How is the Usage of the Snap Tie System to Fasten the Plywood Formwork
The fasteners that secure two oppositing sides of a formwork box, wall or other concrete component requiring a form. The Snap Tie is designed to be installed at an on center spacing, and is designed to withstand the lateral forces of wet fluid concrete within the formwork.
Snap Tie come in different lengths dependent upon the application. The Snap Ties, upon removel of the formwork, can be snapped off and will snap, slightly under the surface of the concrete. This creates a small dimple affect, that can be later filled with masonry, and rubbed down to eliminate the distrorion of the concrete surfaces due to the sue of the ties.
The forming of a one sided wall requires another type of tie that can either be a Snap Tie, if so designed, or a custom built tie designed specifically for this one sided application.
The use of threade rod is a common solution for this type of wall tie and together with structurally designed accessories, will function as the structural tie for this type of wall.
Snap Ties are manufactured with integal heads, and metal or plastic form spreaders.
Snap Ties are designed to lock the Lumber or Plywood formwork easily. Snap Ties have a nominal 1" breakback. Each Tie incorporates an anti-turn device in order to properly break after use. Long End, Short End and Odd End Snap Ties for Plywood Formwork is available.
Material of the Snap Tie System is Carbon Steel
Heat Treatmetn to improve the strength;
Galvanizing/Painted to providelimited corrosion protection;
Related products include Snap Tie, Snap Tie Wedge, Jahn A and C Bracket
Main Market: Amercia, Europe
Besides, TRICO offer many other types of wall ties.
That includes the Full Tie and Norminal Tie for Aluminium Formwork;
X-Flat Tie and Wedge Pin for Symons Formwork;
Flat Tie and Wedge Bolt for Euro Forms;
