Concrete Lifting Design Manual

Concrete Lifting
1.
Introduction
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
2.
Designing for Lifting and Handling

2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
2.8.
2.9.
3.
Face Lifting Anchors

Foot Anchor Identification
Facelift Anchor Identification
Face Anchor Pullout Capacity
Swiftlift Clutches
Swiftlift Clutch Operation
Face Anchor Capacity Tables
Panel Face Lift Assembly Specifications
Standard Length Foot Anchors with Reduced Edge Distances
Standard Length Foot Anchors in Thin Panels
Edge Lifting
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
5.9.
5.10.
5.11.
5.12.
5.13.
5.14.
5.15.
5.16.
5.17.
5.18.
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Panel Face Lifting

Panel Edge Lifting
Special Edge Lifting with Rebated Edges
Combination Lifting
Load Groups
Working Load Limits
Face Lifting
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
4.8.
4.9
4.10
5.
Planning is the Key to Cost Control

Total Design Process
Casting Off Site
Casting On Site
Architectural Finishes
Complex Shapes
Erection Times
Propping
Design Service - Lifting and Propping
Lifting Solutions
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
4.
Features
Benefits
Special Cautions
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Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Identification

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Edgelift Anchor Lengths and Pullout Capacity
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Edgelift Anchors
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Hanger Bar Pullout Capacity
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Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Installation with Hanger Bars
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Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Assemblies
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Shear Bars
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Shear Bar Installation
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Edge Lift Anchor Shear Capacity Table
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1.25t Edgelift Anchor (1ELA) Identification
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1ELA Installation
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2.5t, 7.0t and 10.0t Edgelift Anchor with Feet (ELAWF) Identification 190
ELAWF Installation
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2ELAWF Capacity Tables
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Ring Clutches
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Ring Clutch Operation
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6.
Recess Formers
7.
Designing with Swiftlift
Calculation of Applied Stresses at Lifting Points

Effective Load Calculation
G - Panel Weight
H - Adhesion
N Number of lifting points.
Km - Demoulding Factor
Ksl - Sling Co-efficient
Kd Dynamic Load
Special Caution - Anchor Loads during Lifting.
Reinforcing Steel
Concrete Cracking
Multiple Lifts
Tilt-up Lifting
Flexural Stress
Minimum Cracking Load
Face Lift Design Guide
Edge Lift Design Guide
Anchor Placement and Sling Lengths
Maximum Panel Width
10.1.
10.2.
10.3.
10.4.
10.5.
Foot Anchor Specification

Reid Eye Anchor Specification
Plate Anchor Specification
1.25 tonne Edgelift Anchor Specification
Edgelift Anchor with Feet Specification
11.1.
11.2.
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Swiftlift Clutch Specification

Ring Clutch Specification
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12. Recess Former Specifications
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Plastic Swiftlift Recess Former Specification

Rubber Swiftlift Recess Former Specification
Steel Swiftlift Recess Former Specification
Articulated Swiftlift Steel Recess Former Specification
Colleted Swiftlift Steel Recess Former Specification
Edgelift Recess Former Specification
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CAST-IN
CHANNELS
12.1.
12.2.
12.3.
12.4.
12.5.
12.6.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
11. Clutch Specifications
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NIRVANA
10. Anchor Specifications
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CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Tilt-up Solutions for Simple Rectangular Panels

9.1.
9.2.
9.3.
9.4.
9.5.
9.6.
9.7.
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REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
8.6.
8.7.
8.8.
8.9.
8.10.
8.11.
9.
Concrete Strength
Anchor Length
Edge Distance and Anchor Spacing
Transportation and Shock Loading
Load Distribution
Materials and Manufacturing
Anchor Usage
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ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
7.5.
7.6.
7.7.
8.
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Swiftlift Recess Formers

Edgelift Recess Formers
Facelift Plastic Recess Formers
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
6.1.
6.2.
6.3
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
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Concrete Lifting
1. Introduction
In 1977 Reids revolutionised the safety and speed of lifting cast concrete elements with the introduction of
the Swiftlift lifting system. The Swiftlift system utilised a fully engineered approach, combining cast in lifting
anchors, recess formers, custom fitting lifting clutches, and full engineering backup.
Traditional lift process of casting in bent reinforcing steel or other hook attachment points generally had no
engineering basis and gave poor margins of safety. This meant that lifting points were easily overstressed
with failures and accidents commonly occurring. This resulted in hazardous work sites, costly damage and
construction delays.
The Swiftlift system introduced a new era in lifting heavy concrete elements, eliminating many of the safety
issues and saving time and money in the process.
Reid Construction Systems supports the industry through a team of engineers and field representatives
servicing Reid products with technical expertise, installation guides, design manuals, seminars, and
continuous product development.
1.1. Features
Full engineering support.

Full range of lifting solutions.
Remote release system.
Innovative lifting systems.
Forged steel and hot dipped galvanised components.
Commitment to continued product development.
Skilled, helpful and practical staff.
Easy to install and use.
1.2. Benefits
Experienced support staff.

No special tools required for installation or use.
Free lift design service.
Reduces installation time.
Reduced construction cost.
Increased safety.
Technical backup.
Range of support products.
Manuals and support literature available.
1.3. Special Cautions

Reids Lifting Anchors and Lifting Clutches must not be modified
by welding in any form or otherwise subjected to extreme heat as
this could change the metalurgical properties of the components.
Never attach anchors to reinforcing steel by spot welding.
NO
WELDING
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Swiftlifts Remote Release is

faster and safer.
Avoid risking the safety of staff and

reduce time and labour costs.
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
2. Designing for Lifting and Handling
Planning starts at the very early stages of a project with Architects and Engineers having a significant influence
on the final cost of a project. The handling of concrete elements is influenced by their geometry and needs to be
considered at this planning stage. This will help ensure a project runs smoothly and within cost estimates.
Consulting with Reids on lifting solutions at the planning and design stage enables improved project
management, with overall savings in project costs.
2.2. Total Design Process
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
The process of casting, lifting, transporting and placing concrete

puts stresses on concrete elements that are often not considered
as part of the structural design.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
When project planning is not undertaken many hours are often spent finding solutions to complex lifts at the
construction stage. The attachment of strong backs, manufacture of custom made lifting devices, or redesign
of the element for lifting or transporting can result in a significant increase in cost and time delays.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
2.1. Planning is the Key to Cost Control
To provide a full service to their client the designer should

consider the construction and handling process as part of the
design with allowance made for lifting and transporting.
2.3. Casting Off Site
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Limitations in the lifting height of a precast yard or height

restrictions on route often require a multi-stage lift process to
get a large panel erected on site. Consideration must be given to
casting, transportation and placement when choosing between
off site and on site casting.
Consultation with Reids on lifting before finalising the panel
design can assist greatly with the on site work flow.
Photo 2.3.1
Handling on Site
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
The on-site casting and handling of precast concrete elements

can be made easier if the designer considers the site conditions
and constraints before finalising the size and shape of the
concrete elements to be lifted. Such conditions can include
crane access, panel size, obstructions on site and overhead
powerlines.
NIRVANA
2.4. Casting On Site
2.5. Architectural Finishes

The increasing use of panel construction with architectural
finishes makes the pre-construction consultation process even
more important to ensure that architectural finishes are not
damaged during handling and erection.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Photo 2.5.1
Architectural Finish
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2.7. Complex Shapes
With some complex precast element shapes it is not possible to errect or transport them without providing
some form of external strengthening.
The most common method of strengthening panels is to bolt on external beams or strongbacks.
Diagram 2.71 - Complex panel shapes needing strongbacks.
Common strongback sections are shown below.
Pryda Longreach Beam bolted

to the concrete with Reid
Hex Screw Bolts.
2.7
Steel Beam bolted to the

concrete with Liebig bolts.
Double Steel Channel bolted

to the concrete with Reid
Hex Screw Bolts.
Erection Times
Erecting a panel or precast unit without strongbacks normally only takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on
size and complexity. If, however, strongbacks are necessary this erection time is likely to be increased to
1.5 hours per unit. Consequently Reids Engineers will always endevour to place lifting anchors in positions
that will reduce concrete stresses to a level where strongbacks are not necessary.
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BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
2.8. Propping
Reids supply props and provide advice on propping solutions.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Props are used to temporarily support the precast elements until the permanent fixings are made. Planning
for the placement of props is important as they take up a significant amount of room and can affect other
site works.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Photo 2.8.1 Props
To ensure that construction goals can be acheived without compromise Reids engineers are available for
consultation through all stages of the design process.
NIRVANA
2.9. Design Service - Lifting and Propping
This design service is available for anyone using the Reid lifting system.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
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3. Lifting Solutions
3.1. Panel Face Lifting
Face Lift advantages:
Minimises stresses in the concrete.
Allows larger and heavier lifts.
Anchors are simple to use.
Remote release from the ground is possible
The element is tilted up and / or lifted from a
face. The lifting point may be in shear or tension
depending the orientation of the element.
Refer to Section 4.0 for more information.
3.2. Panel Edge Lifting

Edge Lifting is used to facilitate true vertical
placement of a concrete element.
Edge Lift advantages:
The element is lifted to vertical for placement over
starter bars or other connections.
Wall panels can be placed close to adjacent
structures where space is limited.
Diagram 3.1.1
Face Lifting.
Leaves panel face untouched.

