Ancon® MBT Couplers – Mechanical Splices

Ancon® MBT Couplers – Mechanical Splices

Ancon® MBT couplers supplied by InfraBuild Reinforcing provide a method of joining reinforcing bars without the need of bar end preparation such as threading. Bars are locked in place by two serrated saddles and a series of special lockshear bolts, the heads of which shear off when the predetermined tightening torque is reached, providing a visual check of correct installation. Typically used for column splicing, bridge applications, piling, beams and closure pours, Ancon ®MBT couplers supplied by InfraBuild Reinforcing are available in sizes to suit 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 32mm, 36mm and 40mm bar sizes.

Typical Uses

• Column splicing, bridge applications, piling, splicing to protruding dowels cast in concrete, closure pours, beams.

Features

• Mechanically bolted coupler that doesn’t require bar end preparation or rotation
• The bolt heads shear off at a predetermined torque to provide an instant check of correct installation.
• Can be used in Applications where traditionally couplers do not work

Relevant Standards

• AS/NZS 4671:2001 Steel reinforcing materials
• AS 3600:2018 Concrete structures
• AS 5100.5:2017 Bridge Design, Concrete

To find out more about the Ancon MBT couplers stocked at your local InfraBuild Reinforcing please contact your nearest branch.