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About Us
Established since 1983, Dextra is a leading manufacturer
and distributor of engineered construction products for
the building and civil industries.
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in high-rise buildings and concrete structures worldwide
and have been accredited by major independent
Engineering
regulatory bodies in all continents.
Contents Production
Splices selection 4-5
Applications 6-7
Cast In Situ
Griptec 8-11
Bartec | Fortec 12-15
Rolltec 16-19
Headed Bars 20-21
Precast
Groutec 22-23
Unitec 24-25
Repairgrip 26-27
Engineering 28-29
Quality 30-31
Service
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A Complete Range of Mechanical Rebar couplers
Mechanical rebar splices are devices used to connect steel bars in reinforced concrete
construction. Compared to the conventional method of lap splicing, they not only save steel, but
provide a stronger, faster and safer connection.
Bartec®, Fortec® and Griptec® are full tensile splices systems, which means that under tensile
loading, the failure occurs in the reinforcing bar, away from the coupler.
Avoiding a failure at the connection means that the ductility and the ultimate performance of the
reinforcement as a whole are not affected by the mechanical splices.
Bar break capability is especially recommended for sensitive applications such as nuclear
reactors and demanding environments such as seismic areas.
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Griptec® is the most accomplished mechanical Bartec® is a high-performance parallel thread This Type 2 rolled-thread splice system
splice on the market: Its patented production mechanical splice system achieving “bar-break” requires one single machine with one
process includes a systematic, non-destructive performance under full tensile load. operator for the bar-end preparation.
tensile test that performs a 100% check on the
bar end. Bartec not only offers the complete range Like all Dextra splice systems, Rolltec® offers
of splices that may be required on-site, but the full range of splice solutions (standard,
Moreover, the machine automatically adjusts also facilitates handling and stock-keeping by position, transition, caging) and covers a
its processing parameters when the bar size is combining the two most common splices, the large range of both metric and imperial
changed which not only greatly improves the standard and the position splice (when the two measurements.
productivity, but also reduces the risk of mistakes. bars cannot be rotated) into one product.
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Splice Selection Chart
Range Griptec Bartec Fortec Rolltec Groutec Unitec Repairgrip
Bar size (mm) 12 – 50 12 – 50 12 – 40 12 – 50 12 - 40 12 – 50 12 - 40
Bar size (imperial) #4 – #18 #4 – #18 #4 – #18 #4 – #10 #4 – #18 #4 – #12
BS 8110, EC2, BS 8110, EC2, BS 8110, EC2,
Code compliance
ACI 318, ASME, AASHTO ACI 318, AASHTO ACI 318, ASME, AASHTO
DIBT , CARES ICC-ES CARES
CARES
Certifications (*) AFCAB CARES AFCAB AFCAB IAPMO
AFCAB
Caltrans Caltrans KIWA
Position –
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Transition –
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Caging – Headed
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Bar-End
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Groutec® is a mechanical splice specially Unitec® system is a universal on-site Repairgrip™ is an on-site splicing system
designed to connect pre-cast concrete splicing system, that does not need any consisting of a sleeve that is swaged onto
elements with each other or with structures hydraulic power tools. the rebars by means of a mobile hydraulic
made in-situ, both horizontally or vertically. press.
A standard compressed air supply is
At the pre-cast factory, Groutec® is connected sufficient to tighten the bolts and achieve It is an easy and quick solution for
to the reinforcement thanks to a threaded the connection. connection situations in which threading
connection: Bartec®, Rolltec® and Griptec® is not possible. It only requires sufficient
systems can be used. It is then casted in Unitec® is especially recommended in space for the press to be placed.
concrete. situations where there is no bar end
preparation facility to thread the bars and
At the construction site, continuation bar is then where it would be too cumbersome to
inserted into the sleeve which is then filled with handle a mobile hydraulic press.
locally sourced non-shrink grout to complete
the connection.
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Applications
Beams
Standard / Position Splice
Pages 8 - 19
End beams
Headed Bars
Pages 20 - 21
Temporary openings
Standard Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Pile caps
Headed Bars
Pages 20 - 21
Pile cages
Standard / Position Splice
Pages 8 - 19
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Column cages
Caging Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Beam to column
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Standard Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Precast elements
connection
Groutec Couplers
Pages 22 - 23
Construction joints
Standard / Position Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Vertical bars
Standard / Position Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Diaphragm wall
slabs connection
Standard Splice
Pages 8 - 19
Above ground applications
Underground applications
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A full performance splice that is stronger
than the reinforcing bar and guarantees
bar break under tensile stress.
