Lano-Form from Lanotec is a ready to use lanolin form release for formwork, precast and tilt panel concrete, in 10 L to 200 L drums and 1,000 L IBCs.

What it does

Lano-Form arrives already mixed: lanolin, an evaporative carrier and surfactant in water. A very fine mist on the form face keeps fresh concrete from bonding, so forms strip cleanly and panels come away with low suction. Lanotec's data sheet rates it non staining and compatible with most coating systems, says timber and metal moulds last longer with it, and reports strong results with specialised and geopolymer concrete.

Where to use it

Form faces of steel, timber, plywood, plastic or fibreglass, precast and tilt panel work including bond breaking, jacks and fittings, and equipment that needs shielding from concrete or paint overspray. A Lanotec customer profile records the Salini Impregilo and NRW joint venture using it on Perth's Forrestfield Rail Link from 2016 to 2020, after internal trials. To mix your own, see Release Agent Concentrate, or browse release agents.

How to use

1. Shake 20 L packs before decanting. Mix 200 L drums with a mechanical stirrer or an air hose.
2. Check the form face is clean and dry.
3. Fill a good quality sprayer straight from the pack; do not add water.
4. One light, even coat is enough, about 20 to 25 m² per litre.
5. As a bond breaker, give the top of the cured panel two coats on crossing diagonals. On very hot days, wet the panel first so it soaks up less.

Safe on / avoid

Rubber and polystyrene are listed as compatible, and it can be sprayed once polystyrene block outs have set. The SDS warns that spills are slippery and that large amounts are expected to harm aquatic life, so keep bulk spills out of drains. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

Pack sizes and delivery

10L, 20L Drum, 200L Drum and 1000L IBC. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout.