The only 100% proofed Splicing System

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Product features Approvals

Griptec is a full performance (tension, CalTrans

compression, cyclic, fatigue) mechanical splice
designed for the connection of concrete reinforcing ICC-ES no ER-5497
bars ASTM A615 & A706 grade 60 in sizes #4
through # 18 and EN 10080 grade 500 in sizes 12
through 50. UK CARES no 5005

AFCAB no M02/004

DIBT no Z-1.5-133
Benefits
Benefits

Griptec makes your design safer Griptec is easy to produce

Each and every connection is proof-tested by High productivity : 30 to 45 seconds per bar
pull test during the extrusion cycle. end.

No reduction of the nominal cross section area  One man operation, fully computerized process.
of the bar.
 Low operational cost.
 Standard parallel thread are used, thus avoiding
torque wrenching. Very quick reconfiguration when changing from
one bar size to another.
 Visual-only inspection of joints is sufficient.
Pre-programmed setting of extrusion equipment
No cross threading of parallel threads is and proof-testing parameters for each bar size.
possible. (Contrary to tapered threads)
 Fits any reasonable shear cut.
 Good fatigue performance thanks to rolled
threads.  No dirty lubricant and machining chips.

Sleeves are manufactured under strict ISO 9001  Self-contained equipment.

quality plan.

 All sleeves are individually marked allowing full

traceability of material origin and manufacturing
batch.

 Compact design with small outer diameter.

Note : The information in this catalogue is considered up to date at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make technical and design changes at any time. D
roof-tests during the bar preparation.

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Extrusion Performance testing

 The sleeve is placed over the rebar The proof-test is an integral part of the Griptec
end and pushed inside the Griptec bar-end preparation process.
machine by the operator. The extrusion
cycle then starts automatically. After the sleeve is extruded onto the bar-end,
 The sleeve is then extruded over the bar- the connection is proof-tested automatically by
end. the Griptec machine. This confirms
performance above the prescribed design load.

Griptec extrusion machines are CE-marked as per the European Directive on the safety of machinery and
are compliant with OSHA regulations.

Dextra shall not accept liability for the accuracy of the information in this publication or for any printing errors
 Splicing methods

Standard splices Position splices

FEMALE MALE

When the continuation bar can be rotated. When the continuation bar cannot be rotated.

Transition splices Weldable splices

To connect bars of different diameters.

For connection to a steel structure.

Applications

DM – CAT 018 - Issue 1 - January 2006 - WNS + RotoSiam Co., Ltd.

Contacts

HEADQUARTERS EUROPE
THAILAND (through distributors)
Dextra Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Tel: (66) 2 726 5731 Fax: (66) 2 328 0374
E-mail: thailand@dextragroup.com
NORTH AMERICA
Dextra America Inc.
Tel: 360 527 0800 Fax: 360 527 0801
E-mail: america@dextragroup.com

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