Fast, Reliable Stay-in-Place Formwork for Footings, Ground Beams & Pile Caps

ArmourGrid® is a durable sacrificial formwork system designed to simplify below-ground concrete construction. Often referred to within the construction industry as Pecaform®, Pecafil® or sacrificial formwork, ArmourGrid® is manufactured from welded steel mesh encapsulated in a heavy-duty polyethylene film and remains permanently in place after the concrete pour, eliminating the need to strip conventional formwork.

Lightweight and easy to handle, ArmourGrid® can be cut, folded and shaped on site using basic hand tools, making it ideal for straight runs, curved sections and complex foundation layouts.

By reducing excavation overpour, minimising concrete wastage and significantly reducing labour requirements, ArmourGrid® helps contractors complete projects faster and more efficiently.

Key Benefits

• Permanent stay-in-place formwork

• No stripping or formwork removal required

• Lightweight and easy to transport

• Fast installation with minimal tools

• Reduces labour and construction time

• Minimises concrete wastage

• Easily cut and folded to suit site conditions

• Suitable for straight, curved and irregular foundations

• Ideal for difficult access areas

• Helps improve overall project efficiency

Common Applications

ArmourGrid® is suitable for a wide range of civil, commercial and residential construction projects, including:

• Strip footings

• Ground beams

• Pile caps

• Construction stop ends

• Ribbed slabs

• Waffle slabs

• Recesses and penetrations

• Retaining wall foundations

• Complex foundation shapes

• Infrastructure and civil works

Available sizes

ArmourGrid® is available in the following standard sheet sizes:

600 x 2250mm — 1.35m²
900 x 2250mm — 2.03m²
1200 x 2250mm — 2.70m²
1500 x 2250mm — 3.38m²
1800 x 2250mm — 4.05m²

Why Choose ArmourGrid®?

ArmourGrid® has been developed to provide contractors with a practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional timber and plywood formwork. Its combination of strength, flexibility and ease of installation makes it an excellent solution for projects where speed, efficiency and reduced labour costs are critical.

Backed by Safari Building Products, ArmourGrid® is available ex-stock from our Perth warehouse with fast delivery throughout Australia.