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Product Description
All BARTEK SYSTEMS Couplers are produced
according to ISO9001 Index

Rebar couplers can simplify the design and Page 2 Introduction -Product
construction of reinforced concrete and reduce Description
the amount of reinforcement required by
Page 3-4 -Reinforcement Bar Coupler
avoiding overlaps, this in turn could reduce -Coupler Splicing Sytem
congestion within the concrete and avoid all its -Feature
related disadvantages. Page 5 Bartek “P” Parallel
direct rolling system
BARTEK SYSTEMS Standard Couplers are
produced from Carbon Steel which have tensile Page 6 Special Coupler
strength more than 600 MPa; for higher Types
requirement of tensile strength BARTEK Page 7-8 Threading Types
SYSTEMS Super Couplers can be customized to
800 to 900 Mpa according to any project special Page 9 Standard readymade
requirements. systems &
Accessories
Bartek systems is suitable for mechanical splices
with reinforcing bars made according to Page 10-12 Couplers Method of
Statement
DIN488:86, BS4449:1997, ASTM A615.
Page 13 Bartek “P” Method of
Statement
Bartek coupler complies with the following bldg.
codes & standards:
Page 12-15 Hydraulic Press
The Deutches Institüt für Normug in its standard Method of Statement
DIN 1045 (2001)

The British standards Institution, in its standard

BS 8110-1: 1997, section 3, chapter 3.12.8.

The Association Francaise de Normalisation

(AFNOR), in its standard NF A 35-020 (1999).

The American Concrete Institute (A.C.I.), in its

standard ACI 318 (Chapter 12: Development and
splices of reinforcement)

The International conference of Building Officials

(I.C.B.O.), in its Uniform Building Code (UBC),
Section 1912.

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Lapped joints are dependent

upon the concrete for load
transfer. For this reason, any
degradation in the integrity of
the concrete could
significantly affect the
performance of the joint. The
strength of a mechanical
splice is dependent on the
concrete in which is located.

STEEL REBAR CONGESTION IN STEEL REBAR CONGESTION IN

CONCRETE WITH COUPLERS CONCRETE WITHOUT COUPLERS

BARTEK SYSTEMS ® COUPLER SPLICING SYSTEM

Bartek coupler splicing system is designed for the
connection of steel rebars without torque wrench.

Fast and simple installation to promote productivity and

safety of the connection.

The Bartek coupler spliced connection has a higher

breaking load capacity than the steel rebar: Bar Break
System.

Bar break couplers are recommended in areas with seismic activities. The couplers are available in the
diameters of 12mm to 50mm.

The high strength of the coupler connection is being achieved by cold forging. The upsetted bar end
has a larger core diameter than the bar to ensure that the joint is stronger than the bar itself. Parallel
metric threads are cut on the enlarged ends.

FEATURES
Full strength joint allowing full ductile elongation of
reinforcing bars.
Manual assembly. No torque wrench required.
No risk of cross threading quality control is just by
visual inspection.
Reduce congestion of bars.
Speed up construction time.

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BARTEK SYSTEMS ® COUPLER SPLICING SYSTEM

BARTEK SYSTEMS ® COUPLER DIMENSIONS

Product Bar Dia. Coupler Coupler Coupler Thread Thread

Codes (mm) External Dia. Internal Dia. Length Size Pitch
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

CCBK12160M 12 20.0 11.9 30.0 M14 2.0

CCBK16200M 16 26.0 17.4 40.0 M20 2.5

CCBK20240M 20 32.0 20.9 48.0 M24 3.0

CCBK25300M 25 40.0 26.3 60.0 M30 3.5

CCBK28330M 28 44.5 29.3 66.0 M33 3.5

CCBK32360M 32 50.0 31.8 72.0 M36 4.0

CCBK36420M 36 56.0 34.8 80.0 M39 4.0

CCBK40450M 40 62.0 40.3 90.0 M45 4.0

Table 1.0
- Other sizes are available upon request

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Bartek “P” Parallel direct rolling system

Bartek “P” coupler splicing system is designed for the connection of the steel rebars with the torque
wrench.
The threading process is simple and requires one machine only.
The system provides safe and simple installation which promotes the productivity at site.
Bartek “P” coupler spliced connection offers a breaking load capacity at the least equal to that of the
used steel rebar.
The couplers are available from Ø12mm – Ø40mm.

Steel Bar
Diameter
(mm) 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40

Outer
Diameter 25 28 30 32 38 42 48 54 59
of Coupler
(mm)

Length of
Coupler 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90 95
(mm)

Size of M16 M18.3 M20.5 M22.5 M25.5 M28.5 M32.5 M36.5 M40.5
Thread x 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0

Table 1.1

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Bartek Systems Special ® Coupler Types

Large Rebar Small Rebar

 Reducer  Anchor Plate Linking

 Adding length with nuts  Bar Terminator
 Adding Length without nuts  Weldable Couplers

Bartek Systems ® “H” Hydraulic Pressed Couplers

ADVANTAGES:
 High tensile strength as per German standard (DIN 1045), British standard (BS 8110)
 Easy and fast application
 Safe connection which offers breaking load capacity equal to that of the used steel rebar
 Offers a solution to the steel congestion at the connection point, which facilitates concrete
pouring.

