The Ultimate Splicing System
FORTEC® is a parallel threaded mechanical splicing system designed for connecting concrete reinforcing bars ranging from 12mm(#4) to 50mm(#18) in diameter.
The design strength guarantees a performance higher than 125% of the specified yield strength of the bar up to grade 600.
Benefits
100% Bar-Break
on standard connections
Certifications
local and international quality certifications
Traceability
on standard connections each component is individually marked
Cutting-edge Equipment
Smart and productive
The Ultimate Splicing System
FORTEC® is a parallel threaded mechanical splicing system designed for connecting concrete reinforcing bars ranging from 12mm(#4) to 50mm(#18) in diameter.
The design strength guarantees a performance higher than 125% of the specified yield strength of the bar up to grade 600.
Benefits
100% Bar-Break
on standard connections
Traceability
on standard connections each component is individually marked
Cutting-edge Equipment
Smart and productive
Certifications
local and international quality certifications
What does
“Bar-break performance” mean?
“Bar-break performance” typically refers to the ability of the coupler to provide a connection between two reinforcing rebars that is stronger than the rebars themselves.
What does
“Bar-break performance” mean?
“Bar-break performance” typically refers to the ability of the coupler to provide a connection between two reinforcing rebars that is stronger than the rebars themselves.
CONNECTION TYPES
Type A: Standard Splice
Easy connection by bar rotation until full thread engagement.
Parallel thread: no risk of thread mis-match and no risk of cross-threading
Type B: Position Splice
When both bars cannot be turned, the standard coupler can still be used:
The coupler is fully engaged onto the extended thread of the connecting bar. The assembly is simply completed by butting the bars end to end and screwing back the coupler onto the first bar until full engagement.
Type C: Position Splice with lock nut
This assembly is similar to Type B, with the addition of a lock nut to maintain the second bar in position.
Transition Splice
When there is a need to splice bars of different diameters.
Caging Splice
When the bars cannot be brought butt to butt as it
happens often in cages manufacturing Caging splices are the answer.
Both bars are threaded with a standard thread, and a
Caging splice is used to connect them.
Headed Bars
Headed Bars
Headed Bars conveniently replace hooked bars as end anchorages in
congested areas.
They can also be used to reduce lapping length, or as
confinement or shear reinforcement, where placing of stirrups is difficult.
Weldable Couplers
For composite construction where concrete reinforcement bars must be welded to a steel structure.
This is a nut made of a weldable-grade steel that bears a large chamfer suitable for single bevel butt welding
Form Fixers
Form Fixers are accessories that fit the threads of Fortec®
bars in order to form a reservation in the concrete.
They can be nailed to a wooden formwork through the holes in their flange.
CONNECTION TYPES
Type A: Standard Splice
Easy connection by bar rotation until full thread engagement.
Parallel thread: no risk of thread mis-match and no risk of cross-threading
Type B: Position Splice
When both bars cannot be turned, the standard coupler can still be used:
The coupler is fully engaged onto the extended thread of the connecting bar. The assembly is simply completed by butting the bars end to end and screwing back the coupler onto the first bar until full engagement.
Type C: Position Splice with lock nut
This assembly is similar to Type B, with the addition of a lock nut to maintain the second bar in position.
Transition Splice
When there is a need to splice bars of different diameters.
Caging Splice
When the bars cannot be brought butt to butt as it
happens often in cages manufacturing Caging splices are the answer.
Both bars are threaded with a standard thread, and a
Caging splice is used to connect them.
Headed Bars
Headed Bars
Headed Bars conveniently replace hooked bars as end anchorages in
congested areas.
They can also be used to reduce lapping length, or as
confinement or shear reinforcement, where placing of stirrups is difficult.
Weldable Couplers
For composite construction where concrete reinforcement bars must be welded to a steel structure.
This is a nut made of a weldable-grade steel that bears a large chamfer suitable for single bevel butt welding
Form Fixers
Form Fixers are accessories that fit the threads of Fortec®
bars in order to form a reservation in the concrete.
They can be nailed to a wooden formwork through the holes in their flange.
DIGITAL SUPPORT
All our Concrete Reinforcement solutions are available on the following platforms:
