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Moment® Coupler Brochure
Moment® Coupler Brochure
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HALFEN-MOMENT GROUP
THE HALFEN-MOMENT GROUP With headquarters in Malaysia, serving as the central hub, and being
supported by its subsidiaries in Singapore, Philippines and India together
OF COMPANIES STARTED ITS with invaluable partners in other markets, we have positioned ourselves
as a leading building products player with an established and extensive
OPERATION IN MALAYSIA, SUPPLYING network throughout Asia and the Middle East.
MECHANICAL COUPLERS TO Long term partnerships with our customers motivate us to continuously
extend our product offering to more reinforcement and construction
CONSTRUCTION SITES, AS A COST accessories. Our product range is used from small scale residential
EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR projects to large development projects in infrastructure, high rise or
commercial construction. Our specialized teams are there to provide
CONVENTIONAL SPLICING. technical information and to ensure consistent and high quality solutions.
ONE OF OUR FIRST ICONIC PROJECTS Since 2012, the Halfen-Moment Group has been part of CRH plc, a Global
Fortune 500 company, with an annual turnover in excess of €27 billion.
WAS THE PETRONAS TOWERS. Thanks to CRH plc, The Halfen-Moment Group has access to financial
resources, innovative products and technical expertise from around the
SINCE THEN, THE GROUP HAS BEEN world in order to support its continuous development.
EXPANDING RAPIDLY AND TODAY Being part of a stock quoted company, we are aware of our global, local and
THE MOMENT® COUPLER IS A WELL- social responsibility. Leading our business with integrity is our daily credo!
MILESTONES
1991 Incorporation
of MOMENT
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HALFEN MOMEN T
Widening of
Acquisition of Participating in the
product portfolio via
MOMENT by CRH Launching of the iconic Qatar Basin
collaboration with CRH
and restructuring as complete range of project with 2.5 million
subsidiary companies:
HALFEN-MOMENT precast accessories epoxy couplers
HALFEN, ANCON supplied within the year
Group
AND PLAKA GROUP
2016
Development
of operational
excellence with
Lean 6S Safety
implementation
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CONTENTS
WHY COUPLERS? 4
COUPLER TESTING 5
MOMENT®JOINTEC 6
(a) MOMENT® Standard JT
(b) MOMENT® Reducer JT
(c) MOMENT® Terminator JT
(d) MOMENT® Weldable JT
MOMENT® SPEARLINE 9
(a) MOMENT® Spearline
(b) MOMENT® Spearline Plus
MOMENT® ROLLTEC 10
(a) MOMENT® Rolltec
(b) MOMENT® Rolltec Plus
MOMENT® BARGRIP 11
MOMENT® ANCON MBT 12
(a) MOMENT® Ancon MBT ET Standard Couplers
(b) MOMENT® Ancon MBT ET Transition Couplers
(c) MOMENT® Ancon MBT ET Headed Couplers
MOMENT® WEDGELOK 13
MOMENT® GROUT COUPLER 14
(a) MOMENT® Half Grout
(b) MOMENT® Full Grout
PROJECTS 16
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WHY COUPLERS?
Couplers or mechanical splices have been used as a method of splicing reinforcing bars
for many decades. The reasons for using them are many and varied, but it is often localised
congestion that is the biggest driver.
The traditional method that it replaces is that of lap splicing the reinforcing bar. However, the lap splice relies on the concrete
around it to transfer the load.
Poor compaction of the concrete will then compromise the load carrying capacity and this has led to a number of “best practice”
rules including:
This means that the rules put in place for lap splicing are It also leads to reduced steel volumes that reduce
not applicable to mechanical splices. This then frees up the weight of the structure and lessens the amount of
the contractor to use mechanical splices in areas that will embodied CO2.
improve buildability and programme times such as beam
to column connections in jump-form core walls.
