assembly efficiency on-site.
is lifted using a hydraulic system or crane, being safe in Optimised structure that requires a single point of
adverse weather conditions. guidance/anchorage per pouring.

Can be adapted to different pouring heights. Established Safe climbing at height ensured by rails attached to
standard range from 2.7 m to 5 m in height. wall.
Versatile and adaptable.
Hydraulic cylinder lifting capacity: 50 kN.
Large and secure platforms, with customisable
configurations.
Formwork roll-back distance: 80 cm.
Climbing assemblies lifted with a single hydraulic unit
and two portable cylinders.

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

System components

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P MK-120/0,875

7 1 Main platform
MK-120/2,625

8 2 Cone recovery platform

6 3 Pouring platform

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1 4 Mast
5 Anchorages
4 6 Roll-back carriage
7 Push-pull prop
8 Formwork
9 Mast shoe RKS with wheel
9
2

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MK SYSTEM in climbing

ATR
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
ATR-B self-climbing bracket.
ATR-N narrow self-climbing bracket.
ATR-P self-climbing platform.
Benefits
Flexible and versatile for all requirements in highrise
construction.
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.

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

Working sequence

1 Pouring
2 Stripping
3 Mast lifting
Anchors fixing
Mast lifting
Lower anchors recovery
4 Structure lifting

1 2 3 4

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MK SYSTEM in climbing

HWS
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.
ANCHORAGE OF HWS TO SLAB OR WALL
Slab anchor system.
Wall anchor system.
Benefits
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.

Multiple configurations of perimeter protection Safe working space

System components

4 1 Mast
5 2 Vertical waler
3 Slab bracket HWS
4 Head HWS
3
5 Cyclinder HWS
6 Climbing head HWS

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 MK SYSTEM in scaffolding

MK in scaffolding

BRIO-MK
Solutions that can be developed by combining two of
ULMAs most versatile products: BRIO multidirectional
scaffolding and the MK System.
Optimisation of the remaining structures (high
loads with MK and lighter loads with BRIO).
Versatility for adapting to each sites 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

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MK SYSTEM basic components

Basic components
kg kg kg

MK WALERS AND MK PROFILES Waler-waler 90 joint MK 1990402 3,7 Node 180 MK 1990485 30,6

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

Plate waler head MK 1990405 15,7
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

Bottom connector MK 1990705 9,1

Swivel head 1991503 6

MK CONNECTORS
Axial node M D40 MK 1990300 15
Orthogonal joint MK 1990395 6,5
Axial node 90 M D40 MK 1990301 23
Orthogonal joint MK-180 1991200 9,1

Lifting hook MK 1991360 7,1

Lifting waler hook 0331010 6,0

Axial node M D20 MK 1990590 1,5 SPECIAL MK SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Axial node M 2-D20 MK 1991458 5,1 End joint MK 1990504 24,4 Jack MK 60 1990506 7,4

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