Benefits
• Each and every connection is proof-tested by pull test during • Visual inspection.
the extrusion cycle: 100% controlled! • Cross threading of parallel threads is impossible.
• No reduction of the nominal cross section area of the bar. • Good fatigue performance thanks to rolled threads.
• No torque wrenching. • Compact design with small outer diameter.
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Taishan EPR Nuclear Reactor, China
• The sleeve is placed over the rebar end and pushed inside the Griptec® machine by
the operator. The production process starts automatically.
• The sleeve is then extruded over the bar-end.
Pe rf o r m a n c e t esti ng
The proof-test is an integral part of the Griptec® bar-end preparation process.
After the sleeve is extruded over the bar-end, the connection is proof-tested automatically
by the Griptec® machine. This confirms the performance above the prescribed design load.
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Porsche Museum, Germany
Splicing Methods
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State of
the art
equipment
• High productivity:
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• One man operation
chips.
Small size
Large size
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The only rebar splice that maintains
the full ductility of the reinforcing
bar while using the same coupler for
standard and position connections.
Benefits
• No reduction of the bar cross section area. • Type 2 coupler suitable for seismic areas.
• Full tension splice: Bar-break under tensile load. • Tested under reverse cyclic conditions.
• Allows full ductile elongation of bars. • Solves bar congestion problems.
• Easy installation, no torque wrench required. • No staggering of splices bars required.
• One standard coupler for standard and position splicing
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Jeddah Tower (1,008m), Saudi Arabia
(under construction)
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A 3 steps process
The end of the reinforcing bar is The sawn end of the reinforcing Finally, the thread is mechanically
sawn square. bar is then enlarged by a formed onto the enlarged end of
patented cold forging process. the bar.
The core diameter of the bar is
increased to a pre-determined
size.
90°
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Splicing Methods
MahaNakhon Tower (314m),
Bangkok, Thailand
Standard splice
Easy connection by bar rotation until full thread engagement.
Thanks to the parallel thread:
• No risk of thread mis-match.
• No risk of cross-threading.
TYPE
A
Position splice
The Bartec® position splice, to be
STEP 1
STEP 2
used when both bars cannot be
rotated, consists of an extended
thread on the connecting bar
and a standard coupler.
TYPE
B
TYPE
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Smaller diameter rebar
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standard Bartec thread. Depending on the situation, it may also be
possible to reduce the size of the end of the
The rotating elements of the larger bar and then use a standard coupler.
assembly will guarantee thread
continuity to easily produce the Larger diameter rebar
splice.
Large size
Small size
Generic specification
• No reduction of the nominal cross section area of the In certain international markets, Bartec® is sold under the
parent bars. brand name Fortec. For more details, please refer to the
• No reduction of the ductility of the reinforcing bar. specific Fortec brochure.
• Couplers are individually marked to allow full traceability
of the material.
• Parallel-thread system.
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C o s t e ff e c t i v e a l t e r n a t i v e t o l a p s p l i c i n g .
Reduces steel wastage.
Enables multiple re-use of form works.
Shortens construction cycle time.
Benefits
• Practical and economical alternative to laps.
• Simple process : only one machine, one operator.
• Fast cycle time : less than 30 seconds per thread !
• One standard coupler for the two main applications,
standard and position, to avoid confusion and reduce
warehousing on site.
• Easy installation, no torque wrench required.
• Shortens construction cycle times.
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National Stadium Mané Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil
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Rebar Preparation:
a two steps process
The end of the reinforcing bar is peeled. The peeled end of the reinforcing bar is then threaded by rolling.
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Tanger Med II, Morocco
Splicing Methods
Standard splice
Easy connection by bar rotation until full thread engagement.
Parallel thread :
• No risk of thread mis-match.
• No risk of cross-threading.
TYPE
STEP 2
the connecting bar
(step 1).
The assembly is
completed by butting
the bars end to end
and screwing the
coupler back onto
the first bar until full
engagement (step 2).
TYPE
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Caging splice
Smaller diameter rebar
To connect cages that haven’t been
pre-fabricated together or sets of bars that can’t be brought butt to Transition splice
butt, the Rolltec Caging assembly is your solution. Both bars are
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When there is a need to splice
threaded with a standard Bartec thread. bars of different sizes, Rolltec®
offers transition couplers
The rotating elements of the assembly will guarantee thread that conveniently allow the
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continuity to easily produce the splice. connection of rebars of very
different diameters, e.g. 40-32 or
32-25.
