SFT-Bar® Soft-Eye System: Where Innovation Meets Safety and Speed
In the world of tunneling and underground infrastructure, every second counts — and every cut must be safe. That’s why RayBelle Infratrade Corp., in partnership with SFTec, Inc., brings to the Philippines the groundbreaking SFT-Bar® Soft-Eye System — a tunneling innovation redefining how Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) break through diaphragm walls.
The Smarter Way to Build Underground
Traditionally, TBMs face a costly and risky process cutting through steel-reinforced walls. The Soft-Eye System changes that. It replaces conventional steel with SFT-Bar® Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Rebars, creating a cuttable zone that allows TBMs to penetrate cleanly, safely, and efficiently — without damaging the cutter head or risking worker safety.
The result? Faster tunnel progress, reduced costs, and enhanced safety — a true leap forward in modern engineering.
Why Choose SFT-Bar®?
SFT-Bar® GFRP Rebars deliver performance that steel simply can’t match:
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Fully cuttable — no sparks, no jamming, no downtime.
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Corrosion-resistant — ideal for long-term underground use.
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High tensile strength — comparable to steel, yet lighter and more predictable.
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Globally certified — the only GFRP rebar with four ICC-ES certified sizes for use under both IBC and IRC standards.
These qualities make SFT-Bar® the best viable reinforcement for Soft-Eye applications — and the preferred choice of engineers and developers worldwide.
Building Tomorrow’s Tunnels, Today
Used in major tunneling projects across Canada and beyond, the SFT-Bar® Soft-Eye System now empowers Philippine infrastructure to meet global safety and performance standards. From metro railways and underground stations to hydropower and utility tunnels — RayBelle ensures each project is built with sustainable strength and innovative precision.
RayBelle Infratrade Corp.
Delivering Safe, Sustainable, and Future-Ready Solutions for the Nation’s Infrastructure.
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