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Fiberglass Rod

SKU: 823765
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RD$ 15,300.00
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Installing and filling geocell panels on slopes and embankments requires holding the cellular mesh to the ground while it is spread and filled with aggregate, without the panel shifting or closing before the fill is confined. This fiberglass rod —also called a fiberglass stake or geocell anchor pin— is manufactured by MOLTEXO from professional-grade fiberglass, in a 12 mm (0.47 in) diameter and 50 cm (20 in) length format (pack of 50 units), and is the standard solution for temporarily securing geocells in combination with the anchor cap.

Key benefits

  • Designed to secure geocells: a straight Ø12 mm bar designed specifically for this purpose, with the right strength to hold the cell during spreading and filling without oversizing the anchor.
  • Does not rust or corrode: unlike a steel rod, fiberglass does not rust from soil moisture or stain the ground, keeping the anchor point clean throughout the installation.
  • Lightweight and efficient to transport: the low weight of fiberglass, far below that of steel, makes transport and on-site handling cheaper and faster, and allows hundreds of anchor points to be placed without tiring the operator.
  • Complete system with the anchor cap: designed to be used with the MOLTEXO anchor cap, which is inserted into the end and presses the geocell against the ground, forming the standard temporary fastening system.
  • Non-conductive material: fiberglass does not conduct electricity, a safety advantage over metal rods on jobs with nearby electrical installations.

Typical applications and uses

  • Temporary securing of geocells on slopes and embankments during spreading.
  • Fastening geocell panels while they are filled with aggregate in soil stabilization.
  • Geocell installation in gravel parking areas, access roads and erosion control works.
  • Provisional anchoring of geocell in green walls and technical landscaping projects.

Quality and durability

Metal rods are sometimes used to anchor geosynthetics, but the fiberglass rod is designed specifically for the temporary fastening of geocells: it provides the right strength for that purpose without the weight or corrosion of steel. Being much lighter, it is more efficient to transport and handle when placing hundreds of anchor points, and because it does not rust, it neither stains the ground nor weakens with soil moisture. MOLTEXO works with professional-grade fiberglass, which together with the anchor cap forms a clean, fast temporary fastening system for geocell work.

Also known as: Technical: fiberglass stake, geocell anchor pin, fiberglass stake, fiberglass rod, fiberglass anchor rod. In the DR and the Caribbean: fiberglass rod, geocell stake, geocell pin. In other countries: fiberglass stake (USA), fiberglass rod (USA), geocell anchor stake (USA), varilla de fibra de vidrio (LATAM), piquet en fibre de verre (FR).
Equivalences

Equivalent to these other-brand references:

12 mm (0.47 in) in diameter and 50 cm (20 in) long · Pack of 50 sticks
Presto GEOWEB ATRA GFRP Anchor 18 in (457 mm)

Brands and references mentioned belong to their respective owners; cited only for comparison and compatibility.

What is this rod for and how does it combine with the anchor cap?

It is the solution for temporarily fixing geocells to the ground while they are spread and filled. The fiberglass rod is driven vertically through the geocell openings to the depth the soil's firmness requires (50 cm is the standard measure for soft soils, less in compact soils) and the MOLTEXO anchor cap is inserted on the upper end, creating a retention head that presses the cell against the ground. The fiberglass rod plus cap combination is the standard system to hold the geocell until the aggregate fill takes over the structural work.

Does it work in any kind of Caribbean soil?

In most typical Caribbean soils. The fiberglass rod has the stiffness to be driven into clays, black earth, compact sandy soils and the calcareous soils common in the Dominican Republic. In ground with very hard stone, rock near the surface or extremely compacted soil, pre-drill with a punch or a construction drill so the end does not splinter when driving. The number of anchors per square meter depends on the slope and the firmness of the soil: steep slopes with soft soil demand more points to keep the geocell in place during spreading and filling.

What tools are needed for proper installation?

Basic tools. For soft and medium soils a mallet or light hammer is enough to drive the rod with gentle blows, without forcing the end or tearing the geocell; fiberglass splinters if struck violently, so drive with short, controlled blows. For compact soils, pre-drilling with a punch or drill helps. As PPE, work gloves are recommended (fiberglass can leave splinters), plus safety glasses and boots. The anchor cap is fitted by hand or with a light tap once the rod is driven.

Does the fiberglass rod rust, and can it be reused?

It does not rust: fiberglass is immune to corrosion, so it neither stains nor weakens with soil moisture, unlike a steel rod. Since its role is the temporary fixing of the geocell during spreading and filling, in many cases it can be carefully recovered once the fill confines the cell and reused on the next section, as long as the end has not splintered. If the project calls for leaving it in permanently, fiberglass endures buried without corroding.

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Material and construction
Material Fiberglass
Dimensions and format
Dimensions 12 mm (0.47 in) diameter × 50 cm (20 in) long
Presentation and packaging
Presentation Pack of 50 rods
Package: Width 12.0 cm (4.72 in)
Package: Height 50.0 cm (19.69 in)
Package: Depth 6.0 cm (2.36 in)
Package: Weight 10.65 kg

Official MOLTEXO warranty

Verified Easy claims with Dodom
What's covered
Extended Dodom warranty of 18 months from delivery, which extends the protection of Law 358-05 (Arts. 66–70), against manufacturing defects in the Fiberglass rod.
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
Any damage or deterioration unrelated to the manufacturing of the Fiberglass rod, such as damage resulting from use, normal wear and tear, or external causes, including force majeure.
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