MAX Tie Wire Guide: TW1060T vs TW1060T-EG vs TW899-EG – Which Wire Fits Your Rebar Tying Tool?
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Quick answer: MAX tie wire is matched to the tool, not interchangeable. TwinTier tools (RB-442T, RB-440T, RB-612T, RB-610T, RB-822T and RB-400T-E series) use TW1060T (1.0 mm annealed) or TW1060T-EG (1.0 mm galvanized). Single-wire tools (RB-219, RB-399 series, RB-519 series) use TW899-EG (0.8 mm galvanized). Always confirm the wire named in your tool's manual before ordering.
The three MAX tie wires compared
| TW1060T(JP) | TW1060T-EG(JP) | TW899-EG(JP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX product code | TW90600 | TW90605 | TW90517 |
| Wire | Annealed iron wire | Galvanized (zinc-plated) wire | Galvanized (zinc-plated) wire |
| Diameter | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm | 0.8 mm |
| Rolls per box | 30 | 30 | 50 (95 m per roll) |
| Tool type | TwinTier | TwinTier | Single-wire |
| Listed tools | RB-442T, RB-440T, RB-612T, RB-610T, RB-822T and RB-400T-E series | RB-219, RB-399, RB-399A, RB-399S, RB-519, RB-519A* | |
| Box weight | Not confirmed | 13.94 kg | 20.3 kg |
| Country of origin | Not confirmed | Japan | Japan |
| Shop | TW1060T(JP) | TW1060T-EG(JP) | TW899-EG(JP) |
*For the RB-519A, MAX says to contact MAX before using galvanized wire. Sources: MAX product page for the TW1060T series (wire types, diameters, 30 rolls, listed tools, tie counts); MAX product information for the TW899 series (listed tools, tie counts); Japanese dealer data (Orange Book order codes 114-5047 and 176-0346; MonotaRO) for box weights, roll length and origin.
Step 1: TwinTier or single-wire?
- TwinTier models such as the RB-442T, RB-440T, RB-612T, RB-610T, RB-822T and RB-400T-E series take the 1.0 mm TW1060T wires.
- Single-wire models such as the RB-219, RB-399 and RB-519 take the 0.8 mm TW899 wire.
- The two families are not interchangeable: TW899 is not listed for TwinTier tools, and TW1060T is not listed for the single-wire tools.
Step 2: annealed or galvanized?
For TwinTier tools you can choose between annealed iron wire (TW1060T) and galvanized, zinc-plated wire (TW1060T-EG). MAX lists the same tie counts for both. Use the wire type your project specification calls for. For the single-wire tools we stock the galvanized TW899-EG.
How many ties per roll?
| Wire | Tool | Rebar | Approx. ties per roll |
|---|---|---|---|
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-442T, RB-440T | D10 x D10 | about 265 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-442T, RB-440T | D13 x D13 | about 240 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-442T, RB-440T | D19 x D19 | about 185 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-442T, RB-440T | D22 x D16 x D16 | about 170 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-612T, RB-610T | D16 x D16 | about 205 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-612T, RB-610T | D25 x D13 x D13 | about 180 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-612T, RB-610T | D32 x D16 x D16 | about 150 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-822T | D32 x D32 | about 130 |
| TW1060T / TW1060T-EG | RB-400T-E | D13 x D13 | about 235 |
| TW899 | RB-399 series | 2 wraps / 3 wraps | about 143 / about 110 |
| TW899 | RB-219 | – | about 170–200 |
Tie counts are approximate and depend on the rebar size and application (MAX).
About the (JP) versions
The wires we sell are the Japanese-market boxes, marked (JP), shipped from Japan. MAX tools sold outside Japan can carry different model numbers. If your tool's model number is not in the tables above, compatibility is Not confirmed: check the tie wire listed in your tool's manual or ask us with your model number before you order.
Shipping heavy boxes
A box of tie wire is heavy (13.94 kg for TW1060T-EG, 20.3 kg for TW899-EG). Shipping is free to the US and most countries, and US import duties are included in the price for US orders. Orders ship from Japan within 5–7 days; see our shipping policy.
FAQ
Can I use TW899 in an RB-440T?
No. MAX lists TW899 for the single-wire RB-219, RB-399 and RB-519 series, not for TwinTier tools. Use TW1060T or TW1060T-EG in the RB-440T.
What is the difference between TW1060T and TW1060T-EG?
Both are 1.0 mm wire in 30-roll boxes for the same TwinTier tools, with the same tie counts listed by MAX. TW1060T is annealed iron wire; TW1060T-EG is galvanized (zinc-plated) wire.
My tool is an RB-519A. Can I use galvanized wire?
MAX says to contact MAX before using galvanized wire in the RB-519A.
