Cage BMS using proven technology provides a range of multi-bolt transitional MBT couplers to provide effective onsite solutions to mechanically splicing reinforcing bars.
Applications include repair, retrofit, precast and construction.
Designed to suit:
- Closure pours
- Column splicing
- Beams
- Splicing to protrusions (eg. dowels)
- Splicing for extensions (eg. starter bars)
- Bridge works
Features:
- Meets or exceeds major international building code and Department of Transport requirements including AS3600 (Concrete Structures) and AS5100 (Bridge Code).
- Smaller than other bolted splices.
- Performs like a continuous piece of reinforcing bar.
- Meets slip criteria of less than 0.10mm
- Installs quick and easily using simple hand tools.
- Does not require specialised skilled labour.
- Allows for quick and simple visual inspection of correct installation.
- Can be used as a bar size reducer.
BAR SIZE | OUTSIDE DIA. | LENGTH | BOLT QTY | BOLT SIZE | NET WEIGHT | ACTUAL TORQUE |
12mm | 35mm | 127mm | 6 | M14 | 0.7kg | 200-240 N-m |
16mm | 40mm | 159mm | 6 | M14 | 1.1kg | 250-270 N-m |
20mm | 45mm | 191 mm | 8 | M14 | 1.8kg | 250-270 N-m |
24mm | 55mm | 311mm | 10 | M16 | 4.0kg | 560-590 N-nn |
28mm | 60mm | 311mm | 10 | M16 | 4.4kg | 820-860 N-m |
32mm | 65mm | 396mm | 10 | M21 | 7.3kg | 820-860 N-m |
36mm | 72mm | 396mm | 10 | M21 | 7.3kg | 820-860 N-m |
40mm | 80mm | 440mm | 10 | M21 | 12.5kg | 820-860 N-m |
Larger sizes are available . Contact Cage BMS for further information
Simple 1-2-3 Installation
1. Insert the BOLT coupler over the reinforcing bar.
2. Tighten bolts from the centre to the end to secure onto the first reinforcing bar.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second reinforcing bar on the other side of the coupler.