Construction Concepts International

Is your rebar tier "bird nesting"?

Using a rebar tying machine is a huge time saver, but if you don't know how to easily fix some common problems it can eat up all of your time and money saved.  The most common issue we get questions about is something called "bird nesting".  This is when the machine just spits out wire without tying or cutting the wire.

Check out the link below for a step by step guide to fixing "bird nesting"

BNT-64 Troubleshooting guide

Husqvarna K760 Cut-n-Break concrete saw, great price for May only!

If you are looking for the ideal concrete saw for window and door openings look no furthur than the K760 Cut-n-Break by Husqvarna.  Price even includes one set of blades.  Now at a special low price for the month of May only.  This tool has deep cutting of up to 16".  Perfect for cutting pipes in pipe trenches, grooves for cabling, expansion joints and crack repair. 

$300 off our normal retail price, and over $500 off the list price.

Buy here!

Check out the newly re-released gas cut-off saw by BN Products USA. 22+ improvements have been made. http://www.ccinetwork.com/p-26-14-gas-saw.aspx

Cutting Edge Saw wins innovatived product award

 World of Concrete 2011 Most Innovative Products Winners Announced

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by Hanley Wood, LLC

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The votes are in, and winners selected for the 2011 Most Innovative Products (MIP) Award program.  

Held annually at World of Concrete, the MIP Award Program showcases many of the new products exhibited. The MIP Program allows attendees and readers of Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction, The Concrete Producer, and Concrete Construction Products a chance to vote for the products they judge as innovative. A panel of industry experts many of whom serve on the World of Concrete Educational Advisory Board reviewed and selected MIP award winners. And the editors of Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction and The Concrete Producer review and select the products in terms of the innovation they bring to the industry.

In The General Tools and Equipment Category
Attendees' Choice:
BNCE-20 Cutting Edge by Benner-Nawman Inc. 

 

BNCE-20 Corded Model - 120V/60Hz

 

This compact and lightweight tool has a 3-position removable side handle and a rotating trigger handle that provides the operator with multiple cutting positions and increased maneuverability in tight areas. This amazing tool can cut a variety of materials including rebar, all-thread rod, coil rod, EMT conduit, pipe, tubing, burglar bars and more... It is designed to cleanly cut the material FLUSH with the surface.

 

View the YouTube Video on this new amazing tool in action:  Click Here

 

Click here for more info

BNCE-20 Corded Model
VOLTAGE	120
HERTZ	60
AMPS	9
WATTS	1100
BLADE SIZE	4.375" (110 mm)
BLADE TYPE (2 ea.)	Tungsten Carbide Tipped
BLADE NUMBER OF TEETH	24
BLADE KERF	1.6 mm
NO LOAD RPM	2,000
DEPTH OF CUT	.860" (21.8 mm)
CONSTRUCTION TYPE	Double Insulated
CORD TYPE	18 AWG, 2 Cord
PLUG TYPE	U.S. Polarized 2-Prong
CORD LENGTH	10 ft. (3 m)
TOOL LENGTH	20.3" (515 mm)
TOOL WIDTH *	5.5" (140 mm)
TOOL HEIGHT *	3.9" (99 mm)
NET TOOL WEIGHT **	7.6 lbs. (3.5 kg)

Tying Rebar Faster!

Tying Rebar

• So you need to tie rebar.  Thankfully, with the advancement of new technologies, we now have automatic rebar tying tools.  These rebar tying tools, like the BNT-64, are great for large amounts of repetitive ties.  A rebar tier will never completely replace hand tying in situations where a special tie is required, such as in some columns and stirrup situations where a saddle or “U” tie is essential.
• The BNT-64 does a double wrap tie of 18 gauge galvanized wire.  It only takes 1.6 seconds to do a complete tie.  So if you are doing mats or walls with a lot of repetitive tying, this is the tool for you.  Not only will it save you tons of time, but it helps prevent injuries to hands, wrists, and backs.
• Other rebar tiers are on the market, such as the MAX Tier, but the BNT-64 has some clear advantages over the MAX.  Check out this comparison sheet to see the BNT-64’s advantages.

How to bend rebar; the right tool for the job

Bending

 

1. Of coarse the first question again is size of rebar.  (See the posing on cutting rebar for how to figure out the size)  Now that we have the size, the next question is:  Do you need to bend the rebar in-place (already set) or before it is placed?  
2. Let’s start with before it is placed.  What you will be looking for in this case is one of our table benders.  They range in size from the DBD-16X #5 bar bender weighing (90 lbs) to a TYB-HD42A #12 bender (1565 lbs) and everything in between.  These benders can bend rebar from 0 – 180 degrees, and actually, the TYR-HD25B can do spiral bends!  These benders can be used right on the job site or set up in a shop.  I recommend the additional stand for these benders because it brings the top of the bender to an optimal working height of 36”.  This will help the user get work done faster and with less chance of injury because he will not have to bend over to operate the machine.  All of the benders include a foot pedal free of charge so that the user has both hands free to handle the rebar and can operate the machine with his foot.  Some of our competitors don’t offer additional stands for their rebar benders.
3. What if you need to bend the rebar in-place?  We have several benders that can do that.  The HB-16W weighs only 33 lbs, can be brought right over to the protruding rebar and can bend up to #5 from 0 – 135 degrees.  The DBR-25H has a push/pull system that allows you to bend or straiten up to #8 rebar in-place!  The DBC-16H can cut and bend in-place up to #5 bar.
4. EZE Bend is the king of bending in place.  EZE Bends #6 and #8 benders can easily bend rebar in tough to reach spots.  They are perfect for many different in-place bending applications.  The main advantage EZE Bend has is its weight.  Since the hydraulic portion of the tool is seperate from the bending head all you need in your hand is the actual bending head.  This reduces the weight you have to carry from over 50 lbs for other tools to just 17 lbs or less!  In addition to this all EZE Bend benders conform to ACI standards.  This means that you are putting approved bends on the rebar, so there is no need to worry about inspection.  Check out the EZE Bend #6 Bender and the EZE Bend #8 Bender

Combo Units

• Maybe you want to cut and bend with just one unit.  You want the best of both worlds.  You want to have your cake and eat it too!  No problem.  The new DBC-16H can cut and bend up to #5 rebar anywhere you need it to.  It weighs only 40 lbs and is a heavy duty electric/hydraulic tool unlike our competitor’s tool, which has mechanical gears that are susceptible to wear and tear.  We have also taken our rebar cutters and table benders and married them into one unit that can be operated hands free, with a foot pedal.  There are the skid type units such as the DBC-20X and the DBC-25H.  Then there are combos with the cutter beneath the bender such as the DBC-2525 or the DBC-3225.

See more info on The Cutting Edge Saw at

http://www.ccinetwork.com/p-245-the-cutting-edge-6-34-rebar-saw.aspx

The Cutting Edge Saw- New amazing metal cutting tool!

The newest and most innovative metal cutting saw on the market!  This amazing tool can cut a variety of materials including rebar, all-thread rod, coil rod, EMT conduit, pipe cutting, tubing cutter, burglar bars and more... It is designed to cleanly cut the material FLUSH with the surface, making it one of the most versatile flush cutting saws on the market.

This compact and lightweight tool has a 3-position removable side handle and a rotating trigger handle that provides the operator with multiple cutting positions and increased maneuverability in tight areas.

The Cutting Edge Saw™ has a unique flush-cutting blade guard that greatly reduces blade exposure.  It also has a double insulated power harness and is ETL Certified & Listed.  The tool is designed to emit minimal cutting sparks and the cut material is burr-free and cool to the touch.

• Aluminum Gear Housing
• Steel Heavy-Duty Gears
• High Performance Motor
• Sealed Ball Bearings
• ABS Plastic Housing with Rubberized Grip End Handle

 

Included Equipment:

The Cutting Edge Saw
(2) TCT Cutting Blades
Removable Side Handle
Chip Collector Attachment 
Tool Kit and Operations Manual
Plastic Molded Carrying Case

 

 

Downloadable Spec/Sales Sheet

Cutting Capacity	3/4" Rebar , 7/8" All Thread
Electrics	120V / 60Hz
Power	1100 Watts
No Load RPM	2,000
Blade Size	4.375" (110mm)
Blade Type	Tungsten Carbide Tipped
Depth of Cut	.86" (21.8mm)
Tool Weight	7.6 lbs
Warranty	1 Year

 

Safety Pad for Carrying Rebar, steel, lumber, etc

Hauling rebar has never been easier.  The Ergo Shoulder will protect you from weight and gaffing, your clothes from ripping and tearing, and will provide the added support you need to get the job done.  It's the ultimate shoulder harness for carying rebar and many other construction products.

Verizon Wireless has approved Nomic Designs On/Off in seconds Ergo Shoulder.
Verizon workers found great benefits in shoulder comfort, balance, clothes protection, and handling sun glazed objects. Verizon will benefit from fewer shoulder injuries and job shifting.

• • Less shoulder injuries
  • Less back injuries
  • Helps balance the load
  • Reflective materials keep you safe at night
  • Protects clothing 
  • Protects from sun glazed materials
  • Take On and Off in seconds
  • Wet down with water to cool off

The Ergo Shoulder's many different applications

• • Rebar and Steel 
  • Welding Materials
  • Lumber
  • Extension Ladder Carries
  • Roofing
  • Movers
  • Manufacturing and Shipping 
  • Pipe Fitters and Plumbers
  • Laborers on any Project

 

Check it out at: http://www.ccinetwork.com/p-116-shoulder-pad-for-carrying-rebar.aspx

 

Manual Rebar cutter/ bender in stock

After a long wait the Benner-Nawman MBC-16B manual rebar cutter/bender is back in stock!

http://www.ccinetwork.com/p-145-manual-rebar-cutter-bender.aspx