What is a plastic template

Plastic templates are energy-saving and environmentally friendly products, following the introduction ofwood templates, composite steel templates, bamboo-wood laminated templates, and full steellarge templates, representing a new generation product, essentially a new type of construction template designed to replace traditional wood templates.

Plastic templates and wood templates: similarities and differences

The material of plastic templates is PVC. One key point is that PVC is waterproof and flame retardant, unlike wood templates which deform and rot when exposed to water. The only difference in usage compared to wood templates is that no release agent is needed, as the surface of plastic templates is smooth and clean, and the walls do not require secondary plastering. This results in two fewer procedures compared to wood templates; nailing, sawing, planing, and drilling are the same as with wood templates, and specifications are identical. They can also be custom-made to client specifications and cut to any size. Another important point is that plastic templates can be fully recycled, even the scraps can be reused.

Why has the usage rate of plastic templates not increased significantly after several years of development?

            1. Firstly, the government has only recently begun to emphasize green buildings, and the promotion of plastic templates has been weak; there are no mandatory policies for using green and environmentally friendly building materials. However, during the two sessions in 2016, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out in the government report that the country is actively promoting new urbanization, with many areas facing demolition and reconstruction, and there is a huge demand for building materials. Traditional building materials have significant issues such as high consumption, high energy usage, and serious pollution, which do not meet market needs. Therefore, it is essential to promote green buildings and materials actively and to develop the energy-saving and environmentally friendly industry vigorously, which is a significant benefit for eco-friendly and energy-saving plastic templates.

            2. The quality varies widely, with many shoddy products. Although national standards were established in 2013, the technology is still far from mature. Producing high-quality plastic templates still incurs high costs. Cutting corners on raw materials can lead to issues like thermal expansion and contraction, with brittleness in winter and softness in summer, while visually there might not be much difference. Currently, many low-priced plastic templates are appearing in the market; some prices are completely outrageous, lower than our production costs. Don't tell me they have better formulas that lower costs significantly; as of now, the formulation for plastic templates remains a complex problem, and the cost difference between companies does not exceed 2%. Even this is a generous estimate; if the price is low, it can only mean one thing: they are cutting corners. Quality issues are inevitable, and with the current technology, low prices absolutely mean low quality; there are no other possibilities.

      3. Low acceptance among carpenters and builders. Whenever a new improved product is launched, some people will always hesitate and observe the usage effects of other builders. The first ones to try are always the minority. Unless policies are truly in place, the number of builders using them remains low. Additionally, carpenters rely on work progress for income; they are used to wood templates and may resist switching to other products. Initially, they may find it uncomfortable to use, and in some severe cases, we have seen instances where a team of workers went on strike, refusing to use plastic templates at all. At that time, the project team was also quite assertive and directly replaced the carpenters, which resolved the issue.

Our product positioning: Only make high-end boutique buildings with standard floors.

Usage status of Zhengzhou Blue Treasure Bay construction site

Why do so many companies choose to use Linyi plastic templates?

1. We have collaborated with hundreds of domestic and international clients, exporting to multiple countries and regions.

2. Our production scale and supply capacity are three times that of our peers.

3. We can deliver to the client's construction site within three days.

4. We can customize production according to client requirements.

5. We save at least 10% compared to our peers.

Linyi plastic templates' quality advantages

      1. Engaged in the plastic chemical industry for thirty years, holding multiple patents, and having developed the third generation improved plastic template that has been on the market for two years.

      2. Every batch of plastic templates undergoes a series of tests, including elastic modulus, Vicat temperature, impact strength, and nail holding force, and will only be shipped out after passing these tests.

      3. Strength: Our independently developed plastic template formula preserves the product's strength and toughness, reducing breakage rates when workers violently dismantle the templates, allowing for an average usage of 3 to 5 more times compared to peers.

      4. Temperature resistance: By using high-temperature-resistant plastic additives for modification, the plastic templates exceed national temperature resistance standards by 10 degrees.

      5. High extrusion temperatures result in a smoother surface and greater hardness for the plastic templates.

How to save 50% in costs with plastic templates

      A previous case was the Zhengzhou China State Construction Seventh Engineering Division Guanhui International project. When signing the contract, the budget was over 3 million, which was based on a contract defined by the budget for wood templates. After the completion of the floors, only over 1 million was used,resulting in a budget saving of over 50%.

      To save costs, the first thing is that the product must meet standards. If the product is substandard, as long as it does not exceed the budget, you are just hoping for good luck; you might as well stick to using wood templates.

      Secondly, construction management at the site is essential. Since plastic templates are a new product, some carpenters have never used them before. Compared to wood templates, plastic templates might also be a bit heavier, which workers may not like. If they don't like it, they may develop a negative attitude and complain about the product's quality. We have encountered these issues before, and these complaints sound familiar; similar situations arose when wood templates were first promoted. The promotion of new products always has a transition period, but this is an inevitable trend, and if the construction site insists on using them, the workers will eventually adapt.

      Another significant issue is waste, which is also related to construction management. Sometimes, some plastic templates that could still be used are discarded because workers see new boards and prefer not to use the old ones, leading to considerable waste. However, the management method of the China State Construction Seventh Engineering Division is very effective; they allow two buildings to use plastic templates simultaneously and compare which one has more waste. If there is a significant difference, it indicates that one site is not being managed properly. This situation can directly lead to discussions with labor about how to address it. Having a comparison makes workers more careful during usage, as they are concerned about waste. Thus, after completing the two buildings, cost savings exceeded 50%.

      Many people ask me how many times plastic templates can be recycled. This question is difficult to answer because the number of cycles directly relates to the construction team. If used normally with wear and tear, 30 cycles are definitely possible, and even 50 cycles can be achieved; it depends on how you use them. If they are thrown around carelessly, I cannot guarantee anything. Therefore, the premise for achieving 30 cycles is that you must use them normally and not waste them recklessly.