DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM

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The DETAN Tension Rod System
The DETAN Tension Rod System is an
aesthetically pleasing method of provi-
ding bracing or structural support. The
DETAN system is manufactured from
both carbon steel and stainless steel in
a variety of sizes.
Adjustment for length is hidden within
the system and is provided without
the use of turnbuckles or unsightly
exposed threads.
The manufacture of every component
in the DETAN system is permanently
controlled and fulfills the requirements
of the HALFEN-DEHA Quality Mana-
gement System, certified according to
ISO 9001.
The DETAN System has been type
approved by the Inspection Board for
Building Engineering LGA, Bavaria,
Germany.
Product features:
Easily adjustable for length
Type approved
Sealing of the threads for corrosion
protection available (optional)
System diameters from 6 to 95 mm
(in stainless steel up to 30 mm)
Load capacity up to 2695 kN
Available in carbon steel and stainless
steel
Variety of standard finishes
Introduction
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
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Introduction
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
Stainless Steel System DETAN-E
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DETAN in stain-
less steel are typically used in applica-
tions, where a high resistance to
corrosion is necessary, or where a
polished finish is preferred.
Stainless steel tension rods are availa-
ble up to six metres long in 9 diame-
ters ranging from 6 mm to 30 mm. As
with the carbon steel system, couplers
and anchor discs may be used to
extend the system when long spans
are required.
Product range, load capacities and
dimensions are detailed on pages 8
and 9.
For all components of the stainless
steel system the following finishes are
:
- polished (satin), order code
- hand polished (glossy),
order code
Tension Rod Systems
available
The increased load capacity of the
system allows a reduction
of the system size compared with former
systems at one or two ranges, see table
below.
DETAN-S460
System-
size d
s
Load capacity
Tension rod
systems S355
Carbon Steel System DETAN-S460
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Available in nineteen diameters the
DETAN System is supplied in two
carbon steel strengths:
System diam. 6-12 mm = 355 N/mm
The material
for the tension rods is in accordance
with the German standards for steel
construction: value Av >27 J at -20C).
Product range, allowable loads and
dimensions see pages 6 and 7.
Two standard finishes are available for
DETAN-S460:
- black, order code:
- hot dip galvanised rods and anchor
discs with Dacromet coated fork
connectors (a corrosion protective
coating, which is at least equivalent to
hot dip galvanising), order code:
System diam. 16-95 mm = 460 N/mm.
By using high grade steels the DETAN
System is able to provide superior
performance and economy while saving
material and weight.
impact resistance of the
See table page 6.
[mm]
[kN]
DETAN-S460
[kN]
36
42
48
52
56
60
303
372
486
570
662
759
371
510
670
799
923
1074