Standard Parameter for BARTEK “H” Hydraulic Pressed Couplers

Steel Bar
Diameter
(mm) 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40

Outer
Diameter
of 25 28 30 32 38 42 48 54 59
Coupler
(mm)
Length of
Coupler
(mm) 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90 95

Table 1.2

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Bartek Systems ® Threading - Types

Bartek Systems ® Type-A
t
2t
t
This is used where the continuation bar can be
rotated. The end of the bars are upset and threaded
for half length of the coupler.

(1)
Screw the coupler to the rear of the thread on the
fixed bar and lock tight. The bar end should be
central within the coupler.
(2)

Remove the plastic cap from the coupler. Position

and rotate the continuation bar in the coupler.

(3)

Tighten the joint using wrench on the continuation bar.

After tightening there should be more than 2-4mm of the
thread exposed, depending on the diameter of the
rebar.

Bartek Systems ® Type-B

t
2t
This is used where it is not possible to rotate the
2t
continuation bar. Therefore the thread of the
continuation bar is extended to full coupler length.

(1)

Screw the coupler to the rear of the thread on the

continuation bar.
(2)
Position the continuation bar with the coupler against
the end of the first bar.

(3)

Rotate the coupler from the continuation bar to

engage against the rear of the tread on the opposing
bar and lock tight.

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(4)
Using wrench, rotate the continuation bar to lock the two bar
ends against each other. After tightening, the length of
exposed thread should not be more than half of the coupler
length plus 2-4mm depending on the diameter of the rebar.

Bartek Systems ® Type-C

t This type has an additional locknut and is used where the

2t
⅔t continuation bar cannot be rotated. The continuation bar is
2 ⅔t threaded for full coupler length plus the length of the
locknut.

(1)

Screw the locknut followed by the coupler to the rear of the

thread on the continuation bar.

(2)

Position the continuation bar with the coupler against the end
of the first bar.

(3)

Rotate the coupler from the continuation bar to engage

against the rear of the thread on the opposing bar and lock
tight.

(4)

Rotate the locknut along the continuation bar.

(5)

Hold the rebar in its required orientation and with a

wrench tighten the locknut against the coupler.

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Standard Readymade Systems & Accessories

Rebar Connection System

The rebar connection system with the 100%

load transmission – suitable for both static
and dynamic load.

 Coupler – threaded steel coupler system is a

natural extension to our rebendable Stabox
rebar connection system for rebars   12mm

1st concrete pour 2nd concrete pour

Bar+ socket incl. coupler cap 2nd Bar thread protection cap

1st concrete pour 2nd concrete pour -

 Secure protection of the bars by thread
Bar additional bar
protection caps.
 The use of coupler box ensures precise
location of the reinforcement bars and
protection and protects the couplers.
 Simple and easy assembly of the splicing
joints.
 Added splicing joint strength through the
interlocked connection between the two
concrete pourings.

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BARTEK SYSTEMS ® COUPLERS

The procedure consists of three steps:
STEP-1 FORGING

 The bars to be joined are cut to the required size

 All machines to be prepared for operation & the supervisor must ensure that all safety
measures are implemented
 The surface of the edge must be vertical to the axial line of the steel bar therefore it could be
ground flat & straight by disc cutter.
 Remove any flexure & inspect the bar for any defect or burr.
 Insert the end of the bar into the cold forging machine, the machine to be operated as per
the instruction in the Bartek machine manuals, (The operator has to read and understand the
instructions & troubleshooting guide before starting the operation, the same is applicable
prior to the operation of the threading machine)
 Inspection of the forged end has to be carried out as per the following proceedures:
1. The size of the ends should be checked against the following table.

Steel Bar
Diameter
(mm) 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40

Outer
Diameter 25 28 30 32 38 42 48 54 59
of Coupler
(mm)

Length of
Coupler 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90 95
(mm)

Table 1.3

II. The concentricity between the end and the steel

bar <0.3~1;
III. Out of roundness of ends, circumference <1/3;
unfilled corner 3*1.5;

COLD FORGED IV. Loss of end (middle, root), circumference <1/3;

BAR
unfilled corner 5*1;
V. The axial crack in the end is allowable, no more
THREADED than 3 strips.
FORGED BAR
VI. No transverse crack is allowed.

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STEP-2 THREADING

 The forged steel bar is now ready for threading by clamping the forged side of the bar in the
gripping mechanism of the threading machine.
 By operating the machine, the cutting head will cut the thread into the end of the forged steel
bar.
 Release the threaded bar from the gripping mechanism.
 Inspection according to the following.

