16 Ga black annealed wire
Soft annealed tying wire for temporary reinforcement and mesh assembly.
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Wire is 16 gauge black annealed tying wire for temporary reinforcement tying and mesh assembly. Use it to tie intersecting bars and maintain reinforcement position during preparation.
At a glance
Wire at a glance.
Binds bar intersections
The wire wraps intersecting reinforcement or mesh and holds the planned geometry during setup.
Gauge and finish
16 gauge (0.0625 inch nominal); black annealed (soft) finish; supplied in coils or spools for tying applications.
Also known as
Also called rebar tie wire in the US. Spanish-speaking crews call it alambre recocido.
- US English
- Español (US)
More names (1)
- US English
Tied around bar intersections
Wrap the wire around overlapping bars or mesh points and twist to tighten. The soft annealed wire holds the position without cold-working the bars.
Common applications
Where it is used.
Slab and floor reinforcement tying
Ties intersecting reinforcement in slab and floor reinforcement grids during layout and assembly.
Footing reinforcement assembly
Secures bar intersections while footing and foundation reinforcement is being prepared.
Cage and mesh preparation
Holds reinforcement cages and welded mesh at their intersections before placement in the concrete.
Questions answered
Common questions.
What else is reinforcement tying wire called?
In the US, it is called rebar tie wire. In Spanish, it is alambre recocido. It is black annealed soft steel wire.
What gauge is reinforcement tying wire and what is it used for?
Reinforcement tying wire is supplied as 16 gauge black annealed wire in handy coils. It is used for securing rebar and reinforcing mesh intersections during reinforcement layout, preparation and assembly.
Reinforcement tying and assembly
Tying wire secures bar intersections in slab, footing and cage reinforcement before concrete placement. Cut Rebar provides the straight bar; Cut Bars / Dowel Bars handle joint work.
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Wire configuration
ParameterUS / PrimaryMetric / Additional
Size16 Ga—
FinishBlack annealed wireBlack annealed wire
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