Maxfix Plastic Spacer

Maxfix Plastic Spacer

The Maxfix Spacer is a plastic rebar spacer designed for medium-weight horizontal concrete elements. It is an ideal component for providing proper concrete cover for rebars in structural elements with moderate weight and can accommodate rebars ranging from 8 mm to 22 mm in diameter.

Application of Maxfix Spacer

Certain structural components, such as:

• Beams and girders
• Grade beams (tie beams)
• Staircase slabs
• Medium-weight floors and ceilings

typically use 10 mm to 22 mm rebars, forming a medium-weight rebar network. The Maxfix Spacer is designed to match the load and reinforcement requirements in such conditions.

This plastic spacer can withstand a point load of 150 to 180 kg, ensuring adequate concrete coverage when used in the correct quantity based on rebar weight and applied loads.

The Maxfix Spacer is commonly used in semi-heavy construction projects, as its specialized design ensures proper rebar positioning and stability during concrete pouring.

Features of Maxfix Spacer

• Point load capacity: 150 to 180 kg
• Accommodates rebars from 8 mm to 22 mm
• Provides proper concrete cover for rebars

How to Use Maxfix Spacer

The Maxfix Spacer features two locking clamps that secure the rebar in place. The rebar is placed on the spacer’s support seat, and the clamps firmly lock it. The distance between the rebar seat and the bottom surface determines the concrete cover thickness.

Consumption Rate of Maxfix Spacer

• For medium-weight floors and slabs: 4 spacers per square meter
• For beams and girders: 3 spacers per meter (2 spacers per row, spaced 60–70 cm apart)
• For relatively heavy floors with rebars up to 22 mm: 6–8 spacers per square meter

Important Considerations for Maxfix Spacer

• Designed for medium and semi-heavy structures, including beams, girders, and medium-weight floors and ceilings
• If the rebar diameter is between 8 mm and 22 mm, it is essential to calculate the rebar network weight per square meter and determine the required spacer type and quantity
• If the calculated rebar weight exceeds the Maxfix Spacer’s capacity, increasing the number of Maxfix Spacers is not an economical solution. Instead, a stronger spacer such as the Hardfix Spacer should be used, as it provides twice the load capacity with fewer required spacers
• Recommended for rebars 10 mm and above, as smaller-diameter rebars may not lock properly within the Maxfix Spacer’s clamps, causing looseness

Caution: Do not twist or rotate the rebar laterally when inserting it into the plastic spacer, as this may damage the locking clamps.

For rebars larger than 22 mm, the Hardfix Spacer should be used. If the rebar diameter exceeds 32 mm, plastic spacers may not be a suitable solution.