What are Snapties?
How does a Concrete Snaptie work?
Concrete Snapties are used for vertical concrete wall forming. When applied, the snaptie is used to resist lateral movement from fresh concrete. Most Snapties include two 1″ plastic cones. The plastic cones set the wall dimension and cover the plywood hole. After the plywood hole is stripped, the plastic cone and exposed tie end are removed with a twist.
Attributes of a Concrete Snap Tie
Equally important, Standard and High Strength Snapties are made from high tensile wires; which have integral heads formed on each end. The integral heads come in standard rounds heads or hex heads. Moreover, Snapties are equipped with flat spots to prevent turning in the concrete during removal. Available in any length from 4″ to 480″. Similarly, often equipped with a plastic cone, a flat fixed washer or cupped loose washer are also available upon request. Lastly, Snapties can be manufactured with a tight fitting neoprene washer located near the center of the tie to eliminate water seepage along the tie. Stainless Steel Snapties are also available.
| Standard Snaptie Load |
| 2,250 lbs. Safe Working Load |
| S.W.L. is based on a 2:1 Safety Factor |
| High Strength Snaptie Load |
| 3,350 lbs. Safe Working Load |
| S.W.L. is based on a 2:1 Safety Factor |
Accessories for our Snaptie System
- Snaptie Wedges
- Snaptie Extenders
- Form Aligner Braces (Turnbuckles)
- A-Brackets
- C-Brackets
- Waler Brackets
- Snap Brackets
- Push-in Plastic Plugs
- Concrete Plugs
In-House Snaptie Production
In our production warehouse, we have 6 Snaptie machines that are constantly operating to produce batches of Snapties every day. From tip-to-tip snap ties to water-sealed snap ties, we have the ability to produce custom snap ties for any type of project.
Our Concrete Snaptie Line Card
Take a look at our Snaptie Line Card for a brief overview at what the system offers!