Description
Gatorbar Basalt Fiber Rebar – 20′ Stick
Gatorbar fiber rebar is a fiber-reinforced polymer rebar that has some significant advantages over steel rebar such as:
- Superior crack control
- 2x more durable than steel rebar
- 7x lighter than steel rebar
- Rust free
- Gatorbar is made from the highest quality basalt fiber and epoxy resin.
The lightweight design allows workers to carry 25 piece bundles and stay below the 50 pound weight restriction. The lighter weight also allows for faster installation. It can even be assembled offsite and moved into location. Gatorbar is also flexible. It can easily be bent to fit your needs and will return back to straight once the pressure is removed.
Southwest Scaffolding is now a distributor of GatorBar Rebar. So what is GatorBar? It is a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar manufactured by Neuvokas Corp. GatorBar is superior to conventional steel rebar in many ways. It is 2x stronger than steel rebar. It is 7x lighter than steel rebar, and is non-corrosive - meaning it does not rust.
Stronger than Steel
GatorBar is much more elastic than steel rebar - meaning it can take more stress and still return to its original shape. #4 steel rebar becomes permanently deformed at 7,800 lbs of stress. #3 GatorBar becomes permanently deformed at 16,000 lbs. Which would you rather have underneath a busy driveway or in a foundation poured in a region with expansive clay?
Lighter than Steel
A bundle of 25 pieces weighs just 47 lbs and a pre-tied grid of GatorBar can be carried by just two people. This means GatorBar is easier to work with. It can be tied together and put in place more quickly. What used to be a four-man job is now a two-man job and what used to be a two-man job is now a one-man job. You will save on labor and get your projects done more quickly and efficiently with GatorBar.
Non-Corrosive
Have you ever seen a driveway or retaining wall ruined by rust streaks? Cracks, porosity or improper rebar placement can expose steel rebar to water and oxygen, which causes it to oxidize and rust. Rust is extremely difficult and expensive to remove from concrete, stone and grout and it will always come back if the underlying issue causing it is not addressed. Well you don't have to worry about that with GatorBar rebar. Because GatorBar does not contain any steel or iron, it does not rust. Even if exposed to the elements, you will not experience those ugly rust streaks.
Competitively Priced
GatorBar is competitively priced with steel rebar and in many cases less expensive. #3 GatorBar is about the same price or slightly less than #3 steel rebar. However, #3 GatorBar actually replaces #4 steel rebar because it is stronger. #3 GatorBar is almost universally less expensive than #4 steel rebar. So not only are your saving labor cost with GatorBar, you are also saving money on material.
Find out more about the advantages of GatorBar, and technical information and testing results.
Many states and municipalities are accepting GatorBar as a pre-approved submittal replacement to steel rebar in for certain applications.
