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 unique, twisted design of Helix Micro Rebar 8-52 allows for efficient tensile stress redistribution within the concrete prior to concrete cracking. This pre-crack property is coupled with solidly stable post-crack performance. The post-crack performance is optimized for the requirements of standardized beam tests. Helix Micro Rebar provides proactive reinforcement coupled with unheard-of resistance if a crack were to occur.
Helix® Micro Rebar® is an innovative concrete reinforcement technology made up of 1-inch, twisted steel elements that are blended uniformly into the concrete mix. Because each piece is twisted, it creates a mechanical anchoring effect—very different from the friction-based interaction found in conventional steel fibers. Think of it like driving a screw into wood rather than simply pressing something against the surface.
This mechanical bond plays a key role in stopping micro-cracks from developing and spreading. By distributing reinforcement in every direction throughout the concrete, it forms a dense, multidirectional support network.
Helix Micro Rebar strengthens concrete by preventing cracks from forming in the first place, while many other fiber options only act after cracks have appeared. The patented twist provides a superior bond compared to the friction-based hold of standard steel fibers, resulting in more dependable and durable performance.
Because it helps control the earliest stages of cracking, this technology enhances the concrete’s resistance to fatigue, impact forces, and seismic activity. Each steel element is also coated with zinc, adding an extra layer of protection against corrosion.
Helix 8-52 is engineered for demanding concrete reinforcement needs across multiple industries:
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.
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).
Let Helix 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.
