SLIM-LITE / SLIM-MAX Soldier System

Slim-Lite: Multi-use soldier for crane-handled formwork. Works as a soldier, vertical or raking shore, or beam. Integrates with timber, aluminium, and steel systems. Suits single/double-faced and circular walls, heavy-duty shoring, overhead protection, and platforms. Accessories enable single-lift, full-height, or jump forms. Available in multiple sizes.

Slim-Max: High-strength galvanised soldier for large shutters. Functions as soldier, shore, turnbuckle, or beam and accepts various walers. Supports single-lift, full-height, or jump forms for single/double-face arrangements, and is ideal for heavy-duty shoring, overhead protection, platforms, or use as a high-strength beam.

Product Range

Slim-Lite Soldier Products

Slim-Max Soldier Products

Soldier Attachments

Access and Edge Products

SLIM-LITE Soldier System
Multi-use capability as a soldier, vertical shore, raking shore, or as a beam. SLIM-LITE SOLDIERS are an economic and effective answer to crane-handled formwork requirements. They can be used with a wide range of forming systems such as timber, aluminium, and steel. A range of accessories allows the soldiers to be used for single lift, full height, or jump form either for single or double-faced wall formwork applications. SLIM-LITE SOLDIERS are equally useful for the construction of circular walls. They can also be used in heavy-duty shoring, overhead protection structures, platforms, or simply as beams. They are available in different sizes to suit a variety of applications.

SLIM-MAX Soldier System
The SLIM-MAX SOLDIER is a versatile galvanised steel soldier with the capability of being used as a soldier, vertical shore, raking shore, turnbuckle, or as a beam. Its high strength makes it ideal for large crane-handled formwork shutters, with accessories to enable a range of types of walers to be attached. The soldier can be used for single lift, full height, or jump forms for single or double-face formwork arrangements. SLIM-MAX SOLDIER can also be used in the construction of heavy-duty shoring, overhead protection structures, platforms, or simply as a high-strength beam.

Purpose of the Document

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for design, safe handling, transport, and installation of the SLIM-LITE / SLIM-MAX SOLDIER system. It also outlines the various components of the system and features illustrations, working load limits, typical assembly arrangements, and safe transport and handling measures.

The information contained in this document is provided as a general guide only and does not replace the need for the design to be reviewed and checked by a qualified person in the field of temporary works design and installation, concrete, steel, building construction, and services.

This material has been prepared in the context of relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC). Users should make themselves aware of any recent changes to these documents referred to therein and of local variations or requirements.

This document is NOT a substitute for site-specific Safe Operation Procedures. It is the Installation Contractor’s responsibility to prepare safe work method statements and observe and comply with site-specific health and safety regulations, standards, and policies.

Acrow Formwork and Scaffolding has dedicated engineering services available for project assistance. We can provide design support for clients to determine the best way to specify and document SLIM-LITE / SLIM-MAX SOLDIER. Our technical experts can identify the most efficient temporary works design to meet project requirements, specifications, and installation processes.

Should users require any further information or guidance, they are encouraged to contact their local Acrow branch.