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MBT Rebar Coupler

MBT Rebar Coupler

MBT Couplers

MBT couplers require neither bar end preparation to form threads nor bar rotation to effect installation. The bars are supported within the coupler by two serrated saddles.

As a series of lockshear bolts are tightened to a predetermined torque, they are embedded into the bar. At the same time the saddles bite into both the bar and the shell of the coupler. Installation is complete when the heads of all of the bolts are sheared off. The lockshear bolts on sizes 10mm to 20mm can be tightened using a ratchet wrench. For larger sizes a nut runner is recommended. Impact tools must not be used. MBT couplers can be used to join imperial, plain round or deformed reinforcing bars.

Approvals

 

 

 

 

 

The most common size of ET series couplers are approved to UK CARES TA1-A & TA1-B 5083 and in accordance with the Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works, Volume 1 Specification for Highways Works, Series 1700 Structural Concrete (Amended March 2020)

DIBt Approval No. Z-1.5-10.
(Sizes ET10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 25 and 28)

MBT couplers have been tested to show compliance with the following design codes: BS EN 1992-1-1: 2004 (Eurocode 2), BS 5400, BS 8110, BS 8597, ACI 318, and DIN 1045 German Code.

Note: Not all coupler types and sizes are relevant to the national approvals shown. For details of coupler types and sizes relevant to each national approval please refer to the relevant approval document, which is available on request.

ET Series

ET series couplers are used to connect reinforcing bars of the same diameter. They can be used when neither bar can be rotated and are available in sizes 10mm to 40mm.

Bar Diameter 1012141618
Part No ET10 ET12 ET14 ET16 ET18
Bar Diameter 2022252628
Part No ET20 ET22 ET25 ET26 ET28
Bar Diameter  30 32 34 36 40
Part No ET30 ET32 ET34 ET36 ET40

Note: ET50 couplers can be manufactured. Contact Leviat for details. For available sizes specific to the UK and Ireland, please download the Reinforcing Bar Couplers brochure on this page.

Full technical and dimensional information is available in our literature.

Transition Series

MBT Transition couplers connect reinforcing bars of different diameters and are suitable for applications when neither bar can be rotated. They are available to suit bar sizes 12mm to 40mm.

Bar Diameter 16/1216/1420/1220/1625/16
Part No ET16/12 ET16/14 ET20/12 ET20/16 ET25/16
Bar Diameter 25/2028/2028/2228/25
Part No ET25/20 ET28/20 ET28/22 ET28/25
Bar Diameter 32/2032/2532/2840/32
Part No ET32/20 ET32/25 ET32/28 ET40/32

Note: For available sizes specific to the UK and Ireland, please download the Reinforcing Bar Couplers brochure on this page.

Continuity Series

The MBT Continuity coupler allows reinforcement to be extended at construction joints in concrete without the need to drill or otherwise damage the formwork at the construction joint locations. They are available to suit bar sizes 12mm to 40mm.

Bar Diameter 121620253240
Part No C12 C16 C20 C25 C32 C40

Note: For available sizes specific to the UK and Ireland, please download the Reinforcing Bar Couplers brochure on this page.

MBT Headed Anchors

MBT Headed Anchors are designed to provide dead end embedment for bars in concrete. This helps to reduce congestion and simplify the placement of rebars by removing the need for hooked ends.

Bar Diameter 121620253240
Part No. (No hole in plate) ETHA12 ETHA16 ETHA20 ETHA25 ETHA32 ETHA40
Part No. (Hole in plate) ETHA12H ETHA16H ETHA20H ETHA25H ETHA32H ETHA40H

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