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COUPLER TESTING
To ensure fitness for purpose there are a number of The most widely accepted international standards are:
tests that should be carried out and a wide variety of
i) ISO 15835 – 2009
international standards that can be tested against.
ii) AC133 (which defines test regimes for ACI318
compliance)
The tests that are generally covered are for strength,
slip, high stress/low cycle (seismic), medium stress/
However, there are a number of other national standards
medium cycle and low stress/high cycle (vibration).
that stipulate mechanical splice requirements, such as:
However, impact toughness is an important part of
seismic and blast resistant solutions, so Halfen Moment • IS 16172-2014
goes beyond the standards to ensure absolute suitability • BS 8110-1997
for applications by conducting Charpy impact tests on all • NZS 3101-2006
its products. • NF 35-020
• EN1992-1-1 2005
Each engineer, should take care to ensure that the
specification on the project is written in order to ensure Halfen Moment couplers are manufactured in accordance
that the correct coupler is selected. with the highest standards of quality and conformance
to ensure their suitability regardless of the in service
conditions.
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MOMENT®JOINTEC
SEISMIC
SEISMIC
The JoinTec range is our most comprehensive system with & IMPACT
& IMPACT
solutions for every possible application. Its main advantage RESISTANT
RESISTANT
over a taper thread system is that it does not require a torque
wrench, making installation much simpler.
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Thread
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The thread on the end of the rebar can be created as Type A, B or C. part turn will be necessary. Therefore, this system is ideal for
longer, straight, large diameter bars being installed on site.
Type A has a single length thread on each of the bars to be
coupled. This is ideal for starter bars or short lengths of straight
Type B
bars where rotation of the second bar is possible.
Type A
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Thread 1
Thread 2
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In situations where 2 different sized bars are being connected, As a default, the coupler is normally pre-assembled on to the
the Reducer JT will enable the connection to be done in a larger bar.
timely manner. The Reducer JT range uses the same threading
principles as the JT Standard, but in this case, extended
threads are only possible of the smaller diameter bar.
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Thread
Dimensions and Availability
A
Length
B
C
Thread
The Weldable JT coupler enables a connection between steel A full weld specification is available on request from Halfen
and concrete when the structure is composite in nature. Moment’s engineering team if necessary.
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Angle
Thread
MOMENT® SPEARLINE
The Moment® Spearline system, uses the Spearline coupler and a cut tapered thread. It is a full strength system, capable of
exceeding the nominal ultimate characteristic strength of the rebar.
Whilst it does limit the installation flexibility offered by the JT Type B and C, the Moment® Spearline system is the slimmest of all the
couplers that we offer, with the outer diameter of the coupler being only fractionally larger than the ribs of the rebar.
It is a taper thread system that utilised quench and tempered machined steel to provide the slimmest profile of all our coupler
systems.
The radial pressing provides sufficient strength to resist an equivalent bar stress of more than 700 MPa, and the coupler material
provides excellent impact toughness.
The process to create the bar end for Spearline is as The process to create the bar end for Spearline Plus is
follows: as follows:
• Saw cut the end of the bar if the bar is uneven • Saw cut the end of the bar if the bar is uneven
• Cut a specially formulated taper thread on the end of • Cold forge the bar by radially pressing the bar to
the reinforcing bar flatten the ribs
• Cut a specially formulated taper thread on the end of
the reinforcing bar
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MOMENT® ROLLTEC
chamfered
Length
.0 º
Thread
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Dimensions and Availability
6 RT 25 T25 54 Ø38 M26 X P3.5 The Moment® Rolltec system, uses the Rolltec
7 RT 28 T28 65 Ø40 M29 X P3.5 coupler and a rolled parallel thread. It is a full strength
8 RT 29 T29 60 Ø40 M30 X P3.5 system, capable of exceeding the nominal ultimate
characteristic strength of the rebar.
9 RT 32 T32 75 Ø45 M33 X P3.5
10 RT 36 T36 85 Ø50 M37 X P3.5
11 RT 40 T40 90 Ø55 M41 X P3.5
12 RT 50 T50 110 Ø80 M51 X P3.5
The bar is radially pressed prior to skimming and rolling to provide a bar break system with excellent fatigue properties that is
capable of resisting an equivalent bar stress of more than 700 MPa and the coupler material provides excellent impact toughness.
