SuperTie™ 15K Patented Gripper System
Fiberglass Form Tie-System
Say goodbye to corrosion forever. Easier to use, saves time, and less expensive than traditional steel form ties. SuperTie™ patented fiberglass form tie-systems are used to secure concrete formwork during concrete placement and initial hydration, without the inherent limitations and rusting of previously popular steel form-tie systems.
- Reduced Labor Costs – No plugging, patching or sacking.
- Reusable Parts – Simply strip hardware from form, reuse over 100 times.
- Variety of Colors – We offer colors to blend with the wall. Custom colors available.
- Superior Finishes – Eliminates rust and corrosion. Strips flush to concrete.
- Reduced Inventory – One SuperTie™ fits any wall width.
- Electromagnetically Transparent – Ideal for situations where interference is undesirable.
Product Overview
SuperTie™ 15K Patented Gripper System offers an ultimate tensile strength of 15,000 pounds (7,500 pounds safe working load at 2:1 safety factor) and is most commonly used with job-built (plywood and 2×4) forms and handset modular forms. Fiberglass ties will never rust, eliminating the need for break-back, plugging, and patching and allowing for superior architectural finishes. US Patent #7,819,388.
- Extends Form Life – All forms and form liners strip easily from the structure without damage from the ties saving money and time.
- Reusable Parts – Simply strip hardware from form, reuse over 100 times.
- Other Sizes Available – Our 6k system can handle your lighter-duty needs.
Always use 2:1 safety factor when engineering tie spacings; refer to the ACI-suggested tie spacing noted in the SuperTie Installation Guide.
Product Details

15K SuperTie™ Smooth Fiberglass Rod
RJD Fiberglass Smooth Rod will never rust, eliminating the need for break-back, plugging, and patching and allowing for superior architectural finishes. RJD Fiberglass Smooth Rod 15K System (.5”) is offered in grey color.

SuperTie™ Gripper GND15000
Gripper to be used with the 15K SuperTie™ Smooth Fiberglass Rod. (Do not use any non-RJD engineered Gripper/Hardware with RJD fiberglass rod, this could result in form failure and/or injury.)

SuperTie™ Bearing Plate BP615
The Bearing Plate is a required component with the SuperTie Gripper. BP615 is a 4”x4” steel plate that fits both the 6K and 15K systems.
Component List
| PRODUCT # | DESCRIPTION | PACKAGING | SHIP WT |
| R15/20G | .5″ diameter rod, 15,000 lbs. ultimate strength. 20′ lengths, grey color. |
18 per bundle (total 360 feet) |
3.78 lbs. per piece |
| GND15000 | 15K Gripper | 50 per bucket | 1.12 lbs. per piece |
| BP615 | Bearing Plate | 50 per box | 1.1 lbs. per piece |
| SC15000 | 15K SpreaderClip | 50 per bag | 8 oz. per bag |
For custom rod lengths and/or custom colors, please call for quote and lead times.