Geoconnect Shear Dowel Connector

Introducing our latest product, The Geoconnect Shear Dowel Connector. This is a unique CE marked product that is designed to carry large loads across expansion and contraction joints in concrete structures safely and efficiently. 

The Geoconnect Shear Dowel Connector has excellent mechanical properties, for instance; it has a high resistance to corrosion which is a necessity in construction as maintenance work is not possible once cast. What's more, The Geoconnect Shear Dowel Connector is available in both Stainless Steel and Mild Steel HDG.

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Rebar Tying Gun

TJEP ULTRA GRIP re-bar binder increases your efficiency significantly compared to the physically demanding, monotonous and time-consuming work of manual tying.
TJEP ULTRA GRIP is the third generation of re-bar binders from TJEP and is a further development of our popular XP re-bar binders. The know-how gained from previous generations has been incorporated into the new ULTRA GRIP series, which sets new standards in tying speed and quality.

K-Form UPVC Screed Rail

K-Form UPVC Screed Railing provides the construction industry with an economical, efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to steel and timber formwork. 

50% reduction in labour time in the forming and pouring of jobs, to put this in perspective; 

Concrete screed rail = 2 people, whereas K-form = 1 person. 

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Startabox Reinforcement Continuity System

The concept and use of reinforcement continuity strip or ‘pull-out bar’ systems has been widespread in Europe and further over the last 30 years, and  is a widely accepted means of providing reinforcement continuity across construction joints in concrete. The system utilises the concept of overlapping reinforcement to provide a connection.

The Startabox System consists of specially selected, high yield reinforcing steel, housed in a fully perforated and hot dip galvanised carrier unit, with the ends sealed to prevent the ingress of concrete. The reinforcement used is CARES Approved and cut and bent to conform to BS8666. The system is assembled in a BS EN ISO 9001 factory environment and the full system carries a CARES Technical Approval.

The product design ensures fast and easy faxing by nailing to the formwork or tying to the existing reinforcement. Bars are quickly bent out using the specifically designed re-bend tool. When compared to traditional methods, the product offers a cost saving by means of a less labour-intensive installation process and a simplification of formwork.

Anchor Channel Systems

RFA-Tech offer a range of CE marked Cold Rolled Anchor Channel Systems and T-Head Bolts for the safe and secure anchoring of structural components into reinforced concrete.

All channel profiles are backed by extensive testing, European Approvals and in some cases by CE Accreditation. Cast-in channels are a proven and well respected connection system for carrying tension and shear loads. They can be cast into the compression and tension zones of concrete, are easy to install and allow maximum flexibility and buildability on site.

The channels are provided in mild steel HDG or Stainless Steel with anchors at a maximum of 250mm centres and are supplied in short pieces or long lengths to suit the application. All profiles are filled with expanded foam which is easily removed after the concrete is poured to allow for the T-bolt insertion.

In addition, an innovation by our manufacturing partner has led to the development of the Smart Anchor Channel. The combination of cold rolled channel plus a 'smart plate' tested ay Milan University, produces shear loads in excess of those only obtained previously using a hot rolled profile.