New Max TwinTier rebar tiers ‘by far the best’
Three new generation Max rebar tiers make up the TwinTier range and feature new design features to “provide the greatest efficiency and highest level of safety for reinforcing ironworkers”.
“The TwinTier’s dual wire feeding mechanism increases tying speed by reducing the time needed to twist and feed the wire, consequently reducing the cost, and shortening the time required for construction,” says Paul Stanton, managing director of Sifco Fastening Solutions.
The tool’s dual-wire wrap ensures each tie is reinforced for maximum hold. The TwinTier’s wire pull back mechanism firmly pulls the tie wire in to adjust the tie to the rebar’s size to maximise the strength of the tie. When forming a tie, the tool makes a loop with the wire and then pulls the wire to tightly secure and lock the rebar in place.
The wire bending mechanism feeds a precise amount of wire to match the thickness of the rebar being tied and cut down on the use of unnecessary wire. This bending mechanism consistently feeds, pulls back, twists and releases the perfect sized tie for the each application.
“This generation of the Max rebar-tiers produce ties that are approximately 50% shorter in height, allowing for thinner concrete pours. Also, the ends of each tie are positioned downward to increase safety. Additionally, wire spools now produce up to 240 ties when tying D12 xD12 rebar,” says Stanton.
Rebar tie specs include:
• The RB441T rebar tier is designed to tie D10 x D10 up to D22 x D22 rebar.
• The RB611T rebar tier is designed to tie D16 x D16 up to D29 x D32 rebar.
• The RB401T-E standup rebar tier is designed to tie D10 x D10 up to D19 x D19 rebar.
“The TwinTier’s quick load magazine makes changing wire spools a piece of cake, and its frontward position provides improved balance/ergonomics, making flatwork easier.”
A low battery power consumption design allows the tool to produce 5000 ties per charge using a 5.0Ah, 14.4volt Lithium-ion battery, which recharges in just 60 minutes.
The tool’s six-step torque adjustment dial allows its user to adjust the strength of the tie based on the application. Steel, electrogalvanised and polyester coated wire are all available for use with the Max TwinTier.
“The Max TwinTier works at double the speed and produces double the number of ties from a single roll of wire than the previous model and far exceeds that of any of its competitors,” says Stanton.
For more information visit www.sifco.co.nz