Limitations on panel height can be encountered
with Edge Lifting due to the flexural stresses
induced in the concrete and reduced anchor
capacity due to edge proximity.
Refer to Section 5.0 for more information.
Rebated edges create difficulties for edge lifting
and require a special lifting arrangement using
Reidbar. See Section 3.3.
For shear loading (where the lifting force is at right
angles to the axis of the anchor) in thin panel
special edge lifting anchors with lateral feet or
special reinforcing shear bars are avialable.
Diagram 3.2.1
Edge Lifting.
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COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
3.3. Special Edge Lifting With Rebated
Edges
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
External wall panels on multi storey buildings often

have a waterproofing detail on the top edge which
makes conventional lifting anchor placement
difficult. A special lifting system for tension loads
only (not shear loads) has been developed utilizing
Reids Reidbar System.
3.4. Combination Lifting

Often a combination of Face and Edge lifting is
required to handle a precast element.
The selection of the correct anchors and rigging
arrangement is critical. All lifts must be designed
and supervised by a competent person.
Ensure bolt is screwed

into coupler a min.
60 - 80mm
Ensure bar is screwed
into coupler
55-60mm
The six main load groups with are 1.3, 2.5, 5.0,
10.0, 20.0, and 32.0 tonnes.
Diagram 3.3.1 Edge Lifter
3.6. Working Load Limits
Clutches = Capacity Reduction Factor of 5.

Anchors in Tension = Capacity Reduction Factor of 3.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Edge Lift anchors in thin panels when subjected to

shear loads are designed for safety factor of 2 on
cracking rather than a Reduction Factor of 3 on
ultimate which is impossible to calculate.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Reid lifting components have Working Load

Limits based of the following capacity reduction
factors from ultimate failure:
NIRVANA
1.25, 7 and 10 tonne Edge Lifting systems are

also available.
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Only Anchors, Recess Formers and Clutches of the

same load group will fit together.
55mm
Anchors and Lifting Clutches are classified into

six main load groups. A load group specifies the
maximum lifting capacity or Working Load Limit
(WLL) of the Lifting Clutch.
60 - 80mm
3.5. Load Groups
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
ONLY USE COUPLERS

MACHINED FROM MILD
STEEL STOCK
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Rebate support angle min.

10mm thick with 6mm
PL. folded to suit rebate
detail min. 400 long.
Drill 28 to clear bolt.
Weld antirotation stops to
each side of toggle (BKT.
supplied by others)
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4. Face Lifting
4.1. Face Lifting Anchors
Face anchors are the predominant anchor type used for lifting. These anchors use a round spread foot to
resist pull out from the concrete.
Two variations of the Face Lift Anchors are available to suit the two main lifting clutches used. The two
anchor types are:
1. Foot Anchors (FA) for Swiftlift clutches as shown in Diagram 4.1.1
2. Plate Anchors (PA) for Hairpin Clutches as shown in Diagram 4.1.2
4.2. Foot Anchor Identification

Length Stamp: All Foot Anchors have the length of the anchor stamped on the anchor head.
If there is no length stamp the anchor is not a Foot Anchor and relies on some supplementary anchorage to
obtain pullout strength.
Clutch Rating: This is the W.L.L of the lifting clutch that fits this anchor. Refer to Section 4.5
Reid Logo
Clutch Rating /
Load Group (tonnes)
Anchor Length (mm)
Diagram 4.1.1 Foot Anchor
Reid Logo (back)
Anchor Length (mm)

Clutch Rating /
Load Group (tonnes)
Diagram 4.1.2 Plate Anchor
4.3. Facelift Anchor Identification

The product code stamped on the side of the head is used to identify the Clutch Rating, Anchor Type, and
Length.
For example: 5PA125 = 5 tonnes working load limit, Facelift Anchor, 125 mm overall length. Refer to
Diagram 4.1.2
4.4. Face (Foot) Anchor Pullout Capacity

Each load group has a range of anchor lengths to allow for different installation situations.
Face Anchors efficiently transmit the applied load to the concrete through the conical foot of the anchor.
The foot induces a shear cone in the concrete that resists pullout.
Three main factors affect pullout capacity:
The embedment depth of the anchor.
The compressive strength (fc) of the concrete at time of lift.
The proximity of the anchor to free edges or other anchors.
The Standard Length Foot Anchors in each load group have been designed to provide the full W.L.L of the
clutch under most conditions:
Foot anchors should not be used where fc <10MPa
Edge distances less than 3 x anchor length can reduce pullout load.
Anchor spacing less than 6 x anchor length can reduce pullout load.
Standard Length Anchors should always be used unless otherwise specified. Where short foot anchors are
used in thin sections the longest possible anchor should always be used.
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BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
4.5. Swiftlift Clutches
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Swiftlift clutches come in the following load groups to match the anchors
and recess formers they are designed to be used with.
Table 4.5.1 - Swiftlift Clutches
Swiftlift Clutch
Product Code
1.3
1LE
2.5
2LE
5.0
5LE
10.0
10LE
20.0
20LE
32.0
32LE
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Load Group
(W.L.L. - tonnes)
4.6. Swiftlift Clutch Operation

Figure 1. The Lifting Clutch is easily connected to the
anchor head by admitting the anchor head into the slot
of the Lifting Clutch and rotating the tab of the Lifting
Clutch until it rests on the concrete surface.
Figure 3. It is normal to lift towards the tab however

lifting away from the tab (as shown in figure 4.) is also
acceptable.
2
3
30
max
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Figure 5. Remote Release/Disconnection (e.g. Tilt-up)

Special Remote Release Lifting Clutches with Arm
Extensions have been developed to speed up erection.
Using Reids patented Spoon assembly the Remote
Release Clutch can easily be removed from the anchor
head from the ground without the use of ladders.
N.B. Disconnection is only possible when the load
has been removed.
NIRVANA
Figure 4. When the load is being applied in a direction

away from the tab, it is normal for the tab to rise
from the concrete surface. The Lifting Clutch has been
designed so that it cannot accidentally disengage while
under load. Should the tab rise excessively, (ie. the
angle between the tab and concrete exceed 30) lower
the unit and reset the tab to the surface.
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Figure 2. Once connected the load can be applied in

any direction.
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Diagram 4.5.1
Swiftlift Clutch
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
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4.7. Swiftlift Foot Anchor Capacity Tables
Table 4.7.1 gives the Working Load Limits of Foot Anchors for the given strength of concrete at time of lifting.
Table 4.7.1 W.L.Ls for Foot Anchors
Concrete Compressive Strength at Lift (fc)
Anchor
Anchor
Load Group
Length
10 MPa
15 MPa
20 MPa
25 MPa
35
45
55
66
85
120
240
55
65
75
90
120
170
340
95
120
150
170
240
480
150
170
340
500
700
0.45
0.63
0.83
1.07
1.30*
1.30*
1.30
0.87
1.09
1.33
1.84
2.50*
2.50*
2.50
1.70
2.61
3.96
5.00*
5.00*
5.00
3.96
5.00
10.00*
20.00*
32.00*
0.55
0.77
1.02
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30
1.07
1.34
1.63
2.10
2.50*
2.50*
2.50
2.36
3.42
5.00*
5.00*
5.00*
5.00
5.20
6.57
10.00*
20.00*
32.00*
0.64
0.90
1.18
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30
1.24
1.55
1.88
2.42
2.50*
2.50*
2.50
2.73
4.16
5.00*
5.00*
5.00*
5.00
6.30
7.97
10.00*
20.00*
32.00*
0.71
1.00
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30
1.38
1.73
2.10
2.50*
2.50*
2.50*
2.50
3.05
4.83
5.00*
5.00*
5.00*
5.00
7.32
9.26
10.00*
20.00*
32.00*
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3#
1.3
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5#
2.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0#
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0#
20
32
30 MPa
0.78
1.10
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30*
1.30
1.51
1.90
2.30
2.50*
2.50*
2.50*
2.50
3.34
5.00*
5.00*
5.00*
5.00*
5.00
8.27
10.00*
10.00*
20.00*
32.00*
Table 4.7.2 W.L.Ls for Facelift Anchors

