What is mechanical rebar coupler?

Mechanical rebar connections, also known as mechanical splices or mechanical coupler, are used to join lengths of rebar together to transfer forces from one steel rebar to another.

What are mechanical couplers?

Couplings are mechanical components used to connect two in-line shafts to enable one shaft to drive another at the same speed. A coupling can be rigid or flexible, allowing various amount of angular, radial, and axial misalignment between the two shafts.

How do you connect two pieces of rebar?

Utilize a quick wedge to connect pieces of rebar to one another. The wedge works by securing the two pieces of rebar together in a sleeve with a pin. Because the assembly of the wedge is simple, a large number of rebar pieces can be quickly connected even in poor weather conditions.

How does rebar coupler work?

Rebar couplers are used for joining rebars with full tension capacity. The ends of bars to be joined are provided with threads, and the bars are joined using a coupler sleeve that transfers the force on the rebar across the connection.

Where are mechanical couplers used?

Mechanical couplers are widely used in the present construction industry to joint two reinforcement bars together. The lapping of reinforcement is very difficult and time-consuming. Further, some costs also can be saved with mechanical couplers.

When should we use mechanical rebar splicing?

We usually use mechanical rebar splicing on beam when the rebar sizes are over 14mm. we can consider use mechanical rebar splicing on the pillars when the rebar sizes over 16mm. we must use mechanical rebar splicing when the rebar size is over 28mm.

When would you use a mechanical coupler?

What is Type 2 coupler?

A Type 2 mechanical splice, as defined in Section 21.1. 6.1(b) of the ACI 318 Code, is a mechanical splice that meets the requirements of a Type 1 mechanical splice and also develops the specified tensile strength of the reinforcing bar.

What is coupler in steel?

Mechanical Couplers are the cylindrical element that connects the two rotating edges of reinforcement bars, also known as an alternative to lapping rebars. The grade of the coupler should be equivalent to the reinforcement bars which ensures the maximum transmission of the load stresses from one bar to another.

What is a mechanical coupler?

Mechanical couplers, also known as mechanical splices, are used to join lengths of rebars together. Building code requirements for masonry construction now require longer lap lengths for some bar sizes.

How many types of couplers are there for rebar?

Mainly there are two types of couplers for rebar. Mainly the couplers are used to carry the tensile force. However, they are using to carry the compressive forces. Further, most of the time, couplers are tested for tension.

What rebar sizes are available for form Savers?

Form Savers are available in rebar sizes #4 through #11 and designed for easy attachment to the form. Akron Rebar Company provides a complete range of Mechanical Couplers, and Form Savers, proprietary designs from reliable and trusted manufacturers such as Lenton® Splice Products, BarSplice Products Inc., and Dayton Superior.

What are the advantages of Mechanical couplers over reinforcement laps?

The lapping of reinforcement is very difficult and time-consuming. Further, some costs also can be saved with mechanical couplers. In addition, it is a saving of materials and very useful in the areas where the reinforcement is congested. What is Mechanical Coupler? It is a replacement for the reinforcement laps.