Taper Threaded Rebar Splicing Systems
Taper Threaded Rebar Splicing Systems
SPLICING SYSTEMS
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For many years, the traditional method of connecting reinforcing
ap Splicing vs.
bars has been with lap splicing. But as many structural engineers,
architects and specifiers have discovered, lap splicing has very
few advantages and quite a few disadvantages when compared
to mechanical splicing. Read through the following pages and
explore the reasons why you should consider mechanical couplers.
Take A Look Into The Future Which system do you want to rely on
Lap Splicing
Is It Reliable?
• Lap splices develop their strength from
interaction with concrete 100 690
MPa
• Lap splices have poor cyclic performance 40
MECHANICAL SPLICE
275
STRAIN %
Design-Constrictive
• Lap length required for bars in tension
is normally longer than same size bars
in compression
• Lap splices double the number of bars
leading to rebar congestion which can
restrict the flow of aggregates
Hidden Costs
• The bigger the bar diameter,
the longer the lap
• The lower the concrete strength,
the longer the lap length required
• Corrosion-resistant coated bars
are expensive and longer lengths
may be used
• Lap splicing involves time consuming
calculations, possible calculation
mistakes, and overestimating
independent of concrete
MPa
MECHANICAL SPLICE
275
40
quality
20 140
• Provides ductility
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
independent of concrete
STRAIN % condition
• Achieves greater strength LENTON Standard Couplers.. 10
Mechanical splicing provides
significantly higher strength • Offers strength during
by design than lap splicing. man-made, seismic or
other natural events
• Superior cyclic
performance LENTON Transition Couplers.. 11
Design-Friendly
• Reduces rebar congestion
and improves concrete
LENTON
consolidation
Position Couplers............ 12-14
• Improves steel-to-
concrete ratio
• Eliminates lap splices
in high stress regions
• Allows greater flexibility LENTON Bolt Couplers..........14
in design options
Economical
• Requires no special skills
and reduces labor costs
LENTON Weldable Couplers..15
• Accelerates construction
schedules for reduced cost
and improved efficiency
• Saves valuable crane time
• Reduces material costs LENTON TERMINATOR.....16-17
because less rebar is used
LENTON Equipment &
Additional Advantages Accessories..................... 17-18
• LENTON offers an excellent current carrying capacity,
Other LENTON Concrete
or strike path, for grounding buildings Reinforcement Products....... 19
• Resistant to impact loads during man-made or
LENTON – The Brand............ 19
natural events
How to specify
Mechanical splicing provides the • Increased column shear load capacity
LENTON Taper Threaded
assurance of maintaining load path • Promotes low cycle fatigue performance Mechanical Splices ..............19
continuity of the structural reinforcement
independent of the condition or
existence of the concrete. 3
International Codes
& Standards
LENTON mechanical splices meet or
exceed the requirements of major
international codes and standards:
LENTON splices provide you with the ability to design and build concrete
structures that meet or exceed today’s stringent construction codes and
federal regulations regarding seismic frame construction. LENTON couplers
are superior to other current methods of splicing in withstanding seismic,
man-made blasts and other natural events by providing reinforcing splices
for rebar.
40 275
20 140
0 0
-20 -140
-40 -275
-0.5 1.5 3.5 5.5 7.5
Strain (%)
LENTON provides superior performance in cyclic reversal applications.
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LENTON Taper Threaded
Mechanical Rebar
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Taper Threaded Mechanical
Splicing System Applications
Lap splicing requires
more rebar.
Shear Wall
Wall Slab
Future Extension
LENTON Couplers are ideal for future extensions. All couplers are supplied
with thread-protective plastic caps, which can be removed to expose the
coupler when construction recommences. Heavy duty steel caps are
available on request.
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Column
Lap splicing requires
more rebar.
Straight Beam
Beam/Column
LENTON TERMINATOR is ideal for rebar
anchorage applications to eliminate
hooked rebar, reduce congestion and
simplify bar placement.
Transition Coupler
LENTON Transition Couplers are designed
to splice different diameter bars.
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LENTON Standard Couplers
D
Meets BS EN 1992-1-1,
IBC®, AS3600, and ACI318
All items listed above are domestic steel, other Bar dimensions and weights listed may vary by region. Coupler sizes not shown on these
non domestic steel may be available in USA. pages are available by special order. Contact your Pentair representative for more information
Contact Pentair for pricing and availability. 11 on special sizes. Article numbers used in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia exclusively.
LENTON Position Couplers
D
Meets international standards,
including BS EN 1992-1-1, A
DIN EN 1992-1-1, NFA-35-020,
and ACI®318
B Fc
Max. Fo
Meets BS EN 1992-1-1,
IBC®, AS3600, and ACI318
Bar dimensions and weights listed may vary by region. Coupler sizes not shown on these
pages are available by special order. Contact your Pentair representative for more information
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LENTON Position Couplers
D
Meets international standards, including
BS EN 1992-1-1, DIN EN 1992-1-1, A
NFA-35-020, and ACI®318
B Fc
Max. Fo
Meets BS EN 1992-1-1,
IBC®, AS3600, and ACI318
*Use hex material (measured across the flats), others use round material.
All items listed above are domestic steel, other Bar dimensions and weights listed may vary by region. Coupler sizes not shown on these
non domestic steel may be available in USA. pages are available by special order. Contact your Pentair representative for more information
Contact Pentair for pricing and availability. 13 on special sizes. Article numbers used in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia exclusively.
