Every 10,000 sq. ft. of rebar replaced with Micro Rebar® saves one full day of construction.
Micro Rebar® has been certified by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO-ES).
OVERVIEW
Screw-shaped reinforcements that you mix right into concrete, Helix® Micro Rebar® is stronger, more durable, and more flexible than rebar, and saves you time and money.
The construction industry has traditionally relied on standard rebar and mesh for concrete reinforcement. These methods have drawbacks, such as being labor-intensive and time-consuming, and they only deliver results after cracks form.
At FORTA, we are making the entire industry rethink concrete strength. Our revolutionary Helix Micro Rebar product offers a more proactive concrete reinforcement solution that improves the material from within.
This advanced micro rebar reinforcement product consists of 1-inch twisted steel components mixed directly into the concrete. The twist forges a mechanical bond, which differs from the friction-based bond of standard steel fibers. The twisting process is similar to screwing a fastener into a piece of wood.
The primary benefit of this micro rebar concrete reinforcement process is that the bond effectively prevents small cracks from forming and propagating. It also creates a comprehensive multidirectional reinforcement matrix through the entire concrete volume.
Our micro rebar product protects concrete more effectively by stopping cracks before they start. Additionally, the patented twist forms a stronger bond than the friction generated by traditional steel fibers, ensuring more reliable, long-lasting results. These micro rebar products integrate seamlessly into mixes for improved structural performance. This approach offers a streamlined form of steel reinforcement for concrete compared to conventional rebar systems.
The ability to control micro cracks means our steel fiber provides increased fatigue, impact, and seismic force resistance. We also apply a zinc coating to the steel material to protect against corrosion. This performance advantage exceeds that of many traditional steel fiber reinforcement products — ideal for producers seeking advanced micro fiber concrete solutions.
FORTA solutions are among the leading rebar alternative products designed to simplify reinforcement workflows. Micro rebar concrete reinforcement offers numerous benefits:
Every 10,000 sq. ft. of rebar replaced with Micro Rebar® saves one full day of construction.
Using Micro Rebar® allows contractors to simplify operations, dramatically reducing project costs.
Micro Rebar® doesn’t just meet code and reduce project costs, it’s also easier to use than rebar and mesh—allowing engineers to set themselves apart with clients.
After two decades, more than 100 million square feet of slabs and more than 20,000 vertical structures, the results speak for themselves.
When compared to Rebar, Helix Micro Rebar® can increase fatigue resistance by up to 300% and the flexural strength by up to 33%.
Micro Rebar® has been certified by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO-ES).
From slabs, walls and footings to foundations and infrastructure projects, over the past two decades, Helix Micro Rebar has been used in thousands of projects and applications, and been shown to improve resiliency, ductility, and strength of concrete structures.
Let FORTA help you build stronger, faster, and more efficiently by replacing traditional rebar with our innovative Helix® Micro Rebar® product. Take the next step and contact our professional team to ask questions or request additional information today. Our technology spans a wide range of market segments, including Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Precast, Infrastructure and ICF. Use our Project Finder to learn more about the wide range of projects that have been reinforced with Helix® Micro Rebar®.
