Concrete Snap Ties are essential formwork components designed to secure and space concrete forms during wall construction. Manufactured from high-strength steel, these ties maintain proper wall thickness while holding form panels firmly in place under the pressure of wet concrete.
Engineered for consistent breakback performance, snap ties are designed to snap off cleanly after form removal, leaving a uniform recess ready for patching. Ideal for both residential and commercial projects, they provide dependable strength, alignment, and ease of use on the jobsite.
INSTALLATION
1. Drill holes in plywood 1/8in. larger than the snap tie head (usually 5/8in. diameter drill bit will be required
2. Place the ends of snap ties through the holes in the plywood
3. Place the bracket (Jahn? in.Ain., Jahn? in.Cin. or Omni wedge) on the tie
4. The proper tie head position is at the midpoint or higher of the Omni wedge slot. Correct spacing between double wales is 5/8in. to 3/4in.
5. Jahn A bracket is utilized to hold a single wale andcan be installed before or after the wales have been positioned