Steel Bar
Diameter
(mm) 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40

Size
(m) 14 x 16 x 20 x 22 x 24 x 27 x 30 x 33 x 36 x 39 x 45 x
2 2 2.5 2.5 3 3 3.5 3.5 4 4 4

Length
(mm) 14 16 20 22 24 27 30 33 36 39 45

Teeth 1.083 1.083 1.353 1.353 1.624 1.624 1.895 1.895 2.165 2.165 2.165
Height
(H)
Table 1.4
Dia.
Ø

Length +2
-2

 The concentricity between the end of rebar <0.3 of half finished product.
 The out of roundness of end <1/3, unfilled corner <3x1.5 of half finished product.
 Loss of end <1/3, loss of middle <5x1 of half finished product.
 The bias between rebar end thread axes and rebar end axes is less than 0.5mm
 The length of thread end of rebar is half of the relative size of rebar coupler.
 The thread if rebar end can be used to connect with the relative siz of coupler, try whether
it can pass through smoothly, tight or loose.
 Crosswise fissure or striation of the thread end of rebar can be accepted <0.015d+0.1,
maximum 0.4mm. The crosswise fissure or striation is not allowed more than three;
 On the thread end of rebar, it is allowed that there is lack of teeth.
a. The circle of the end face can allowed lack of teeth.
b. The diameter of thread head allowed less of ≥0.15Hx2
c. The circumference of thread head <1/5 length ,1/2 length of thread head <0.25H

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STEP-3 ASSEMBLY

 A coupler needs to be fixed by hand fro one side till-half length of the coupler on the
designated threaded bar & protected with the coupler cap.
 The other threaded rebar to be protected by rebar cap.
 Later the protective caps can be removed from both sides & other bar can be as well
connected by hand.

st
2nd concrete pour (steel bar 2)
1 concrete pour (steel bar 1)

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BARTEK “P” COUPLERS
STEP-1 : PREPARATION

 Select the type of the threading (Left or Right);

 Prepare the machine by installing positive or negative idler wheel rest accordingly, the
supervisor must ensure that all safety measures are implemented.
 The bars to be joined are cut to the required size.
 The surface of the edge must be vertical to the axial line of the steel bar therefore it could be
ground flat & straight by disc cutter.
 Remove any flexure & inspect the bar for any defect or burr.
 Install the end of the bar & clamp it on the machine. (The operator has to read and
understand the instructions and troubleshooting guide before starting the operation)
 Switch on the machine to start the rib peeling process.
 Our Rib Peeling / Direct Roll Threading System can carry out two consecutive process at
once:
i. Produce a smooth surface at the rebar end.
ii. Thereafter, the machine will automatically roll thread the smooth end surface of the
rebar.
 Once finished, the machine will stop & retract the threaded rebar ready to be joined later
with coupler.
 The operator can now release the clamp to extract the bar.
 to the steel bar axial line.

Dia.
Ø

Length +2
-2

STEP-2 : ASSEMBLY
 The threaded rebar is now ready for joining; a coupler needs to be initially fixed by hand
from one side of the connection till half-length of the coupler on the designated threaded
bar.
 The one side of the connection is ready for use.
To achieve a full spliced connection using Bartek “P” couplers a torque wrench shall be
used:
i. The torque wrench to be adjusted to the required torque.
ii. Turn the threaded bar into the coupler until hand-locked. For verification draw a line
on the bar at the coupler location to verify the number of turns required to lock it by
wrench later.
iii. Tighten with the torque wrench & count the turns until you hear the click sound of the
torque wrench.
iv. Use the same number of turns + 15% as a guide for the same coupler size to be used.
(For example: one & half turns are usually required for Bartek “P” 32mm couplers.)

1st concrete pour (steel bar 1) 2nd concrete pour (steel bar 2)

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HYDRAULIC PRESSED COUPLERS

This splicing method is recommended for the connection of the existing non-threaded rebars with
other rebars; threading is not necessary.

STEP-1 :

 Prepare the existing rebars, the surface of the edge must be vertical to the axial line of the
steel bar therefore it could be ground flat & straight by disc cutter.
 Remove any flexure & inspect the bar for any defect or burr.
 The machine to be prepared & operated as per the instruction in the Bartek “H” machine
manual, (The operator has to read and understand the instruction & troubleshooting guide
before starting the operation):
i. Check pressure gauge to ensure proper function.
ii. By means of chalk & ruler, mark the press line where the sleeve will be fixed.
 Install on the upper (the new) rebar half section of the sleeve.
 With the specific mold fixed on the hydraulic press, apply three consecutive presses on the
half section of the sleeve, now the sleeve is fixed on the side of the new rebar.
 Join the new rebar with the open sleeve side to connect it with the existing rebar.
 Apply again three presses with the hydraulic on the other side of the sleeve to ensure full
splice.

No. 1 : BARTEK COUPLER (TO

BE PRESSED)

 
(steel bar 1)
(steel bar 2)

No. 2 :
PRESSED BARTEK COUPLER


(steel bar 1)  (steel bar 2)

PRESSED

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No. 3 :
PRESSED
BARTEK COUPLER
 

(steel bar 1)   (steel bar 2)

PRESSED

How to check and identify your Bartek Coupler

BATCH No. CODE

SIZE OF THE COUPLER

BARTEK COUPLER TYPES

Bartek “No Marking” standard Bartek Coupler
Bartek “S” Super Coupler
Bartek “P” Rib Peeling Coupler
Bartek “H” Hydraulic Coupler

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