{"product_id":"holemole-4-core-hole-former-6-75-9-5in-171-241mm","title":"HoleMole #4 Core Hole Former – 6.75–9.5in (171–241mm)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHoleMole #4 Core Hole Former – 6.75–9.5in (171–241mm)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoleMole #4 is a large expandable former for concrete core holes measuring 6.75 to 9.5 inches, approximately 171 to 241mm. It is intended for substantial floor-slab openings found in plant areas, commercial construction, industrial upgrades and projects involving larger redundant service penetrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the smaller HoleMole sizes, #4 is installed from the upper working level. Folding perimeter sections allow it to pass through the opening before returning to position beneath the slab. The threaded rod is then pulled upwards and secured to the Mole Stand, holding the former in place while compatible repair material is placed through the Speed Chute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #4 Mole adds formed stability ribs to its 16-gauge galvanised-steel construction. These ribs provide additional stiffness across the wider former, while bendable positioning tabs aid resting position and suitable wall applications. One 24-inch threaded aluminium rod is supplied. Cable Glands UK provides nationwide UK supply and technical support from Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing contains 1 × HoleMole #4 and 1 × 24-inch (approximately 610mm) threaded rod. The stand, SpeedNut, chute, Wall Applicator and selected repair material must be ordered or provided separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features of HoleMole #4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor large openings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for actual concrete core diameters from 6.75 to 9.5 inches, approximately 171 to 241mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability-rib reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formed ribs add stiffness to the larger-diameter steel former.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBendable positioning tabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports correct resting position and suitable wall applications using compatible equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable one-way sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folds for insertion and opens below the slab to support the repair base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom-above installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce work beneath large openings and avoids fixing a conventional temporary board in many routine applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-gauge galvanised steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable construction remains in position beneath the completed repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e610mm rod supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes one 24-inch threaded aluminium rod for lowering and securing the Mole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for the HoleMole tool set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses the reusable stand, SpeedNut and Speed Chute to create a controlled filling arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHoleMole #4 Technical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 12px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 560px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eLarge expandable concrete core-hole former\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoleMole size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e6.75–9.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate metric range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e171–241mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMole material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e16-gauge galvanised steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eOne-way collapsible perimeter sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eFormed stability ribs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eBendable tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1 × 24-inch threaded aluminium rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate rod length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e610mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible application equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eMole Stand, SpeedNut, Speed Chute and Wall Applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1 × HoleMole #4 and 1 × threaded rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize-selection notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large holes can be irregular or damaged around their edges. Check the full circumference, slab condition and required overlap before selecting HoleMole #4. Obtain project-engineer approval where the repair affects structural performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical Uses for the 171–241mm HoleMole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reinforced #4 former is intended for larger cores where a smaller Mole cannot provide the required seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-room alterations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closing large redundant pipe, cable or service penetrations after equipment changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting specified repair systems in substantial slab openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial redevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Making good larger floor cores during major refurbishment programmes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtility and infrastructure buildings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repairing measured concrete openings where from-above installation improves site coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall penetrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using the bendable tabs and Wall Applicator when the wall method is suitable and approved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Install HoleMole #4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eMeasure the opening carefully and confirm the actual diameter is between 171 and 241mm across the full core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eInspect the surrounding concrete and prepare the substrate to the repair specification. Do not install against loose or unsound edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eConnect the supplied rod and fold the HoleMole #4 sections so the reinforced former passes through the opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePull the rod upwards and check that the Mole has opened fully and seats evenly beneath the concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePlace the Mole Stand, lock the rod with the SpeedNut and fit the chute before introducing the approved repair material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eControl the pour, finish the upper surface and remove the application tools after the repair has reached the set required by the method statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stability ribs strengthen the former but do not define the performance of the finished repair. Loading, fire resistance, acoustic sealing and water resistance must be addressed by the complete specified system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich HoleMole fits a 200mm concrete core hole?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA measured 200mm opening falls within the approximate 171–241mm range of HoleMole #4, subject to suitable seating, overlap and concrete condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is different about HoleMole #4?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to bendable tabs, the #4 size incorporates stability ribs that add stiffness across the larger former.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a threaded rod supplied?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. One 24-inch threaded aluminium rod, approximately 610mm long, is included with each HoleMole #4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan #4 be installed without boarding below?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe former is designed to be lowered and secured from above, so a temporary plywood board beneath the hole is not normally part of the HoleMole method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs HoleMole #4 a structural repair product?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a support former. Any structural performance must come from a repair design and material approved for the opening and loading conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the stand be used again?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The stand, SpeedNut and chute are reusable application tools. The Mole remains under the cured repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Cable Glands UK supply HoleMole #4 across the UK?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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