MAX RB TOOL HISTORY
MAX developed and manufactured the world’s first battery-operated rebar tying tool and released it to the Japanese market in 1993. The original rebar tying tool was the RB262. The RB262 was powered by a Ni-Cad battery and had a single arm to guide the wire that was feed to form a tie. Since then MAX has introduced several enhancements to its rebar tying tools, but in 1993 this then new technology transformed the reinforcing steel industry by increasing worker efficiency, cutting operating costs for companies and reducing back and musculoskeletal injuries amongst reinforcing ironworkers.
MAX rebar tiers were first introduced to the US market in 1998. Distinct from the original RB262 model the RB392 had a grey body, two arm guides, and a more enclosed magazine for holding wire.
Every generation of MAX rebar tying tools bring greater efficiency and productivity to job sites around the world. The RB441T is the latest innovation in the history of MAX rebar tying tools and the efficiency continues to increase.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MAX 
1993 RB262, launches the world's first battery operated rebar tying tool in Japan.
1998 RB392 released in the USA market. Able to tie approx. 360 ties per charge with a Ni-Cd 9.6V battery.
2005 RB395 released with durability upgrades and a more compact tool body for easier operation.
2010 RB397 released with a new 3.0Ah Lithium ion battery that tied approx. 2,000 ties per charge.
2015 RB398/RB518/RB218 released with a new 4.0 Ah Lithium ion battery that tied approx. 2,600 ties per charge.
2018 RB441T released as the 1st model of the TwinTier. RB441T has a tighter tie, faster speed, increased wire capacity and a greater number of ties per charge of 4,000 ties.
