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What Is the CoilStand®?
The MAKO CoilStand® is an adjustable, stay-in-place concrete form support designed to hold FinCap® and all JAWS® screed chairs when setting grade on wood or metal decks.
It accepts 1/2″ x 6 right-hand threaded coil rod and provides up to 1-1/4″ (32 mm) of vertical adjustment for precise slab elevation control.
Designed For
- Slab-on-metal deck construction
- Slab-on-wood deck construction
- Bridge decks and infrastructure projects
- Power plant and waterway concrete pours
- Elevated slab applications
- Structural threaded rod positioning
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Secures anchor bolts and embedded structural components with precise alignment and dependable stability.
Ideal for use in demanding environments requiring non-conductive and non-corrosive components.
Complies with ACI 302.1R-04, ACI 117 and ASTM E1155. Iowa DOT approved.
Key Specifications
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Accepts: 1/2″ x 6 right-hand threaded coil rod
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Vertical Adjustment: 1-1/4″ (32 mm)
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Load Capacity: Holds up to 1,000 lbs when used with Adjustable FinCap and steel coil rod assembly
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Material: Impact-resistant medical grade polypropylene
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Installation Surface: Wood deck (nails) or metal deck (#8 or #10 tek screws)
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Compatibility: FinCap®, JAWS Large, JAWS Small, JAWS RailFin
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Base Plate Compatibility: Snaps into Base Plate 4.5 for expanded use
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Coverage: 100 CoilStands per bag (approx. 3,000 sq ft / 278 m²)
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Country of Origin: Made in USA
How It Works
- Secure the CoilStand to wood deck using nails or to metal deck using tek screws.
- Insert 1/2″ x 6 right-hand threaded coil rod.
- Adjust height up to 1.25″ vertical adjustment.
- Attach FinCap or JAWS screed chair.
- Set screed rail and pour concrete.
The CoilStand remains in place after the pour as a stay-in-place form.
Spacing Guidelines
Place a CoilStand approximately every 3–4 feet depending on screed weight, placement method, and tolerance requirements.
Common Applications
- Elevated slabs
- Structural coil rod installations
- Bridge and roadway decks
- Industrial and commercial slabs
- Infrastructure projects requiring corrosion resistance
Why Contractors Choose CoilStand
- Precise adjustable grade control
- Works with standard 1/2″ x 6 coil rod systems
- Non-conductive and non-corrosive construction
- Virtually unbreakable under normal placement conditions
- Compatible with full MAKO screed support system
Frequently Asked Questions
What rod size does the CoilStand accept?
The CoilStand is designed for 1/2″ x 6 right-hand threaded coil rod.
How much vertical adjustment does the CoilStand provide?
Up to 1-1/4″ (32 mm) of vertical adjustment using a nut and washer.
How much weight will the system support?
Up to 1,000 lbs when used with FinCap and steel threaded rod assembly.
Can CoilStand be left in the slab?
Yes. CoilStand is a stay-in-place form made from impact-resistant medical grade polypropylene and will not corrode.
Can it be used on metal and wood decks?
Yes. Secure to wood decks using nails or to metal decks using #8 or #10 tek screws.
Downloads
CoilStand Product Data Sheet (PDF)