Load Group
Length
Concrete Compressive Strength at Lift (fc)
Anchor
Length
5
5
95
125
10 MPa
15 MPa
20 MPa
25 MPa
1.70
2.61
2.36
3.42
2.73
4.16
3.05
4.83
30 MPa
3.34
5.00*
#Standard length anchor - min concrete strength 10MPa will give maximum clutch lift capacity.
*Maximum WLL of lifting clutch
Min edge distance = 3 times anchor length without capacity reduction.
Min anchor spacing = 6 times anchor length without capacity reduction.
Desirable min concrete strength at lift = 15MPa for non standard length anchors, although short foot anchors
are commonly used in concrete with fc of 10MPa with special care.
4.8. Face Anchor Assemblies

Panel Face Lift Assembly Specifications.
Panel
Thickness
75
100
120
125
150
180
200
300
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Anchor Used
(Swiftlift)
1FA055
1FA085
2FA090
2FA090
2FA120
2FA120
2FA170
2FA170
Anchor
Used PA
2FA055
2FA075
5FA095 5PA0951
5FA095 5PA095
5FA120 5PA120
5FA150
5FA170
5FA240
-
Assembly
Code
2 PCHAIR 100
2/5 PCHAIR 120
2/5 PCHAIR 125
2/5 PCHAIR 150
5 PCHAIR 180
5 PCHAIR 200
-
Assembly
Code
5PAPCHAIR120
5PAPCHAIR120
5PAPCHAIR150
-
Puddle in
Puddle in
Puddle in
Assemblies 2t Assemblies 5t Assemblies 5PA
2FA055PR
2FA075PR
2FA090PR
2FA090PR
2FA120PR
2FA120PR
2FA170PR
2FA170PR
5FA095PR
5FA095PR
5FA120PR
5FA150PR
5FA170PR
5FA240PR
5PA095P
5PA095P
5PA120P
-
4.9
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
Standard Length Foot Anchors With Reduced Edge Distances
Standard
Anchor
Length
1.3t x
120mm
Use 240mm
Anchor for
1.3t WLL
2.5t x
170mm
Use 340mm
Anchor for
2.5t WLL
5.0t x
240mm
10.0t x
340mm
3L
X
6L
3L
20.0t x
500mm
4.10 Standard Length Foot Anchors

In Thin Panels
3L
30 MPa
0.85
0.92
0.99
1.10
1.44
1.56
1.77
1.86
2.03
2.20
3.13
3.42
3.69
3.95
4.18
5.67
6.13
6.55
7.31
8.01
8.64
11.52
12.88
14.10
15.22
16.27
18.16
19.03
1.12
1.21
1.30
1.30
1.89
2.04
2.32
2.44
2.50
2.50
4.10
4.49
4.85
5.00
5.00
7.44
8.04
8.59
9.60
10.00
10.00
15.11
16.88
18.49
19.96
20.00
20.00
20.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
2.29
2.48
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
4.97
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
9.02
9.75
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
18.32
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Standard
Anchor
Length
1.3t x
120mm
2.5t x
170mm
5.0t x
240mm
10.0t x
340mm
Panel
Concrete Compressive Strength
Thickness
D (mm) 10 MPa 15 MPa 20 MPa
100
0.50
0.66
0.80
120
0.60
0.79
0.96
150
0.75
0.98
1.19
100
0.71
0.94
1.14
150
1.07
1.40
1.70
200
1.41
1.85
2.25
150
1.51
1.98
2.41
200
2.01
2.64
3.20
250
2.50
3.28
3.98
200
2.82
3.70
4.49
250
3.52
4.62
5.60
300
4.22
5.53
6.71
250
5.15
6.75
8.19
300
6.17
8.09
9.81
400
8.20
10.76
13.04
When Lifting (MPa)

25 MPa
30 MPa
0.93
1.11
1.30
1.32
1.97
2.50
2.79
3.71
4.62
5.22
6.51
7.79
9.51
11.39
15.15
1.05
1.25
1.30
1.49
2.23
2.50
3.16
4.20
5.00
5.89
7.35
8.80
10.74
12.87
17.11
Note: The working loads in the above table can be doubled (up to
WLL max) if extra long anchors are used for these load groups. ie.
1.3t x 240mm, 2.5t x 340mm, 5.0t x 480mm.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
25 MPa
Table 4.10.1 Working Load Limit (tonnes)

With a safety factor of 3 on ultimate load capacity
20.0t x
500mm
D
20 MPa
NIRVANA
3L
6L
15 MPa
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Table of Working Load Limits for

Standard length Swiftlift Foot Anchors
in thin unreinforced panels.
Table 4.10.1
Note: Although these working load
limits have been calculated for
unreinforced panels the use of normal
reinforcing is recommended.
L = Length of Swiftlift anchors for
given working load limits.
10 MPa
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Concrete Compressive Strength When Lifting (MPa)
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Use 480mm
Anchor for
5t WLL
Edge
Distance
X (mm)
30
35
40
50
30
35
45
50
60
70
50
60
70
80
90
60
70
80
100
120
140
80
100
120
140
160
200
220
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
One Reduced Edge Distance:

Table of Working Load Limits for
Standard Swiftlift Foot Anchors where
the edge distance to one edge is less
than 3 x anchor length.
Table 4.9.1
X = Concrete cover to nearest edge
L = Length of Normal Swiftlift anchors
for given Working Load Limits (WLL).
Table 4.9.1 Working Load Limit (tonnes)

With a safety factor of 3 on ultimate load capacity
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Where the edge distances or anchor

spacings in Table 4.9.1 are not able
to be met, it is likely that the working
load of the anchor will be reduced to
reflect the minimum concrete rupture
strength and maintain a safety factor
of 3.
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5. Edge Lifting
5.1. Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Identification
Reid Logo
Clutch Rating (tonnes)
Clutch Rating: This is the W.L.L of the lifting

clutch that fits this anchor. Refer to Section 4.5
Clutch Rating
Reid Eye Anchors use additional reinforcing
Hanger Bars to achieve full rated lift capacities
in thin sections or low strength concrete. Refer to
Section 5.4.
Product Code
There is no length stamp on an Eye Anchor

because of the need for the Hanger Bar to increase
its effective depth. The hanger bar length can vary
in length with load, concrete strength and concrete
thickness.
Diagram 5.1.1
Reid Eye Anchor
5.2. Edgelift Anchor Lengths and Pullout Capacity

Reids Eye Anchors should not be used without hanger bars. Hanger Bars must be used with all Edgelift
Anchors with the exception of the 1ELA and Reids Hairpin anchors in high strength concrete.
The Hanger Bars increase the effective depth of Edgelift Anchors in thin sections or low strength concrete,
efficiently transmitting the applied load deeper to the concrete resulting in an increased lifting capacity.
Three main factors affect pullout capacity:
The length of the Hanger Bar
The compressive strength (fc) of the concrete at time of lift.
The proximity of the anchor to free edges and other anchors.
5.3. Edgelift Anchors

Reids manufacture a range of edge lifting anchors for lifting in thin sections. Table 5.3.1 lists the
available anchor types. Refer to Section 10 for detailed anchor specifications.
Table 5.3.1 Edgelift Anchors
Load Group (tonnes)
Clutch
Anchor
1.3
2.5
5.0
10.0
20.0
32.0
Swiftlift
Hairpin
Reid Eye Anchor (REA)
Edgelift (1ELA)
Edgelift With
(1)
Shear Feet (ELAWF)

(1) 7.0 for ELAWF.
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COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
5.4. Hanger Bar Pullout Capacity
5.5. Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Installation with Hanger Bars
Shear Bar
Table 5.5.1 - Hanger Bar Length for Eye Anchors

Min edge distance E (Refer to Diagram 5.5.3)
Eye Anchor
1.3
1560
1130
980
890
790
690
600
24
2.5
12
2340
1700
1470
1330
1180
5.0
16
3120
1960
1960
1770
1580
1040
900
36
1380
1200
48
10.0
20
4300
2700
2700
2440
2160
1900
1650
66
20.0
32
6710
5300
4750
4300
3875
3350
2740 105
Hanger Bar
Load
Bar Cut and Bend Length(1) (mm)
E(2)
H.D Bar
Group
Diameter
(mm)
5MPa 8MPa 10MPa 12MPa 15MPa 20MPa 30MPa
(tonnes)
8
1248
904
784
712
632
552
480
40
2.5
12
1872
1360
1176
1064
944
832
720
60
5.0
16
2469
1568
1568
1416
1264
1104
960
80
10.0
20
3440
2160
2160
1952
1728
1520
1320 110
20.0
32
5366
4242
3800
3464
3100
2680
2190 200
(1) Refer to Diagrams 5.5.1 & 5.5.2

