CRT Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. is a local home-grown patent inventor of building materials "green steel", that seeks to alter the landscape of manufacturing construction materials.
Advanced Fiberglass Reinforcement for Stronger, Lighter, and Corrosion-Free Structures
Designed for durability, efficiency, and sustainability, our STAR BARS fiberglass reinforcement solutions outperform traditional steel, offering lightweight, rust-free, and long-lasting performance.
Straight Bars
Straight Bars provide a lightweight, high-tensile-strength alternative to steel rebar, making transportation, handling, and installation significantly easier. Perfect for structural reinforcements in foundations, bridges, highways, and marine environments, these bars eliminate corrosion-related failures, extending the lifespan of infrastructure.
Key Benefits
- 4x lighter than steel for easy handling
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Rust-proof for long-term durability
Mesh Bars
Mesh Bars offer superior structural integrity for concrete slabs, walls, and floors, ensuring even load distribution and reduced cracking. With custom pitching options, these bars enhance durability while remaining non-conductive, making them ideal for high-performance infrastructure.
Key Benefits
- Increased crack resistance and structural strength
- Lightweight for easy transportation & placement
- Non-corrosive and non-conductive
Shape Bars
Shape Bars are designed according to project specifications, providing tailored reinforcement solutions for complex architectural and engineering designs. Perfect for tunnels, beams, and infrastructure requiring intricate reinforcement patterns, these bars offer unmatched flexibility and corrosion resistance.
Key Benefits
- Fully customizable shapes to fit project needs
- Reduces cutting and bending on-site
- Rust-proof for extreme environments
Tech Excellence Engineered for Long Term Performance
Built with high-performance fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP), STAR BARS offers unmatched strength, corrosion resistance, and longevity compared to traditional steel rebar. Engineered for demanding infrastructure projects, it provides superior tensile strength, lightweight handling, and zero maintenance requirements—making it the ideal reinforcement solution for construction in marine, tunnels, bridges, highways, and power plants.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | High-performance fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) |
| Available Diameters | 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm |
| Tensile Strength | ≥1000 MPa (Higher than traditional steel) |
| Weight | 4X lighter than steel |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | Similar to concrete, minimizing cracks |
| Corrosion Resistance | 100% rust-proof, non-degradable in saltwater or chemicals |
| Conductivity | Non-conductive (no electrical or thermal interference) |
| Flexural Strength | High flexibility while maintaining structural integrity |
| Durability | 100+ years lifespan with zero maintenance |
Design Code
Eurocode 2 - BS EN 1992 -1-1:2023 (ANNEX R)
MS 2815:202X
ACI CODE 440.11-22
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Straight Bars & Mesh Bars Table
| STRAIGHT BARS | ||
|---|---|---|
| STRENGTH | LIGHTWEIGHT | |
| CHARACTERISTICS | MS500 Rebar | STAR BARS |
| Material | Steel | Fiberglass reinforced with polymer-based epoxy |
| Ultimate tensile strength, Mpa | 500 | 1,100 |
| Modulus of elasticity, Mpa | 200,000 | 65,000 |
| Elongation, % | 25 | 2.2 |
| Density, Kglm3 | 8,000 | 1,850 |
| Corrosion resistance to aggressive media | Subject to corrosion | Corrosion resistance |
| Heat conductivity | Yes | No |
| Electro-conductivity | Conducting | Non-conducting |
| Magnetic susceptibility | Susceptible | Non-susceptible |
| Life expectancy | In accordance with building standards | 100+ years |
| Weight (on equal tensile basis), Kglm | 14 mm - 1.28 | 14 mm - 0.28 |
| MESH BARS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric References | Main Wire | Cross Wire | ||||
| Norminal Wire Size (mm) | Norminal Pitch (mm) | STAR BARS Area (mm2/m) | Norminal Wire Size (mm) | Norminal Pitch (mm) | STAR BARS Area (mm2/m) | |
| Square Mesh | ||||||
| A13 | 13 | 200 | 664 | 13 | 200 | 664 |
| A12 | 12 | 200 | 565 | 12 | 200 | 565 |
| A11 | 11 | 200 | 475 | 11 | 200 | 475 |
| A10 | 10 | 200 | 393 | 10 | 200 | 393 |
| A9 | 9 | 200 | 318 | 9 | 200 | 318 |
| A8 | 8 | 200 | 252 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| A7 | 7 | 200 | 193 | 7 | 200 | 193 |
| A6 | 6 | 200 | 142 | 6 | 200 | 142 |
| A5 | 5 | 200 | 98 | 5 | 200 | 98 |
| A4 | 4 | 200 | 63 | 4 | 200 | 63 |
| Rectagular Mesh | ||||||
| B13 | 13 | 100 | 1328 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B12 | 12 | 100 | 1131 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B11 | 11 | 100 | 950 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B10 | 10 | 100 | 785 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B9 | 9 | 100 | 636 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B8 | 8 | 100 | 503 | 8 | 200 | 252 |
| B7 | 7 | 100 | 385 | 7 | 200 | 193 |
| B6 | 6 | 100 | 283 | 7 | 200 | 193 |
| B5 | 5 | 100 | 196 | 7 | 200 | 193 |
| Long Mesh | ||||||
| C13 | 13 | 100 | 1328 | 8 | 400 | 126 |
| C12 | 12 | 100 | 1131 | 8 | 400 | 126 |
| C11 | 11 | 100 | 950 | 8 | 400 | 126 |
| C10 | 10 | 100 | 785 | 6 | 400 | 71 |
| C9 | 9 | 100 | 636 | 6 | 400 | 71 |
| C8 | 8 | 100 | 503 | 5 | 400 | 49 |
| C7 | 7 | 100 | 385 | 5 | 400 | 49 |
| C6 | 6 | 100 | 283 | 5 | 400 | 49 |
| C5 | 5 | 100 | 196 | 5 | 400 | 49 |
| Small Square Mesh | ||||||
| D13 | 13 | 100 | 1328 | 13 | 100 | 1328 |
| D12 | 12 | 100 | 1131 | 12 | 100 | 1131 |
| D11 | 11 | 100 | 950 | 11 | 100 | 950 |
| D10 | 10 | 100 | 785 | 10 | 100 | 785 |
| D9 | 9 | 100 | 636 | 9 | 100 | 636 |
| D8 | 8 | 100 | 503 | 8 | 100 | 503 |
| D7 | 7 | 100 | 385 | 7 | 100 | 385 |
| D6 | 6 | 100 | 283 | 6 | 100 | 283 |
| D5 | 5 | 100 | 196 | 5 | 100 | 196 |
| D4 | 4 | 100 | 126 | 4 | 100 | 126 |