The Crown 44 brand has had proven success for over 50 years in the North American market and is our most popular Concrete Form MDO panel. Contractors have come to expect the high quality of Crown as their go-to Concrete Form panel.
Features & Benefits
Crown 44 is constructed with high strength Douglas fir veneer. The high resin content MDO is applied in a one-step process. All adhesives used are fully waterproof phenolic resins that meet APA exterior glue bond standards.
Available in 48” x 96” and 24” x 96” in 3/8“ to 1-1/8” thickness
APA Certified Panel
Crown 44 panels are APA certified Struc-1 concrete form panels that meet or exceed the APA’s Product Standard PS 1-09 for MDO Concrete Form.Hi-Flow MDO Available
Crown 44 panels are also available with Hi-Flow MDO. The higher resin content can help ensure you get the most out of your Crown 44 panels.Optional Hardwood Faces
Crown 44 panels are also available with hardwood faces and backs, providing a smoother pouring face and more durable panel than our softwood options.
Click here for the hardwood brochure
Two Piece Inner Plies
Our two piece, Douglas fir inner ply construction method is engineered to provide a more solid panel that can better stand up to job site wear and tear.Multi-Layer Edge Protection
For additional moisture protection, all panels are edge puttied then coated with a silver, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.Factory-Applied Release Agent
Crown 44 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.
Load-Span Tables
Allowable pressure (psf) for the indicated deflection limits for indicated thickness – Wet Conditions
| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1865 | 1865 | 2015 | 2015 | 2195 | 2195 |
| 12″ | 1075 | 980 | 1220 | 1120 | 1340 | 1325 |
| 16″ | 590 | 445 | 685 | 520 | 755 | 630 |
| 19.2″ | 350 | 265 | 415 | 310 | 510 | 385 |
| 24″ | 180 | 135 | 220 | 165 | 270 | 205 |
|
8′ Perpendicular to supports |
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| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1175 | 1175 | 1260 | 1260 | 1515 | 1515 |
| 12″ | 545 | 410 | 605 | 455 | 890 | 745 |
| 16″ | 230 | 170 | 260 | 195 | 435 | 325 |
| 19.2″ | 160 | 120 | 185 | 140 | 275 | 235 |
| 24″ | – | – | – | – | 160 | 120 |
|
8′ Parallel to supports |
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Note: Applicable for plywood across two or more spans, and on supports at least 1.5″ wide
Load Tables developed by APA: The Engineered Wood Association
Features & Benefits
Crown 44 is constructed with high strength Douglas fir veneer. The high resin content MDO is applied in a one-step process. All adhesives used are fully waterproof phenolic resins that meet APA exterior glue bond standards.
Available in 48” x 96” and 24” x 96” in 3/8“ to 1-1/8” thickness
APA Certified Panel
Crown 44 panels are APA certified Struc-1 concrete form panels that meet or exceed the APA’s Product Standard PS 1-09 for MDO Concrete Form.Hi-Flow MDO Available
Crown 44 panels are also available with Hi-Flow MDO. The higher resin content can help ensure you get the most out of your Crown 44 panels.Optional Hardwood Faces
Crown 44 panels are also available with hardwood faces and backs, providing a smoother pouring face and more durable panel than our softwood options.
Click here for the hardwood brochure
Two Piece Inner Plies
Our two piece, Douglas fir inner ply construction method is engineered to provide a more solid panel that can better stand up to job site wear and tear.Multi-Layer Edge Protection
For additional moisture protection, all panels are edge puttied then coated with a silver, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.Factory-Applied Release Agent
Crown 44 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.
Load-Span Tables
Allowable pressure (psf) for the indicated deflection limits for indicated thickness – Wet Conditions
| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1865 | 1865 | 2015 | 2015 | 2195 | 2195 |
| 12″ | 1075 | 980 | 1220 | 1120 | 1340 | 1325 |
| 16″ | 590 | 445 | 685 | 520 | 755 | 630 |
| 19.2″ | 350 | 265 | 415 | 310 | 510 | 385 |
| 24″ | 180 | 135 | 220 | 165 | 270 | 205 |
|
8′ Perpendicular to supports |
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| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1175 | 1175 | 1260 | 1260 | 1515 | 1515 |
| 12″ | 545 | 410 | 605 | 455 | 890 | 745 |
| 16″ | 230 | 170 | 260 | 195 | 435 | 325 |
| 19.2″ | 160 | 120 | 185 | 140 | 275 | 235 |
| 24″ | – | – | – | – | 160 | 120 |
|
8′ Parallel to supports |
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Note: Applicable for plywood across two or more spans, and on supports at least 1.5″ wide
Load Tables developed by APA: The Engineered Wood Association
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