(2) Minimum Edge Distance to face, Refer to Diagram 5.5.3
Diagram 5.5.1
Hanger Bar Installation
Eye Anchor
Hanger Bar
5d
Diagram 5.5.3
Edge Distance E
Diagram 5.5.4
Minimum Bend Diameter
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Diagram 5.5.2
Cut and Bend Length
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
(1) Cut &

bend length
Hooked bars
give better
holding
Deformed bar
strength.
or prestressing
strand.
NIRVANA
1.3
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Table 5.5.2 - Hanger Bar Length for Eye Anchors

Edge distance greater than E (refer to Diagram 5.5.3)
35 45
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Load
Bar Cut and Bend Length(1) (mm)
E(2)
H.D Bar
Group
Diameter
(mm)
5MPa 8MPa 10MPa 12MPa 15MPa 20MPa 30MPa
(tonnes)
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Hanger Bars are an essential part of the installation of edge lift anchors. The Hanger Bar transfers the load
applied to the anchor deeper into the concrete element to obtain higher lift capacites in thin sections or low
strength concrete.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Hanger bar lengths are calculated using the bond length for bar capacity and factoring for actual load.
Forming a hook at the end of each leg will increase the capacity of the Hanger Bar. Hanger Bar lengths
on the following tables have been calculated assuming the use of Grade 500E deformed bar however
prestressing strand of the same length can also be used.
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5.6. Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Assemblies
Table 5.6.1 Swiftlift Edge Lifting Assemblies.
Assemby
Min Panel
Product Code
Description
2EREA090
A 90mm Eye Anchor with reduced plastic recess former and

wire-reinforcing cage to prevent edge break out in thin sections.
95
A 90mm Eye Anchor with round plastic recess former.

Not Suitable for edge tilt-up shear lifting.
95
2VREA090
5EREA120
5VREA120
Thickness (mm)
A 120mm Eye Anchor with reduced plastic recess former and

Shear Bar attached. Refer to Shear Bar Tables 5.9.1 for shear
lift capacity.
150
A 120mm Eye Anchor with reduced recess former.

Not Suitable for edge tilt-up shear lifting.
111
5.7. Shear Bars

Shear Bars are used to provide tilt-up lifting capacity.
Placed as per Diagram 5.8.1 the Shear Bar provides the shear
lift capacity in edge lifting.
Diagram 5.7.1
Shear Bar
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5.8. Shear Bar Installation

Lift
Lift
Diagram 5.8.1 Shear Bar Installation
NB: Shear bars will only work in the
Clutch bears against Shear

Bar preventing the edge from
breaking
Diagram 5.8.2 Clutch and Shear Bar Operation
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Use two shear bars facing opposite

ways if the panel is to be lifted from
both directions during transportation or
installation. A better solution is to use
Reids ELAWF anchors which dont
require shear bars.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
When the tilt up operation begins the

clutch will bear against the side of the
recess and the shear bar.
direction shown. Care must be taken

not to invert panels on site.
Shear Bar
placed against
recess former
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Care must be taken to ensure the feet

of the Shear Bar are positioned as
shown in Diagram 5.8.1 to ensure the
load is properly transferred as deep as
possible into the concrete.
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
5.9. Edge Lift Anchor Shear Capacity Table
Shear Lifter
1ELASB
2ELAWF
7ELAWF
20
25
30
80
100
100
0.60
0.65
2.20
0.70
0.78
2.50
0.78
0.88
2.50
0.86
0.96
2.50
120
150
2.40
2.45
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
150
175
200
1.82
1.96
2.20
2.22
2.38
2.68
2.56
2.78
3.10
2.90
3.14
3.50
250
120
150
2.58
2.10
2.90
3.14
2.50
3.50
3.64
3.00
4.10
4.12
3.39
4.63
175
200
150
3.30
3.80
4.30
4.00
4.60
5.20
4.70
5.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
6.78
175
200
4.80
5.40
5.90
6.60
6.80
7.70
7.68
8.69
250
6.70
8.20
8.20
9.00
Note: 2VREA090 & 5VREA120 are not designed to be loaded in shear.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
10ELAWF
15
NIRVANA
5EREA120
Panel Thickness (mm)
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Table 5.9.1 Shear Lift Capacity Uncracked Concrete WLL (tonnes)
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
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5.10. 1.25t Edgelift Anchor (1ELA) Identification
The 1ELA has been designed specifically for use in
thin concrete sections.
Product Code
5.11. 1ELA Installation

For shear lifting a Shear Bar is required. A
Hanger Bar can be used to increase the tensile
lift capacity in 15MPa concrete and thin panels.
L = 400mm min. Cut 800mm of HD8 Bar.
With Hanger Bar the tensile capacity in 15MPa
concrete = 1.25 tonnes.
Requires the use of the 1ELASB for shear lift.
Refer to Table 5.9.1 for 1ELASB Shear lift
capacities.
Shear Capacity
Limited to 0.4t max by steel strength of anchor.
Diagram 5.10.1
Reid 1.25t Edgelift Anchor
shear bar
Lift
Lift
hanger bar
Table 5.11.1 1ELA Vertical Lift Capacity(2)

Working Load Limits (tonnes) No Hanger Bars
Concrete Strength at time of lift
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
15MPa
20MPa
25MPa
100
0.63
0.77
0.89
120
0.76
0.92
1.06
150
0.94
1.14
1.25*
* Maximum permissible clutch load
35
45
Diagram 5.11.1
1ELA Installation
5.12. 2.5t, 7t and 10t Edgelift Anchor with Feet (ELAWF) Identification
Shape variations exist between the 2.5 tonne anchor
and the 7 and 10 tonnes anchors due to different
manufacturing processes.
Clutch Rating: This is the first number of the
product code. Refer to Section 5.16
Product Code
Edgelift Anchors use Hanger Bars to achieve the

rated lift capacities in tension.
Diagram 5.12.1
Edgelift Anchor with Feet
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5.13. ELAWF Installation
Hanger bars
Panel
Edge Lifter
Recess former
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Edgelift Anchors with feet

are designed for edge lift
shear load applications. The
anchors require hanger bars
for tension loads.
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
Diagram 5.13.1
Edge Lifter installed in panel
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
The anchor must be orientated at right angles

to the face of the panel, refer to Diagram
5.13.1, and have the appropriate two
reinforcing bars or pre-stressing strands fitted
through the pair of eyes at the base of the
anchors. Refer to Diagram 5.13.2.
These bars must be bent down into the panel
at an included angle of 35 to 45 and with a
bend diameter of 5 bars diameters.
Refer to Section 5.14, 5.15 and 5.16 for
Hanger Bar lengths. The specially designed feet
provide superior anchorage in shear in both
directions.
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
35 45
For Installation refer to Section 5.13
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
5.14. 2ELAWF Capacity Tables

Diagram 5.13.2
Edge Lifter & Hanger Bars
Lift
Lift
Table 5.14.1 2ELAWF Shear Lift

Working Load Limit (t) Unreinforced concrete
15MPa
20MPa
25MPa
100*
2.20
2.50
2.50
120
2.40
2.50
2.50
150
2.50
2.50
2.50
Cut &
Bend length
25MPa
15MPa
Bar Length
(mm)
(2)
W.L.L. tonnes
Bar Length(2)
(mm)
2.5
635
490
2.0
510
395
1.5
380
295
1.0
255
200
(1) Min 100 mm thick panel

(2) Cut & bend length HD12, 2 required per lifter.
Refer to Diagram 5.14.1
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
*Some minor cracking may occur in this thickness

of panel
Table 5.14.2 2ELAWF

Tension Lift with Hanger Bars Lengths
Working Load Limits unreinforced concrete(1)
NIRVANA
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
35 45
Diagram 5.14.1
Hanger Bar Length
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Concrete Lifting
For Installation Information refer to Section 5.13.
Lift
Lift
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
15MPa
20MPa
25MPa
120*
2.10
2.50
3.00
150
2.90
3.50
4.10
Table 5.15.2 7ELAWF

15MPa
25MPa
Bar Length(2)
(mm)
Bar Length(2)
(mm)
1575
1220
1255
975
W.L.L. tonnes
175
3.30
4.00
4.70
200
3.80
4.60
5.00
1000
775
755
580
505
390

of panel


For Installation Infromation refer to Section 5.13.
Lift
Lift
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
15MPa
20MPa
25MPa
150*
4.30
5.20
6.00
175
4.80
5.90
6.80
Table 5.16.2 10ELAWF

15MPa
25MPa
Bar Length(2)
(mm)
Bar Length(2)
(mm)
10
1720
1330
1550
1200
W.L.L. tonnes
200
5.40
6.60
7.70
250
6.70
8.20
9.00
1390
1070
1200
930
1040
800
870
670
690
532

of panel

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BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
5.17. Ring Clutches
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
2, 7 & 10 HPLE Clutch
1ELALE Clutch
Diagram 5.17.1
Ring or Flat Anchor Clutch
Clutch W.L.L.
1ELALE
1.25t
2HPLE
2.5t
7HPLE
7t
10HPLE
10t
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Product Code
5.18. Ring Clutch Operation
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Diagram 5.18.2
The Lifting Eye is attached to the Edgelift Anchor
by lowering the clutch slot over the anchor.
NIRVANA
Diagram 5.18.1
Recessed former is levered out of concrete
90
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Diagram 5.18.4
If shear loads are applied to the anchor then Shear
Bars need to be installed for the correct load
direction, unless the anchor has a lateral foot. ie.
2ELAWF, 7ELAWF and 10ELAWF
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Diagram 5.18.3
Rotate the clutch tab until it rests on the concrete
surface, with the tab on the side which will be
uppermost when lifting.
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6. Recess Formers
Recess formers have three purposes:
To form the recess around the anchor head into which the clutch is placed to engage the anchor.
To hold the anchor in position when casting the concrete.
To prevent the wrong series Lifting Eye being attached to the anchor.
Recess formers can be made from plastic, rubber or steel depending on their application and the anchor
type or pre-assembled kit. Rubber and steel recess formers are reusable.
Under no circumstance should a lifting eye or clutch be used with a different series anchor. ie 2LE with a 1FA120.
6.1. Swiftlift Recess Formers

Swiftlift recess formers come in Round or Reduced shapes.
Round Recess Formers allow the Swiftlift clutch to rotate when engaged on the anchor head.
Reduced Recess Formers prevent the clutch from rotating on the anchor head.
Diagram 6.1.1
Round Recess Former
Diagram 6.1.2
Reduced Recess Former
Table 6.1.1 Recess Formers for Swiftlift Foot and Eye Anchors
Plastic
Steel
Rubber
Load Group
Round
Reduced
Round
Reduced
1.3
2.5
5.0
10.0
20.0
32.0
Round
Rubber Ring Articulated
Collets
Reduced
Refer to Section 12 for detailed Specifications
6.2. Edgelift Recess Formers
6.3. Facelift Plastic Recess Formers
All Edgelift anchors use rubber recess formers as

shown in Diagram 6.2.1
Diagram 6.2.1
Edgelift Rubber Former
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Diagram 6.3.1
Facelift Plastic Former
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
7. Designing with Swiftlift
Recommended minimum concrete strength is 10MPa at time of lifting.
Standard length foot anchors are designed to be used in 10MPa but shorter foot anchors should only be
used with special care in concrete less than 15MPa.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
7.1. Concrete Strength
7.2. Anchor Length
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Always use the longest foot anchor possible.

The use of shorter anchors will reduce the lift capacity.
7.3. Edge Distance and Anchor Spacing

Maximum pullout strength for foot anchors is achieved when:
The distance to any edge is 3 x the anchor depth.
The distance to any other anchor is 6 x the anchor depth.
6D
3D
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Reducing these spacings may reduce the capacity of the anchor and an analysis of the lift should be done.
7.4. Transportation and Shock Loading
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Diagram 7.3.1
Edge Distance
Transporting loads over uneven terrain can induce anchor loads that are 5 times greater than those
calculated from weight of the concrete element. The dynamic load factors given in Table 8.7 should be
applied if precast elements are transported over uneven ground.
Rolling blocks and spreader beams should be used to evenly spread loads where appropriate.
Fixed length slings may not spread loads evenly.
NIRVANA
7.5. Load Distribution
7.6. Materials and Manufacturing
Anchors should not be welded.

AISI 316 titanium stabilised austenitic stainless steel anchors are available on special order for use in
marine or other high corrosion environments.
Use lifting anchors only for lifting. Using anchors as tie points or for any other use other than lifting may
result in damage and render the system hazardous.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
7.7. Anchor Usage
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
All Anchors are supplied hot dipped galvanised or zinc powder coated as standard. The materials and
manufacturing processes employed ensure that anchors are not susceptible to strain age embrittlement.
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8. Calculation of Applied Stresses at Lifting Points
8.1. Effective Load Calculation
(G+H)
Z=
Z
G
H
N
Km
Ksl
Kd
N
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
x Km x Ksl x Kd
Effective load at each point.

Panel weight.
Adhesion force.
Number of lifting points.
Demoulding factor.
Sling Coefficient.
Dynamic factor where applicable.
8.2. G - Panel Weight

The unit mass is generally accepted as approximately 2500 kg/m3 for normal steel reinforced concrete.
8.3. H - Adhesion
Adhesion is function of the interaction between the concrete and the casting bed.
H=Axh
A
= Surface contact area with casting bed.
h
= Factor from Table 8.3.1 for different mould surfaces.
The amount of adhesion to the mould surface is a function of the roughness and surface coating.
Table 8.3.1 Mould Surface Adhesion
h (kPa)
Mould Surface
Side Forms Removed
Prestressed Panel
Smooth Steel, Oiled
Rough steel or Varnished Timber, Oiled
Rough Sawn Timber
Smooth Concrete
1.1 G
Rough Concrete
1.6 G
2G
Ribbed or Irregular Profile
Diagram 8.3.1
Side forms removed
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Side Forms In Place
Diagram 8.3.2
Side forms in place
Diagram 8.3.3
Ribbed profile
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
8.4. N Number of lifting points.
Load Equalising
Fixed Chains
N=2
N=4
N=4
The load is evenly shared between all four points

by using spreader beams
Diagram 8.4.1
Sling Load Equalisation
Lifting beam/spreader beam?

fixed chains, no rolling block.
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
The load will always be shared

between 2 diagonal points
only.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
N equals the number of lifting anchors except in the care of a four points flat lift with fixed length slings
from a single hook. In this case the total weight is taken by 2 diagonal anchor alone.
Rolling block and slings should not be used when flat lifting 4 points.
8.5. Km - Demoulding Factor
8.6. Ksl - Sling Co-efficient
30
If anchors are cast proud of the lifting surface

then _ max = 30
60
90
120
Ksl
1.0
1.16
1.42
2.0
Diagram 8.6.1
Sling Angle
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Table 8.6.1 Ksl Co-efficient
NIRVANA
As a general rule sling lengths should not be less

than the distance between lifting anchors
(_= 60).
The angle between the slings must never exceed
120 unless specifically designed.
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
This factor accounts for the amount of actual load applied. In a flat lift this is set at 1.0, if the weight is
shared by other supports independent of the lifting anchor this figure can be adjusted to account for the load
sharing.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
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Concrete Lifting
Effect of Sling Angle
The longer the

slings the lower
the load on the
anchors.
For example at an
included angle of
170 the load on
each sling is six
times the weight
of the actual load
being lifted
Dont sling in
this orange area.
NB Always aim to make

sling length greater than the
distance between two anchors.
Diagram 8.6.2 Sling Angles
8.7. Kd Dynamic Load

Dynamic load factors account for such factors
as crane hoist speed, boom movement or
transportation over ground while the load is
suspended.
Table 8.7.1 Dynamic load factor - Kd

Kd
Description
Normal crane lift operation.
1.1
4
Lifting using excavator arm or similar.

Transport over uneven ground.
8.8. Special Caution - Anchor Loads during Lifting.

Total crane lift load should not exceed the panel weight by 10%.
Exceeding the panel weight by more than 10% during demoulding may result in the panel releasing
suddenly from the casting bed and inducing high dynamic loads in the concrete or lifting equipment.
8.9. Reinforcing Steel

Lifting anchor design capacity is normally calculated assuming an unreinforced concrete element. This
is because reinforcing bars running at 90 to the axis of the anchor do not prevent or contribute to the
ultimate concrete cone pullout load of the anchor.
8.10. Concrete Cracking

Lifting design is normally done assuming an uncracked section. In shallow sections such as wall panels
it is generally not asthetically acceptable to allow flexural stress cracks to occur that are sufficiently large
to transfer tensile loads into the reinforcing steel. In some cases it may be considered preferable to allow
cracks to occur in precast elements during lifting rather than use multiple anchor points or strongbacks. If
this is done it is important that sufficient reinforcing is placed in the crack zone to prevent the reinforcing
exceeding its yield strength.
8.11. Multiple Lifts

Lifting anchors used continuously (rather than for just the erection process) should have their working load
downrated by a factor of 1.7
198
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
9. Tilt-up Solutions for Simple Rectangular Panels
Tilt-up lifting usually involves moving a concrete element from horizontal to vertical orientation for
installation.
During this operation stresses in the element and around the anchors change with the tilt angle.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
9.1. Tilt-up Lifting
Complex shapes require special lifting design however simple rectangular shapes can easily be calculated
using the following design guides.
When lifting a panel the lift design is done using the strength of the uncracked concrete without considering
the reinforcing steel. Table 9.2.1 gives the allowable stress levels for various concrete strengths at time of
lift.
Any flexural stress induced in the panel when lifting must not exceed these allowable flexural stress levels
for the given concrete strength at the time of lift to avoid inducing cracks.
Table 9.2.1 Allowable Concrete Stress MPa

