Proper rebar grid layout is essential for the strength and integrity of any concrete structure. Retlaw Industries manufactures high-quality, low-cost plastic rebar chairs designed to save time on the job site and ensure perfect rebar spacing in any application, from foundations and walls to floors, sidewalks and driveways.
Unlike metal or concrete alternatives, our thermoplastic rebar chairs are lightweight, rust-proof and feature a convenient snap-lock design, allowing your crew to work faster and more efficiently without compromising quality.
Why Choose Retlaw's Plastic Rebar Chairs?
Our rebar chairs offer significant advantages over traditional materials, providing a superior solution for modern construction.
- Fast, Secure Installation: The convenient snap-lock design allows rebar to be securely locked into place, eliminating the need for cumbersome wire ties and greatly reducing grid layout time.
- Durable & Lightweight: Made from durable polyethylene, our chairs are easy to handle and transport across the job site, keeping your crew moving fast.
- Guaranteed Strength: Plastic chairs will never rust or corrode, preventing hidden weaknesses and ensuring the long-term integrity of the concrete structure.
- Cost-Effective: Our injection-molded chairs are a more affordable alternative to heavy concrete or metal chairs, saving you money on the total project cost.
- Chemical Resistance: Retlaw's rebar chairs are resistant to oils, solvents, and many common acids found on construction sites.
Manufactured Rebar Chair Types
Retlaw Industries produces rebar supports for every application, all compatible with rebar sizes #3, #4, #5, and #6. Our plastic rebar chairs provide stable support for both single-direction (one-way slab) and dual-direction (two-way slab) reinforcement layouts.
Dual-Direction Rebar Chairs
Dual-direction rebar chairs are designed to provide support and stabilization at the critical intersecting points of rebar grids. The secure locking clips prevent rebar from shifting during the concrete pour, ensuring your grid remains intact.
Single-Direction Rebar Chairs
Ideal for supporting long, straight spans of rebar along the length of the bar and at the edges of concrete structures. Single-direction rebar chairs are perfect for maintaining proper height and stabilization in large flatwork like floors and driveways.
Rebar Chair Clips
Also known as speed clips, our rebar chair clips replace cumbersome wire ties to quickly and securely connect intersecting rebar.
Rebar Chair Basics
What are Rebar Chairs?
Rebar chairs are supports made for reinforcing rebars (metal bars) in the correct position before and during concrete pouring. Rebars are laid out in a criss-cross grid pattern and are locked together with rebar chairs to remain at their specified height for proper concrete coverage.
Rebar chairs are made from metal (steel) or plastic (polyethylene) and create the spacing framework that keeps reinforcement stable, ensuring the finished structure is strong.
Benefits of Plastic vs. Metal Rebar Chairs
| Benefit | Plastic Rebar Chairs | Metal Rebar Chairs |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion proof | Can corrode over time |
| Weight / Ease of Handling | Lightweight and easier to handle | Heavier and more labor-intensive |
| Cost | Generally lower per unit | Higher material and production costs |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to most concrete additives | May react with chemicals |
| Installation Flexibility | Easy to cut, adjust and position | Requires extra effort and tools |
Achieving proper rebar spacing is time-consuming. As any foreman knows, time is money. Fortunately, the polyethylene rebar chairs from Retlaw Industries make it easy to achieve optimal reinforcement bar spacing without the drawbacks of using metal chairs.
Custom Rebar Chairs for Your Project
While we stock a wide range of standard heights from 1" to 6", our team can work with you to create custom-sized rebar chairs. Our certified plastic injection molding specialists will manufacture your rebar chairs to your exact specifications, creating the perfect part for any application.
American Made for the Construction Industry
Since 1977, construction companies across the United States have trusted the quality and reliability of Retlaw Industries. All our products are manufactured at our facility in Hartland, Wisconsin, where our quality controllers use high-accuracy equipment to ensure every rebar chair performs precisely as designed.
We supply high-quality rebar chairs to businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and beyond.