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Tension Rods
are supplied with one left-hand and
one right-hand thread to compliment
the threaded adjustment facility in the
fork connectors. Flats on the DETAN
tension rod enable a spanner to be
used to turn the rod on its threads.
Depending on the direction that the
rod is turned the length of the system
is either increased or reduced within
the limits of its adjustment.
are used to join DETAN tension rods in
applications requiring long spans. They
also provide an additional facility for
adjusting the system for length. Each
DETAN coupler is provided with two
locking nuts. Sizes M12 and above can
be supplied with a welded lug to
provide a hanger connection if requi-
red. Hangers can be used in long span
applications to limit system deflection.
Couplers
Anchor Discs
Fork Connectors
are another method for extending the
span of the system, or they can be
used to provide a central connection
point for structures requiring cross
bracing. A maximum of eight bars may
be connected to each anchor disc.
provide an adjustable connection
between the tension rod and connecti-
on plates on the structure or anchor
discs. Each DETAN tension rod system
has 2 fork connectors, one with left-
hand and one with right-hand thread.
Fork connectors can easily be identi-
fied by the color coded end plugs that
seal the fork ends from moisture pene-
tration (yellow = right-hand, blue =
left-hand thread). Combined with
tapered locking nuts they provide an
aesthetically pleasing connection to
the tension bar.
Each fork connector is provided with
a pin and two circlips.
A combination of flat and round seals
can be provided to special order for
locking nuts M16 and above, if is
desired to seal to the the threads from
the accumulation of moisture or dirt.
Locking nuts for systems M6 to M12
are tightened with soft touch pliers.
Sizes M16 and above are tightened
using a peg spanner.
To provide a visual safety check, the
locking nut hides an indicator mark on
the tension rod only when the system
is within its allowable range of adjust-
ment.
a
locking nut,
System Components
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
System Selections
Material
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Rod [mm] Components
Anchor Disc
Finish
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=hot dip galv.
=polished
=hand polished
Systemlength [mm] L
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Locking Nut
A typical installation can consist of some or all
of the standard components as shown.
Please note definition of the system length ! L
If couplers are requi-
red their positions
within the system
length should be
specified.
Rod
Connection
plate to
structure
Fork Connector
Pin
Circlip
Coupler
with lug
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Coupler
Seals (optional)
Rod onnection Set
ods + 1 Connection Set + 1 Coupler Set
2 Rods + 1 Connection Set + 1 Coupler Set with lug
+ C
2 R
Stainless Steel:
see page 6
Carbon Steel:
Anchor disc
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Fork, righthand or lefthand thread
Locking nut, righthand or lefthand thread
Set of circlips (2 circlips for 1 fork connector)
Pin
Coupler (optionally with lug)
Seals (further components on request)
Individual Components
Tension Rod
System Sets
Forks must be correctly aligned
and positioned in the same
plane to ensure that bending is
not introduced into the tension
system.
Maximum misalignment 0,5
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Arrangement of connection plates
Replacement Items
Connection Plates
are used to attach the system to the
structure. They can be supplied as fins
for welding to steelwork or as
T-brackets for bolting to the structure.
Care should be taken in designing the
position of connection plates to ensure
that the tension rod system is not
subject to bending.
Cast-in HALFEN channels or drilled
bolts may be used to fix connection
plates to concrete structures.
Connection plates can be provided by
HALFEN-DEHA or by a quality metal-
worker.
DETAN Compression Rods
DETAN Tension rods satisfy most
design requirements for bracing, but
occasionally there is a need for a com-
pression member to both strengthen
and stabilise the structure.
DETAN Compression Rods have been
designed to fulfil this requirement,
while being aesthetically compatible
with the other DETAN components.
Compression rods consist of large
diameter tubes, which are reduced at
each end to use standard DETAN fork
connectors to the structure. They are
designed to order, and are available in
both carbon steel and stainless steel.
System Components
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
= 2 forks + locking nuts + circlips + pins
= coupler + locking nuts

Connection set
Coupler set
Coupler set with lug
Anchor disc
= coupler/lug + locking nuts

System length [mm] L

DETAN compression rod, components
Fork
connector
Compression rod Fork
connector
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DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM

Carbon Steel System DETAN-S460
System length L
System components, material/finish
Tension rod
Systemdiam. d
s
[mm]
Material
Finish
Tension rod Fork Fork
black
hot dip galvanised
Cast steel GS 20Mn5v
hot-dip galvan.
System load capacity
System diam.
Load capacity [kN]
d
Z
s
[mm]
d
Maximum system length with rod [mm] one
System diam. d
s
[mm]
black, hot dip galvanised
black, hot dip galvanised
System dimensions [mm]
System diam.
l
DT
Pin length l
B
p
Fork height q
Screw-in depth o
m
Screw-in adjustment o
j
Length locking nut M
Spanner width t
s
Spanner flat position e
p
Peg spanner size
d
s
Fork length
Fork breadth
Edge distance r
Pin hole diameter j
Thickness conn. plate b
Notes
Notes Z
d
: Design load acc. to DIN 18800 (Nov. 1990), if for the combined loads a partial safety factor
F
has been calculated. The partial safety factor
M
has
been applied in the calculation. See also Type Approvals DETAN-S460 (for system sizes 16 to 95 mm) and DETAN-S (for system sizes 6 to 12 mm) .
g g
Maximum rod length [mm]
Greater system lengths can be achieved using more than one rod in combination with DETAN couplers.
Size d = 6 mm only available in black ( ).
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Tension rods
d 64 to
double coating, which is aplied by a dip or spray treatment. The corrosion resistance proved in a salt spray fog test is at least
equivalent to a hot dip galvanising.
s 95 are in preparation, ask HALFEN-DEHA for availability.
A