For Compressive Strength (fc) MPa
10
1.30
21
1.88
11
1.36
22
1.92
12
1.42
23
1.97
13
1.48
24
2.01
14
1.53
25
2.05
15
1.59
26
2.09
16
1.64
27
2.13
17
1.69
28
2.17
18
1.74
29
2.21
19
1.79
30
2.25
20
1.83
40
2.59
Hogging or
upward flex
around lifting
points
Sagging or downward
flex along unsupported
sections during tilt-up
Lift
Diagram 9.2.1
Panel Flex
NIRVANA
fc
Allowable
Stress
(0.413fc)
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
fc
Allowable
Stress
(0.413fc)
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
To avoid cracking panels when lifting the stresses shown in table contained in Section 9.4 and 9.5 should
be less than the allowable stress shown in Table 9.2.1
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
9.2. Flexural Stress
9.3. Minimum Cracking Load
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
NOTE: Panels with irregular shapes and openings

cannot be designed using the tables on the following
pages. Refer to Reids Design Engineers for a specific
analysis.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
The concrete stress that is likely to cause first cracking

is normally taken as 0.75 3fc.
199
Concrete Lifting
9.4. Face Lift Design Guide
Calculate the
weight (W) of the
panel using the
Formula 9.4.1
Formula 9.4.1
Weight of Panel Calculation
W=HxBxTxMxS
Decide
the Foot Anchor
to be used
YES
NO
Where:
W = Weight of panel in tonnes
H = Height of panel (m)
B = Width of panel (m)
T = Thickness of panel (m)
M = Mass of concrete per cubic
metre (tonnes). Nom = 2.5 t/m3
S = Demoulding factor for suction for
casting on steel or smooth concrete.
= 1.1
Change anchor
load class?
Obtain WLL for

the anchor from
Table 4.7.1 for
the strength of
the concrete at
time of lift
Increase number of
anchors to increase
number of rows
Calculate the
minimum number
of anchors
required using
Formula 9.4.2
Formula 9.4.2
Number of Anchors
NO
YES
Decide
a rigging
arrangement
for the number
of anchors
Increase
number of
columns
Obtain the Actual
Flexural Stress
from the
corresponding table
for the rigging,
panel height and
thickness
Refer page 29
N=
Can the
rigging be
altered to increase
the number of rows
with present number
of anchors?
W
WLL of Anchor
Where:
N = Number of Anchors
WLL of Anchor = Working Load Limit
of anchor from Table 4.7.1 for concrete
strength at time of lift. (tonnes).
NO
NO
Compare Actual
Stress with
Allowable Stress
from Table 9.2.1
Is Allowable
Stress greater than
Actual Stress?
YES
Is panel width YES

within limits of
Table 9.7.1?
Design OK
Determine anchor
location and sling
lengths from table
9.6.1
Table 9.4.1 Face Lift Design Process

Anchor Load and Capacity Check for fc at lift
Lift Weight
W tonnes
Anchor
Select
Use
Formula from Table
4.7.1
9.4.1
Concrete
Stength (MPa)
At time
of lift
Anchor
Capacity
Number of
Anchors (1)
Use
From Table
Formula
4.7.1
9.4.2
Rigging
Arrangement
Actual Stress
High
Wide
Table
9.4.2
9.4.2
9.4.3
9.4.4
9.4.5
Refer to
Page 237
(1) Use 2, 4, 6 or 8 anchors. Always round up when

using Formula 9.4.2
200
Flexural Stress Check (MPa)
Allowable Stress Table 9.2.1

for fc
Allowable must be great than Actual
SINGLE ROW 4 WIDE
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
100
1.10
1.38
1.72
2.06
120
0.91
1.15
1.43
1.72
fc
Allowable
Stress
(0.413fc)
10
1.30
15
1.59
1.83
Panel Height (m)

6.5
7.0
7.5
2.47
2.06
2.40
SINGLE ROW
0.73
0.92
1.14
1.38
1.65
1.92
2.24
2.56
175
0.63
0.79
0.98
1.18
1.41
1.65
1.92
2.20
25
2.05
200
0.55
0.69
0.86
1.03
1.24
1.44
1.68
1.92
30
2.25
250
0.44
0.55
0.69
0.83
0.99
1.15
1.34
1.54
40
2.59
DOUBLE ROW 2 HIGH 2 WIDE
Table 9.4.3 Actual Stress fb (MPa) Face Lift - 2 High x 2 or 4 Wide

Panel
Thickness
(mm)
Panel Height (m)

6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
100
1.38
1.62
1.87
2.15
2.44
120
1.15
1.35
1.56
1.79
2.03
2.29
2.57
150
0.92
1.08
1.25
1.43
1.63
1.83
2.05
2.29
2.53
175
0.79
0.92
1.07
1.23
1.39
1.57
1.76
1.96
2.17
2.39
2.62
200
0.69
0.81
0.94
1.07
1.22
1.38
1.54
1.71
1.90
2.09
2.29 2.51
250
0.55
0.65
0.75
0.86
0.98
1.10
1.23
1.37
1.52
1.67
1.84 2.01
2.18
2 HIGH 4 WIDE
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Table 9.4.4 Actual Stress fb (MPa) Face Lift - 3 High x 2 Wide Equal Load
Panel Height (m)
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
130
13.5
100
1.91
2.24
2.42
120
1.59
1.87
2.01
2.24
2.49
150
1.27
1.50
1.61
1.80
1.98
2.19
2.41
2.63
175
1.09
1.23
1.38
1.54
1.69
1.88
2.06
2.26
2.46
200
0.95
1.08
1.35
1.48
1.65
1.81
1.97
2.15
2.33
2.52
250
0.76
0.86
0.97
1.08
1.19
1.32
1.44
1.58
1.72
1.87
2.02
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
6.0
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
150
20
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Allowable
Concrete Stress
Table 9.4.2 Actual Stress fb (MPa)

Face Lift - 1 High x 2 or 4 Wide
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
3 HIGH 2 WIDE
NIRVANA
2.34
Table 9.4.5 Actual Stress fb (MPa) Face Lift - 4 High x 2 Wide Equal Load
Panel Height (m)
9.0
9.5
10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5
120
1.75 1.93 2.16 2.37 2.50
150
1.40 1.55 1.73 1.90 2.00 2.18 2.39 2.59
175
1.20 1.33 1.48 1.63 1.71 1.87 2.05 2.22 2.40 2.60
200
1.05 1.16 1.30 1.42 1.50 1.63 1.79 1.94 2.10 2.27 2.44 2.62
250
0.84 0.93 1.04 1.14 1.20 1.31 1.43 1.56 1.68 1.82 1.95 2.09 2.24 2.40
4 HIGH 2 WIDE
EQUAL LOAD TOP
ANCHORS
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Panel
Thickness
(mm)
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
201
Concrete Lifting
9.5
Edge Lift Design Guide
Check the panel

height is within
flexural strength
limit for thickness
and MPa at time of
lift - Use Table
9.5.1
NO
Use face lift to tiltup
YES
Calculate Panel
weight using
Formula 9.5.1
Decide the
Edgelift Anchor
to be used
Obtain the Shear

Lift WLL for the
selected anchor
from Table 5.9.1
Calculate the
number of anchors
required for shear
lifting using
Formula 9.5.2
Obtain the Hanger

Bar length for the
anchor and load for
tension lift
Determine anchor
locations and sling
lengths from
Table 9.6.1
Formula 9.5.1
Weight of Panel Calculation
Formula 9.5.2
Number of Anchors for Shear Lift
W=HxBxTxMxS
Where:
H = Height of panel (m)
B = Width of panel (m)
T = Thickness of panel (m)
M = Mass of concrete per cubic metre
(tonnes). Nom = 2.5 t/m3
S = Demoulding factor for suction for
casting on steel or smooth concrete.
= 1.1
Where:
Shear WLL = Shear Working Load
Limit of anchor from Table 5.9.1
for concrete strength at time of lift.
(tonnes).
W x 0.5
Shear WLL
This formula assumes that the panel is

supported equally between the crane
and casting surface at lift-up.
Table 9.5.1 Maximum Panel Height (H)-meters. Tilt-up Edge Lift

(Limit of Flexural Strength of Panel)
P a n e l
Thickness
(mm)
Compressive Strength of Concrete at lift (MPa)
10
15
20
25
30
35
80
2.3
2.5
2.7
2.9
3.0
3.1
100
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.5
120
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.8
150
3.1
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
175
3.4
3.7
4.0
4.3
4.5
4.6
200
3.6
4.0
4.3
4.6
4.8
4.9
250
4.0
4.5
4.8
5.1
5.3
5.5
Table 9.5.2 Edge Lift Design Process

