Sales Enquiries: 01543 421604
Anti-Impalement ReACTer Cap with the VRZ System.
The ReACTer Cap has been designed and tested to exceed the CAL/OSHA test requirements, witnessed by an independent UKAS and ANSI accredited testing laboratory.This specifies drop test specifications for an anti-impalement cap which can be approved for working at a height of 2.3 metres.
Anti-Impalement ReACTer Cap with the VRZ System
As part of our commitment to continually seeking to offer our customers new and innovative products, RFA-Tech has been working exclusively in partnership with its local UK Rebar Safety Cap supplier to find a proven solution for protecting your workforce from the danger of impalement by reinforcement starter bars on construction sites.
There is currently no British Standard for a Rebar Safety Cap in the UK. However, in the USA they have introduced testing and specification standards California Regs (OSHA) - 344.90 Impalement protection specifications and test criteria. This specifies drop test specifications for an anti-impalement cap which can be approved for working at a height of 2.3 metres. The ReACTer Cap has been designed and tested to exceed these requirements, witnessed by an independent UKAS and ANSI accredited testing laboratory.
How it Works
The ReACTer Cap works in 2 different, but complimentary ways:
Firstly, the inner flutes reduce the speed the cap is pushed down onto the reinforcement.
Secondly, the ribs & ridge underneath the head dissipate the impact force by flexing and directing the force over the sides of the cap. These two features combine to give what is known as the ‘VRZ’ or ‘Velocity Reduction Zone’.
The ‘VRZ’, in conjunction with the careful selection of a thermoplastic polymer prevents the reinforcement from breaching the cap and therefore prevents impalement.
The ReACTer Cap is visually quite unique. The head is flat and approximately 100cm2. Below the head of the cap there is a set of ribs to support the head and provide the ‘VRZ’.
There are 3 sizes of ReACTer Cap available to fit reinforcementsizes 8-16mm, 16-32mm and 40-50mm.
ReACTer Cap and Rail System Key Benefits
• Designed to meet and exceed the California Regs. (OSHA) specification.
• Product specification that exceeds this globally used specification by 66% on drop height and 10% on weight.
• Product testing witnessed by an independent UKAS and ANSI accredited testing laboratory.
• Will prevent potentially fatal reinforcement penetration injuries from heights of up to 5 metres.
• Providing not damaged in an accident they are quickly reclaimable and are safe to re-use, saving on-site costs.
• More cost-effective than alternative systems available on the market.
• Both patent (AU2014900306/AU2014900313) & design (AU354641) have been applied for, ensuring you get the same reliable, robust product every time you order.
• Available to provide protection on all standard sizes of reinforcement.
• High visibility orange caps and Rail system.
• Does not require any untested third party components to complete the system.
• Manufactured and distributed in the UK, ensuring rapid technical response and delivery.
We want our customers to think first of RFA Tech and join us in a partnership of co-operation in the promotion of Best Practice in the industry.
Fast, reliable and on time delivery to suit your construction requirements. Click the link below to see full delivery details and pricing.