- Use soft touch pliers -

Anchor disc
dacrometised
Couplers, locking nuts
dacrometised
Minimum system length [mm]
System diam.
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d
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[mm]
black hot dip galvanised

- on request -
7,5 13,6 21,5 31,3 71 111 160 209 255 371 510 670 799 923 1074 1216 1725 2157 2695
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
6 - 12
S 355
16 - 95
S460N
6 - 12 16 - 95

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6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
3044 6051 6060 6073 12085 12107 12128 12140 12148 12179 12220 12264 12277 12290 12324 15356 15432 15482 15532
3000 6000 12000 15000
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
139 155 189 237 267 327 384 416 446 513 586 666 713 760 828 886 1042 1152 1272

6 - 95
S 355
6 - 95
S 355

6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
42 50 60 73 89 110 133 147 160 192 225 265 285 305 335 380 460 520 580
18 22 28 32 42 50 58 63 70 82 95 109 117 128 137 155 178 200 227
12 16 20 24 33 40 46 51 57 68 79 90 98 107 116 128 146 166 189
17 21 26 31 41 51 61 69 75 90 105 119 125 137 146 176 196 216 236
10,5 12,5 15,0 18,5 22,5 27,0 34,0 37,5 42,5 51,0 55,0 62,5 70,5 77,5 85,0 95 115 130 155
4,5 4,5 5,0 6,5 7,5 8,0 11,0 12,5 12,5 14,0 15,0 17,5 20,0 22,5 25,0 30 39 45 60
17,5 20,0 24,5 37,0 41,0 50,0 58,0 63,0 64,0 72,0 83,0 91,0 98,0 105 112 120 148 165 205
5 6 9 11 14 18 22 25 28 33 39 45 49 53 57
96 92 85 71 64 131 119 112 106 93 177 164 152 140 128 215 176 250 200
25-28 30-32 34-36 40-42 45-50 52-55 68-75 68-75 80-90 80-90 80-90 155/8 155/8 230/10 230/10

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System size
Thickness conn. plate
Hole for pin
Edge distance
Minimum width
Carbon Steel System DETAN-S460
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
Material specification: steel strength grade S355
Example: anchor disc with 4 tension rods
Dimensions [mm]
Maximum of 8 rod connections per disc
System size [mm]
Effective diameter f
Diameter of anchor disc g
d
s
System size
Coupler length L
Coupler diameter d
Screw-in depth o
Screw-in adjustment o
Hanger system size d
Hole position k
d
s
M
M
m
j
sa
M
Material specification: steel strength grade S355

