What is Rebar? Applications in Loading Ramp Manufacturing

What is rebar? Its application in manufacturing loading ramps is a topic of great interest to many businesses in the industry and warehousing sector. As a steel bar with ribbed ridges on the surface, rebar plays a vital role in increasing adhesion and ensuring safety for forklift ramp structures. This article will explain in detail the concept, structure, and practical applications of rebar, while introducing high-quality loading ramp solutions from Naltako – a prestigious brand in Vietnam. Let’s explore!

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What is Rebar? Basic Concepts

Rebar, also known as ribbed steel bar or deformed bar, is a type of steel rod with a ribbed surface that helps increase adhesion and prevent slipping. Rebar has diameters ranging from phi 8 to phi 25, with a standard length of 11.7m, and is commonly used in steel structure projects such as bridges, warehouse floors, and workshops. The outstanding features of rebar are its good load-bearing capacity, effective slip resistance, ease of processing, and flexibility, making it suitable for many industrial applications.

Rebar is widely used in the manufacturing of lifting equipment

In the production of loading ramps, rebar is welded onto the floor surface to increase friction, ensuring safety when forklifts move. Naltako, with products such as loading ramps, hydraulic hand pallet trucks, and hydraulic lift tables, provides optimal solutions for the operation and installation of projects using rebar, ensuring efficiency and safety.

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What is the Structure of Anti-slip Rebar?

Rebar has a characteristic structure with a circular or square cross-section, and the surface is processed with spiral or crescent-shaped ribs. Phi 8 rebar weighs approximately 0.395 kg/m, helping to ensure durability and load-bearing capacity. The ribs on the steel surface increase adhesion with materials such as concrete or floor lining plates, while creating high friction to prevent slipping in environments like industrial warehouse systems.

The anti-slip principle of rebar is based on the ribbed design, which helps forklift wheels grip firmly onto the ramp floor. This type of steel is often welded onto I-beam steel frames or solid square steel to create a durable floor surface. Naltako provides equipment such as scissor lifts and mini cranes to support the installation of rebar on loading ramps, ensuring accuracy and safety during construction.

Types of Rebar such as Phi 10 Ribbed Steel

Rebar is classified by diameter and steel grade, meeting standards such as TCVN, JIS, and ASTM. Common types include:

Phi 8 rebar: 8mm diameter, lightweight, suitable for small ramps or low-load warehouse floors.
Phi 10 rebar: 10mm diameter, weighing about 0.617 kg/m, commonly used in medium-load loading ramps.
Phi 12 rebar: 12mm diameter, suitable for projects requiring high durability.

Popular steel grades like CB300-V and CB400-V ensure load-bearing capacity and bending strength. Rebar is produced using hot-rolling or cold-rolling technology, which helps increase durability and corrosion resistance. In the production of loading ramps, phi 10 and phi 12 are preferred due to their flexibility and ease of processing. Naltako provides cargo lifts and tilting lift tables to support the efficient transport and installation of rebar.

Applications of Rebar in Loading Ramps

Rebar is widely used in the production of loading ramps, especially in creating anti-slip floor surfaces. Loading ramps typically have floor dimensions from 11m to 13m, a width of 2m to 2.4m, and a load capacity of 6 to 10 tons. Rebar is welded onto I-beam steel frames to act as anti-slip bars, increasing friction for forklift wheels, especially PU wheels, ensuring safety when moving heavy goods.

Rebar is welded onto steel frames to prevent slipping and increase friction for wheels

In addition, rebar is used in industrial warehouse systems for flooring or racking. Naltako provides high-quality loading ramp products that integrate rebar to ensure durability and safety. Equipment such as hydraulic hand pallet trucks and hydraulic lift tables support efficient ramp operation, meeting the needs of container loading and goods transport.

Is Anti-slip Rebar Good? An Evaluation

Rebar is highly rated for its anti-slip capabilities, thanks to the ribbed surface that increases friction. The thickness of checkered floor plates combined with rebar is usually 5mm or more, ensuring safety for forklifts moving on the ramp. Advantages of rebar include:

Increased friction: Prevents slipping, especially in wet environments.
Ensured safety: Protects forklifts and goods during operation.
Reasonable cost: Easy to replace and maintain, saving costs.

However, a disadvantage is that rebar can cause slight wear to PU wheels after long-term use. Naltako provides loading ramps optimally designed with rebar, combined with equipment like scissor lifts to ensure safe and efficient operation.

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How Does Rebar Affect Forklift Wheels?

Rebar can have a slight impact on the PU wheels of forklifts, especially after prolonged use. The ribs on the steel surface create high friction but also cause minor wear to the PU wheels, reducing their lifespan. Additionally, when a forklift moves on a rebar floor surface, there may be higher vibration compared to steel grating, affecting the operating experience.

To minimize the impact, businesses should choose PU wheels with high hardness or use rebar with lower ribs in light-load environments. Naltako provides hydraulic hand trucks and loading ramps designed to optimize operation on rebar floors, reducing wear and ensuring safety.

How to Install Rebar on Ramps

Installing rebar on loading ramps requires precise techniques to ensure durability and safety. Basic steps include:

Prepare the I-beam steel frame: Serve as the foundation for the ramp floor.
Weld the rebar: Arrange the rebar bars with a spacing of 100mm to 200mm, and weld them securely to the steel frame.
Check the load capacity: Ensure the floor can withstand loads from 6 to 10 tons, depending on the design.
Anti-corrosion treatment: Use galvanization or protective paint to increase lifespan.

Factors to consider include the working environment (humidity, chemicals) and the required load capacity. Naltako provides mini cranes and hydraulic lift tables to support the safe, fast, and accurate installation of rebar on loading ramps.

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Conclusion

Rebar is an ideal choice for details requiring complex bending, column ties, and beam stirrups. Selecting standardized rebar with a clear origin is extremely important to ensure the stability and longevity of every project. We hope that with the information provided by Naltako, you have gained a better understanding of the components that make up a modern loading ramp.