Rigging
Arrangement
Anchor Load and Capacity Check for fc at lift

Lift Weight W tonnes
Shear Lift
Weight
Anchor
Concrete
Anchor Shear
Stength (MPa)
Capacity
Number of
Anchors (1)
Hanger Bar
Length
Wide
2
4
8
Use
Formula
Use
Formula
Select
from Section
9.5.1
9.5.2
5.0
At time
From Table
of lift
5.9.1
(1) Use 2, 4 or 8 anchors. Always round up.
202
Use
Formula
9.5.2
9.6
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
Anchor Placement and Sling Lengths
Minimum
Sling
Lifting Points
Rigging
Wide
High
Table 9.6.1 Sling Lengths
Points
Minimum
Sling
Lifting Points
Rigging
Wide
High
Lengths
Points
Lengths
2D
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Table 9.6.1 Sling Lengths
2 HIGH 2 WIDE
EDGE LIFT
.18H
.40H
.21W
H
.58W
.21W
.58W
.42H
.21W
.21W
H
W
.22H
.26W .10W
.11H
.22H
.22H
Bottom Top
.28W
2D
.23H
.58W
.26W
.10W
2E
.21W
.21W
2D
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
SINGLE ROW
2 HIGH 4 WIDE
D
H
E
.29H
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
4 HIGH 2 WIDE
EQUAL LOAD TOP
ANCHORS
EDGE LIFT
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
.71H
.18H
.40H
.21W
.58W
.26W .10W
.42H
.21W
.28W
D+
2D 2E
2D E+2(E-D)
300mm
NIRVANA
.26W
.10W
3 HIGH 2 WIDE
SINGLE ROW 4 WIDE
.29H
E
D
.14H
.28H
.28H
.26W .10W
.71H
.30H
.28W
.26W
.10W
.58W
.21W
.21W
2D
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
The sling lengths referred to in Table 10.2.1 are the minimum lengths required to conform to Lifting
Diagram 8.6.2 for 60 sling angle.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
203
Concrete Lifting
9.7. Maximum Panel Width
Maximum panel width can be controlled by two factors:
Anchor Pullout Capacity
Horizontal Flexural Stress.
Generally the controlling factor for simple rectangular panels is the pullout capacity of the anchor and not
the horizontal flexural stress. The number of anchors is normally dictated by the weight and thickness of
the panel.
The following table shows max panel widths for simple rectangular panels. Note it does not apply to panels
with openings.
Table 9.7.1 Maximum panel width where flexural strength controls
Max Width (m) Refer to Diagram 9.7.1
Panel Thickness
(mm)
2 Point Wide
4 Point Wide
8 Point Wide
8.0
16.5
27.0
125
9.0
18.0
30.5
150
10.0
20.0
33.5
175
11.0
21.5
36.5
200
11.5
23.0
38.5
250
12.5
25.5
42.5
100
Panels with cut outs for windows and doors, or panels with large rebates, have reduced flexural strength and
must be analysed to ensure a safe lift design.
0.29H
0.2L
0.2L
0.1L
0.1L
0.36L
2 Anchors
4 Anchors
0.29H
0.05L
=
0.05L
8 Anchors
Diagram 9.7.1 Horizontal Flexural Stress
204
0.36L
In some cases
Reids can design
special rigging to
decrease loads on
certain anchors.
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
10. Anchor Specifications
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
10.1. Foot Anchor Specification
D1
D2
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
L1
L
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Diagram 10.1.1 Foot Anchor Dimensions
Table 10.1.1 Foot Anchor Dimensions

Dimensions (mm)
Load
Group (t)
D1
D2 (Foot)
L1
Standard(1) L
Non Standard(1)(2) L
1.3
10
19
25
120
35, 45, 55, 66, 85
2.5
14
26
35
170
55, 65, 75, 90, 120
340
5.0
20
36
50
240
75, 95, 120, 150, 170
480
10.0
28
47
70
11
340
150, 170
20.0
39
70
98
15
500
340
32.0
50
88
135
27
700
1200
240
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
(1)
Extra Long
long
Extra
Length can vary slightly with manufacturing variations
NIRVANA
10.1.1. Materials
Forged high strength steel hot dipped galvanised corrosion protection.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
AISI 316 anchors are available on request.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
205
Concrete Lifting
5.0
10.2. Reid Eye Anchor Specification
D1
D2
5REA120
L1
L
Diagram 10.2.1
Reid Eye Anchor Dimensions
Table 10.2.1 Reid Eye Anchor Dimensions

Load
Group (t)
Dimensions (mm)
D
D1
L(1)
L1
1.3
10
19
50, 65
2.5
14
26
90
13
5.0
20
36
120
18
10.0
28
47
180
11
25
20.0
39
70
250
15
38
(1)
Length can vary slightly with manufacturing variations
10.2.1. Materials
206
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
L1
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
A1 25
5P
10.3. Facelift Anchor Specification
D1
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
L2
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Diagram 10.3.1
Facelift Anchor Dimensions
Dimensions (mm)
Load
Group (t)
D1
L1
L2
5.0
20
50
95/ 125
40
16
NIRVANA
10.3.1. Materials
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Table 10.3.1 Facelift Anchor Dimensions
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
207
Concrete Lifting
10.4. 1.25 tonne Edgelift Anchor Specification
1ELA
L
R
Table 10.4.1 1ELA Dimensions (mm)
Dimensions (mm)
Load
Group (t)
L1
1.25
120
30
10
L1
Diagram 10.4.1
Edgelift Anchor Dimensions
10.4.1. Materials
Pressed high strength steel. Hot dipped galvanised corrosion protection.
208
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
10.5. Edgelift Anchor with Feet Specification
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
L4
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
7ELAWF
L
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
L3
L2
L1
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Diagram 10.5.1
ELAWF
Table 10.5.1 Edgelift Anchor Dimensions

Dimensions (mm)
Load
L
2.5
7.0
10.0
L1
L2
L3
L4
100
90
48
22
60
7.5
Orange
114
110
56
20
72
Silver
161
140
72
22
78
12
Silver
10.5.1. Materials
All Edgelift Anchors with lateral feet are manufactured from forged high strength steel with zinc corrosion
protection.
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Shape variations exist between the 2.5t, 7.0t and 10.0t Edgelift Anchors. Diagram 10.5.1 is
representative of all three anchors.
NIRVANA
Group (t)
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
209
Concrete Lifting
11. Clutch Specifications
11.1. Swiftlift Clutch Specification
Universal Lifting Eyes
Swiftlift Lifting Clutches (sometimes referred to as Universal Lifting Eyes) have been exclusively designed
and approved for use with Reid Swiftlift Anchors and Recess Formers. They should not be used with
any other components. Such unapproved use could be extremely dangerous. The Swiftlift Lifting Eye is
designed so that it cannot accidently disengage whilst the system is under load at any orientation. This is
provided it has been correctly connected to the head of the correct anchor in the recess. When the lift is
completed and the load released, the Lifting Clutch can be quickly and simply disengaged.
A special remote release Lifting Clutch is available.
All Swiftlift Lifting Clutches are stamped with the relevant Working Load Limit (WLL). This aids
identification in matching components of the system on site and in the casting yard (anchor recess
Lifting Clutch).
Components of the different load capacity systems cannot be interchanged as their dimensions have been
carefully differentiated to ensure they will not mismatch across ranges.
The Lifting Clutch is attached to the head of the anchor by placing the mouth of the clutch over the head
of the anchor and rotating until the tab of the clutch rests on the concrete. Once connected the load can be
safely applied in any direction.
When the load is being applied in a forward direction, ie. away from the tab, it is normal for the tab to rise
from the concrete surface. This is quite safe as the Lifting Clutch has been designed so it cannot accidentally
disengage while under load.
In many rigging applications the load may be applied in the direction of the tab of the Lifting Clutch (ie.
tab up in tilt-up practice). Lifting Clutches should be checked regularly to make sure they have not been
damaged or that jaw opening H is not greater than H max shown in Table 11.1.1
Table 11.1.1
B
J
A
Working Load Limit
(in tonnes)
1.3
CHECK FOR WEAR
C
I
Size
H max
M min
1.3
13
5.5
2.5
18
5.5
5.0
25
8.0
10.0
32
12.0
20.0
46
Colour
18.0
32.0
58
24.0
Working Load Limit