Dimensions [mm]
Dimensions [mm]
Material specification: steel strength grade S355J2G3, for 6 - 12 grade S235J2G3
Anchor Discs
Connecting plates
Connecting plates should be designed to suit each application. The critical dimensions are provided in the table and in the diagrams below. For
guidance on specific applications please contact our technical staff.
Dimensions [mm]
Couplers
Dimensions [mm]
d
s
s
b
j
r
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
5 7 8 10 15 18 20 22 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 55 65 75 85
6,5 7,5 9,5 11,5 15,5 19,5 23,5 26,5 29,5 33,5 41 47 49 53 57 66 76 86 96
9 12 15 18 24 29 35 39 43 51 60 70 76 83 88 107 129 149 159
18 21 28 33 40 51 64 73 80 94 113 129 142 151 161 182 216 240 270
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
55 75 90 110 140 180 210 240 260 310 360 420 450 490 520 596 702 777 832
73 99 120 146 186 238 280 318 346 412 480 558 600 652 692 810 960 1075 1150
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 36 42 48 52 56 60 64 76 85 95
34 40 40 50 62 78 94 104 120 140 158 180 195 210 245 270 328 370 450
12 15 20 22 28 35 42 47 53 64 75 87 93 98 104 135 155 180 195
10,5 12,5 15,0 18,5 22,5 27,0 34,0 37,5 42,5 51,0 55,0 62,5 70,5 77,5 85,0 95 115 130 155
4,5 4,5 5,0 6,5 7,5 8,0 11,0 12,5 12,5 14,0 15,0 17,5 20,0 22,5 25,0 30 39 45 60
6 6 8 8 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 16 16
27,5 33,0 37,0 44,0 50,5 57,5 72,0 86,5 98,5 111,5 124,5 137,0 130,0 140,0 150,0 157,5
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see table dimensions connecting plate page 9
System length L
System load capacity
System diam.
Load capacity [kN]
d
Z
s
[mm]
d
Maximum system length with rod [mm] one
System diam. d
s
[mm]
polished, hand polished
polished
hand polished
System dimensions [mm]
System diam.
l
Pin length l
p
Fork height q
Screw-in depth o
Screw-in adjustment o
Length locking nut M
Spanner width t
Spanner flat position e
Peg spanner size
d
s
Fork length
Fork breadth
Edge distance r
Pin hole diameter j
Thickness conn. plate b
DT
B
s
p
m
j
Notes Z
d
: Design load acc. to DIN 18800 (Nov. 1990), if for the combined loads a partial safety factor
F
has been calculated.
The partial safety factor
M
has been applied in the calculation. See also Type Approval DETAN-E.
g
g
Maximum rod length [mm]
Greater system lengths can be achieved using more than one rod in combination with DETAN couplers.
Size d = 6 mm available in polished finish .
s
only

- Use soft touch pliers -

Minimum system length [mm]
System diam.
polished, hand polished
d
s
[mm]
Anchor disc Couplers, locking nuts
Tension rods: Stainless steel 1.4404 (A4), strength grade S355
Forks: Stainless steel 1.4462 (A4)
Stainless Steel System DETAN-E
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
System components, material/finish
Tension rod
System size
Material
Finish
d
s
[mm]
Fork
polished
hand polished
Notes:
polished
hand polished

