The use of fabric reinforcement instead of bars, is now widely accepted practice in the construction industry.

In addition to standard types of fabric, we supply purpose-made special fabrics to suit specific design requirements, giving even more flexibility of use.

The principle advantages fabric has over bar:

For the Steelfixer:

• Faster fixing

• Easier checking

• Reduced number of wire ties

• Less time sorting bars

For the engineer:

• Greatly improved fixing, reducing the amount of checking required

• Less complicated detail drawing

For the contractor:

• Faster completion of project

• Reduced time between formwork, placing and concreting

• Much better accuracy in steelfixing

• Easier checking of fixed areas

For the designer:

• Less complicated detail drawing

• Simplified detailing, increasing productivity

• Less scope for errors

• Confidence that steel areas will be consistent

• Improved steel distribution

Supermat Fabric

• Welded mats as an alternative to loose bar fixing.
• Speed of placing.
• Reduced fixing costs for placing mats.
• Simplified r.c. detailing.
• Bar sizes up to 16 mm diameter.
• Sheets manufactured up to 12 metres in length and 3.4 metres in width.
• Bars can be curtailed and/or staggered in either direction.
• Bar spacing and diameters to match design steel areas.
• Flying ends to avoid congestion at laps.

 

Readyfit Fabric

• Sheets manufactured to suit bay size.
• Minimum wastage.
• Less cutting on site.
• Faster fixing time.
• Flying ends eliminate build-up of reinforcement at laps to maintain correct cover.
• Manufactured to BS 4483 from Type 2 ribbed wire conforming to BS 4482.
• Sheets manufactured up to 12 metres in length and 3.4 metres in width.
• Flying ends prove particularly beneficial in thin topping slabs on metal deck or precast floors.
• Readyfit fabric can be supplied bent to suit special applications including beam/column cages, trough or ribbed floors and radiused applications such as tunnel segments.