(in tonnes)
re
E
D
e
ph
Diagram 11.1.1
Table 11.1.2
Safe Working Load
210
1.3
47.5
75
71
56
55
33
164
12
21
2.5
64
98
95
68
70
42
205
14
25
5.0
70
118
90
88
86
57
237
17
38
10.0
95
160
121
112
117.5
73
348
25
51
20.0
118
186
150
152
155
110
441
33
74
32.0
175
269
189
195
214
153
584
40
100
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
11.2. Ring Clutch Specification
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Diagram 11.2.1
Ring Clutch
Table 11.2.1 Ring Clutch Dimensions (mm)
1.25
E
L
Nom
Max
Nom
Min
52
20
2.5
265
80
12
13.5
27
13
12
5.0/7.0
330
105
18
19.5
36
16.5
15.5
425
150
22
23.5
50
23.5
22.5
10.0
405
F
B
D
(1)
NIRVANA
Load
Group (t)
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
(1) Uses a wire strop, not forged handle.
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
211
Concrete Lifting
12. Recess Former Specifications
12.1. Plastic Swiftlift Recess Former Specification
Plastic recess formers are disposable formers.
Round (Black) plastic formers are designed for use with Remote Release clutches.
R
R
D
Diagram 12.1.1
Round Plastic Former
Diagram 12.2.1
Reduced Former
Table 12.1.1 Plastic Recess Former Dimensions (mm)

Round and Reduced
Load
Group (t)
2.5
5.0
Reduced
Colour
37
30
52
Yellow
48
10
38
69
Blue
R = Radius of Sphere.
B = Recess Depth to top of Anchor Head.
W = Width across flats of Reduced Recess Former.
Table 12.1.2 Plastic 5FLA Recess Former Dimensions (mm)

(same shape as Diagram 12.6.1)
212
Round and Reduced
Reduced
Load
Group (t)
5.0
52
16
51
Colour
Black
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
12.2. Rubber Swiftlift Recess Former Specification
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Manufactured from form oil resistant, synthetic

rubber and supplied with bolt and wing nut for fixing
to formwork. The recess former is split into two
hinged halves which are clamped around the head of
the anchor as the wing nut is tightened against the
outside of the formwork.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Diagram 12.2.1
Round Rubber Former
1.3
30
2.5
37
12
5.0
47
12
10
10.0
59
12
10
20.0
80
12
32.0
109
16
=
=
=
=
=
Reduced Former
Colour
W (Max Width)
42
Blue
52
Yellow
10
69
Blue
10
85
Yellow
10
10
124
Black
12
10
Black
Radius of Sphere.
Setting Bolt Size.
Recess Depth to top of Anchor Head.
Removing Lever Hole Diameter.
Width across flats of Reduced Recess Former.
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
R
M
B
D
W
Round and Reduced
Load
Group (t)
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Table 12.2.1 Rubber Recess Former Dimensions (mm)
NIRVANA
Fixing screw
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Diagram 12.2.2
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Rubber Recess Formers
213
Concrete Lifting
12.3.Steel Swiftlift Recess Former Specification
Steel formers are used predominantly in precast
factories. Steel formers are held in place using a
central bolt through the formwork.
Magnetic recess formers for attachment to steel
casting beds or forms are available for 1.3t and
2.5t Swiftlift Anchors.
B
R
D
Diagram 12.3.1
Round Steel Former
Table 12.3.1 Steel Recess Former Dimensions (mm)
Load
Group (t)
R
M
B
D
W
=
=
=
=
=
Round and Reduced

R
Reduced Former
Width W
1.3
30
22
42
2.5
37
12
30
52
5.0
49
12
10
38
69
Radius of Sphere.
Thread Tapped for Setting Bolt.
Rubber Ring Diameter.
Setting Bolt
Steel recess former
Rubber ring
Swiftlift Anchor
The Anchor is secured by

insertion of the rubber ring.
Anchor
Rubber ring
Steel recess former
Formwork
Diagram 12.3.2
Round Steel Components
214
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
12.4. Articulated Swiftlift Steel Recess Former Specification
D
They must be maintained in a clean and oiled

condition in order to operate properly.
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Very similar to Rubber Recess Formers they are split

and hinged and do not use rubber rings. They are
used in an identical way to Rubber Formers.
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
Diagram 12.4.1
Articulated Steel Former
Round and Reduced
Load
Group (t)
1.3
2.5
5.0
Reduced Former
30
42
37
12
52
49
12
10
10
69
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Table 12.4.1 Aritculated Steel Recess Former Dimensions (mm)
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Closing Plate
NIRVANA
Holding Bar
Spacer Plate
All thread
rod fixing
Fixing Screw
Wing Nut
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
Diagram 12.4.2
Articulated Steel Former Components
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
Articulated
void former
215
Concrete Lifting
12.5.Colleted Swiftlift Steel Recess Former Specification
This recess former holds the anchor head very
securely and rigid. Specifically designed for holding
of anchors in high impact manufacturing processes
such as centrifugally spun pipes.
B
The tapered collets that hold the anchor into the
recess former are attached to the mounting bolt.
The bolt tightens the collets around the anchor head
when the recess former is secured to the form.
Diagram 12.51
Colleted Steel Former
Table 12.5.1 Colleted Steel Recess Former Dimensions (mm)
Load
Group (t)
R
M
B
D
W
=
=
=
=
=
Round and Reduced

R
Reduced Former
B
1.3
30
10
42
2.5
37
10
11
52
5.0
49
12
15
69
Radius of Sphere.
Thread Tapped for Setting Bolt.
Rubber Ring Diameter.
Collet Collar
Rubber Ring
Swiftlift Lifting
Anchor
Fixing screw
Steel Recess Formers
Collet Set Left and Right
Diagram 12.5.2
Colleted Steel Former Components
216
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Concrete Lifting
12.6. Edgelift Recess Former Specification
PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
Shape variations exist between the 2.5t, 5.0t and 9.0t Edgelift Recess Formers.
Diagram 12.6.1 is representative of all three formers.
W
D
ANCHORS &
FASTENERS
REIDBAR &
FITTINGS
Diagram 12.6.1
Edgelift Rubber Former
Table 12.6.1 Rubber Recess Former Dimensions (mm)

B
Colour
1.25
30
26
Orange
44
10
40
Orange
5.0/7.0
58
10
10
65
Black
75
10
10
10
68
Blue
Radius of Sphere.
Setting Bolt Size.
Removing Lever Hole Diameter.
NIRVANA
=
=
=
=
=
2.5
10.0
R
M
B
D
W
CONCRETE
LIFTING
SYSTEMS
Load Group (t)
MODULAR
WALL CASTING
SYSTEM
CAST-IN
CHANNELS
217

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Concrete Lifting

Designing for Lifting and Handling

Face Lifting Anchors

Panel Face Lifting

Planning is the Key to Cost Control

Reid Eye Anchor (REA) Identification

Designing with Swiftlift

Calculation of Applied Stresses at Lifting Points

Foot Anchor Specification

Swiftlift Clutch Specification

12. Recess Former Specifications

Plastic Swiftlift Recess Former Specification

11. Clutch Specifications

10. Anchor Specifications

Tilt-up Solutions for Simple Rectangular Panels

Swiftlift Recess Formers

Full engineering support.

Experienced support staff.

1.3. Special Cautions

Swiftlifts Remote Release is

Avoid risking the safety of staff and

2.2. Total Design Process

The process of casting, lifting, transporting and placing concrete

2.1. Planning is the Key to Cost Control

To provide a full service to their client the designer should

2.3. Casting Off Site

Limitations in the lifting height of a precast yard or height

The on-site casting and handling of precast concrete elements

2.4. Casting On Site

2.5. Architectural Finishes

Diagram 2.71 - Complex panel shapes needing strongbacks.

Common strongback sections are shown below.

Pryda Longreach Beam bolted

Steel Beam bolted to the

Double Steel Channel bolted

Reids supply props and provide advice on propping solutions.

Photo 2.8.1 Props

2.9. Design Service - Lifting and Propping

3.2. Panel Edge Lifting

Leaves panel face untouched.

External wall panels on multi storey buildings often

3.4. Combination Lifting

Ensure bolt is screwed

3.6. Working Load Limits

Clutches = Capacity Reduction Factor of 5.

Edge Lift anchors in thin panels when subjected to

Reid lifting components have Working Load

1.25, 7 and 10 tonne Edge Lifting systems are

Only Anchors, Recess Formers and Clutches of the

Anchors and Lifting Clutches are classified into

3.5. Load Groups

ONLY USE COUPLERS

Rebate support angle min.

4.2. Foot Anchor Identification

Diagram 4.1.1 Foot Anchor

Reid Logo (back)

Anchor Length (mm)

Diagram 4.1.2 Plate Anchor

4.3. Facelift Anchor Identification

4.4. Face (Foot) Anchor Pullout Capacity

4.6. Swiftlift Clutch Operation

Figure 3. It is normal to lift towards the tab however

Figure 5. Remote Release/Disconnection (e.g. Tilt-up)

Figure 4. When the load is being applied in a direction