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Reinforcing Bar Couplers

Coupler Selection

The information in the chart below can be used to assist with the identification of the most appropriate coupler. For more detailed information select the range you are interested in from the menu.

Tapered Thread

TypeStandardPositionalTransitionWeldableHA
Bar Dia. mm 12-50 12-50 12-50 12-50 12-50
Bar End Prep Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded
Bar Rotation Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Installation Torque Wrench
Capacity Full strength up to 575N/mm²
Approvals BS 8597
CARES TA1-B
DIBt Approval No Z-1.5-179
(12, 14, 16, 20, 25, 28, 32, 40)
SP SITAC 1002

CXL

Type Type A Type B Type C
Bar Dia. mm 12-50 12-50 16-50
Bar End Prep Threaded Threaded Threaded
Bar Rotation Yes Limited No
Installation Wrench
Capacity Full strength up to 650N/mm²
Approvals ITB Approval No. AT-15-9037/2013

MBT

Type ET Transition HA
Bar Dia. mm 10-40 10-40 10-40
Bar End Prep No No No
Bar Rotation No No No
Installation Wrench or Nut Runner
Capacity Full strength up to 575N/mm²
Approvals BS5400
BBA 16/5300 & HAPAS 15/H240)
(ET10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40)
ACI 318
DIN 1045 German Code
DIBt Approval No Z-1.5-10
(ET 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 25, 28)
SP SITAC 1002
(ET10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32)
(C16, 20, 25, 32)

Bartec

Type Type A Type B Type C
Bar Dia. mm 12-50 12-50 12-50
Bar End Prep Threaded Threaded Threaded
Bar Rotation Yes Limited No
Installation Wrench
Capacity Full strength up to 650N/mm²
Approvals ACI 349
ASME III DIV 2 (ACI 359)
ACI 318
CSA CAN 3 – N2872
DCL Technical Approval TAC-132

Availability
Selected territories of Middle East only. Please contact Leviat for locations.

Tapered Thread Cryogenic Couplers

TypeStandardPositionalTranstition
Bar Dia. mm 12-32 12-32 12-32
Bar End Prep Threaded Threaded Threaded
Bar Rotation Yes No Yes
Installation Torque Wrench
Capacity Full strength up to 575N/mm²
Approvals Tested at -168°C/-270°F to EN 14620-3 with cryogenic-grade rebar

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