FORMLINER SYSTEM WITH CARRIER
A formliner system includes a support having a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, and a side surface extending between the first and second surfaces to form a support edge. A design layer provides a mold and overlies and is attached to the first surface of the support. A carrier is attached to the support and positioned within a recess extending from the support edge into the support. The carrier is configured to provide a connection point for transport of the formliner system.
1 . A formliner system comprising:
a support comprising a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, and a side surface extending between the first and second surfaces to form a support edge;
a design layer comprising a mold, the design layer overlying and attached to the first surface of the support; and
a carrier attached to the support and positioned within a recess extending from the support edge into the support, wherein the carrier is configured to provide a connection point for transport of the formliner system.
2 . The formliner system of claim 1 , wherein the carrier comprises a sleeve.
3 . The formliner system of claim 2 , wherein the carrier further comprises a planar element attached to the sleeve.
4 . The formliner system of claim 3 , wherein the carrier is attached to the support via the planar element.
5 . The formliner system of claim 3 , wherein the planar element comprises a plurality of apertures extending therethrough.
6 . The formliner system of claim 2 , wherein the sleeve is configured to receive a connector.
7 . The formliner system of claim 2 , wherein the sleeve has internal threading to receive a threaded connector.
8 . The formliner system of claim 1 , wherein the support comprises a plurality of side surfaces, wherein at least one side surface includes a plurality of carriers positioned within corresponding recesses, each recess extending from the support edge into the support.
9 . The formliner system of claim 1 , wherein the recess also extends from the second surface into the support.
10 . The formliner system of claim 1 , wherein the support comprises an assembly of two or more support segments abutted against one another.
11 . A method of transporting a formliner system comprising:
providing a formliner system including a support and a design layer, the design layer comprising a mold, overlying and attached to the support, wherein the formliner system includes an integrated carrier formed therein;
attaching an intermediate element to the carrier;
lifting the formliner system using the intermediate element attached to the carrier; and
thereafter moving the formliner system from a first location to a second location using the intermediate element attached to the carrier.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the carrier comprises a sleeve.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the sleeve is threaded, and the method further comprises the step of removably attaching a threaded fastener to the threaded sleeve.
14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the threaded fastener is an eye bolt.
15 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the intermediate element is a cable, and the method further comprises attaching the cable to the carrier via the eye bolt.