stainless st. A4 stainless steel A4

polished
hand polished
polished
hand polished
stainless steel stainless steel

6 - 30
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
8,2 14,7 23 33,1 58,9 92 133 168 207
42 50 60 73 89 110 133 147 160
18 22 28 32 42 50 58 63 70
12 16 21 24 33 40 46 51 57
17 21 26 31 41 51 61 69 75
10,5 12,5 15,0 18,5 22,5 27,0 34,0 37,5 42,5
4,5 4,5 5,0 6,5 7,5 8,0 11,0 12,5 12,5
17,5 20,0 24,5 37,0 41,0 50,0 58,0 63,0 64,0
5 6 9 11 14 18 22 25 28
96 92 85 71 64 131 119 112 106
25-28 30-32 34-36 40-42 45-50
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
6 - 30 6 - 30
A4 p
A4 hp
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
139 155 189 237 267 327 384 416 446
6 - 30
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
3044 6051 6060 6073 6085 6107 6128 6140 6148
3000 6000
3000
A4 A4
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Stainless Steel System DETAN-E
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
Anchor Discs
System size
Thickness conn. plate
Hole for pin
Edge distance
Minimum width
Material specification: stainless steel strength grade S355
Connecting plates
Connecting plates should be designed to suit each application. The critical dimensions are provided in the table and in the diagrams below. For
guidance on specific applications please contact our technical staff.
Example: anchor disc with 4 tension rods
Dimensions [mm]
Maximum of 8 rod connections per disc
System size [mm]
Effective diameter f
Diameter of anchor disc g
d
s
System size
Coupler length L
Coupler diameter d
Screw-in depth o
Screw-in adjustment o
Hanger system size d
Hole position k
d
s
M
M
m
j
sa
M
Material specification: stainless steel strength grade S355
Couplers
Dimensions [mm]
Dimensions [mm]
Material specification: steel strength grade S355
d
s
s
b
j
r
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
55 75 90 110 140 180 210 240 260
73 99 120 146 186 238 280 318 346
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
34 40 40 50 62 78 94 104 120
12 15 20 22 28 35 42 47 53
10,5 12,5 15,0 18,5 22,5 27,0 34,0 37,5 42,5
4,5 4,5 5,0 6,5 7,5 8,0 11,0 12,5 12,5
6 6 8 8 10 10
27,5 33,0 37,0 44,0 50,5 57,5
6 8 10 12 16 20 22 25 30
6,5 7,5 9,5 11,5 14,5 18,5 21,5 24,5 26,5
9 12 15 18 24 29 35 39 43
17 21 26 31 41 51 61 69 75
6 8 10 12 16 20 24 27 30
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Assembly DETAN Sealing System
The load values given in the tables are
exclusively for use with the DETAN tensi-
on rod components. Before installation
the DETAN components should always be
visually checked for any damage caused
during transport. When connecting plates
are used that have not been fabricated
and delivered by HALFEN-DEHA, the
materials, dimensional and geometric
limits specified in the technical approval
should always be observed. The installati-
on tolerances given in the technical gui-
dance notes should also be observed. If,
after the delivery of the DETAN compo-
nents from HALFEN-DEHA, any part is
mechanically modified by the user in a
manner, which deviates from the establis-
hed guidance notes, then the technical
approval becomes invalid.
The DETAN locknut is screwed fully on
the DETAN Tension Rod. The fork
connector is screwed on the tension
rod until the the required system length
is achieved. The locknut is
There are special markings on the
DETAN tension rod to ensure, by scre-
wing the locknut up properly, that the
minimum screw-in depth into the fork
end is achieved. This is confirmed when
the mark is obscured and the locknut is
properly tightened.
The pin in the fork connector is secured
by two circlips, one on each side. Use a
sprung pliers for the installation of the
circlips.

then scre-
wed back towards the fork connector
until it is locked.
The DETAN precise expansion measuring
system is attached to the unloaded tensi-
on rod. By applying the pre-stress load
(e.g. by screwing the tension rod into the
fork ends, see assembly instructions) the
tension rod is expanded. By exactly
measuring the expansion the pre-stress
load can be determined. This measuring
system can be used for all sizes of the
DETAN tension rod system.
In case of removing or unintentional
slipping of the measuring unit the refer-
ence measurement is lost; in this case the
tension rod must be completely released
and the pre-stressing and measuring
procedure must be started again. Long
term load supervision cannot be provided
by this system. For this purpose another
measuring system is required.
If you need assistance HALFEN-DEHA
offers individual advice for your project,
ranging from the planning to field super-
vision; please contact us:
Phone: +49 (0) 6252-670-300
E-mail: fa@halfen-deha.de
See also address on page 12.
System length L
Left-hand thread Right-hand thread
Fork ends are always supplied with a
plug to protect the threads from the
ingress of dirt and moisture.
Additional seals are available to order
(system diameter 16 mm and above) to
prevent the entry of dirt and moisture via
the locknut.
Threaded plug
Fork End Locknut Tension Rod
Sealing system (optional)
flat seal round seal
System length L
Screw the tension rod into the 2 forks
Screw the locknuts back to lock
Screw the locknut fully on the tension rod
Markings on
tension rod
obscured after
assembly
visible before assembly
Markings for minimum screw-in depth
Assembly
Visual check!
Application
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
Tension Stress Control
Tension Stress Control

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Typical Projects
DETAN TENSION ROD SYSTEM
Central Station, Helsinki
Hildegard-Forum, Bingen
Noise protection wall, Oberlaa
Bracing of a large glass facade
Pedestrian bridge, Schwarza
Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
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