KNOW ABOUT SOME TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF REBAR BENDER CUTTERPosted by Rapid Tool Australia on December 1st, 2017 Rebars, or short for reinforcement bars, are structural components made from steel that give elasticity to a stiff structure. Rebar steel can be mild steel which is commonly used in residential projects, or it can be high strength steel required for commercial or industrial uses. The diameter of a rebar also varies with the design specifications mentioned for a particular construction project. Concern arises when a rebar is to be bent as per design – it is not easy to bend a long, thick rebar. It is for this purpose that rebar benders and cutters are employed. These machines carry out the task of bending a rebar at desired angles. In this article, you will get to know about some technical aspects of rebar bender and cutter. The equipment Rebar benders have now become a staple in the equipment list of construction workers. They are easy to use, and conveniently get the job done without expending much effort. There is not just one type of rebar bending equipment, but many – below is a list of the types of rebar benders.
Safety Rebar bending entails dangers, as the bars are long, heavy and sharp. Ensure that rebar workers are wearing gloves, glasses, safety helmets and full-sleeved jackets when they are working with rebars. Anything inflammable in the vicinity needs to be removed because rebar bending may cause sparks to fly around. About the Company: Rapid Tool Australia is a leading concreting tool and equipment dealers in Australia. They are a privately owned global distributor of high-quality concreting tools, equipment and innovative concreting construction solutions to the world. Like it? Share it!More by this author |