Large size
Small size
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E ff i c i e n t r e p l a c e m e n t f o r h o o k e d b a r s .
Solution to congestion.
Product features
• Made of an anchor plate that is fixed to the end of
reinforcement bar.
• Convenient alternative to hooks in congested areas.
• Two standard head sizes: net bearing area of 4 or 9 times
the cross section of the bar.
• Requires the same bar end preparation as Dextra coupler
systems.
• Compatible with Bartec, Fortec, Griptec and Rolltec
threads.
Headed
bar
(large)
Hook
dimensioned
after ACI318
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Los Angeles Airport - Tom Bradley Terminal , U.S.A.
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Applications
A s m ai n rei nfo rcemen t
• Less congestion.
• Easier installation. Threaded heads can be fitted on site
after rebar installation.
• No more risk of rebar embrittlement due to bar bending.
• Require shorter anchorage (development) length.
• More faithful realisation of strut-and-tie modeling.
• Better anchorage effectiveness (lower bearing stress
and less slip) especially on large diameter bars.
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The rebar coupler designed to connect
precast elements.
Benefits
• Easily connects two precast elements with no requirement
for in situ wet concrete joint.
optimized design.
aligned.
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Jamnagar Refinery, Gujarat, India
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Installation
A t th e At the
p r eca st fa cto ry constr uction site
Groutec is installed on the reinforcement thanks to its threaded Continuation rebars are inserted into
conenction. Positionning accessories (magnetic or screw-type) are the cavity. Groutec accomodates
available to tighten the coupler against the formwork. Coupler and both horizontal and vertical
reinforcement are then cast in concrete to create precast panels, connections (with Groutec in the top
beams or columns. or in the bottom element).
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The “ready to install” splicing system.
Product features
Unitec® is a shear-bolt coupling system for the connection of concrete
reinforcement bars from Ø12 to 50 mm (ASTM #4 to #18).
Benefits
• Easy to use with a standard impact wrench: the heads of the
screws just shear off when required torque is reached.
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King Abdullah Financial District,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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A simple in-situ installation
with standard tools
1 2
Insert the Unitec coupler over
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Insert the second bar into
the end of the first bar until the coupler until contact with
contact with the centre pin. the centre pin and repeat the
operation.
Pre-position the coupler using
a ratchet or a wrench. Then
proceed with tightening from
center to edge of coupler using
a standard pneumatic impact
wrench.
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For repair or retrofit works. Fits any cold
shear cut bar end. No reduction of the
c r o s s s e c t i o n a r e a o f t h e b a r.
Product features
The RepairGrip™ system is a portable system designed to splice
bars in situ. It is a simple and proven method to splice bars that
did not have their end shop-prepared.
Benefits
• For repair or retrofit works.
• Fast installation.
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Grand Mercure Riocentro,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Minimum bar spacing
X
X
Y
Y
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Y
Y w
Clustered bars can be spliced if they are If clustered bars are not staggered, the
Start by swaging the bar that is closest to staggered and if the central bars are the required spacing is wider so that the
the floor or adjacent wall. longest. Start by swaging the central bars. swaging tool can reach the central bars.
DMG800-1
Hydraulic tool model DMG650-2
DMG800-2
Z 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 100 100
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Engineering
Dextra designs, supplies and maintains site equipment used to prepare reinforcing bars.
More than 300 machines are currently on customers sites around the globe.
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Threading Yard, Bangkok factory
More Than
30 years of experience
in designing & manufacturing
concrete reinforcement products and equipments.
Production
know-how
Dextra’s factory for mechanical splice systems is
strategically located near Bangkok’s international
airport and the expressway leading to the deep-sea
port on Thailand’s eastern coast.
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Quality
Dextra’s ISO-170215
accredited testing lab.
Quality
Assurance
Dextra’s Quality Management System complies with the requirements of :
• ISO 9001
• ASME NCA-3800
• ASME NQA-1
• 10CFR50 Appendix B
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Dextra aims to supply products that exceed the most demanding international technical approvals
and it is our goal to create maximum customer satisfaction by complying with our clients’ needs and
specified requirements.
Product
Certifications
Dextra’s mechanical splices have been tested,
evaluated, approved, certified and/or qualified
by the third-party agencies of numerous countries,
among them:
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Guangzhou
Paris
LosAngeles
Angeles
Hong Kong
Los
Dubai
Mumbai
Bangkok
Panama
São Paulo
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