The process to create the bar end for Rolltec is as follows: The process to create the bar end for Rolltec Plus is as
follows:
• Saw cut the end of the bar if the bar is uneven
• Skim the ribs to cut away the excess material and • Saw cut the end of the bar if the bar is uneven
leave a smooth surface • Cold forge the bar by radially pressing the bar to flatten
• Roll a metric thread on the end of the reinforcing bar the ribs
• Skim the ribs to cut away the excess material and leave
a smooth surface
• Roll a metric thread on the end of the reinforcing bar
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MOMENT® BARGRIP
Length
OD
ID
3 BG 25 T25 45 29 140 8
4 BG 28 T28 50 32 180 8
5 BG 32 T32 55 37 200 10
6 BG 36 T36 60 42 250 12
7 BG 40 T40 70 47 300 12
*Dimensions and grip pattern are subject to change and should only be taken as indicative.
In situations where threading of the rebar is not possible, the BarGrip coupler system can be used as an economic solution.If bars
are already installed, then threading the bar ends becomes almost impossible and the BarGrip system can be used to directly
couple the bars.
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OD
Ø6
Dimensions and Availability
Bolt
Product Length OD Total No.
Item
Code of Bolt
1 ET10 100 Ø33.4 4
2 ET12 140 Ø33.4 6
3 ET16 160 Ø42.2 6
4 ET20 204 Ø48.3 8
5 ET25 258 Ø54.0 8
6 ET28 312 Ø66.7 10
7 ET32 312 Ø71.0 10
8 ET36 420 Ø75.0 12
9 ET40 484 Ø81.0 14
The Ancon MBT ET range of couplers provides a cost effective method of joining reinforcing bars, particularly when the fixed bar
is already in place and there is insufficient space for a hydraulic swaging press. They are easy to install and achieve failure loads
higher than 110% of the characteristic yield strength of grade 500 reinforcing bar. Neither bar end preparation to form threads, nor
bar rotation are required. Ancon MBT ET couplers can also be used to join imperial or metric, plain, round or deformed reinforcing
bars, making it ideal for alteration or refurbishment projects.
The bar ends are supported within the coupler by two serrated saddles, and as the lockshear bolts are tightened, the conical
ends embed themselves into the bar. As this happens the serrated saddles bite into both the bar and the shell of the coupler. The
lockshear bolts of couplers up to and including the 20mm bar can be tightened using a wrench. For larger couplers a nut runner
is recommended. In all cases heavy duty sockets should be used.
When the pre-determined tightening torque for the bolts is reached, the heads shear off leaving the top of the installed bolt slightly
proud of the coupler. This provides an instant visual check of correct installation.
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MOMENT® WEDGELOK
chamfered
L1
L2
T
S1
S2
Dimensions and Availability
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A B
OD
D
M
Length
Specifically made for precast concrete connections, the Made from machined carbon steel, the impact resistance is
Moment® Half Grout coupler system combines the benefits much higher than traditional cast iron grout couplers. This
of the Moment® JT threaded system, with the flexibility and additional behaviour also means that it can safely resist the
tolerance of a grout system. high accelerations associated with earthquakes, explosions or
other impact loads at service temperatures down as low as
When used together with Moment’s proprietary 100MPa grout, zero degrees.
the coupler system is a bar break technology and is capable
of carrying very high bar loads. It has also been tested and
proven to meet the seismic requirements of ISO 15835:2009
meaning that it is safe to use in Earthquake prone areas or in
post disaster structures.
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Length
OD
D
Dimensions and Availability
Complementing the Half Grout coupler, the Full Grout coupler can be used either for precast or insitu connections where additional
tolerance is needed and the reinforcing bars cannot be threaded or prepared.
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PROJECTS
Photo Courtesy of
Hadi Zaher
Photo Courtesy of
MRT Corp
Jimah East Power Plant, Malaysia East Coast Expressway (Phase 2), Malaysia
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PROJECTS
School Of Law (Singapore Management University School), Two Roxas Triangle, Philippines
Singapore
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NOTES
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www.halfen-moment.com
MALAYSIA INDIA
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HALFEN-MOMENT PTE. LTD. HALFEN-MOMENT INC.
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T : +65 6266 6802 F : +65 6266 6980 Ortigas City Pasig City, Philippines
E : hmsg@halfen-moment.com Telefax : +63 2321 5663
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DISCLAIMER: The construction applications and details provided in this literature are indicative only. In every case, project working details should be entrusted to
appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of this document to ensure that any advice, recommendations or information is accurate, no liability or responsibility
of any kind is accepted in respect of Halfen-Moment Group.
With a policy of continuous product development Halfen-Moment Group reserves the right to modify product design and specification without due notice.
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