Hand tools and equipment are essential for a wide range of tasks, offering precision, versatility, and safety. By choosing the right hand tools and using them properly, you can improve work quality, enhance safety, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing tasks with your own hands.
REBAR CUTTER
A tools or machine widely used in building and construction to cut bars made of steel and other heavy metals. There are different types of cutter which are different from each other in design and engineering, strength, technology and use. Apart from cutting steel bars, the different machines also provide unique functions and capabilities on the basis of the task that is needed to perform.
1. Manual rebar cutter - is a hand held tool which is used in construction to cut rebar up to 19mm diameter.
2. Electric rebar cutter - These cutters are durable which provides a precise and speedy cut. They are electrically charged and can cut rebars having diameters up to 16 mm diameters. They are also available having cutting capacities to cut rebar from 16 to 32 mm diameter. Electric cutters do not produce sparks or flames while cutting rebars. A good cutter should contain an industrial strength machine head and 110-120V or 220-240V electric motor. It is a cutting-edge equipment that can handle both vertical and horizontal rebar cutting.
3. Two-in-one rebar cutter - is a type of cutter which can perform two tasks i.e. cut rebar and bend rebar. It is very easy to transport and it has two devices in it which helps us to perform different tasks. The bender in this machine can perform a minimum bending of 6mm and maximum bending of 25mm including angles between zero to 180 degrees.
4. Battery- powered rebar cutter - is a type of cutter which is charged through battery to cut rebar. It is used in places when electric power is unavailable and we have to cut rebar during power outages. This type of cutter is also portable and easy to use.
5. Dual-power rebar cutter - is a type of cutter which has the capacity to run with two different power sources. We can cut rebar by plugging it into an electrical outlet when there is availability of electricity and also cut rebar by running them on batteries when there is no electric power or difficult to provide electric power on the construction site.
6. Circular saw - is the most commonly used tool to cut the rebar. It is preferred by many due to its blade that cuts through steel bars effortlessly. That said, professional masons recommend using a Diamond blade as it makes cutting rebar easier. Other blades such as the carbide tooth blade and tooth blades.
7. Angle grinder - is a versatile power tool used to grind and cut metal and various materials, including rebar. They are portable and ideal for quick, rough cuts. Using an angle grinder requires proper safety measures due to the high-speed rotation of the cut-off wheels and the potential for kickback.
8. Hacksaw - cutting rebar with a hacksaw is the simplest, cheapest, and most labor-intensive method. To cut reinforcement steel, the user must be patient and have strong arms. Using a hacksaw requires first measuring the rebar and marking the cutting points. The rebar must then be clamped for safety.
REBAR BENDER
1. Manual rebar bender - in many cases and bending rebar properly using this bender depends on leverage. Manual benders can bend rebar depending upon the strength of the people by pushing down on a lever. They are still applied in concrete construction. The diameter of rebar should also be kept in consideration while using manual bender. It can only bend rebar having diameter up to 16 mm. Manual benders are easy to work apart from requiring manual strength. With the help of a bar and pipe also we can bend rebar but this process needs experienced users to perform the task safely.
2. Portable rebar bender - is capable of executing rebar bends accurately without damaging the strength of the metal rods. They are easy to use and carry. They are applied in reinforced concrete construction which can bend rebars in angles on the basis of the design needs. Portable benders are able to bend different different sizes and grades of rebar.
3. Hydraulic rebar bender - is a type of bender that applies hydraulic force to bend the steel bars. This type of bender also provides flexibility and is easy to operate. Different sizes and diameters of rebars that ranges from 4 mm to 60 mm can bend using hydraulic rebar bender. This bender bends the steel bars uniformly and accurately.
4. Automatic rebar bender - is a type of bender that provides the benefit of automatic numerical control which automatically adjusts gears providing easy switching between the desired bending angles. It is easy to use and contains numerical control panels that provide accurate rebar bending.
REBAR TYING
1. Manual rebar tier - a handheld tool used to manually tie rebar using wire. This tool requires more labor but is cost-effective and straightforward to use.
2. Automatic rebar tie gun - a handheld battery-powered tool designed for fastening steel bars efficiently. It features a built-in microcontroller that automates the bundling process, making it an intelligent choice for construction projects.
3. Tie twister - This tie wire tools spares your fingers and other tools from the stress of tie wrapping rebar, allowing you to easily twist the wire around rebar grids making sure they stay in place while poring your concrete or fastening wire back silt fence to t-posts.
4. Pliers - ideal for twisting and snipping soft annealed rebar tie wire.
OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
1. Rebar hickey - a manual tool used to make small, precise bends in rebar, often used for adjustments and detailing. Ideal for bending rebar in tight spaces.
2. Rebar caps - provide a protective covering for exposed reinforcing bars, preventing injuries to construction workers who may come into contact with them.
3. Rebar chairs - specially designed components made for supporting rebars, which are embedded metal bars used to reinforce newly-poured concrete.
4. Rebar spacer - a short, rod-like device used to secure reinforcing steel bars, or rebar, within cast assemblies for reinforced concrete structures. The rebar spacers are fixed before the concrete is poured and remain within structure.
5. Rebar locator/scanner - used to find positioning of steel reinforcement bars in concrete and other non-metallic materials. The ability to pinpoint rebars and other subsurface metal location is critical to avoid damage when cutting, drilling or coring.