Snap Ties are manufactured with integral heads, and Metal or Plastic Form Spreaders. Snap Ties are designed to easily tie lumber forming systems. Snap Ties have a nominal 1" breakback. Each Tie incorporates an anti-turn device in order to properly break after use.
Snap tie and wedge together used to hold the wood panel then to form a concrete wall for poured in place concrete, after the concrete is cured the snap tie ends can be snapped off and the wedges can be easily removed to strip the forms.
How does a Concrete Snap Tie work?
Concrete Snap Ties are used for vertical concrete wall forming. When applied, the snap tie is used to resist lateral movement from fresh concrete. Most Snap ties include two 1″ plastic cones. The plastic cones set the wall dimension and cover the plywood hole. After the plywood hole is stripped, the plastic cone and exposed tie end are removed with a twist.
Attributes of a Concrete Snap Tie
Equally important, Standard and High Strength Snap ties are made from high tensile wires; which have integral heads formed on each end. The integral heads come in standard rounds heads or hex heads. Moreover, Snap ties are equipped with flat spots to prevent turning in the concrete during removal. Available in any length from 6″ to 480″. Similarly, often equipped with a plastic cone, a flat fixed washer or cupped loose washer are also available upon request. Lastly, Snap ties can be manufactured with a tight fitting neoprene washer located near the center of the tie to eliminate water seepage along the tie. Stainless Steel Snap ties are also available.
