BARTEC GROUP is a recognised specialist in reinforcing bar connection systems for reinforced concrete. The company develops and supplies mechanical couplers for civil engineering projects, bridges and other demanding construction applications.

As part of its product qualification and quality control activities, BARTEC required a testing system capable of performing tensile tests on reinforcing bar couplers under reliable and repeatable conditions, in line with industry requirements.

Key requirements :

• Expand testing capabilities to support future product developments
• Perform tensile testing on reinforcing bar and coupler assemblies
• Measure loads and strain accurately
• Ensure repeatable test results
• Use instrumentation suited to reinforcing bar coupler qualification requirements