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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

Bartec Plus

TypeType AType BType CWeldableAnchor
Bar Dia. mm 12-40 12-40 12-40 12-40 12-40
Bar End Prep Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded Threaded
Bar Rotation Yes Limited No Yes No
Installation Pipe Wrench
Capacity Full strength up to 575N/mm²
Approvals

UK CARES TA1-A Approval 5050
BS 8597 (Types A - C)

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.

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 RD-EO 0657-2006
ITB Approval No. AT-15-9037/2013
BRI NI SI EOOD Approval No. 118-2 14/09082011

Availability
Selected territories of Mainland Europe only. Please contact us for locations.

MBT

TypeETTransitionContinuityHA
Bar Dia. mm 10-40 10-40 10-40 10-40
Bar End Prep No No No No
Bar Rotation No 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)

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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