New RBM Roll Bars
tBauder are pleased to announce we will be launching two new roll bars.
As part of Bauder’s review of our installation tooling, we are pleased to introduce 2 new roll bars for use with our bitumen membranes to aid installation.
When does this come into effect?
These will be available to purchase as from 1st September 2025. The products will be added to the next version of the bitumen price list.
What size and length will the new roll bars be available in?
The new roll bars will be 3mm thick round mild steel bars with a diameter of 101.6mm, which is ideal for winding bitumen membranes onto. They will be available in 2 differing lengths—one at 1000mm for full width rolls and one at 450mm for half widths rolls. These do not come with a handle.
The bars are hollow section, and the ends are laser cut, so no burrs.
Why are we introducing new roll bars?
- We have developed a new more cost effective roll bar to increase the use of more appropriate tooling as part of our waterproofing installation.
- To ease the installation of Self‐adhesives and Torch‐on bitumen membranes.
- The weight of the roll bar evenly spreads pressure to help the adhesion of self‐adhesive membranes and aids bitumen flow across the roll when using orch on membranes. This is especially important when applying mineral surfaced capping sheets.
What about the existing roll bar — handle and spindle?
With the introduction of the new roll bars, the handle and spindle have been discontinued and are no longer available to purchase.
Pricing
Pricing will be as follows:
1000mm (length) = £31.29
450mm (length) = £24.32
Dimensions of roll bars
Length = 1000mm or 450mm +/‐0.50mm
Outer diameter = 101.6mm
Wall thickness = 3mm
Packaging
When delivered on its own it will be bubble wrapped. If delivered with other products it will be palletised and shrink wrapped.
Stock & Lead times
Lead times on orders are approx. 2 to 3 working days.
Long‐handled lap roller
The use of a long‐handled lap roller is still required and these are available to purchase. These should not to be confused with the roll bar and spindle, as this product is a key component when installing self‐adhesive membrane laps.
Please see image below:
Installation guidance
There is no change to the installation instructions.
Health & Safety
Information regarding handling, storage and disposal of this product can be found on the latest version of the Technical
Data Sheet, which should be consulted before use.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Richard Clennell
Product Manager—RBM & Insulation
M: 07824 539684