LENTON Position & Bolt Couplers
D1
D
Meets international standards, including
BS EN 1992-1-1, DIN EN 1992-1-1,
NFA-35-020, and ACI®318. A1 A2
Fc
B
S4 & S5 couplers are available in North America to transition from rebar to UNC & NC threads.
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LENTON Weldable Couplers
D
B A
LENTON weldable couplers
provide a quick and easy
solution for connecting
reinforcing bar to structural LENTON Weldable Couplers - C12
steel sections or plates. Standard in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia
Similar to the standard
coupler, the weldable coupler Rebar Size Part Art. “A” “B” “D” “G” Weight
is internally taper threaded on Designation No. No. mm mm mm mm kg
one end, with the other end mm
prepared for welding.
10 EL10C12 151080 20 30 18 12 0.06
These couplers are machined 12 EL12C12 151090 20 30 19 12 0.05
from weldable grades of 14 EL14C12 151100 25 35 21 13 0.09
material such as A.I.S.I. 1018, 16 EL16C12 151110 25 40 24 15 0.09
1030, 1035 or St 52.5, 18 EL18C12 151120 30 45 29 16 0.16
depending on rebar size. The 20 EL20C12 151130 30 50 35 17 0.17
couplers are usually arc welded 22 EL22C12 151140 40 55 37 18 0.35
to the structural steel in a 25 EL25C12 151150 40 55 40 21 0.32
fabricating shop. The design 28 EL28C12 151160 40 55 42 24 0.29
of the weld, the selection of 30 EL30C12 151170 50 65 52 24 0.60
electrode, and other relevant 32 EL32C12 151180 50 60 45 28 0.52
choices depend on the chemical 34 EL34C12 151190 50 70 55 28 0.60
and physical properties of the 36 EL36C12 151200 60 65 52 31 0.83
structural steel to which the 38 EL38C12 151210 60 70 53 33 0.89
40 EL40C12 151220 60 75 57 34 0.92
couplers are welded.
43 EL43TC12 151230 75 85 66 36 1.26
Engineers who design 50 EL50TC12 151240 75 90 70 43 1.73
assemblies should adhere to 57 EL57TC12 151250 90 100 83 47 2.76
all appropriate regulations.
A = coupler diameter D
B = length of coupler body
D = bar engagement Meets BS EN 1992-1-1,
IBC®, AS3600, and ACI318 G
G = small diameter
B A
LENTON TERMINATOR - D6
Standard in the Americas, Asia and Australia
Inch Rebar Size Designation Part “A” “B” “E” “F” Weight
lb Metric Canadian Soft Metric No. in mm in mm in mm in mm lb kg
4 12 mm 10M 13 EL12D6 1-3/8 35 9/16 14 – – – – 0.2 0.09
5 16 mm 15M 16 EL16D6 1-1/2 38 7/8 22 – – – – 0.4 0.18
6 20 mm 20M 19 EL20D6 1-7/8 48 1-1/8 29 – – – – 0.8 0.36
7 22 mm – 22 EL22D6 2 51 1-1/4 32 – – – – 1.0 0.45
8 25 mm 25M 25 EL25D6 2-1/4 57 1-3/8 35 – – – – 1.3 0.59
9 28 mm 30M 29 EL28D6 2-3/4 70 1-1/2 38 – – – – 2.2 1.00
10 32 mm – 32 EL32D6 3 76 1-9/16 40 – – – – 2.7 1.22
11 36 mm 35M 36 EL36D6 3-1/4 83 1-11/16 43 – – – – 3.4 1.54
– 40 mm – – EL40D6 3-3/4 95 2-1/2 64 1 25 3 76 5.5 2.49
14 43 mm 45M 43 EL43TD6 4 102 2-1/8 54 1 25 3 76 4.9 2.22
– 50 mm – – EL50TD6 4-1/2 114 2-9/16 65 1 25 3 76 7.1 3.22
18 57 mm 55M 57 EL57TD6 5-1/8 130 2-3/4 70 1 25 3 76 9.8 4.45
NOTE: Thread does not need to be flush with end of LENTON TERMINATOR. Thread may be +/- 2 threads from backside of coupler.
NOTE: Coupler dimensions listed in this catalog may vary based on raw material supply.
*Refer to instruction sheets for additional information.
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A Look At LENTON Concrete Reinforcement Products
LENTON has been a pioneer in the concrete construction industry for more than 40 years. We changed rebar splicing,
first with CADWELD mechanical connections, then with the LENTON mechanical splicing system – the #1 mechanical
connector in the world. LENTON now offers a wide range of mechanical splices for almost any construction need:
• CADWELD – Premiere mechanical splicing system
• LENTON FORM SAVER – Ideal for segmental pour
• LENTON INTERLOK – Ideal for precast structures
• LENTON QUICK WEDGE – Ideal for quick retrofit
• LENTON SPEED SLEEVE – Ideal for compression situations
• LENTON TERMINATOR – Ideal alternative to hooked rebar anchorage
• LENTON LOCK – Ideal for in-situ splices
The entire LENTON line of mechanical rebar splices has replaced many
conventional splicing systems, such as welding and lap splicing. Unlike butt
welding, LENTON products require no special training or external power source,
are quicker to install and inspect, reduce crane time, improve the tensile
strength of the splice and can be installed in any weather.
As your rebar splicing specialist, LENTON offers you the expertise you need
for all your rebar splicing projects.
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